DIOCESE OF MALAYBALAY

Bishop’s Residence
Datu-Mampaalong Street
Malaybalay City

MESSAGE

“Filipino Families: Missionary disciples of the Eucharist.”

Peace!

First of all, I would like to congratulate all the 2016 graduates. This is the fruit of your years of
labor and sacrifices. This is your moment.

As you make another step forward towards your goal, let me also remind you my dear graduates
of your calling as Christians. For many years, you have been taught in school to be good and
responsible Christians. You have been taught of our core Christians values. As you leave your
school, you bring with you these learnings. It is then your calling to be missionaries. You are all
called to live what you have learned in school and become living witnesses for the whole world
to see. In living your life and your calling from God, you are never alone; you don’t have to be
alone. God will always be with you in everything you do. He will never abandon.

May you always draw your strength from God who never fails to strengthen His people through
the Eucharist.When things get rough and tough, never forget to hold on to God for He alone is
our real strength.

+JOSE A. CABANTAN, D.D.

Bishop of Malaybalay