(St. Matthew Province)
On the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, nine new Postulants were formally admitted to the formation program of the St. Matthew Province. The Rite of Admission was held in the respective communities where the new postulants are temporarily residing due to the restrictions posted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, holding the Rite of Admission on the same day signified the union in spirit and prayer, under the mantle of protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Fr. Orville Cajigal, RCJ, Provincial Superior, presided the Rite at the Postulancy House in Paranaque, Philippines, admitting the following: John Carlo Antolin, Jed Dorol, Reigne Nazarrea, and Kenmark Nietes. In St. Hannibal Formation Center, Cebu, Philippines, Fr. Kristian Irvin Taok, RCJ admitted Luke Quijano. In Vietnam, Fr. King, RCJ admitted Joseph Hoang and Augustine Dang. In Ribang Maumere, Indonesia, Fr. Ferdinandus Tanga, RCJ admitted Donatus Suku Rebong and Yohanes Ragung.
On August 12-14, the Postulants had their retreat of preparation for the Rite of Admission. Fr. Jessie Martirizar, Postulant Director, and Fr. Al John Provido, Collaborator in the formation of the Postulants, gave a series of reflection points via live streaming online.
The Postulancy House of St. Matthew Province is located in Paranaque, Philippines.Best Nike Sneakers | Air Jordan Retro - 2021 Release Dates + Preview , Fitforhealth