MANILA (SE): The Diocese of Baguio launched regular Korean-language Masses as part of its pastoral efforts for the Korean Catholic community in the area, CBCP News reported.
Beginning November 2025, the Mass in Korean will be celebrated every Saturday at 5.00pm at the Holy Face Chapel of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Atonement.
In an October 20 letter, Bishop Rafael Cruz invited all Korean Catholics within the diocese to attend the liturgy in their native language.
Bishop Cruz said Korean priests have been assigned to regularly celebrate the Mass and administer the sacraments and sacramentals.
He added that arrangements for Holy Days of Obligation and solemnities may be made through the cathedral office or directly with the Korean priests.
“For fellowship purposes, a room at the Sangkabalayan building will be provided for your gatherings, either before or after the Mass,” Bishop Cruz said in his letter.
The bishop said he hopes the initiative will provide “spiritual nourishment and strength” to the Korean Catholic community during their stay in the city.
On October 21, The Seoul Times reported that about 10,000 Koreans live in Baguio, with roughly 90 per cent being students learning English and the rest adults or missionaries.
