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ARCHBISHOP’S TIME

On Clergy Vacation Leave

The Bishop reminded the priests to always secure leave and approval from his office when going to a
vacation or other official travel outside the diocese. The Canon provides for a one-month vacation
entitlement for clergy every year, again with proper leave from the office of the Bishop with disclosure
as to the priests whereabouts.

On Blessing reserved for Ordained ministers alone

The Bishop exhorted that Priests shall not allow to include the lay faithful in the blessing of people
within the mass. Avoid letting the people raise their hands too as if joining the priest in blessing the
others. This is to get clear the teachings on ministerial priesthood, for which this clerical blessings are
reserved, from the universal priesthood the lay people shared.

DCM Convention 2019

The Bishop relayed in plenum that since DOPIM is in charged with the convention next year, the DOPIM
Bishops proposed to have Ozamis as its host. Unanimously approved. Activities c/o Commission on
Clergy.

Barangay and SK Elections May 2018

Politics is within the province of the Lay faithful. Papal documents encouraged them to participate in
political affairs.

Lay Ministers (Extra-ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion) who have filed candidacy for Punong
Barangay and Kagawads are instructed to take a leave of absence from the ministry for the period of
one year. (Cf. former resolutions in previous meetings)

5. EOCONOMUS

On SMT obligations

Fr. Arnold said that the Diocese has paid P125,000 for SMT repair and P 195,000 for Ozamis seminarians’
Board and Lodging fee.
Second Collection

April 22, 2018. There will be a second collection on Good Shepherd’s Sunday for the Clergy fund as
enjoined by the Bishop.

On Sugong updates

Sugong fund campaign gathered a total amount of P 1,064,612.00. All parishes have contributed sans
San Lorenzo Parish.

On Parish Assistance for the Natonal Vocation Convention

A total of P 92,000 was generated. Fr. Sandy is bidden to present an outflow report as to this matter.

On the Archdiocesan Retreat Center (ARC)

Fr. Arnold reported a total disbursement of P 307,000 for the procurement of 3 TV monitors, 3 aircons,
foams and towels for the ARC, as well as its business registration expenses.

6. VICAR GENERAL/CHANCELOR

Msgr. Naron gave the priests copies of the Universal and Special Norms promulgated by the Holy See
under the Pontificate of Pope Francis. These are series of promulgations suppletory to existing canonical
laws, rules and policies.

The same distributed copies of the document “Instruction on Certain Questions regarding the
Collaboration of the Non-ordained faithful in the Sacred Ministry of the Priest”. One highlight of the
document is the provision that “it is unlawful for the non-ordained faithful to assume titles such as
pastor, chaplain, coordinator, moderator or other such similar titles which can confuse their role and
that of the Pastor, who is always a Bishop or a Priest. (Art. 1, No. 4 p.3). PPC President (i.e., presiding
officer) or PPC Moderator is only reserved for Parish Priests as the law so provides.

7. OTHER MATTERS

WeGen c/o Fr. Joven

Mr. Charlie Ayco, Chief Growth Officer of WeGen, thru Fr. Lustre submitted a proposal to the Achbishop
for the installation of solar panels system in parishes and other diocesan owned buildings. Fr. Lustre
made the presentation and distributed copies of the proposals. (please see copies) It is agreed upon in
plenum that we meet on May 22, 2018 at 3:00PM for the presentation by the WeGen personnel.

Fiesta Invitation

Gango – May 3, 2018 5:00 AM Mass by the Archbishop. 8:00 Fiesta Mass, early luch follows.

Panaon – May 3, 2018. 9:00 Am Mass by the Archbishop. Luch follows.

Talairon – May 3, 2018. 9:00 AM Mass by Msgr. Naron

Looc – May 6, 2018. 6;00PM Dinner.

May 7, 2018 – 9:00 AM Mass by the Bishop and Clergy concelebrating. Lunch follows.

Tudela – May 13, 2018. 9:30 AM Binaul Festival Mass, Abp.presiding.

Calamba – May 15, 2018. 8:30 AM Concelebrated Mass Abp.presiding.

NEXT MEETING. St. Francis Xavier Parish, Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental. June 12-13, 2018.

D. ADJOURNMENT.

There being no more matters to be discussed, Fr. Palma called for an adjournment. Fr. Abalde moved for
the adjournment, duly seconded by Fr. Taguran. Meeting adjourned at about 12:10 PM.

ATTESTATION

The undersigned do hereby attest to the veracity of the foregoing.

18th day of April. Looc, Plaridel, Misamis Occidental, Philippines.