Mr. Realiza is an avid public speaker and presenter, including most recently serving as a lector at several Christmas Masses at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC, in December of 2024.
He continues to further expand on his deep-seated commitment to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community by actively partaking in the planning and execution of several cultural events, such as the Lunar New Year and Mid Autumn Festival, and when applicable, actively seeks to blend and interwove both his personal and professional experiences in the arts and diplomacy, along with his robust ongoing involvement with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington through institutions such as the Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle, the Catholic Information Center, the Saint John Paul II National Shrine and other local institutions and organizations.
December 24, 2025 (anticipated)
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception – Washington, DC
Lector, The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord (Christmas), Vigil Mass
December 21, 2025
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception – Washington, DC
Lector, The Fourth Sunday of Advent, Vespers
December 16 – 24, 2025
Saint Ann Catholic Church – Arlington, Virginia
Lector, Simbang Gabi – Traditional Filipino Novena Masses
November 22-23, 2025
The Knights of Columbus Potomac Council 433
The Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle – Washington, DC
Council Representative Speaker, Weekend Membership Recruitment Drive
November 4, 2025
The Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle – Washington, DC
Lector, The Memorial of Saint Charles Borromeo, Mass
October 15, 2025
The Knights of Columbus Potomac Council 433
Theological College, The Catholic University of America – Washington, DC
Program Speaker, Catholic Men Building a Bridge to Faith
September 28, 2025
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington
The Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle – Washington, DC
Lector, World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Mass
September 13, 2025
Our Lady Queen of the Americas Cross Walk Urban Pilgrimage
Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church – Washington, DC
Lector, The Memorial of Saint John Chrysostom, Mass
August 2, 2025
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception – Washington, DC
Lector, The Blessed Virgin Mary, First Saturday of the Month, Mass
July 18, 2025
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington
The Cathedral of Saint Thomas More – Arlington, VA
Lector, Mass for Multicultural Communities
July 13, 2025
The Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle – Washington, DC
“God Crowns the Gifts He Has Freely Given – Saint Augustine of Hippo,” by Reverend Tabang Nkadimeng
Opening Speaker, Monthly Theology Talk
June 21, 2025
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception – Washington, DC
Lector, The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), Vigil Mass
May 31, 2025
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington Pilgrimage and 2025 Holy Year Jubilee Celebration
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception – Washington, DC
Lector, The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Vigil Mass
May 25, 2025
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception – Washington, DC
Lector, The Sixth Sunday of Easter, Vespers
May 3, 2025
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception – Washington, DC
Master of Ceremonies, 22nd Annual Asian and Pacific Island (API) Marian Rosary Pilgrimage, Mass
April 5, 2025
Rumi Forum Piligrimage Visit
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception – Washington, DC
Lector, Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent, Rosary and Mass
March 9, 2025
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception – Washington, DC
Lector, The First Sunday of Lent, Vespers
February 8, 2025
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City and the Asian American Chamber of Commerce
Master of Ceremonies, 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration
February 6, 2025
Holy Rosary Church – Washington, DC
Lector, The Memorial of Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Mass
February 1, 2025
The Saint John Paul II National Shrine – Washington, DC
Lector, Beyond East and West: A Christian Celebration of the Lunar New Year, Rosary
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