SEPTEMBER 12 in Lipa is a GO

September 12 is a special day for Marian devotees in Lipa and elsewhere. Every year, the clergy, religious and lay faithful gather at the Carmel Monastery in Lipa City to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary. This year, the Confraternity of Mary Mediatrix of All Grace headed by its president Dr. Robert Magsino, M.D., will spearhead the Marian gathering.

In a letter dated August 30, 2017, Archbishop Gilbert Garcera gave his permission to continue the September 8 Marian gathering but with some reminders and instructions. The five (5) points in the letter are listed verbatim below, to wit:     

1.  As early as now, I welcome to the Archdiocese of Lipa all the pilgrims from elsewhere. I also welcome the Most Reverend Guillermo V. Afable, Bishop of Digos and Most Reverend Jose Colin M. Bagaforo, Bishop of Kidapawan, who have expressed their intention to grace the event. 

2.  Since we cannot separate the Blessed Virgin Mary from her Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, I hereby approve the confraternity’s request to celebrate the Eucharist. 

3.  I have instructed the Ministry on Liturgy of the Archdiocese of Lipa to prepare the missal proper for the September 12 Eucharistic celebration. 

4.   To avoid confusion among our faithful, may I enjoin you to ensure that the celebration encourage obedience to the Holy See with respect to her decision regarding the alleged apparition.

5.  In imitation of the virtue and example of Our Lady, may I suggest that the activities on that day be simple. 

The letter of permission of Archbishop Gilbert Garcera to Dr. Robert Magsino.