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The Right Reverend
Salvador Ballesteros

DIOCESAN BISHOP

The Most Reverend
Joel Ocop Porlares

OBISPO MAXIMO

News & Updates

Published: November 7, 2024

TEN-TEN LAUDS OUTSTANDING LEADERS

May we always remember; may we never forget,” Bishop Buddy started his homily in paying tribute to the father-son tandem, Don Belong and OM Beluco.  The word “Double Ten” (date October 10) was coined after the month of October and day 10, hence Double Ten, red-letter day to remember and honor the two great leaders responsible for the furtherance and growth of the IFI...

Published: November 4, 2024

DGMA ORDAINS FOUR MINISTERS

On three separate occasions, DGMA through its officiating officer, the Rt. Rev. Vicente Salvador Ballesteros, ordained two priests and two deacons in an unprecedented one-month record period between September and October 2024. Two were held at the Cathedral of the Crucified Lord in Barangay Apolonio Samson, Quezon City; while one was held at the historic Maria Clara Church in Sta. Cruz, Manila.

Published: October 31, 2024

DGMA COMMEMORATES TOP IFI LEADERS

A Requiem Mass was held on October 10, 2024 (so-called Double Ten) at the Maria Clara Church in Sta. Cruz, Manila, to remember and honor the two distinguished leaders of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente, the Delos Reyes father-son-tandem: Isabelo delos Reyes, Sr. (“Don Belong”) and Isabelo delos Reyes, Jr. (“Beluco”). The Rt. Rev. Vicente Salvador (“Buddy”) Ballesteros, DGMA bishop, led the concelebrated Mass;

Published: October 25, 2024

In Memoriam: The Rt. Rev. Bart Espartero

Bishop Bartolome O. Espartero, second diocesan bishop of DGMA, passed away on October 17, 2024, at the age of 69 years.  He suffered from a lingering disease and was given the last rites (virtually) by his good friend, the Rev. Dr. Winfred Vergara (former IFI priest) of The Episcopal Church based in New York City. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Bona Maglantay, and daughter, Christine (“Barbie”) Espartero. 

Published: August 5, 2024

Cathedral of the Crucified Lord Choir Previews 'Misa Kangkong' at IFI's 122nd Proclamation Anniversary

The Cathedral of the Crucified Lord Choir in Brgy. Apolonio Samson, historically known as Barrio Kangkong, has just given an exciting preview of three songs from their highly anticipated album entitled "Misa Kangkong" which pays homage to the rich history of their community...

DGMA Features

Published: November 25, 2024

Message from the Chief Pastor to all clergy and congregations (CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY)

Bowing and kneeling to the greatest King today should remind us that Christ as King made Himself known not by means of power domination and violence. That He made us understand Him by His unconditional love, by willful sharing of Himself as a servant-leader who leads by being the last, who teach us both by His words and loving deeds, and who treats us not as subjects but friends. Let us also caution ourselves from temptation to bow before world’s rulers in contempt of the one true Ruler who has given us life and keeps us blessed throughout the days of our lives.

Published: April 13, 2023

The Obispo Maximo's Message
on Easter April 9, 2023

Truly, “the resurrection is at the core of our beliefs as Christians. Without it, our faith is meaningless” (Joseph B. Wirthlin). But as we celebrate this joyful season, may it be clear to us as God’s people that Easter is not simply the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, it is largely our living out with him being the resurrected Lord so that we shall persist and endure to proclaim life and live out hope in our day to day living. Hence, in both gospels we heard the divine imperative to go and to tell others about the life that conquers death and the hope that defeats despair and the love that overcomes evil...

Published: December 31, 2022

CHRISTMAS SYMBOLS

THE CELEBRATION OF CHRIST'S MASS, abbreviated as Christmas or Xmas (X = “chi” [“kai”] in Greek, meaning “Christ” or the “Anointed One,” or “Messiah” in Hebrew) is done by Christendom worldwide at this time of the year. The Philippines has the longest season of this celebration in the world - from the start of the “Ber” months (September, October, November) and finally to December and into Epiphany (The Magi), January 6...

Published: April 28, 2022

GABAY PARA SA IFI BOTONG MAY DANGAL

Magkaroon ng mga pag-aaral na ginagamit ang mga materiales na ipinagkaloob ng IFI na bunga ng Konsultasiyon noong Nobyembre 8-9, 2022. Tiyakin na ang mga kandidatong lokal at national ay daraan sa pagsusuri ayon sa alituntunin o gabay na napapaloob sa mga dokumento at Pastoral Letter ng IFI...

Published: April 28, 2022

IFI Botong May Dangal sa Mayo 2022

Ang Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) ay may lakas at paninindigan na lumahok sa Halalan 2022 na may kampanyang sawikain: “IFI Boto na May Dangal sa Mayo 2022” (“IFI Vote for DIGNITY in May 2022”). 

Announcements

Published: August 3, 2024

122nd Proclamation Anniversary

IGLESIA FILIPINA INDEPENDIENTE
August 3, 1902 - August 3, 2024

PILGRIMAGE OF SOLIDARITY: Church and Indigenous Communities Journeying to Abundant Life.
"I have come that they may have life. and have it to the full" (John 10:10b, NIV)

Published: November 13, 2020

KAPIT-BISIG Humanitarian Mission

The South Central Luzon Bishops Conference (SCLBC) appeals to your compassionate heart for donations in order to bring relief to the victims of the recent calamity. We request your kind support in making sure that we provide immediate relief to the victims by donating relief goods, most importantly medical supplies, clothes, blankets and other basic necessities.

Published: November 8, 2020

SCL Virtual Clergy Convocation

SERVING WITH JOY AND GENEROSITY IN THE MIDST OF AFFLICTION AND REPRESSION.

November 9, 2020 I 8:00am - 5:00pm I via Zoom app
Speaker: Bishop Reuel Norman Marigza | NCCP General Secretary

Official Church Statements

Published: February 19, 2021

Create and Make in us New and Contrite Hearts

We ask then all members of the IFI community to take the Season of Lent as an opportunity to contemplate on what our Lord Jesus really did and continue to do for us through his passion and death on the cross and eventually through his resurrection. We need to see his work of salvation wrought for us and the way he is leading us towards the unity and presence of God almighty, the Father in heaven.

Published: December 14, 2020

Celebrate His Life and Ministry, remember His Contribution

OM’s Message to the Church On the 43rd Death Anniversary of past Obispo Maximo Bishop Santiago Fonacier; December 8, 2020; TO THE BELOVED PEOPLE OF GOD In the Iglesia Filipina Independiente

Published: December 4, 2020

RED-TAGGING by NTF-ELCAC amid Pandemic

The Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) clergy and laity were shocked and appalled when on October 30, 2020 a video clip proliferated in social media claiming the IFI and other Churches in the Philippines to have “15% membership as members of CPP-NPA-NDFP.

Published: October 17, 2020

Concordat Anniversary between Church of England and the IFI

OM’S MESSAGE TO THE CHURCH On the Occasion of the Concordat Anniversary between the Church of England and the Iglesia Filipina Independiente

Published: October 2, 2020

He Walked While He Had The Light

OM’s Message on the Celebration of the Life of Bp. Gregorio Aglipay: On the Occasion of his 80th Death Anniversary.

"Our celebration today is therefore about his life, not about his death; a kind of life that Bp. Gregorio Aglipay..."

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