Sister Precy Macasaet leads the traditional “patunob” during the Feast of God the Father of All Mankind at the St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral Shrine in Tagbilaran City on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. The sacred ritual involves gently touching the image to the heads and shoulders of the faithful, symbolizing prayers for healing, protection, and divine grace. —Photo by Leo Udtohan
TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — Hundreds of devotees gathered at the St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral Shrine on Sunday, Aug. 2, to celebrate the Feast of God the Father of All Mankind, a religious observance marked by prayers, thanksgiving, and testimonies of faith.
The faithful filled the cathedral for a solemn Mass and the traditional “patunob” ritual, during which the image of God the Father is gently touched to the heads and shoulders of devotees. Many also touched and kissed the image while offering prayers for healing, protection, and divine guidance.
For many attendees, the feast was not only a celebration of faith but also an opportunity to give thanks for what they described as answered prayers and life-changing blessings.
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