Soumis par Siciliano Fortunato le lun, 06/26/2023 - 08:44
Though the Canonical Visit of Fr. Orville Cajigal, RCJ, was officially held on June 19-26, the Provincial Superior has been in Vietnam from June 13, to grace the celebration of the 20th Presence of the Rogationists in the country. The anniversary of the beginning of the Rogationist presence in Vietnam was highlighted by the homecoming of many of the Vietnamese confreres from the varied stages of formation, who are now being formed or are serving in different countries. Their joyful and formative encounter included a festive reunion of benefactors held on the Feast Day of St.
Il 14 giugno 2023, i Rogazionisti in Vietnam hanno celebrato con gratitudine i 20 anni di presenza missionaria nel Paese con una Santa Messa tenuta nella Casa di Spiritualita' Betania a Saigon.
P. King Cena, delegato ad personam del Superiore Provinciale, ha tenuto un'omelia ispirata in cui ha detto che questo evento è possibile grazie al sacrificio dei primi missionari in questo bellissimo Paese. Pertanto, questo è il momento giusto per festeggiare e ringraziare il Signore per la sua continua guida negli ultimi vent'anni.
June 14, 2003, is considered the historical beginning of the Rogationist presence in Vietnam because on that day I arrived at Tan Son Nhat International Airport as a pioneer in the launch of a Rogationist mission project after two years of study and preparation. I left Manila late at night on the feast of St. Anthony of Padua who has always accompanied our adventure in this country. In terms of chronology, it can rightly be considered the beginning of the Congregation's journey of sharing the Rogationist charism and mission in this blessed land.
Soumis par Siciliano Fortunato le lun, 06/05/2023 - 09:27
June 3, 2023 Oasis of Prayer
The community of Oasis of Prayer conducted a simple conference on Rogate, Synodality, and Laity. It was attended by the Daughters of Divine Zeal, Admin Staff of the Rogate Enterprise, Rogationist Novices, Lay faithful, brothers and seminarian.
The graduating students of the Rogationist College Cavite were awarded their college diplomas at the 30th Commencement Exercises of the College Department held on May 28, 2023. His honorable Sherwin Gatchalian of the Philippine Senate was the keynote speaker. Congratulations.
Mons. Guillermo Affable, Bishop of the Diocese of Digos, presided over the Baccalaureate Mass of the graduating students of the Rogationist Academy Davao on May 25, 2023. The following day, the school community celebrated the 17th Commencement Exercises with Mrs. Leonida A. Polentinos Ed.D., DepEd District Supervisor, as keynote speaker.
(May 31) Our Rogationist Academy faculty and staff concluded their journey for the 2022-2023 academic year with a two-day retreat last May 30-31, 2023 at the St. Marie Rivier Retreat House, Catalunan Grande. We thank the school administration for supporting this activity, especially Fr. Alvin Jasper Cruz, RCJ, the retreat master, who shared insights on Blessing and Faith.
(May 31) On the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Mother, The House of Formation - Rogatonist Seminary-Ribang had their pilgrimage to Our Lady at Nilo Hill-Maumere.
Fr. Herbert Cabral Magbuo, the Superior of the Missionary Station of Indonesia, and concelebrated by Fr. Yoris Ndawi with all the seminarians. The moment of personal reflection and contemplation with the beauty of nature was given to all our seminarians to deepen their love and devotion to the Blessed Mother in the example of our dear Founder, St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia.
As the tradition of the Church, the month of May is dedicated to honoring our Blessed Mother Mary. The Catholics in Vietnam call this month "the Month of Flowers".
The Rogationists in Vietnam organized a pilgrimage to our Lady of Ta Pao for lay collaborators as a gesture of gratitude to God for the countless blessings He bestows on us through the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary and the generosity of our benefactors and friends. This Marian Shrine is located in Binh Thuan Province in Vietnam.
Soumis par Siciliano Fortunato le ven, 05/26/2023 - 16:19
Con confratelli, parenti e amici riuniti nella Parrocchia di San Lorenzo Diacono a Bangui, Ilocos Norte, il 23 maggio 2023, P. John Joffer Lucas, RCJ, ha ringraziato il Signore per il suo 25° anniversario di ordinazione sacerdotale, presiedendo la celebrazione della Santa Eucaristia, durante la quale il Rev.mo Mons. David William Antonio, DD, ha ricordato a lui e ai fedeli, nella sua omelia, come i religiosi e i sacerdoti siano chiamati a testimoniare la speranza e la gioia della loro vocazione.
