Provincia San Matteo (Filippina)

(Silang/October 17, 2018) – The third day of the Provincial Chapter of St. Matthew Province was dedicated to a moment of reflection, sharing of experiences, and a community prayer in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. Fr. Herman Abcede, opened the day with the Holy Eucharist. In his homily, he emphasized the importance of being led and renewed by the Holy Spirit. He explained that this is something needed by all, especially by those who will be elected to lead the Province in the coming years.

(Silang/ October 16, 2018) – The second day of the Provincial Chapter began with the praying of the Lauds presided by Fr. Carlos Guzman, followed by the celebration of the Holy Mass presided by the Most Rev. Rey Evangelista, DD, Bishop of Imus. In his homily, he highlighted the value of the Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in as much as we celebrate today the Memorial of St. Margaret Alacoque. He reminded the Rogationists of the essential link of this devotion to their identity and mission.

(October 15, 2018) – The Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus – St. Matthew Province started its 2^nd Provincial Chapter with the theme “Our Charismatic Identity in the Challenges of the St. Matthew Province.” The event which will end on October 20, 2018 was held in St. Anthony’s Boys Village – Silang, Cavite. It was initiated by a short recollection done in the Di Francia Auditorium of the Rogationist College – Silang graced by the Most Rev. Pablo Virgilio S. David, D.D, Bishop of Caloocan.

Dearest, Greetings of Peace!

The Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus of the St. Matthew Province – comprising the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Australia, Indonesia, South Korea and Vietnam, is set to hold its 2^nd St. Matthew Province, on October 15-20, 2018 at the Oasis of Prayer in Lalaan II, Silang, Cavite.

This occasion shall be highlighted by the election of our new Provincial Superior and his Council, and shall be concluded by the Priestly Ordination of seven (7) Deacons.

Basking in the natural, peaceful beauty of Quezon Province, the Religious in Practical Training (RPT) held their annual encounter with the Provincial Superior, Fr. Herman Abcede, who had the chance to hold a simple conference and to preside over the celebration of the Holy Eucharist for them, in this infrequent relaxing moment of brotherhood - a short break from their intensive experience of varied Rogationist apostolic ministries. Thanks to the efforts of Fr.

Accompanied with prayers, full of hope that the experience will lead them to an encounter with the Lord of the Harvest and lead them to a deeper communion, better knowledge of the life and apostolate of the Congregation and more mature discernment about their vocation, the 15 Postulants of the St. Matthew Province were officially sent to have their Apostolic Exposure. The simple rite led by Fr. Jessie Martirizar, the Postulant Director, was incorporated in the Eucharistic liturgy presider over by Fr.

The Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus Missionary Station of Seoul, South Korea organized once again this year a Medical Mission in various parishes in Central Luzon in the Philippines. It was co-organized by various groups: Joseph Clinic (Malabon City), Lukes Association of OSAN Vicariate of Diocese of Suwon, South Korea and sponsored by JejuAir Inc., Yeongduengpo Joseph Clinic and Galgotdong Parish Church.

Here is the invitation card to the Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood of seven Rogationists scheduled on October 20, 2018, at the conclusion of the Provincial Chapter of St. Matthew Province and a day before the World Mission Sunday. The seven priests include the first four Rogationist priests from Vietnam, the second Indonesian Rogationist priest, and two Filipino Rogationists. Let us accompany them with our prayers as they prepare for this important moment of grace in their lives. 

“God is so gracious to invite all in an intimate relationship with him, even sinners - as evidenced in the life of St. Matthew,” Fr. Orville stressed in his homily, during the Eucharistic liturgy celebrated in honor of the patron of the Province presided over by Fr. Herman Abcede on September 21, 2018. The Feast graced by the presence of confreres, friends, benefactors and some religious of other congregations was hosted by the Oasis of Prayer in Lalaan II, Silang, Cavite.

Most Rev. Jesse Mercado, DD, Bishop of Parañaque, through the imposition of hands and the invocation of the Holy Spirit, ordained six new Deacons of the St. Matthew Province at the Holy Spirit Chapel of the Fr Di Francia Center of Studies in Parañaque City on August 25, 2018. With the confreres, their families, friends and benefactors that filled the chapel in celebration, let us join Rev. Jose Roque Arreza, Rev. Jorge Casaberde, Rev. Andru Iroy, Rev. Tom June Lancin, Rev. Al John Provido and Rev.