Provincia San Matteo (Filippina)

(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. 

Mons. Rolando Santos, Bishop of the Diocese of Alotau-Sideia, installed Fr. Welbert Llyd Suarez as the new pastor of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish in Sideia. The event was graced by the presence of the Provincial Superior of the Rogationist Province of St. Matthew, Fr. Orville Cajigal, who continued his canonical visit to the Rogationist Community of the Sideia Mission Center. The entire mission and parish community also attended this moment to express their support for the new pastor and their warm and sincere gratitude to the outgoing pastor, Fr. Henry Ramos.

(September 2) A Eucharistic celebration was held at the soccer field of the Rogationist Seminary-Cebu to mark the beginning of the Season of Creation 2023. Fr. Jeffrey Salvador, RCJ presided the Holy Mass with Fr. Kristian Irvin Taok, RCJ, Fr. Sherwin Valenzuela, RCJ, Fr. Santos Solitario, RCJ, Fr. Ronnie Cumagay, RCJ and Fr. Joseph Tinh, RCJ as concelebrants. 
This liturgy shows how the seminary respects and values the ecosystem and the beauty of God's creation.

On August 26, 2023, the St. Matthew Province held a virtual conference on Health. Dr. Edna Lao gave the talk as she imparted her expertise in the said field. Present at the conference was the Provincial Superior, Fr. Orville Cajigal, provincial councilors, and religious confreres within the province. Fr. Jorge Casaberde aided the activity as the moderator, assisted by some of the postulants.

Bro. Christian Allan De Sagun, RCJ, the Provincial Secretary, accompanied Fr. Orville Cajigal, RCJ, the Provincial Superior, to document the Canonical Visit to Seoul, South Korea, and to check on the archives of the Missionary Station here, from the 22nd until the 26th of August, 2023 (including the days of travel). This affair was characterized by very fluid moments of common and personal dialogues, and of prayers. Fr.

(23 agosto) Il Programma di Formazione di Base è iniziato oggi presso l'Istituto Pastorale Vocazionale (PIVM). I formandi di diverse congregazioni hanno partecipato al nuovo ambiente di apprendimento ibrido (una combinazione di lezioni online e in presenza).   Due nuove aule del Rogationist College - Parañaque sono attualmente utilizzate dall'Istituto per svolgere le sue lezioni, i suoi laboratori e le sue assemblee, in particolare il Corso di Formazione di Base, che è uno dei programmi di punta dell'Istituto fin dalla sua fondazione.

Il Rogationist College di Silang, Cavite, ha dato ufficialmente il benvenuto agli studenti, vecchi e nuovi. dei dipartimenti Junior High School, Senior High School e College con una Messa dello Spirito Santo il 22 agosto presso il St. Francis Sports Center. P. Wesley Taguibao, il nuovo Rettore della RC-C, ha presieduto la liturgia, concelebrata anche dagli altri sacerdoti rogazionisti che appartengono a questa comunità educativa. P. Vincent Dumdum, Superiore del St. Anthony's Boys Village-Rogationist College, ha presentato i Rogazionisti che compongono la comunità religiosa.

The Junior and Senior High School students of the Rogationist Academy Davao (Philippines) started the school year 2023-2024 with a joyful and positive heart in the "Voliamo Rally" held at the covered basketball court to welcome the new students to the academic community. The theme "Voliamo" also symbolizes the beginning of the Team Dynamics where the new students will be assigned to the four teams of the school, namely Fr. Aveni, Fr. Buscio, Fr. Drago, and Fr. Vitale.