Circular 2017 - 17

 

November 27, 2017
Memorial of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
 
Circular 2017-17
Promulgation of the Teachings and Decrees 
    of the Second Synod of Lingayen Dagupan
 
My dear people of God:
 
This is to gladly and gratefully inform you that effective yesterday, the Solemnity of Christ King of the Universe, the teachings and decrees of the Second Synod of Lingayen Dagupan have been approved for dissemination and implementation within this whole ecclesiastical jurisdiction. I have diligently and prayerfully reviewed the final documents of the Synod submitted to me by the members of the same Synod and now gladly bestow my approval according to the authority granted by Church laws. 
 
Enclosed is a complimentary copy of the final document of the Second Synod of Lingayen Dagupan for your diligent study. There are more copies for sale at the Chancery. 
 
The next step to take in this post synodal journey is to constitute the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council composed of representatives from the clergy, religious and laity of this particular Church. The Archdiocesan Pastoral Council will now draft the ten year pastoral plan leading to our centennial jubilee in 2028. 
Before the end of January 2018, we hope, by the grace of the good Lord, to release the first part of this archdiocesan pastoral plan. 
 
Please whisper a prayer of gratitude to the Lord for bringing us to this stage in our pilgrimage of  communio. May the Lord bring to fullness this challenging mission that we have embarked on!
 
Sincerely yours,
 
 
 
+SOCRATES B. VILLEGAS
  Archbishop of Lingayen Dagupan