Provincia San Matteo (Filippina)

(Aug. 10) Most Rev. Renato Mayugba, DD, Bishop of Laoag, together with the Rogationist priests and clergy of the diocese, celebrated the Solemn Eucharist on the Feast of the Parish Patron, St. Lawrence the Deacon. This parish is located in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, was founded by the Augustinians in 1624 and is now entrusted to the Rogationists.

Fr. Orville Cajigal, Superior of the St. Matthew Province  is in Maumere, Flores, Indonesia, from August 13 to 15 for the canonical visitation of the Rogationist communities there. He is accompanied by Bro. Christian De Sagun, Provincial Secretary. One of the main topics on the agenda of the visit is the planning of the communities of the Missionary Station and the further discernment of their journey towards becoming a Delegation, as indicated by the Provincial Chapter.

The Province of St. Matthew of the Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus invites you to celebrate the ordination to the priesthood of three of its deacons, Rev. Thomas Nguyen Minh Tai, Rev. Joseph Nguyen Dinh Thong, and Rev. Francis Xavier Nguyen Phuc Thien, by the imposition of hands of the Mons. Dominic Nguyên Văn Manh, Bishop of Dalat on October 7, 2023, at the Dalat Diocesan Pastoral Center, in Dalat City, Lam Dong Province, Vietnam.

Let us thank the Lord for the gift of priestly vocations and let us accompany our ordinandi through our prayers.

August 9, 2023 - The St. Hannibal Formation Center - Cebu (SHFC), through the instrumentality of Mr. Ernyl Ornejas. partnered with the Community Extension Office of Cebu Technological University in conducting a training program on soap making which includes dishwashing soap, fabric conditioner and all purpose cleaner. 
The training program was attended by the seminarians and the residents of Don Bosco Village. The participants were also instructed on recipe costing, pricing, packaging and labeling.

The St. Matthew Province of the Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus invites you to the Ordination to the Diaconate of five of our religious to be officiated by Most Rev. Jesse Mercado, DD, Bishop of Parañaque on October 7, 2023, 9:00 a.m. at the Holy Spirit Chapel of the Fr. Di Francia Center of Studies, Sucat, Parañaque City.
Let us keep the ordinandi in our prayers as they prepare for this important date in their vocational journey.

On August 6, 2023, the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, St. Hannibal Formation Center-Cebu (Rogationist Seminary Cebu) warmly welcomed seven new aspirants through the Rite of Acceptance and Holy Mass presided by the Seminary Superior, Fr. Dante Quidayan, RCJ. The event was graced by the presence of the aspirants' relatives and friends of the seminary.

The Indonesian Rogationist postulants arrived in Manila on the morning of August 3 to join their fellow postulants of St. Matthew Province coming from the Philippines and Vietnam, and one Salvadoran from the Our Lady of Guadalupe Delegation. 

La Pastorale Giovanile Rogazionista della Quasi Parrocchia Holy Family  di Labo, Camarines Norte (Filippine) ha tenuto un Youth Camp parrocchiale di due giorni il 30-31 luglio 2023 come parte della celebrazione del Mese Diocesano della Gioventù con il tema "Maria si alzò e andò in fretta" (Luca 1:39), lo stesso tema della Giornata Mondiale della Gioventù 2023 a Lisbona, Portogallo. 

On July 31, 2023, the Rogationist Seminary College - Cebu inaugurated the new school year 2023-2024, with a solemn Mass of the Holy Spirit. Fr. Dante Quidayan, RCJ, Rector of the Seminary College, presided over the ceremony, which was attended by the Rogationist Fathers, the Redemptorist Fathers, and the PACEM Fathers. The Rogationist Seminary in Cebu is accredited by the Philippine government to offer a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy.

(July 31, 2023) With deep patriotism, the Rogationist Seminarians showed their musical skills at the Senate of the Philippines. They sang the Philippine National Anthem, Lupang Hinirang, along with two other heartfelt songs, "Ako ay Pilipino" and "Magsimula Ka," expressing their deep affection for their motherland.  Their voices rang with sincerity, a testament to their love for their country and their unwavering commitment to bring glory to God. This was a significant moment for them as they could share their talents with the public.