Historical records and the official acts of the two diocesan synods.
History of the Diocese of Lucena
From the arrival of the faith in the 16th century to the canonical erection of the Diocese in 1950 and the synods that followed.
Read the historyThe First Synod of the Diocese of Lucena 1979
Acts of the First Synod of Lucena
- Introduction: An Overview of the Synod
- Pastoral Letter of Bishop Jose T. Sanches, D.D.
- Diocese of Lucena Circular No. 7, s.1977
- Structural Procedural Norms for the Parish Synodal Committees
- Panalangin Para sa Sinodo ng Diyosesis ng Lucena
- Preparatory Coordinating Commissions
- Officers of the Synod
- Homily of Bishop Jose T. Sanchez, D.D. at the Opening Ceremonies
- Telegram from the Holy See
- Letter from the Sacred Congregation for Bishop
- Commitment of Faithfulness and Profession of Faith
Documents & Decrees of the First Synod of Lucena
- I. Declaration on the Building Up of the Local Church
- II. Decree on the Presbyteral Community
- III. A Pastoral Instruction on the Role of the Religious Sisters
- IV. Pastoral Instruction on the Apostolate of the Laity
- V. Pastoral Instruction on the Ministry of the Word
- VI. Pastoral Instruction on Christian Life Celebration
- VII. Pastoral Instruction on the Ministry in the World
- VIII. The Diocesan Administrative Structure
- IX. Presbyteral Council of the Diocese of Lucena: Constitutions
- X. Presbyteral Council of the Diocese of Lucena: By Laws
- XI. Statues of the Diocesan Pastoral Council of Lucena
- XII. Letter of Presentation
- XIII. Decree of Bishop Jose T. Sanchez, D.D Promulgating the Acts and Resolutions
- XIV. Commitment of Faithfullness and Profession of Faith
The Second Synod of the Diocese of Lucena 2004
Acts of the Second Synod of Lucena
- Introduction: An Overview of the Synod
- Circular of Bp. Ruben T. Profugo convoking the Second Synod II
- Circular of Bp. Emilio Z. Marquez on the holding of the Second Synod II
- Vision, Mission Statement of Synod II
- Prayer for the Second Synod of Lucena
- The Logo of the Second Synod of Lucena
- Profession of Faith
- Message from the Vatican
- Message of Bp. Emilio Z. Marquez at the Opening of the Plenary Session
- Message of Abp. Antonio Franco, Apostolic Nuncio
- Officers of the Second Synod of Lucena
- Members of the Synodal Commissions
- Delegates from the Parishes
- The Proceedings of the Second Synod of Lucena
- Decree of Promulgation
Documents & Decrees of the Second Synod of Lucena
- Basic Ecclesial Communities: An Expression of a Renewing Church
- Life and Ministry of the Clergy
- Holiness and Mission of Religious Women
- Vocation and Apostolate of the Laity
- Christian Life: An Ever Enduring Worship Rendered to the Lord
- Integral Evangelical Formation towards Proclamation and Evangelization
- Loving Service for Total Human Development and Social Transformation
- Mission to the Nations
- Ecumenism and Inter-Religious Dialogue
- Conclusion