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A diocese, from the Greek term διοίκησις, importance due to size or historical significance.
meaning "administration", is the district under The archbishop may have metropolitan authority
the supervision of a bishop. It is also known as over any other suffragan bishops and their
a bishopric. A diocese is divided dioceses within his ecclesiastical province.
into parishes (in the Church of England
Bishops (Greek: επίσκοπος, transliterated
into beneficesand parishes). This structure of
epískopos, which literally means overseers)
church governance is known as episcopal polity.
claim apostolic succession; a direct historical
The word diocesan means relating or pertaining lineage dating back to the original Twelve
to a diocese. It can also be used as Apostles. A diocese also may be referred to as
a noun meaning the bishop who has the principal abishopric or episcopal see, though strictly the
supervision of a diocese. term episcopal see refers to the domain of
ecclesiastical authority officially held by the
In the Latter Day Saint movement the term
bishop, and the term bishopric to the post of
"bishopric" is used not of the ward or
being bishop.
congregation of which a bishop has charge but
instead of the bishop himself together with his Especially in the Middle Ages, some bishops
two counsellors. On this see Bishop (Latter Day (e.g. prince-bishops) held political as well as
Saints). religious authority within their dioceses, which
in practice were thus also independent or semi-
An archdiocese (or archiepiscopal
independent states.
see or archbishopric) is more significant than a
diocese. An archdiocese is presided over by An apostolic vicariate is a form of territorial
anarchbishop whose see may have or have had jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic
Church established in missionary regions and vicariate. The less developed instance is
countries where a diocese has not yet been the mission sui iuris, which other than the ones
established. It is essentially provisional, though mentioned before is not a particular Church,
it may last for a century or more. The hope is although it shares some similarities to one; for it
that the region will generate sufficient numbers as well, a superior is named. The usual sequence
of Catholics for the Church to create a diocese. of development is mission, apostolic prefecture,
apostolic vicariate, and finally diocese.
An apostolic vicariate is led by a vicar
apostolic who is usually a titular bishop. While The apostolic vicariate is distinguished from
such a territory can be classed as aparticular a territorial abbacy (or "abbey nullius") — an
church, according to canon 371.1 of the area not a diocese but under the direction of
Latin Code of Canon Law, a vicar apostolic's the abbot of a monastery.
jurisdiction is an exercise of the jurisdiction of
the Pope — the territory thus comes directly Definition of VICARIATE

under the pope as "universal bishop", and the 1

pope exercises this authority through a “vicar”. : the office, jurisdiction, or tenure of a vicar
This is unlike the jurisdiction of a diocesan
2
bishop, whose jurisdiction derives directly from
: the office or district of a governmental
his office.
administrative deputy
Like any ecclesiastical jurisdiction, an apostolic
A parish is a church territorial unit constituting
vicariate may be administered by the bishop of a
a division of a diocese. A parish is under the
neighbouring diocese, or by a priest appointed
pastoral care and clerical jurisdiction of a parish
transitionally as an apostolic administrator. As in
priest, who might be assisted by one or
a regular diocese, the vicar apostolic may
more curates, and who operates from a parish
appoint priests as vicars exercising limited
church. Historically, a parish often covered the
jurisdiction over the apostolic vicariate.
same geographical area as a manor (whilst still
Normally, however, an apostolic vicariate is
being defined by the parish church).[1]
administered by a titular bishop of its own.
By extension the term parish refers not only to
An apostolic vicariate is to be distinguished
the territorial unit but to the people of its
from an apostolic prefecture, a similar type of
community or congregation as well as to church
territory whose chief distinction from an
property within it. In England this church
apostolic vicariate is that its prefect is not a
property was technically in the ownership of the
bishop, but a mere priest. The latter is not
organised enough to be elevated to apostolic
parish priest, vested in him on his institution to the Arab League, having the rank of
that parish. anambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary,
usually with the ecclesiastical rank
Traditionally, a chaplain is a minister, such as
oftitular archbishop.
a priest, pastor, rabbi, imam or layrepresentative
of a religious tradition, attached to a secular In addition, the nuncio serves as the liaison
institution such as ahospital, prison, military unit, between the Holy See and the Church in that
school, police department, university, or particular nation, supervising the diocesan
private chapel. Though originally the word episcopate (usually a nationalconference of
"chaplain" referred to representatives of the bishops which has its own chairman, usually the
Christian faith,[1] it is now also applied to people highest-ranking (arch)bishop, especially if his
of other religions or philosophical traditions– seat carries the title of primate or he has
such as in the case of the humanist chaplains individually been created a cardinal) and has an
serving with military forces and an increasing important role in the selection of bishops.
number of chaplaincies at American
universities.[2] In recent times, many lay people
have received professional training in chaplaincy
and are now appointed as chaplains in schools,
hospitals, universities, prisons and elsewhere to
work alongside, or instead of, official members
of the clergy.[3] The concept of "generic" and/or
"multifaith" chaplaincy is also gaining GROUP 2 Report
increasing support, particularly within healthcare The Pope (Latin: papa;
[4]
and educational settings. from Greek: πάππας pappas,[1] a child's word
An Apostolic Nunciature is a top- for father)[2]is the Bishop of Rome and the
[3]
level diplomatic mission of the Holy See, leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. The
equivalent to an embassy. The Holy See, which importance of the Roman bishop is largely
does not issue visas, does not have consulates. derived from his role as the traditional successor
to Saint Peter, to whom Jesus gave the keys of
The head of the Apostolic Nunciature is called
Heaven and the powers of "binding and
a nuncio, an ecclesiastical diplomatic title. A
loosing," naming him as the "rock" upon which
papal nuncio (officially known as an Apostolic
the church would be built. The current pope
nuncio) is a permanent diplomatic representative
is Francis, who was elected on 13 March 2013,
(head of diplomatic mission) of the Holy See to
succeedingBenedict XVI.[4]
a state or international organization such as
The office of the Pope is the papacy. speaks ex cathedra—literally "from the chair
His ecclesiastical jurisdiction is often called the (of Saint Peter)"—to issue a formal definition
"Holy See" (Sancta Sedes in Latin), or the of faith or morals.[7]
"Apostolic See" based upon the Church tradition
A cardinal (Latin: sanctae romanae ecclesiae
that the Apostles Saint Peter and Saint
cardinalis) is a senior ecclesiastical leader, an
Paul were martyred in Rome. The pope is
ecclesiastical prince, and usually an
also head of state of Vatican City,[5] a
ordained bishop of the Roman Catholic Church.
sovereign city-stateentirely enclaved within the
The cardinals of the Church are collectively
Italian capital city of Rome.
known as the College of Cardinals. The duties of
The papacy is one of the most enduring the cardinals include attending the meetings of
institutions in the world and has had a prominent the College and making themselves available
part in world history.[6] The popes in ancient individually or in groups to the pope as
times helped in the spread of Christianity and requested. Most have additional duties, such as
the resolution of various doctrinal disputes.[7] In leading a diocese or archdiocese or managing
the Middle Agesthey played a role of secular a department of the Roman Curia. A cardinal's
importance in Western Europe, often acting as other main function is electing the pope when
arbitrators between the see becomes vacant. During thesede vacante,
Christian monarchs.[8][9][10] Currently, in addition the period between a pope's death or resignation
to the expansion of the Christian faith and and the election of his successor, the day-to-day
doctrine, the popes are involved governance of the Church as a whole is in the
in ecumenismand interfaith dialog, charitable hands of the College of Cardinals. The right to
work, and the defense of human rights.[11][12] enter the conclave of cardinals where the pope is
elected is limited to those who have not reached
Popes, who originally had no temporal powers,
the age of 80 years by the day the vacancy
in some periods of history accrued wide powers
occurs.
similar to those of temporal rulers. In recent
centuries, popes were gradually forced to give In 1059, the right of electing the pope was
up temporal power, and papal authority is now reserved to the principal clergy of Rome and the
once again almost exclusively restricted to bishops of the seven suburbicarian sees. In the
matters of religion.[7] Over the centuries, papal 12th century the practice of appointing
claims of spiritual authority have been ever more ecclesiastics from outside Rome as cardinals
firmly expressed, culminating in 1870 with the began, with each of them assigned a church in
proclamation of the dogma of papal Rome as his titular church or linked with one of
infallibility for rare occasions when the pope the suburbicarian dioceses, while still being
incardinated in a diocese other than that of thesacrament of holy orders and is responsible
Rome.[citation needed] for teaching doctrine,[1] governing Catholics in
his jurisdiction,[2] and sanctifying the
The term cardinal at one time applied to any
world[3] and representing the
priest permanently assigned or incardinated to a
Church.[4][5]Catholics trace the origins of the
church,[1] or specifically to the senior priest of an
office of bishop to the apostles, who it is
important church, based on the
believed were endowed with a
Latin cardo (hinge), meaning "principal" or
special charism by the Holy
"chief". The term was applied in this sense as
Spirit at Pentecost.[6] Catholics believe this
early as the ninth century to the priests of
special charism has been transmitted through
the tituli (parishes) of the diocese of
an unbroken succession of bishops by thelaying
Rome.[1] The Church of Englandretains an
on of hands in the sacrament of Holy Orders.[7]
instance of this origin of the title, which is held
by the two senior members of the College of Diocesan bishops—known as eparchs in
Minor Canons of St Paul's Cathedral. the Eastern Catholic Churches—are assigned to
govern local regions within the Catholic Church
known as dioceses in the Latin
In many denominations of the Christian religion,
Churchand eparchies in the Eastern Rites.
an archbishop (/ˌɑrtʃˈbɪʃəp/,
Bishops are collectively known as the College of
via Latinarchiepiscopus,
Bishops and can hold such additional titles
from Greek ἀρχιεπίσκοπος, from ἀρχι-, "chief",
as archbishop, cardinal, patriarch, or pope. As of
and ἐπίσκοπος, "bishop")[1][2][3] is a bishop of
2009 there were approximately 5,100 bishops
higher rank.
total in the Latin and Eastern churches of the
Like popes, patriarchs, metropolitans,cardinal
Catholic Church.[8]
bishops, diocesan bishops, suffragan bishops,
Bishops are always men.[9] In addition, Canon
etc., archbishops belong to the category of
378 § 1 requires that a candidate for the
bishops, the highest of the three
episcopacy should be:
traditional orders of bishops, priests(presbyters),
and deacons. One becomes an archbishop by
1. outstanding in solid faith, good morals,
being granted the title or by ordination as chief
piety, zeal for souls, wisdom, prudence,
pastor of a metropolitan see or of
and human virtues, and endowed with
another episcopal see to which the title of
other qualities which make him suitable
archbishop is attached.
to fulfill the office in question;
In the Catholic Church, a bishop is 2. of good reputation;
an ordained minister who holds the fullness of
 3. at least thirty-five years old; Catholic presbyters of the Latin Church and
4. ordained to the presbyterate for at least the Eastern Catholic Churches worldwide.[5][6]
five years; The state of consecrated life or monasticism is a
5. in possession of a doctorate or at least separate, third distinct vocational state from the
a licentiate in sacred scripture, theology, clergy and the laity. As an overview, there are
or canon law from an institute of higher the members of the laity- who are married or
studies approved by the Apostolic See, unmarried, and the clergy- the bishops, priests,
or at least truly expert in the same and deacons. Deacons are male and usually
disciplines. belong to the diocesan clergy, but, unlike almost
Priest all Latin-rite (Western Catholic) priests and all
bishops from Eastern or Western Catholicism,
The ministerial orders of the [[Roman Catholic
they may marry as laymen before their
Chu ch]] are those of bishop, presbyter (more
ordination as clergy.[7]
commonly called priest in English), and deacon.
The ordained priesthood and the common Members of institutes of consecrated life,
priesthood (or priesthood of all the baptized or monks, can be either clergy or non-ordained
faithful) are different in function and members of the religious order (male or female
essence.[1][2]The Catholic Church teaches that non-ordained religious are not to be considered
when a man participates in priesthood, he laypersons in the strict sense- they take certain
participates in the priesthood of Christ Himself. vows and are not free to marry once they have
All men who, through the Sacrament of Holy made solemn profession of vows; all female
Orders, have become priests participate in religious are non-ordained, they may be sisters
Christ's priesthood; they act in persona living to some degree of activity in a communal
Christi Capitis, in the person of Christ, the Head state, or nuns living in cloister or some other
of His Body,he was known to be homosexual type of isolation). The male members of
Church.[3] religious orders, whether living in monastic
communities or cloistered in isolation, and who
Unlike usage in English, "the Latin
are ordained priests or deacons constitute what is
words sacerdos and sacerdotium are used to
called the religious or regular clergy, distinct
refer in general to the ministerial priesthood
from the diocesan or secular clergy. Those
shared by bishops and presbyters. The
ordained priests or deacons who are not
words presbyter,
members of some sort of religious order (secular
presbyterium and presbyteratus refer to priests
priests) most often serve as clergy to a specific
in the English use of the word or
presbyters".[4] In late 2008, there were 409,166
church or in an office of a specific diocese or in a letter to Trajandated c. 112. The exact
Rome.[8] relationship between male and female Deacons
varies. In some traditions a female deacon is
Deacon is a ministry in the Christian
simply a member of the order of deacons; in
Church that is generally associated with service
others, deaconesses constitute a separate order;
of some kind, but which varies among
in others, the title "deaconess" was also given to
theological and denominational traditions. In
the wife of a deacon.
many traditions the "diaconate", the term for a
deacon's office, is a clerical office; in others it is A biblical description of the qualities required of
for laity. a deacon, and of his household, can be found
in 1 Timothy 3:1-13.
The word "deacon" is derived from the Greek
word diákonos (διάκονος),[1] which is a Among the more prominent deacons in history
standard ancient Greek word meaning "servant", are Stephen, the first Christian martyr (the
"waiting-man", "minister", or "protomartyr"); Philip, whose baptism of
"messenger".[2] One commonly promulgated the Ethiopian eunuch is recounted in Acts 8:26-
speculation as to its etymology is that it literally 40; Saint Lawrence, an early Roman
means "through the dust", referring to the dust martyr; Saint Vincent of Saragossa, protomartyr
raised by the busy servant or messenger.[3] of Spain; Saint Francis of Assisi, founder of the
mendicant Franciscans; Saint Ephrem the
It is believed that the only person in Scripture to
Syrian and Saint Romanos the Melodist, a
hold the title "deacon" is Phoebe, described in
prominent early hymnographer. Prominent
passing in Romans 16:1-2 as a deacon
historical figures who played major roles as
(diakonos) of the church in Cenchreae, without
deacons and went on to higher office include
specific duties or authority defined in the
Saint Athanasius of Alexandria, Thomas
position she held. It is likely that her ministry
Becket and Reginald Pole. On June 8, 536 a
has something to do with her activity in
serving Roman deacon was raised to
spreading the Gospel, and Paul was speaking of
Pope, Silverius. His father, Pope Agapetus had
Phoebe as a female minister who was associated
died and the office had been vacant for over a
with the congregation in Cenchreae. Acts
month.[7]
2:17,18 [4] It is generally believed that the office
of deacon originated in the selection of seven The title is also used for the president,
men by the apostles, among themStephen, to chairperson, or head of a
assist with the charitable work of the early trades guild in Scotland; and likewise to two
church as recorded in Acts 6.[5][6] Female officers of aMasonic Lodge.
deacons are mentioned by Pliny the Younger in
In religious organizations, the laity consists of of the episcopacy of the Philippine Catholic
all members who are not a part of the clergy, Church.
whether they are or are not members of religious
The CBCP is made up of 99 active and 32
institutes, for example a nun or lay brother.[1]
honorary bishops and other members.[1]Its main
In Christian cultures, the term lay priest is office building is centrally located within
sometimes used in the past to refer to a secular the Intramuros district, located just behind
priest, a diocesan priest who is not a member of the Manila Cathedral. Archbishop Socrates B.
a religious institute. Terms such as lay priest, lay Villegas of Lingayen-Dagupan is the current
clergy and lay nun were also once used president while Archbishop Romulo Valles of
in Buddhist cultures to indicate ordained persons Davao is the current Vice President.[2]
who continued to live in the wider community
History-On February 15, 1945 the Rev. William
instead of retiring to a monastery.
Piani, D.D., apostolic delegate to thePhilippines,
In the context of specialized professions, the created the Catholic Welfare Organization to
term lay is often used to refer to those who are address the country's needs following World
not members of that profession. War II. On July 19, the CWO became the
official organization of the hierarchy of the
The word lay derives from the Anglo-
Philippines, with the Most Rev. Gabriel Reyes,
French lai (from Late Latin laicus, from
D.D., Archbishop ofCebu, as Chairman. It had
the Greek λαϊκός, laikos, of the people,
17 members and incorporated on January 22,
from λαός, laos, the people at large).
1946 with the purpose to unify, coordinate and
organize Filipino Catholics to work together on
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the education, social welfare, religious and spiritual
Philippines (CBCP; Filipino: Kapulungan ng issues under the direction of the Filipino bishops.
mga Katolikong Obispo ng The Holy See approved the Constitution on June
Pilipinas; Cebuano: Hugpong sa mga Obispo 28, 1952.
nga Katoliko sa
After Vatican II, the CWO began a series of
Pilipinas; Hiligaynon: Komperensya sang mga
changes, becoming the Catholic Bishops'
Obispo nga Katoliko sang
Conference of the Philippines on January 31,
Pilipinas; Ilokano: Kumperensya ti Obispo nga
1968. In 1972, the bishops updated its structure,
Katoliko ti Pilipinas) is the episcopal
which was approved by the Pope Paul VI on
conference of the Roman Catholic Church in
May 21, 1973. Finally, in January 23, 1988, a
the Philippines, and is the official organization
revised Constitution was approved by the Holy
See.
According to this document, the purpose of the first from the Southern Hemisphere and the first
Conference is to promote solidarity in the non-European pope since the Syrian Gregory
Philippine Church, formulate joint pastoral III in 741, 1,272 years earlier.[4]
policies and programs, engage the Philippine
Throughout his public life, both as an individual
Church, formulate joint pastoral policies and
and as a religious leader, Pope Francis has been
programs, engage the Philippine Church as abide
noted for his humility, his concern for
in the pastoral thrusts of the universal Church,
the poor and his commitment to dialogue as a
assume the responsibilities as evangelizer in
way to build bridges between people of all
relation to all the people and with the civil
backgrounds, beliefs and faiths.[5][6][7] He is
authority in particular and to foster relations
known for having a simpler and less formal
with other Episcopal Conferences.
approach to the papacy, most notably by
Biograph of POPE FRANCIS choosing to reside in theDomus Sanctae
Marthae guesthouse rather than the papal
Pope
apartments of theApostolic Palace used by his
Francis (Latin: Franciscus; Italian: Francesco;
predecessors. In addition, due to both his Jesuit
born Jorge Mario Bergoglio,[b] 17 December
and Ignatian aesthetic,[8] he is known for
1936) is pope of the Catholic Church, in which
favoring simpler vestments void of
capacity he is Bishop of Rome and
ornamentation, including refusing the
absolute Sovereign of the Vatican City State.[2]
traditional papal mozzetta cape upon his election,
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Bergoglio
choosing silver instead of gold for his piscatory
worked briefly as a chemical
ring, and keeping the same pectoral cross he had
technician and nightclub bouncer before
when he was cardinal.[9][10]
[3]
beginning seminary studies. He was ordained
The Pontiff has affirmed Catholic
a Catholic priest in 1969 and from 1973 to 1979
doctrine on abortion, artificial contraception,
was Argentina'sProvincial Superior of
and homosexuality. Whilst maintaining
the Society of Jesus. He became the Archbishop
the Church's teaching against homosexual acts,
of Buenos Aires in 1998 and was created
he has said that gay people should not be
a cardinal in 2001 by Pope John Paul II.
marginalized.[11] As a cardinal, he
Following the resignation of Pope Benedict
opposed same-sex marriage in Argentina.[12] In
XVI on 28 February 2013, a papal
addition, he maintains that he is a "son of the
conclave elected Bergoglio as his successor on
Church" regarding loyalty to Church doctrine,
13 March. He chose Francis as his papal name in
and has spoken against abortion as
honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. Francis is the
"horrific",[13] suggested that women be valued
first Jesuitpope, the first from the Americas, the
not clericalized.[14] Summarily Pope Francis western and northern portions connect with the
reiterates that "It is absurd to say you follow borders of Negros Occidental. It is bounded on
[15][16]
Jesus Christ but reject the Church." the east by the Tañon Strait, on the south by the
Mindanao Sea.
Accordingly, he urged Bishop Charles J.
Scicluna of Malta to speak out against adoption
Negros Island was subdivided early after its
by same-sex couples,[17][18] maintained
Spanish conquest as there were already
that divorced and re-married Catholics may not
settlements there. In 1734 it was unified again
receive
into a military district with Iloilo as its base. In
the Eucharist,[19][20] and excommunicated a
1856 it was raised to a political-military status
formerCatholic priest for
under Governor Emilio E. Saravia, with Bacolod
Eucharistic sacrilege and heretical views.[21][22] F
as the capital. In 1890 it was again subdivided
urthermore, he emphasized the Christian
into the two provinces that exist today, and
obligation to assist the poor and the needy in an
Dumaguete became the capital city of Negros
optimistic tone, as well as promoting peace
Oriental. It is one of the leading ports in the
negotiations and interfaith
region.
dialogue.[23][24][25][26][7] Pope Francis has also
announced a zero-tolerance policy towards sex The Catholic faith was first introduced to the
abuse in the Church, saying that sex abuse was early inhabitants of eastern Negros by the
[27][28][29]
"as bad as performing a satanic mass." Augustinian friars who established the parish of
Tanjay in 1580. Forty years later Dumaguete
was created as another parish covering the
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southern territories and Siquijor, which the

The History of the Diocese of Dumaguete Spaniards called Isla de Fuego. Dumaguete was
under the territorial jurisdiction of the Diocese
On April 5, 1955 Pope Pius XII created the of Cebu until 1865, the Diocese of Jaro until
Dioces e of Dumaguete and appointed the Most 1932 and the Diocese of Bacolod until its
Reverend Epifanio B. Surban, D.D. as its first creation as a new diocese in 1955. In 1988, the
bishop. The diocese then included the Province Diocese of San Carlos was created in Negros
of Negros Oriental, the Sub-Province of Siquijor, Occidental which absorbed ten parishes of the
and four municipalities of Negros Occidental. Diocese of Dumaguete.

Negros Oriental occupies the eastern portion of Today the Diocese of Dumaguete includes the
the island of Negros and is part of the Central civil province of Negros Oriental and the sub-
Visayas Region known as Region VIII. Its province of Siquijor, excluding the
municipalities of La Libertad, Guihulngan, Religious – as the animators and servant-leaders
Vallehermoso and Kanlaon City in Negros of the New Evangelization; 5) a Collaboration
Oriental. The population covered includes and Sharing of Charisms – that in the spirit of
829,603 persons, 85 per cent of whom are co-responsibility and collaboration, each
Catholics. It remains a suffragan of the recognizes another's giftedness for building the
Archdiocese of Cebu, and has for its titular Church and fulfilling its mission; and 6) the
patron St. Catherine of Alexandria whose feast Formation of BEC's as a way of being Church,
is celebrated November 25. permeating all aspects in the Diocese of
Dumaguete.
On August 2, 1989 the Most Reverend Angel N.
Lagdameo, D.D. was installed as Second Bishop Attention has been centered on the promotion of
of the Diocese. Five months later, on January 7, the BEC's. For this purpose a Diocesan BEC
1990 he convoked the First Diocesan Synod of Secretariat composed of priests, sisters and lay
Dumaguete. This Synod which was held right persons has been formed to give basic
after and along the path of the Second Plenary orientation seminars and to follow up those
Council of the Philippines, took place on which have been formed so far in 18
January 20-25 and November 3-7, 1992. Guided parishes. Likewise, a team ministry to promote
by the common vision of new evangelization the spirit of brotherhood, community,
toward "Building a Family of Communities in a collaboration and sharing among priests is on the
Pilgrimage of Faith," the Synod clarified the stage of experimentation. Guidelines for the
direction that had to be taken, and the functioning of diocesan and parish councils and
corresponding commitments required. other structures have been formulated. All these
have resulted in the streamlining of the work of
Buoyed by the grace of the synod and inspired the diocesan commissions and apostolates.
by PCP II, the diocese has committed itself
to: 1) A Renewed Evangelization – an From the Diocese of Dumaguete: "It is our
awareness of the need to re-evangelize and fervent prayer that as we journey on in
revitalize our Christian communities; 2) an pilgrimage of faith, we go rooted in prayer,
integrated Liberation – one that promotes justice, united in one heart, and sharing each other's
solidarity, charity and love of preference for the charisms; and in the process we hope to build a
poor; 3) the Empowerment of the Laity – one vibrant Eucharistic Ecclesial Community which
which, guided by the principles of participation is alive in worship, firm in faith, biblical in
and communion, shall rediscover the teaching, sacrificial in service and radiating in
evangelizing power of the Lay Faithful specially its joy."
the youth of today; 4) A Renewed Clergy and