TAGBILARAN CITY —- Wanting to be a church of the poor, the Diocese of Talibon in Bohol has decided to abolish fixed rates for baptisms, marriage, confirmations, and other sacraments of the Catholic Church under its jurisdiction.
The abolition of the fixed payments called the arancel system would take effect in the diocese starting May 1, according to Talibon Bishop Daniel Parcon.
The decree also covers burials, funerals, and fiestas.
“I, after having listened to and consulted the people of God, do hereby decree that there will no longer be a fixed amount for the sacraments in the Diocese of Talibon; the arancel system is hereby gradually abolished,” Parcon said.
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