Provincia San Matteo (Filippina)

Filippine: Dodici studenti rogazionisti (11 diaconi e 1 studente religioso) del Centro Studi di Fr. Di Francia in Paranaque hanno completato la laurea in teologia sacra presso la Scuola di Teologia Don Bosco in Paranaque (Filippine), un affil Istituto della Pontificia Università Salesiana di Roma. Gli studenti hanno difeso i rispettivi documenti di sintesi davanti a un gruppo di professori. Il mese scorso hanno completato anche l'esame orale integrale (de universo). Il 24 marzo hanno superato con successo l'esame orale sul ministero della penitenza o sull'audiencia.

You are cordially invited to the 25th Sacerdotal Anniversary Fr. Silvestre T. Robiñol, RCJ, April 6, 2022 9:00, St. Lawrence the Deacon Parish, Bangui, Ilocos Norte.

(March 17-18) Twelve Rogationist Students (11 deacons and 1 religious student) of Fr. Di Francia Center of Studies in Paranaque completed their Bachelor’s Degree in Sacred Theology at the Don Bosco School of Theology in Paranaque (Philippines), an affiliated institute of the Salesian Pontifical University in Rome. The students defended their respective synthesis papers before a panel of professors. Last month, they also completed the oral comprehensive exam (de universo). On March 24, they successfully passed the oral examination on the Ministry of Penance or the ad audiencia.

        The 5 novices and 16 postulants of St. Matthew Province had a whole-day encounter on March 19, the Solemnity of St. Joseph, in Silang, Cavite. The formands are from Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

        The meeting began with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist at the chapel of St. Anthony Boy's Village, presided over by Rev. Fr. Wesley Taguibao, RCJ, and concelebrated by some of our priests, followed by lunch provided by the Village.

Over a hundred educators of ten Rogationist educational communities members of the Association of the Rogationist Catholic Education Communities in the Philippines (ARCEC-P) participated in its 1st Webinar with the theme “Re-inventing our Rogationist Pedagogy in this New Normal” held on March 18, 2022.

(March 13) Bro. Benny Caraos received the missionary cross during the rite of missionary send-off to the Rogationist Mission Station in Sidea, Papua New Guinea. Fr. Rodolfo Patiag, who was delegate by the Provincial Superior, presided over the rite inserted in the solemn vespers at the Chapel of St. Anthony’s Boys Village in Silang, Cavite. Bro. Caraos, who is assigned to Practical Training in Papua New Guinea, left the Philippines on March 18.

Missione in Papua Nuova Guinea

March 5, 2022 – The Saint Hannibal Formation Center – Cebu warmly welcomed Rev. Fr. Herbie Cañete, a Filipino Rogationist missionary in Poland for almost 16 years. He came to the Philippines for his religious vacation and stopped by first at the seminary before heading to his hometown, Toledo.

A documentary film entitled TAO PO was shown last night at the Father Hannibal Formation Center, Merville Park. The film presented a balanced narrative on the extra-judicial killings during President Duterte’s war on drugs. Main character was activist actress Mae Paner who portrayed the roles from the point-of-view of a photojournalist, a family member of the victims, and the police. Ms. Paner was present during the film showing together with their producer, Ms. Baby Ruth Villarama-Gutierrez and Marketing Head, Mr. Eman Eres.

Lord bless these ashes by which we will show that we are dust. Pardon our sins and keep us faithful to the discipline of the Lent, for you do not want sinners to die but to live with the risen Christ, who reigns with you forever and ever. Amen. (Prayer for the blessing of the Ashes)

(March 01, 2022) The Rogationist Seminary College Cebu (RSC-C) conducted a forum on Rogationist Child Protection Policy crafted by the St. Matthew Province (SMP) of the Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus. Rev. Fr. Ronaldo Paulino, RCJ, the Superior of Fr. Hannibal Formation Center- Manila gave the input. Present in this event were the formators of the St. Hannibal Formation Center, faculty, and staff of the RSC- C, and seminarians from different congregations.