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Philippine Visitation 2020

Between January 27 and February 10, 2020, ✠Jerome visited the Philippines, consecrating Bishop Joash Jaime and blessing new sacred vessels. His visit included attending the Episcopal Consecration at the Parish of Jesus of the Divine Mercy and engaging with local communities through Mass, home blessings, and festivities celebrating his birthday.

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Between January 27th and February 10th 2020, as Primus of the Old Roman Apostolate, ✠Jerome visited the missionary territory of the Philippines. During his visit he consecrated the Most Revd Joash Jaime as an auxiliary bishop and visited the parishes of Bacoor, Cavite and Santa Rosa, Laguna.

Metropolitan Jerome, dressed in ecclesiastical clothing, stands outside a van accompanied by a woman in a white shirt and patterned pants, with several other individuals present in the background at night.
A clergy member stands in prayer before the altar in a church, surrounded by wooden benches and religious artwork on the walls.
Metropolitan Jerome poses with a group of parishioners inside a church, all smiling and wearing matching white shirts. The background features religious icons and church furnishings.
Metropolitan Jerome in religious attire, smiling while conversing with a man in a gray shirt, inside a church setting decorated with religious images.
The Archbishop’s arrival at the Parish of Jesus of the Divine Mercy, Bacoor, Cavite

Ahead of the Episcopal Consecration at Candlemas, ✠Jerome was invited to consecrate and bless new sacred vessels and church furniture gifted to the bishop-elect and the parish church.

A priest and a bishop performing a religious ceremony, with sacred vessels arranged on an altar.
A clergyman in white vestments and a bishop in ornate robes prepare sacred vessels for a religious ceremony on a table covered with a white cloth in a church setting.
A bishop in ceremonial attire blesses wooden church furniture while a group of parishioners observes attentively.
Metropolitan Jerome consecrating new sacred vessels and church furniture in a church setting, with a small group of people observing.

The episcopal consecration took place at the Parish of Jesus the Divine Mercy in Bacoor, Cavite on Candlemas, February 2nd 2020. Assisted by Bishop Rommel Banag the territory bishop, ✠Jerome consecrated Bishop Joash Jaime supported by some two hundred faithful. The traditional foremas of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary with blessing of candles and procession began the ceremonies, followed by the episcopal consecration.

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✠Jerome’s birthday occurred during the Visitation and the local faithful joined him for an impromptu pool party and videoke session at his hotel!

A group of people, including a clergyman in traditional attire, stand around a table filled with various dishes and drinks, preparing for a meal or prayer.
A group of people gathered around dinner tables, enjoying a meal and celebrating during a social event. The atmosphere is festive, with individuals raising glasses for a toast.
Metropolitan Jerome celebrating his birthday at a poolside gathering, cutting a cake while surrounded by attendees enjoying food and drinks.
A birthday cake with the message 'Your Grace Jerome Lloyd, Happy Birthday!' written in red icing, surrounded by various dishes and food on a table.

On Septuagesima Sunday, ✠Jerome visited the Parish of San Isidro the Worker in Santa Rosa, Laguna Province and received the parish into communion and oversaw the canonical possession of the parish by the diocese. Striking his crozier three times upon the closed doors of the church, they were opened and the Archbishop was greeted by lay-leaders of the parish whom he then formally introduced to Bishop Banag through the shaking of hands. Mass followed.

Three bishops in ceremonial vestments converse in a partially indoor setting, with one bishop holding a crozier.
Metropolitan Jerome interacting with a church official, adorned in ceremonial attire and holding a crozier, with altar servers and parishioners present in the background.
Group photo of four men, including two bishops in pink and purple vestments, standing together in a doorway, smiling.
Metropolitan Jerome arrives at the Parish of San Isidro the Worker, assisted by parishioners as they open the church doors.
Metropolitan Jerome, dressed in episcopal robes and a mitre, stands at the entrance of a church, interacting with parishioners, while others in ecclesiastical attire accompany him inside.
A bishop in ceremonial attire, holding a crozier, addresses members of the congregation at the entrance of a church, with several people and an open door in the background.
Interior of a church with a bishop dressed in purple robes greeting a man in a blue shirt, while other attendees observe.
Metropolitan Jerome greets parishioners at the entrance of a church during a visit in the Philippines.
A bishop in ceremonial attire stands at the entrance of a church, holding a crozier, while interacting with parishioners. The scene is vibrant with red doors in the background and church decor visible.
A bishop in ceremonial attire, wearing a pink mitre and holding a crozier, is praying inside a church, with congregants in the background.
A group of altar servers in white shirts entering a church, with one person seated in the foreground. The atmosphere is festive, indicating a religious ceremony.
Metropolitan Jerome and other clergy members enter a church, with one clergyman holding a large ceremonial object. Attendees observe the procession.
A bishop wearing a purple vestment and a large hat blesses attendees in a church setting, with parishioners, including children, observing and participating in the ritual.
Interior view of a church during a religious service, with attendees wearing head coverings sitting in pews, and a priest in traditional vestments officiating at the altar.
A cleric in a purple vestment performing a religious ceremony at an altar, with a crucifix and candles in the background.
A priest in a purple vestment performing a ritual at the altar of a church, with a crucifix and candles in the background.
A clergyman in purple vestments holds a chalice during a religious ceremony in a church. The interior features a crucifix on the wall and an altar adorned with candles and flowers.
A group of individuals kneeling in a church during a religious ceremony, with a priest in purple vestments performing a ritual at the altar.
Inside a church, a priest in a purple vestment is celebrating Mass at the altar. A young altar server stands beside him while parishioners are seated in rows of wooden pews, some wearing head coverings. The altar features candles and religious icons, with a crucifix on the wall behind.
A church ceremony where two clergy members are engaged in a ritual, with one person wearing a purple chasuble and the other in a red vestment, set against a backdrop of a crucifix and an altar.
Metropolitan Jerome performing a religious ritual in a church with two assistants present, one wearing a ceremonial robe.
A clergyman in a purple vestment performing a religious ceremony, kneeling before a man in white liturgical attire during a church service.
A priest in a purple vestment administering communion to a kneeling parishioner in a church setting.
A priest in a purple vestment is administering communion to a kneeling woman in a church setting, with two other individuals present, including an altar server.
A group of worshippers with head coverings sitting in pews during a church service, with clergy members at the altar in a church setting.
Interior view of a church during a religious service, with a congregation seated in pews and a priest in liturgical attire standing at the altar.
Metropolitan Jerome and clergy in liturgical attire during a church ceremony, with parishioners in the background.
A bishop in ceremonial attire, including a miter and crozier, walks through a church accompanied by other clergy members. The interior features chandeliers and a crucifix in the background.
Children performing a traditional dance in colorful costumes during a church event, with adults observing from the pews.
A young girl in a pink traditional dress performs with a microphone in a church while a clergy member listens. Several children are seated in the foreground, and the altar is decorated with flowers.
A religious leader seated on a chair in front of an altar, talking to a group of children in traditional attire sitting on the floor in a church setting.
Metropolitan Jerome smiles while meeting local children and community members in a residential area during his visit to the Philippines.

Following the Mass, ✠Jerome was entertained by the children of the parish with song and dance. While guests enjoyed a sumptuous buffet of local dishes prepared by the faithful, ✠Jerome visited and blessed the homes of some other of the faithful accompanied by the parish priest, Fr Portez.

A full report of the Archbishop’s Visitation will be published soon in a special edition of The Old Roman.

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