The first and retired bishop of the Diocese of Mati, Most Rev. Patricio H. Alo, D.D., was brought to his final rest at the San Nicolas de Tolentino Cathedral episcopal crypt on Monday.
The current bishop of Mati, Most Rev. Abel C. Apigo, D.D. presided over the Eucharistic Celebration, co-presided by five (5) other bishops and the diocesan and religious clergy of the diocese. The other bishops in attendance were Bishop Emeriti Fernando Capalla and Wilfredo Manlapaz; and Bishops Guillero Afable of Digos, Medil S. Aseo of Tagum and Jose Colin Bagaforo of Kidapawan.
Also present were provincial and city government officials, members of the different religious congregations and parish mandated organizations and friends.
The funeral mass and burial were live streamed through the Catholic Mass Media Network – DXHM-AM/DXDV-FM, TCTV Cable Network in partnership with the Social Communication Apostolate of the Diocese.
Bishop Abel extolled Bishop Alo’s impressive founding activities and delivered on the latter’s motto, “Seek First the Kingdom of God” (MT 6:33). Other speakers were Bishop Alo’s sister representing the Alo-Hacbang family – Sr. Marietta H. Alo, OND and Fr Edilberto Mahinay representing the Diocese of Mati. The two speakers expressed thanks to everyone, especially those involved in the funeral preparations, in the medical care of Bishop Alo, and donors of food, myriads of flowers and other needed items.
The novena for the late Bishop Pat H. Alo continues till the 9th day, April 22, and will resume on May 15 till the 40th day on May 23, 2021.
