Leyte Masses go on

IN Leyte province, much of which remains in ruins more than a month after the monster typhoon Yolanda devastated Eastern Visayas, the Archdiocese of Palo has announced that the Simbang Gabi and Misa de Gallo will still be celebrated despite the damage to its churches.
Fr. Amadeo Alvejo, social communications director of the archdiocese, said there was no stopping the celebration of the two traditional Filipino Catholic Masses heralding the birth of the Child Jesus.
Alvejo said Simbang Gabi will be celebrated every day for nine days, beginning Sunday at 6 p.m. until Dec. 23, while the Misa de Gallo, or the rooster’s or early morning Mass, will be celebrated every day at 4:30 a.m. from Dec.  16 until Dec. 24./Inquirer