Provincia San Matteo (Filippina)

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.

(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.