The episcopal ordination of Bishop-elect Ruben Labajo has been set on August 19.
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The Archdiocese of Cebu announced the schedule of Labajo's ordination on Monday, August 15 via their Facebook page.
The archdiocese said the solemn episcopal ordination will start at
Incoming Cebu auxiliary bishop Ruben Labajo (Photo courtesy of Archdiocese of Cebu) MANILA - The installation rites for Monsignor Ruben Labajo as the new auxiliary bishop of Cebu is set for August 19. Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma will lead the rites for Labajo's ordination at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral at 9 a.m. In an interview with Radio Veritas on Wednesday, Palma said the appointment of Bishop-elect Ruben Labajo is important in strengthening pastoral activities for the province's nearly 5 million Catholic population. "This is a great help, a great blessing because the [Archdiocese of] Cebu is very big and we know the pastoral ministries need the service of the bishop so we thank God and hope you will join us in this gratitude," he added. At the same time, the Cebu archbishop urged the faithful to continue to pray for the pastors of the church to remain steadfast in their duty to serve the people like the example of Jesus. "Please pray for us bishops to be p