Julio Xavier Labayen
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, OCD was a Filipino Catholic prelate. Known for his staunch defense of human rights, especially during martial law in the Philippines, he served as prelate of the Prelature of Infanta, Philippines from 1966 until 2003. He was among the first Filipino Discalced Carmelites in the 1950s.
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Bishop Labayen, OCD is portrayed in this mural entitled "Hope in Struggle" dressed simply in camisa de chino. He points towards the light and the rainbow, the "dream of the Father" leading the Church of the Poor.
Holy Hill in Wisconsin, where Labayen finished his philosophy degree
The Cathedral of the Prelature of Infanta
Detail of the Wall of Remembrance at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani, showing names from the 2016 batch of Bantayog Honorees, including that of Bishop LabayenAwards 1
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The Most Reverend Julio Xavier Lizares Labayen Jr., OCD was a Filipino Catholic prelate. Known for his staunch defense of human rights, especially during martial law in the Philippines, he served as prelate of the Prelature of Infanta, Philippines from 1966 until 2003. He was among the first Filipino Discalced Carmelites in the 1950s. He was the first Filipino Discalced Carmelite bishop and the second bishop/prelate of Infanta.
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