On September 8, 2023, the Archdiocese of San Fernando will celebrate the 67th anniversary of the canonical coronation of its patroness, the Virgen de los Remedios, with the theme: “Kalupa Mung Mikapnuan king Grasia, Abayan Mu kaming Mangapnu Mu naman king Grasia.”
The celebration’s theme coincides with the upcoming 75th anniversary of the foundation of our diocese, which is “Full of Grace”. It calls us to be inspired by Mary’s example and open ourselves to the transformative power of God’s grace.
Just as Mary embraced her role as the bearer of Christ, we should embrace our identity as vessels of grace, allowing the beauty and light of Jesus to radiate through us and creating a place where the divine can truly dwell. Mary was filled with the fullness of the grace of God shining through Christ; we are also called to renew our commitment to becoming vessels of God’s grace.
The Novena masses will take place at the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Fernando from August 30 until September 7 at 5:30 PM, while the stational mass on September 8, the Solemnity of the Vigen de los Remedios, will start at 3:00 PM at the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Fernando and proceed to the Pampanga Capitol Grounds.
This year, the archdiocese also celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Cruzada de Penitencia y Caridad. Initiated by the diocese’s first bishop, Cesar Maria Guerrero, the cruzada bears the image of the Virgen de los Remedios in its apostolate to fight communism and to work towards peace and reconciliation. Three years after its foundation, His Holiness Pope Pius XII issued the pontifical decree on the canonical coronation of the mother’s image in July 1956.
Schedule below:
I. August 29, 2023
4:00 pm- Traslacion from the Repository Chapel of the Virgen Delos Remedios to the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Fernando
5:00 pm- Holy Mass Celebrant: Rev. Fr. Jobert Villacorte, VF and Holy Redeemer Vicariate Priests
II. Novena Masses Schedule
4:00 pm- Novena Prayer
5:30 pm- Mass
August 30, 2023 (Wednesday) | Rev. Fr. Pablo Sahagun San Miguel Arkangel Parish Anao, Mexico, Pampanga |
August 31, 2023 (Thursday) | Rev. Fr. Ramon Macasiog Sto. Domingo Parish Sto. Domingo, Mexico, Pampanga |
September 1, 2023 (Friday) | Rev. Fr. Renato Sabile San Luis Gonzaga Parish San Luis, Pampanga |
September 2, 2023 (Saturday) | Rev. Fr. Manuel Sta. Maria Metropolitan Cathedral of San Fernando City of San Fernando, Pampanga |
September 3, 2023 (Sunday) | Rev. Fr. Jesus Manabat, Jr. Director, Cruzada de Penitencia y Caridad |
September 4, 2023 (Monday) | Rev. Fr. Arnulfo Magdaleno Serrano Sta. Monica Parish Mexico, Pampanga |
September 5, 2023 (Tuesday) | Rev. Fr. Jobert Villacorte, VF Lord’s Annunciation Parish San Vicente, Mexico, Pampanga |
September 6, 2023 (Wednesday) | Rev. Fr. Ricarthy Macalino Virgen de Lourdes Parish Talang, Candaba, Pampanga |
September 7, 2023 (Vigil Mass) 3:00 pm- Anointing of the Sick Rev.Fr. Joselito Vital 8:00 pm- Taize Prayer (Holy Redeemer Vicariate Youth Ministry) | Rev. Fr. Aristotle Dela Cruz Nuestra Senora dela Merced Parish Bahay Pare, Candaba, Pampanga |
III. September 8, 2023
SOLEMNITY OF THE VIRGEN DE LOS REMEDIOS
67th Canonical Coronation Anniversary
Holy Mass Schedule at the Cathedral:
6:00 AM- Kapampangan
9:00 AM- English
12:00 NN- Kapampangan
3:00 pm – Little Office of Our Lady (to be led by the Mother of Good Counsel Seminary
4:00 pm – Stational Mass beginning at the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Fernando