03/11/2026
SANTO CRISTO IN DAP-DAP SET TO BECOME NEW PARISH IN LEGAZPI CITY ON DECEMBER 10
LEGAZPI CITY, ALBAY — The Diocese of Legazpi is set to formally establish the Parish of Santo Cristo in Barangay Dap-Dap, Legazpi City, on December 10, 2026, following the community's growth and development since its recognition as a quasi-parish in 2024.
According to the announcement from the Bishop of Legazpi, the Rite of Canonical Er****on will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 10, at the Santo Cristo Parish Church.
The community was recognized as a quasi-parish on December 14, 2024. Since then, it has reportedly demonstrated continued growth in religious participation, pastoral activities, and organizational readiness, supporting its transition to full parish status.
The new parish will cover several communities in Legazpi City, including Dap-Dap, Puro, and Lamba, with the sitios of San Isidro and Guinapahan. Its jurisdiction will also include Victory Village 27, Victory Village 28, and Camella Homes Subdivision.
The Eucharistic Celebration and Rite of Canonical Er****on will be presided over by The Most Rev. Joel Z. Baylon, D.D., Bishop of Legazpi, at the church in Dap-Dap.
The establishment of the parish will formally recognize the community's status within the Diocese of Legazpi and provide a dedicated parish structure for religious services, sacramental activities, and pastoral programs for residents within its jurisdiction.
The December 10 ceremony is expected to mark a significant development in the organization of Catholic communities in Legazpi City, particularly for residents of Dap-Dap and neighboring barangays who will be served by the new parish.