Mati's Bishop, Most Rev. Abel Apigo, DD, said on Saturday, August 12, that catechists have the most vital role in leading the faithful to a personal encounter with Jesus through prayer, the sacraments, and Scripture, in his inspirational message during the 15th Diocesan Catechists Convention...
[gallery columns="2" link="file" size="full" ids="41231,41232"] LUPON DAVAO ORIENTAL – On August 11 and 12, the Diocesan Catechetical Ministry of the Diocese of Mati convened after long year hiatus. They came together for two days growth, learning and fellowship with this year's theme, "The Catechists walking together...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="40935,40936,40937,40938,40939"] Strengthening the Youth Synodal Journey, the Diocesan Youth Apostolate of the Diocese of Mati once again gathered for their 16th Biennial Convention, July 17–20, in Baganga, Davao Oriental, with the theme “Journeying with haste like Mary in communion, participation, and mission.” DYC is...
[gallery columns="2" link="file" size="full" ids="40930,40931"] In a powerful and inspiring ceremony, Most Rev. Abel C. Apigo, DD, Bishop of Mati, along with several priests from the Diocese of Mati, led the opening Mass for the eagerly awaited 16th Diocesan Youth Convention. The convention, which carried the...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="40406,40407,40408"] The Roman Catholic Diocese of Mati-Social Communications Ministry successfully held the 2nd Diocesan SoCCom Convention at St. Therese Gym, Madang, City of Mati on June 11 attended by hundreds of participating evangelizers across the diocese in support of its mission to evangelize...
[gallery columns="2" link="file" size="full" ids="40202,40203"] Diocese of Mati - It was precisely an auspicious day for Most Rev. Abel Apigo, D.D. as he celebrated his 55th birthday on May 21, 2023. What made it even special was the bishop's appeal for the generous hearts of the...
WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE PASTORAL VISIT OF THE BISHOP? "The pastoral visit is an apostolic endeavour, an event of grace." (Directory of Bishops) Canon Law 396.1: "A bishop is obliged to visit the diocese annually either in whole or in part, so that he visits the entire...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="39694,39695,39696"] MATI CITY, DAVAO ORIENTAL - The Divine Mercy Parish in the City of Mati successfully celebrated the 17th Parochial fiesta with the theme "Diosnong kalooy, Tuburan sa Kinabuhi ug Panaghiusa sa Mapadayonong Naglawig nga Simbahan", April 16, 2023, Sunday. A Eucharistic celebration took...
[gallery link="file" size="full" ids="39554,39555,39556,39557"] MATI - With its mission to use social media for evangelization and to be able to do this mission effectively and approach it systematically, the Social Communications Ministry of the Diocese of Mati conducted a Diocesan-wide two-day Seminar and Workshop at St....
Amplifying its noble mission of evangelization as the only Catholic Radio Station in Davao Oriental, the DXHM AM 549 Khz and DXDV 97.5 SPIRIT FM celebrated their 32nd and 14th Founding Anniversary respectively with a medical mission at Sitio Palo 4, Brgy. P.M. Sobrecarey, Caraga...