Delayed Post: Father Irinco's Welcome

(I thought these pics have been posted already. Palanat ta na gad hamok)

There is no doubt that Abaknons are a religious lot. Fact is, most of the communal activities we have are centered on religious beliefs. From bunyag to labbong, we never fail to give homage to the faith we were initiated into.

Congruently, we hold our religious leaders in high regard. The priests who were assigned to the St. Ignatius Parish have always been very welcome and they have been very influential in shaping not just religious norms but even social interaction.

Recently, a new Parish Priest was assigned to Capul - Fr. Toby Irinco. If only to prove the intensity of the people's excitement and devotion to the faith, allow us to show you these pics.

(The last pic shows the water spout, tornado if you please, that showed up while the welcome was underway - adding buzz to an already fired-up scene.)