The Roman Catholic Dioceses of Tagbilaran will host a memorial mass and candlelight vigil to commemorate the United Nations’ World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on Nov. 17.
The solemn memorial mass, set for 9 a.m. at the Tagbilaran Cathedral, will honor those who have lost their lives in road traffic incidents and promote road safety awareness within the community. Most Reverend Bishop Alberto S. Uy will officiate the mass.
Families who have lost loved ones to road traffic accidents are invited to submit the names of the deceased to their respective local parishes or through commenting on the event’s post on the Diocese’s Facebook Page by Friday, Nov. 15. The names will be included in the prayers during the mass.
The event is part of a global campaign, “That Day,” which aims to reflect on the profound impact of road traffic incidents and advocate for safer roads.
The campaign focuses on the importance of remembering the specific day when a traffic collision altered lives forever, stressing the need for collective action to prevent such tragedies.
In addition to the memorial mass, the Diocese will conduct road safety workshops in schools and community centers across Bohol to promote safe driving practices, roadworthiness of vehicles, and pedestrian awareness.
A candlelight vigil will also be held on the evening of Nov. 24 at the Tagbilaran City Plaza, providing a space for reflection and solidarity.
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, observed annually on the third Sunday of November, serves as a global platform to honor the memory of those killed and injured on the roads, acknowledge the crucial work of emergency services, and advocate for better support for road traffic victims and their families.
The event is a collaboration between the Roman Catholic Dioceses of Tagbilaran, Tagbilaran Vehicle Inspection Center (TaVIC), Tubigon Vehicle Inspection Center (TuVIC), SmartSafe Driving School, and road safety advocates.
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims was initiated in 1993 by the UK-based charity RoadPeace and was endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2005. It is observed globally to remember those killed and injured on the roads, acknowledge the suffering of all affected victims, families, and communities, and to advocate for evidence-based actions to prevent further road traffic deaths and injuries.