The Jubilee's opening on November 29, which will be held at the Grand Convention Center, will feature the San Diego Dancers who will interpret the theme song of the celebration. The event will also bare the list of activities for the whole year.
The event highlights the launching of the prayer composed for Vidal that will be prayed in the succeeding activities. The prayer will serve as Oratio Imperata, or the mandatory prayer, in all the parishes of Cebu.
On November 30, there will be a Eucharistic celebration in the Archdiocesan Shrine of Blessed Pedro Calungsod.
Pasko sa Archbishop's Residence will then be held on December 2.
The Cardinal's Memorabilia, which includes Vidal's media photo exhibit and souvenir items, will also open at the Ayala Activity Center from January 26 to February 7.
On February 5, before Vidal's birthday, the Candlelight Vespers will be held at the archbishop's residence. A mañanita and a dawn and noon Masses at the Blessed Pedro Calungsod Shrine will follow.
During the evening, Vidal's 75th birthday celebration will be held at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino.
The events in February include a fun run at the IT Park in barangay Lahug with the financial collection will be donated to the Home for the Elderly Priests.
On March 14 and 15, a book entitled "Cardinal Vidal Speaks to his Priests" will be launched at the Archbishops Residence. This will be coincided with the Sacerdotal Anniversary of Cardinal Vidal when he was ordained as priest of Cebu.
On May 21-28, there will be a "Carnaval Uban ni Cardinal," which will be sponsored by the Covenanted Communities, featuring free riders for the orphans. May 25 is the anniversary of Vidal's appointment as Cardinal.
On June 24, there will be a "Halad sa mga Religious" and on July 11-15, the archdiocese will hold its Cebu Clergy Inter-District Sports League. On August 22, a coffee table book titled "Zugbu ug Vidal" will be launched.
Catholic Schools will also take their part in the event through the Halad sa Katolikong Tunghaan. In October, the Halad sa mga Seminaristas will be held.
November 30 is the 35th Episcopal Anniversary and the Blessing and Inauguration of John Paul II's "Home for the Priests". This will be followed by the Archdiocesan Pilgrimages to be led by Vidal. - Jasmin R. Uy