The
pastoral staff signifies the Pastoral Office of Bishop Marlo M.
Peralta. In him is conferred the role of the Pastor which has two
elements, that of seeking to promote the pastoral welfare of those
who put under his charge, and at the same time, exercising his governing
authority as he works to promote the welfare of the people of God
under his care.
The
SHIELD
Top
Left: The Church of St. Dominic in San Carlos City.
The Church takes on a special significance since it is where Bishop
Marlo was baptized and confirmed, thus initiated to the Christian
life. It is also his birthplace, where he grew up and where his
vocation to the priesthood developed.
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Right: The Praying Hands with Stigmata. Bishop
Marlo believes that his vocation to the priesthood was in large
part due to the devotion of his mother to Padre Pio. He also had
an uncle-priest (deseased) who belonged to the Capuchin Order and
who was an inspiration to him. But all else, the "Praying Hands"
are a reminder for him that prayer forms an essential part of his
life. The color brown as a background signifies harmony with creation
and the environment.
Bottom
Left: The Staff and the Lily of St. Joseph. The
Diocese of Alaminos where Bishop Marlo will be exercising his pastoral
ministry has for its Patron St. Joseph, the Husband of Mary and
the Foster Father of Jesus.
The Staff of St. Joseph also symbolizes his tasks to lead with firmness
and compassion. And like St. Joseph, he will strive always to seek
the will of God in the exercise of his Episcopal Ministry. The color
green as a background signifies harmony with creation and the environment.
Bottom
Right: The Crown and the Twelve Stars. It is the
symbol of the Immaculate Conception, the Patroness of the Diocese
of Urdaneta where Bishop Marlo exercised his ministry for almost
26 years until his appointment as Co-Adjuor Bishop of Alaminos.
Also under the care and protection of the Blessed Mother, he is
entrusting his life and episcopal ministry. The Color white as background
signifies God's pure and unconditional love and that of the Blessed
Mother.
The
MOTTO
PAX
HOMINIBUS. "Peace to All Men". The Motto
is taken from the Liturgical Prayer, Gloria in Exelcis Deo, sung
during the mass, whereby the congregation gives honor and praise
to God the Almighty asking Him that peace may reign in the hearts
of all men. Bishop Marlo Believes that one of his primary tasks
is to promote peace, understanding and unity among all men and women,
regardless of their status and perspective in life.
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