Talibon diocese scraps sacramental fees to make Church more accessible to poor

Poor Catholics in the Diocese of Talibon will no longer have to worry about fixed fees when receiving the sacraments, following a decision that Bishop Patrick Daniel Parcon said should reflect the Church’s commitment to the poor.

READ: PASTORAL LETTER ON THE COMING MIDTERM ELECTIONS 2025

As we approach our Nation’s Midterm Elections of 2025, We write to you with a heart filled with hope and concern for the future of our beloved province and country. The exercise of our right to vote is not merely a civic duty but a sacred responsibility that demands our utmost attention and discernment. In this crucial time, we call upon all the faithful of the Dioceses of Tagbilaran and Talibon to actively participate in the electoral process in various capacities – whether as candidates, voters, watchers, supporters, prayer warriors, educators, or peacekeepers – for the purpose of furthering the common good.