Padre Annibale «Amò molto la Madonna, specialmente l’Immacolata e Ma-ria Bambina. Scrisse poesie e cantici, che cantava Lui stesso insie-me con noi con le braccia levate. La Bambina poi era la poesia del suo cuore: chi può descrivere quei discorsi per la sua festa, quando con ingenuità tutta sua, con un sorriso e una parola, che sgorgava tenera e feconda dal suo labbro, ci trasportava in spirito a Nazaret, e ci faceva quasi aspettare perché Gioac­chino ed Anna ci dessero il permesso di visitare la neonata? Sono scene che si provano, ma non si dicono». Andava pazzo per la Bambinella.

The Rogationist Parish of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary in Multinational, Paranaque, Philippines celebrated on September 6, 2023, the 25th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Church. The newly installed parish priest, Fr. Chris Melvic Floralde, presided over the Eucharistic celebration together with the other members of the Rogationist community of the said parish, Fr. Herman Abcede and Fr. Ronaldo Masilang. During the Mass, the different members of the different ministries, associations, and groups of the parish renewed their commitment.

In commemoration of the Queenship of Mary, the Nazareth Inter-Novitiate Program 2023-2024 was formally opened last August 22, 2023 at the Oasis of Prayer, Silang, Cavite. 

Carissimo,

allego il numero 3 di SANT'ANNIBALE dedicato all'EDUCAZIONE: Arte delle Arti.

All'insegnamento del Fondatore sull'educazione segue l'approfondimento biblico di don De Virgilio, l'insegnamento del Pontefice cui si aggiunge l'importanza della Liturgia che educa ed esige educazione. Il ruolo della mamma/donna nell'Educazione affiora nell'esperienza del Servo di Dio P. Marrazzo.

Buona giornata e buon inizio di anno scolastico e pastorale.

Here is a Prayer Aid in English and in booklet form for the Triduum and Vigil prayer for the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary taken from our new Rogationist Prayer Book.

Credits to Bro. Jed Dorol, RCJ for the music of the antiphons and psalms. 

As part of the three-year preparation for the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Rogationist Congregation in the Philippines and in Asia in 2026, the Saint Matthew Province has launched a contest for the logo ("Logo para sa Jubeleo") and theme song ("Cantate et Rogate") for this historic event. The inspiring theme of the Golden Jubilee Year is "Grace upon Grace" based on the Gospel of John, 1:16. A commission, headed by Fr. Jessie Martirizar, has been formed to organize a series of initiatives and events that will last for three years, beginning on November 23, 2023.

Rogationist religious students of theology and seminarians of philosophy have begun the new school year 2023-2024.
This year, four religious students are studying theology at the Philip Rinaldi Theological Institute in Thu Duc District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.  On the other hand, six seminarians are studying philosophy at the Don Bosco Salesian Institute in Dalat City. Both institutes are run by the Salesians and are affiliated with the Salesian Pontifical University (UPS) in Rome.

(September 3) The Diocese of Parañaque organized a special event called "Local World Youth Day" at Mary Queen of Apostles Parish in San Antonio Valley, Parañaque City. It was an unforgettable experience for the youth to get a glimpse of the World Youth Day celebration that will be held in Lisbon, Portugal from July 31 to August 8, 2023. They learned about it through the stories shared by the diocesan youth representatives.

(August 20) Fr. Cris Melvic Floralde RCJ was installed as the 10th pastor of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish in Paranaque, Philippines by Mons. Jesse Mercado, Local Ordinary of the Diocese of Paranaque. Fr. Floralde took over this ministry from the outgoing pastor, Fr. Alfonso Flores.

(September 3) The officers of the Rogationist Seminary College Manila Alumni, led by Mr. Roy Nebrija, met for their annual meeting to discuss their plans for this year's activities. With great dedication, they also took the time to finalize the statutes and by-laws of the organization. Their meeting began on a spiritually uplifting note as they gathered to participate in Holy Mass at 11:00 a.m., presided over by Fr. TJ Lancin, RCJ, Vice Superior/Prefect of Discipline/Treasurer of the House.