On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, Bishop Burbidge celebrated Mass marking the diocese’s 20th Anniversary of the end of Simbang Gabi, a traditional 9-day Filipino novena that ushers in the Christmas season.
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Fr. Eisenburg assists Deacon Ping Averia in preparing the chalices.
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Bishop Burbidge, along with concelebrants (l-r) Fr. Workman, Fr. Posey and Fr. Celso Tabalanza from Missionhurst.
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The congregation prays the Our father.
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Bishop Burbidge and Fr. Workman distribute communion.
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The congregation pray after Communion.
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Bishop Burbidge greets a family after the Mass.
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On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, Bishop Burbidge celebrated Mass marking the diocese’s 20th Anniversary of the end of Simbang Gabi, a traditional 9-day Filipino novena that ushers in the Christmas season.