26/11/2025
SET SAIL TO RYD 2026 | Diocese of Calbayog Unveils Regional Youth Days 2026 Logo
The Diocese of Calbayog - Commission on Youth formally unveiled the official logo of the Regional Youth Days (RYD) 2026 during the closing Mass of the 2nd Diocesan Youth Congress on November 23, 2025, at the Calbayog Cathedral. The ceremony was led by the Most Rev. Isabelo C. Abarquez, Bishop of Calbayog, together with Rev. Fr. Niño Vince M. Bernales, Assistant Diocesan Youth Director, and the young people of the Diocese of Calbayog.
The logo, crafted by Joed Eirol Dacuyasan, embodies four symbolic elements: the Divine Mercy Icon, the Youth, the Boat, and the Waves. Each element reflects the spirit of the gathering and will be further explained through the official page of RYD 2026.
Regional Youth Days is an encounter of young people from across Central and Eastern Visayas, comprising two archdioceses and eight dioceses. It is a celebration of God’s love for the youth, His gift to the Church, both present and future.
The last RYD was held in 2023 in the Diocese of Tagbilaran, where thousands of young pilgrims experienced the joy of creation and the call to mission. Guided by the theme “Mary arose and went with haste” (Lk 1:39), the gathering inspired many to rise and proclaim the Word of God.
Now, anticipation builds as the Diocese of Calbayog prepares spiritually, mentally, and physically to welcome delegates for RYD 2026. The event will take place on April 9–12, 2026, under the theme, “Take courage. I have overcome the world” (Jn 16:33).
As part of the preparations, the RYD Cross has already journeyed to 48 parishes and mission centers within the host diocese.
Are you ready to take courage? Come, set sail with us, mga Sangkay!
