As I have mentioned in an earlier blog post, the 2nd Diocesan synod opened last April 14, 2009 at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral. After four days of deliberations, discussions and what have you, the events closed with a Eucharistic Celebration on April 17, 2009. Around 140 delegates from various parishes of the diocese took part in the event. In a few month's time a book or set of documents or policies will be produced and these will be implemented all over the Diocese of Calbayog a month after Diocesan Centennial Celebration on April 10, 2010.
Whatever will come out of the event, I'll keep my fingers crossed. Let's not even start discussing on the issue(s) that prevailed during the event, at least during the first few days. I rest on the belief that the people - and priests - who were selected or had the fate (thanks to the Holy Spirit, or whatever?) to be present in the said event had only the good of the diocese and especially its faithful in mind when they decided on matters relevant to the Diocese.
In the meantime, let me share some pictures taken during the Eucharistic Celebrations which opened and closed the synod. I got these photos courtesy of Joselo Co / Studio 8.
At the mass capping the Synod. Bishop Isabelo Abarquez with Fr. Ric Pitogo (l) and Fr. Niceas Abuela (r).
Some of the synod delegates singing "Bungyod, Pakiusa", the synod theme song (for the last time).
At the opening Mass, Bishop Isabelo Abarquez sings the synod theme song with (l) the Diocesan Vicar General Msgr. Bienvenido Chiquillo and (r) Fr. Niceas Abuela.
Bishop Abarquez with the Calbayog Clergy on hand for the synod.
Bishop Abarquez with the Calbayog clergy and the delegates to the synod.
The St. Vincent de Paul College Seminary in Brgy. Dagum where the synod was held.
Bishop Abarquez giving a talk during the synod proper.
Bishop Abarquez giving a talk during the synod proper.
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