Archive for 2018
Pioneer OAR Missionaries to Indonesia leave today
Provincial Curia, QUEZON CITY—A new day is breaking for the Augustinian Recollection in Asia as two lionhearted friars leave today, September 18, for their Indonesian mission. Fray Russell Lapidez, OAR and Fray Dominador Mercado, Jr., OAR, former missionaries in Sierra Leone, West Africa, volunteered to live and work “in a new country in Asia”—as the…
Read More7 Friars make Solemn Profession amidst Typhoon Ompong
Mira-Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY— Despite the supertyphoon Ompong devastating the northern part of the Philippines, the Order of Augustinian Recollects in the Philippines celebrated the scheduled Solemn Profession of Vows of seven friars at the Our Lady of Consolation Parish last September 15, 2018. Those who made their definitive ‘yes’ to God and incorporation to…
Read MoreBearers of the Cross
24th Sunday in Ordinary Time 16 September 2018 | Mk 8:27-35 Reflection: Christian life is an imitation of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord challenges us in our Gospel that knowing Him is being open to any possible suffering that may come because of Him. When a Christian is a Christian only when good things are…
Read MoreUNO-R honors employees
Bacolod City, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL—The University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos gave honor to its employees on September 15, 2018 during the UNO-R Service Awards 2018 at 5 pm at the University Main lobby. Recipients of the Star of Tolentine Service Awards are Vilma B. Azucena; Glenn M. Amantillo; Clarita T. Lacson; Villaflora S. Lorca; Ana…
Read MoreBarkadahan Debattle: A Battle of Reasons 2018
Bacolod City, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL—Team Affirmative and Team Negative attempted to prove themselves and disprove the other on whether or not “Online Education is as effective as Formal Education” during the Debate tagged as “Debattle: a battle of Reasons” last September 12, 2018, at 1:00 PM in the UNO-R lobby. After the opening formalities, the Dean…
Read MoreSPA welcomes innovation
Valencia, NEGROS ORIENTAL—“The world is changing, we must cope with the changing world.” These were the words of Rev. Fr. James Dexter R. Tanquis, OAR, School Director/Principal, last August 31, 2018 at San Pedro Academy, Valencia, Negros Oriental during the visit of Mr. Michael Angelo C. Maleriado who conducted a seminar on QR Attendance Code.…
Read More43rd Parochial Fiesta of SNDT Parish, QC celebrated
QUEZON CITY—“St. Nicholas reminds us of the importance of prayer,” said Most Rev. Honesto F. Ongtioco, DD, the Local Ordinary of the Diocese of Cubao, during his Homily on the 43rd Parochial Fiesta of San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish in Congressional Subdivision, Brgy. Bahay Toro last Monday, September 10, 2018. St. Nicholas of Tolentino is…
Read MoreInahan sa Kinabuhi: Icon of the Clergy and Consecrated Persons
CEBU CITY—The icon “Inahan sa Kinabuhi” is the official icon of the Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines for the Year of the Clergy and Consecrated Persons. The icon of the Blessed Mother and her Son mirrors our relevant Filipino identity. The face of Mary is from a woman who currently fights against…
Read MoreUSJ-R welcomes students from Lumad Bakwit Schools of Mindanao
CEBU CITY—Thirty-two (32) students from the different Lumad Bakwit Schools are currently staying and availing the continuing education program in the University of San Jose–Recoletos, Basak Campus, Cebu City, Philippines. They will be in the university on the following dates September 10-14, 2018. The solidarity presence in Cebu is organized by the Save Our Schools…
Read MoreBishop Buzon talks on being consecrated
Bacolod City, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL—Bacolod Bishop Patricio Buzon, SDB, DD led the clergy and faithful in thanksgiving to God for giving St. Nicholas of Tolentino as Patron of the poor souls in purgatory. The Bishop was joined by Local Prior, Rev. Fr. William Villaflor, OAR; UNO-R President, Rev. Fr. Don H. Besana, OAR; Rev. Fr. Cristituto…
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