San Pedro Cathedral Parish

𝙁𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙮, 𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙝

Today, the Church celebrates the Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church. This title was bestowed upon the Blessed Virgin Mary because she gave birth to Christ, the Head of the Church, and became Mother of the redeemed people of God. As we honor her maternal care and loving guidance, may she continue to accompany the faithful and lead all hearts closer to her Son, Jesus Christ. Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us.

HAPPY 20th EPISCOPAL ANNIVERSARY | Most Rev. George B. Rimando, D.D.

With gratitude to God, we joyfully celebrate the 20th Episcopal Anniversary of Most Rev. George B. Rimando, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of Davao and Titular Bishop of Vada. We give thanks for two decades of faithful episcopal ministry, marked by humble service, pastoral care, and steadfast dedication to the Church and the people entrusted to his care.

May the Lord continue to bless Bishop George with strength, wisdom, and abundant grace as he continues his mission of shepherding God’s people. Ad multos annos! 🙏💙

IN PHOTOS | Commissioning of the New DAYCA Core Group

Through the spiritual leadership of Rev. Fr. Junel Bustamante, together with Rev. Fr. Angelo Espinas and Rev. Fr. Kim Samones, the Commissioning of the new DAYCA Core Group was held yesterday and presided over by Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, D.D.

As these young leaders take on their mission of service, discipleship, and faith-filled leadership, may they continue to become instruments in guiding and inspiring the youth toward a deeper relationship with Christ and active participation in the life and mission of the Church.

📸: Davao Archdiocesan Youth Coordinating Apostolate (DAYCA)

Thanksgiving Mass of Rev. Fr. Roldan B. Baliano at XACOSE

Last May 16, 2026, in a spirit of gratitude and joy, the faithful gathered for the Thanksgiving Mass of Rev. Fr. Roldan B. Baliano (“Fr. Dan”) at St. Francis Xavier College Seminary (XACOSE), together with the seminarians and priest formators, celebrating God’s abundant blessings and the gift of his priestly vocation. The Eucharistic celebration became a meaningful moment of thanksgiving, reflecting the journey of faith, formation, and accompaniment that helped shape his response to God’s call.

As Fr. Dan returned to the seminary community that became part of his formation and discernment, the celebration stood as a reminder that every vocation is nurtured through prayer, guidance, and faithful accompaniment. May his witness continue to inspire many young men to courageously listen and respond to God’s call.

LOOK | Ongoing Renovation of the Chapel of the Saints

As renovation works continue at the Chapel of the Saints, we ask for your understanding and prayers as improvements are being made for the betterment of our sacred space. In the meantime, the Images of the Saints and the Replica of Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno have been temporarily transferred inside the Main Church for the devotion and veneration of the faithful.

We thank everyone for your patience, support, and continued prayers as we work together in preserving and enhancing our beloved parish facilities. 🙏✨

PART II - Group Pictures After Mass

ALBUM | First Holy Mass of the Newly Ordained Rev. Fr. Roldan B. Baliano

Last May 14, 2026, on the Feast of St. Matthias the Apostle, the faithful gathered in thanksgiving and joy for the First Holy Mass of the newly ordained Rev. Fr. Roldan B. Baliano (“Fr. Dan”). As he begins his priestly ministry, this meaningful celebration became a beautiful witness of God’s call and grace in his life. The celebration also included the cherished traditions of the Manutergium being presented to his mother and the giving of the First Confessional Stole to his father — symbols of gratitude and of the sacred role of parents in nurturing and supporting a vocation to the priesthood.

May the Lord, through the intercession of St. Matthias the Apostle, continue to guide and strengthen Fr. Dan as he faithfully serves God and His people in the vineyard of the Lord. 🙏✨

𝑷𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑺𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚

Today, the Church celebrates Pentecost Sunday, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Apostles, fulfilling the promise of Christ and marking the birth of the Church’s mission to proclaim the Gospel to all nations. Through the gift of the Holy Spirit, may our hearts be renewed with faith, strengthened in hope, and set aflame with the fire of God’s love.

"Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and kindle in them the fire of Your love." 🔥🕊️

𝐀 𝐒𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝 “𝐘𝐞𝐬” 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐨𝐝: 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐅𝐫. 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐁. 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝✨

Last 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, we joyfully witnessed the Priestly Ordination of 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐅𝐫. 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐁. 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐨, a beautiful testament of faithful surrender and wholehearted response to God’s calling. As you begin your sacred ministry in service to the Church and His people, may the Lord continually strengthen you with wisdom, humility, compassion, and unwavering zeal. ⛪🤍

May your life as a priest become a source of hope, healing, and inspiration to all whom you encounter, and may the Blessed Virgin Mary and San Pedro Apostol always guide and protect you in your vocation.

“𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘦, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘐 𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘨𝘰 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵—𝘧𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵.” — 𝘑𝘰𝘩𝘯 15:16 🤍🙏

LOOK | Send-off Mass for the Pilgrim Image of St. Peter

Yesterday, May 16, the San Pedro Cathedral Parish community gathered for the Send-off Mass of the Pilgrim Image of St. Peter before its journey to the different GKKs of the parish, presided over by Rev. Fr. Roldan B. Baliano. As the Pilgrim Image visits the various communities, may this become a meaningful opportunity for the faithful to deepen their faith, strengthen unity, and grow closer to our patron through prayer and devotion. Let us continue preparing our hearts as one community for the celebration of the 178th Parochial Fiesta of San Pedro.