BACOLOD CITY — San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza has tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, June 20.
The prelate is symptomatic but was already in stable condition at a hospital.
“Now God allows me to be on the other side, among those infected with the dreaded virus,” he said.
Alminaza designated Msgr. Erwin Magnanao, vicar general of the Diocese of San Carlos, to temporarily take over his responsibilities.
“I ask for everyone’s prayers for my fast healing as well as for other COVID-19 patients even as I assure you too of my constant prayers and offerings,” the bishop said.
According to Fr. Marjun Almario, chancellor of the Diocese of San Carlos, Alminaza’…
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