by Marc Shane Riparip and Clyde Ericson Nolasco
photos from Diocesan Shrine and Parish of San Isidro Labrador
In celebration of the 402nd Anniversary of the canonization of St. Isidore the Laborer or San Isidro Labrador, a grand Isidorian Procession was held on March 12, 2024 in Bulacan. The Grand Procession was initiated by the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of San Isidro Pulilan, Bulacan. All shrines in the country dedicated to this humble and holy farmer were welcomed to join.
Parishes in the Diocese of Malolos joined and communities coming from Talavera (Nueva Ecija), Biñan (Laguna), Cuenca (Batangas), Muzon (San Jose del Monte, Bulacan), Bulihan (Malolos, Bulacan), at Partida (Santa Maria, Bulacan) also participated.
A Eucharistic celebration presided by Rev. Fr. Reynante U. Tolentino, Rector of the International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Antipolo was held. This was concelebrated by priests from different San Isidro shrines and parishes.
San Isidro Labrador is the patron of laborers and farmers. The event was held to celebrate and promote the holiness of the Spanish farmer San Isidro.