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
(Courtesy of Archdiocese of Cebu) MANILA - Pope Francis has appointed Monsignor Ruben Labajo as auxiliary bishop of Cebu. The Vatican announced the appointment at 6 p.m. (local time) on Thursday in Rome. Labojo, 55, was vicar general of the Archdiocese of Cebu prior to his appointment as bishop. A native of Cebu, Labojo was born on Sept. 24, 1966 in Poblacion, Talisay City. The new bishop completed his Philosophy and Theology studies at the San Carlos Seminary College in Cebu City. On June 10, 1994, he was ordained priest for the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cebu. Among the positions he held were: parish vicar in Mandaue City (1995-1997); Pastor of Santa Fe Parish, Bantayan, Cebu; Moderator of Tabunok Parish, Talisay City (2007-2014); Moderator of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Cebu, Member of the Staff Council of the Archdiocese; Vicar Foraneo of the Vicariate of the Most Holy Rosary (2014-2019). Labajo also became a member of the Council of Consultors, Episcopal Vicar of the 1st Distri
Pope Francis on Thursday, June 23, appointed Msgr. Ruben Labajo as auxiliary bishop of Cebu.
Photo Archdiocese of Cebu FB Labajo is the Vicar General of the Cebu archdiocese. CBCP News said, like current Auxiliary Bishop Midyphil Billones, Labajo's task is to assist Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma.