(November 12-19, 2019)
Day 1
On November 13, 2019, Rev. Fr. Orville R. Cajigal, RCJ, Provincial Superior of the St. Matthew Province of the Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus, arrived at the Seminari Rogationis Hati Yesus, Jalan Raya, Maumere-Ende, Desa Ribang Kevamatan Koting, Maumere. He was welcomed by the Rogationist Religious Community, Seminarians and some neighbors through a traditional dance rite to welcome a visitor.
At 3:00pm, he met with the Religious Community at the Refectory of the said Seminary. Present were: Rev. Fr. Elmer Dula, RCJ, Responsible of the Missionary Station of Indonesia, Rev. Fr. Ferdinandus Heldi Tanga, RCJ; Rev. Fr. Tirso Alcover, Jr., RCJ, Bro. Marcelino Lavente, Jr., RCJ, Bro. Silvester Yohanes Kennedy, RCJ, Bro. Nikolaus Wangge, RCJ, and Bro. Jelo Kim Reyes, RCJ. Report about the Status of the Religious Community was read. After which, they proceeded to discuss some matters which needs immediate action from the Provincial Government.
At 6:00pm, there was the celebration of the Holy Mass with the Religious Community, seminarians who are studying Philosophy and under the Formation for the Brotherhood, at the Seminary Chapel of the said seminary. It was presided by Rev. Fr. Cajigal and concelebrated by Rev. Fr. Ferdinandus, Rev. Fr. Dula and Rev. Fr. Alcover.
Day 2
The day started with the celebration of the Holy Mass with the Rogationist Seminarians, who are in the Preparatory Year, at the chapel of the Rogationist Seminary, Jalan Don Slipi, Kel. Wailiti, Kecamatanalok Barat, Maumere, Flores NTT. It was presided by Rev. Fr. Orville R. Cajigal, RCJ, with Rev. Fr. Elmer Dula, RCJ, who concelebrated in the said Celebration. It was a moment of encountering and thanking the Lord for the gift of vocations to the Religious and Priestly Life.
They had lunch at the Rogationist House at Jalan Pramuka, 10 Kel. Kota Baru, Maumere, Flores NTT. They were joined by Rev. Fr. Ferdinandus Heldi Tanga, RCJ, Bro. Marcelino Lavente, Jr., RCJ, Bro. Silvester Yohanes Kennedy, RCJ and an aspirant for the Brotherhood. It was also a moment for Rev. Fr. Cajigal to see the place of the ROGATE Spring Water Refilling Station and Store for Religious Items, which are Income Generating Projects of the Rogationists in Maumere, Flores.
At 3:00pm, Rev. Fr. Cajigal met with all the Rogationist Indonesian Seminarians, who are studying Philosophy, in Preparatory Year and aspirant of the Brotherhood at Seminari Rogationis Hati Yesus, Jalan Raya, Maumere-Ende, Desa Ribang Kevamatan Koting, Maumere. He shared to them the thrust of the Provincial Government as expressed in his Pastoral Letter, which was issued at the beginning of the term of the present Provincial Government. After his sharing, some Seminarians shared their insights, experiences, reflections and asked some questions about some of their concerns.
They had the Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations at 6:15pm, at the chapel of the Seminari Rogationis Hati Yesus with all the Seminarians and Religious of the Community. It was presided by Rev. Fr. Tirso Alcover, Jr., RCJ.
Day 3
The 15th day of November, 2019, started with the celebration of the Holy Mass with the community of the Seminari Rogationjis Hati Yesus, Jalan Raya, Maumere-Ende, Desa Ribang Kevamatan Koting, Maumere, in their Chapel, in order to thank the Lord for all the blessings and to express our continual trust in His Goodness. It was presided by Rev. Fr. Orville R. Cajigal, RCJ, with Rev. Fr. Elmer Dula, RCJ, who concelebrated in the Holy Eucharist.
At 3:00pm, he met some employees of the Rogationists, who are working in their different houses in Maumere, Indonesia. The meeting was held at the Rogationist House at Jalan Pramuka, 10 Kel. Kota Baru, Maumere, Flores NTT. Present were Rev. Fr. Ferdinandus Heldi Tanga, RCJ, who served as the translator; Bro. Marcelino Lavente, Jr., RCJ, Ms. Katarina Konstansia, Ms.Maria Apolinia, Mr.Lukas Lidi and Ms. Maria Sisilia. Rev. Fr. Cajigal thanked them for their sharing and for their dedication in serving the Rogationists. He highlighted their contribution in the formation of the Religious and Seminarians through their services. He asked them to continue to pray for each other, for the Rogationist Religious and Seminarians, and for more and holy vocations.
After the said meeting, there was a meeting at the aforementioned house, with Bapak Yance Tandafatuhe, Contractor of the Seminari Rogationis Hati Yesus, at Jalan Raya, Maumere-Ende, Desa Ribang Kevamatan Koting, Maumere. They were joined by Rev. Fr. Elmer Dula, RCJ, Rev. Fr. Ferdinandus Heldi Tanga, RCJ and Bro. Marcelino Lavente, Jr., RCJ. They expressed their gratitude to the patience and generous help, which he extends to the Rogationists at Maumere, Indonesia. He was assured that the Rogationists will try their best to fulfill their obligation in the soonest possible time.
Day 4
The celebration of the 15th Year of Presence of the Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus in Indonesia started with the prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours of the community of the Seminari Rogationis Hati Yesus-Ribang at 7:00am in their seminary chapel.
At 9:00am, Rev. Fr. Orville R. Cajigal, RCJ, Provincial Superior of the St. Matthew Province of the Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus, together with Rev. Fr. Elmer Dula, RCJ, Responsible of the Rogationist Missionary Station in Indonesia, paid a courtesy visit to the Bishop of the Diocese of Maumere, His Excellency Ewaldus Martinus Sedu, D.D., in the Office of the Bishop at Keuskupan, Jl. Wairklau, Keturahan Kota Uneng, Maumere, Flores. The Good Bishop was very instrumental in the establishment of the presence of the Rogationists in the Diocese of Maumere. He facilitated them at the initial years of the Rogationists at Maumere, specifically in the foundation of the Formation Institute of St. Hannibal (FISH), an Institute of the Diocese, which is presently administered by the Rogationists for the formation of aspirants of different male and female Congregations in the said Diocese. Up to this time, he continues to show his support both for the Rogationists and the said Institute, to which they are grateful for. Rev. Fr. Cajigal expressed his gratitude for allowing the Rogationists to take part in the life and ministry of the Local Church of the Diocese of Maumere.
It culminated with the celebration of the Holy Mass at 4:30pm in the open grounds of the Seminari Rogationis Hati Yesus-Ribang. It was participated in by the Rogationists Religious, who are in Maumere, Indonesian Rogationist Seminarians, some relatives of the said Religious and Seminarians, friends, benefactors. It was presided by Rev. Fr. Cajigal and concelebrated by Rev. Fr. Dula, Rev. Fr. Tirso Alcover, Jr., RCJ, Rev. Fr. Ferdinandus Heldi Tanga, RCJ and Rev. Fr. Wilhelmus Lae, CP., Parish Priest of Mary Magdalene Parish – Nangahure, where the Rogationist Seminary-Wailiti belongs. During the Holy Mass, there was the Installation of Bro. Silvester Yohanes Kennedy, RCJ to the Ministry of Acolyte and Bro. Nikolaus Wangge, RCJ to the Ministry of Lector. In addition, there was the unveiling of the plaque of appreciation for Mr. Nicola Ferrazzano and Mrs. Lucia Ferrazzano for their generosity to the construction of the Seminari Rogationis Hati Yesus-Ribang.
After the Holy Mass, there was a program, where they remember the past experiences of God’s goodness of the said Missionary Station. Supper was shared by those who participated in the said event.
Day 5
The Community of the Seminari Rogationis Hati Yesus-Ribang started the celebration of the Lord’s Day by praying the Lauds at 6:45am in the seminary chapel. Then, Rogationist Religious and Seminarians, who are members of the Rogationist Missionary Station in Indonesia, celebrated the Holy Mass at the Chapel of the Rogationist Seminary-Wailiti, Jln. Don Slipi, Kel. Wailiti, Kecamantanalok Barat, Maumere, Flores at 8:30am. It was presided by Rev. Fr. Orville R. Cajigal, RCJ, with Rev. Fr. Elmer Dula, RCJ and Rev. Fr. Tirso Alcover, Jr., RCJ, who concelebrated during the said liturgical celebration.
It was a moment of rest and socialization among Rogationist Religious and Seminarians, as part of the celebration of the 15th Year of Rogationist Presence in Indonesia.
At 6:00pm, they prayed the Vespers at the chapel of the Rogationist Seminary-Wailiti. It was presided by Rev. Fr. Ferdinandus Heldi Tanga, RCJ, the Prefect of the Seminarians in Preparatory Year. Supper was shared among them and a program was organized in order to celebrate the success of the past activities of the said community, thank Rev. Fr. Cajigal for his visit and a moment for him to thank the community for the beautiful experience.
Day 6
It commenced with the celebration of the Holy Mass of the community of the Seminari Rogationis Hati Yesus-Ribang in their chapel at 6:15am. It was presided by Rev. Fr. Orville R. Cajigal, RCJ with Rev. Fr. Elmer Dula, RCJ, who concelebrated in the said Liturgical celebration. It was an act of gratitude to the Lord for the success of the Canonical Visit done by the former in the Rogationist Missionary Station in Indonesia. At the same time, it was a moment to pray for the good of each other.
At 10:30am, Rev. Fr. Cajigal met with the Rogationist Religious Community at the Rogationist House at Jalan Pramuka, 10 Kel. Kota Baru, Maumere, Flores NTT. During the said meeting, they checked the documents of the said Religious Community, which are required to be checked by the Provincial Superior during Canonical Visits. After that, he proceeded to inform the said Community about the different important matters, which are pertinent to the Rogationist Fraternal and Apostolic life and were discussed during the meetings with the Rogationist Religious, Seminarians, employees of the said Community and the contractor of the building of Seminari Rogationis Hati Yesus-Ribang. At the end of the said meeting, he expressed appreciation on the presence, dedication and hardwork of the confreres in the said Missionary Station. He thanked them for the unity and support which they are extending to the Provincial Government of the St. Matthew Province and asked that they continue to pray for each other.
At 1:30pm, they brought Rev. Fr. Cajigal to the airport of Maumere, Flores, who was set to go back to the Philippines.
Bro. Christian Allan R. De Sagun, RCJ
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