Provincia San Matteo (Filippina)

      Mons. Simon Ok, Arcivescovo di Gwangju, ha benedetto il Centro Caritas di Suncheon il 24 settembre 2023, in occasione della celebrazione della Giornata Mondiale del Migrante e del Rifugiato. Questo sarà il centro in cui P. Noel Balquin e P. Joseph Cuong, in collaborazione con il Suncheon Caritas Center, svolgeranno il loro servizio ai migranti, in particolare alle comunità cattoliche vietnamite e filippine del distretto di Suncheon.  

(Sept. 12) The Formation Institute of St. Hannibal (FISH) in the Diocese of Maumere began the new year of formation with the Holy Mass of the Holy Spirit in the chapel of the Contemplative Passionist Sisters in Maumere, presided over by Fr. Herbert Cabral Magbuo rcj, the superior of the Rogationist missionary station in Indonesia. Formators and formands from 25 religious congregations who are enrolled in the courses at the FISH participated in the event. 

Fr. Wesley Taguibao was installed as the 10th Rector and President of the Rogationist College in Silang, Cavite during the turnover and installation ceremony held on September 8, 2023 at the Di Francia Auditorium. Fr. Taguibao took over this office from Fr. Carlos Guzman. The event was witnessed by the officials of the Department of Education, the members of the Rogationist Religious Community of St. Anthony's Boys Village, the faculty members of all the departments, and some representatives of around 1,800 students enrolled this school year at the High School and College departments.

On August 28-September 9, 2023 (including the days of travel), Fr. Orville Cajigal, RCJ, the Provincial Superior, did his Canonical Visit to the Sideia Mission Centre in Sideia Island, Alotau, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea. Moments of common and personal dialogues, and of prayers, within the Mission Centre and in the Mass Centres, characterized the visit. Fr. Cajigal saw to it to visit as well the St. Joseph Parish, in Yokowa, Basilaki Island, which was temporarily entrusted by the Bishop of Alotua-Sideia to the Rogationists, since April, 2023. 

On the morning of September 9, 2023, the Rogate House community of Dalat welcomed the Rogationists and students from the communities of St. Michael House in Saigon and the Good Shepherd House in Binh Duong, the pastor of the nearby parish, the FDZ sisters, benefactors, neighbors and a group of construction workers for the blessing of the new house in Bao Loc which is under the patronage of St. Anthony of Padua.

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. 

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.