2020 Marian Pilgrimage

Fray Joel Dequilla, OAR•October 29, 2020

Kaohsiung, TAIWAN—The month of October is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary specifically to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. Hence, to manifest their deep devotion to the Mother of God, forty parishioners of St. Joseph Parish (聖若瑟堂） and Queen of Victory Parish （勝利之后堂）, both in Xiaogang District, Kaohsiung City （高雄市，小港區）participated in a two days weekend pilgrimage to the Catholic Sanctuary of Our Lady of Wufongci (天主教五峰旗聖母朝聖地) in Yilan County (宜蘭縣) on October 24 to 25. Fray Joel Dequilla, OAR, the Parish priest of the aforesaid Churches accompanied the pilgrims, who departed from Kaohsiung City at around 7 in the morning of October 24. On the way to the final destination, the group visited the Carmelite Monastery of nuns （加爾默羅聖母聖衣隱修院） in Hsinchu County (新竹縣) to pray and talk briefly with the nuns. Soon after, the pilgrims went to Mount Carmel Parish （加爾默羅聖母堂）, also in Hsinchu to celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and eat lunch. Fr. James Yeh, OCD (葉元良神父) concelebrated with Fray Dequilla during the Mass and delivered a mirthful but inspiring homily to the pilgrims.

Having been feed in soul and body, the group continued its journey towards the pilgrimage site and arrived there 15 minutes past 7 in the evening. The RVM Sisters (Religious of the Virgin Mary) who are currently managing the Catholic Sanctuary of Our Lady of Wufongci warmly welcomed the pilgrims to the place. An hour after everyone has rested and settled down, the pilgrims gathered inside the Church where a short liturgy of the Word was held. Then, the group made a human rosary formation at the façade of the Church. Coincidentally, a group of Filipinos (Overseas Filipino Workers) from St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Nantze, Kaohsiung city were also present at the same pilgrimage site. Hence, they joined the rosary formation bearing candles in their hands. Interestingly, the participants spoke different languages and dialects. Hence, the holy rosary was recited in Chinese Mandarin, Taiwanese, Amis, and English. An ardent devotee of the BVM brought along her statue of Our Lady of Fatima. The statue, beautifully decorated with flowers, was placed at the center of the human rosary formation and afterward carried in procession towards the big grotto of the BVM where the final blessing was done.

Early at dawn the following day, around 3:30am, we started to walk towards the top of the mountain where the Stations of the Cross can be found. The trek was about 4.8 km from the main sanctuary where we stayed overnight. On our way, we recited the Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. Interestingly, this Catholic pilgrim site has now evolved as a famous destination for hiking aficionados due to its well developed trails and its captivating beauty. Along the way, one can see pristine rivers and waterfalls. If one is lucky, sometimes monkeys and different kinds of birds, and other wild animals can be sighted. This pilgrim site was originally discovered and developed with ample help from Catholic faithful all over Taiwan by Bro. Luigi Pavan 巴瑞士修士, an Italian Camillian Brother who was a missionary in Yilan county. Catholic faithful donated money and even manually brought materials such as cement, sand, timber, nails, etc. to the mountaintop to build the structures currently present there. It took many years to build and develop the site which include the stations of the Cross, the statues, the resting place for pilgrims and even the hiking trails leading towards the top, but with perseverance and tenacity of Catholic volunteers and the generosity of donors, the place is now a destination not only for Catholic pilgrims but to thousands of people from all over Taiwan.

Upon reaching our final destination, we were all brimming with pride and some shed copious tears of joy for overcoming the difficulties of the trek and reaching the Golgotha, the apex of the mountain where the crucifix stand. Many among our group, with misty eyes embraced the crucified Jesus perched at the top of the mountain. Drenched in our own sweat and the soft drizzle pouring over our bodies, we all huddled together around the Cross and prayed fervently. Filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit, we poured our hearts, souls and minds to God in praise and thanksgiving. Then a little while later, we headed back to the Church and celebrated the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Fr. Joseph Tzao 鄒正義神父 joined Fray Dequilla at the altar and delivered the homily. October 25, 2020 was a memorable day for everyone, but most especially for Fray Joel Dequilla, OAR戴健福神父, who on that very same day celebrated the 25^th Anniversary of his simple profession of vows as a religious of the Order of Augustinian Recollects. A couple in our group named Willi and Laura were also celebrating on that day their 44^th wedding anniversary. So, we held a simple ceremony of the renewal of their marriage vows.

After the Mass, we headed back to Kaohsiung reinvigorated and with hearts full of joy.

Fray Joel Dequilla, OAR

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					1 All day September 1, 2023 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE CARE OF CREATION Pope Francis’ Message: https://www.vatican.va/content/ francesco/en/messages/pont-messages/2023/documents/20230513- messaggio-giornata-curacreato.html NOVENA TO ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINO BEGINS APOSTOLIC VISIT TO MONGOLIA (August 31-September 3, 2023) Day 2: Ulaanbaatar 1000 Arrival at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar and official welcome. BIRTHDAY Sis. Alicia Bañares, SAR (Tondo Chapter) Sis. Amellory Jopia, SAR (Urbiztondo Chapter) Laurice Kathleen Barizo (RAY-Cavite) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Francisca de Sta. Maria, AR +Sr. Placida Patrimonio, AR +Sis. Primitiva Ayuda, SAR (Manila Chapter) +Sis. Pilar Betinol, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	2 All day September 2, 2023 APOSTOLIC VISIT TO MONGOLIA Day 3: Rome – Ulaanbaatar 0900 Welcome ceremony at Sükhbaatar Square 0930 Courtesy visit with President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh at the State Palace 1020 Meeting with authorities, members of the diplomatic corps and local representatives in the Ikh Mongol hall at the palace. Speech by pope. 1100 Meeting with Gombojavyn Zandanshatar, chairman of Mongolia’s parliament, the State Great Khural. 1110 Meeting with Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun- Erdene. 1600 Meeting with bishops, priests, religious, missionaries and pastoral workers at the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul. Speech by pope. BIRTHDAY Fray Federico Gregorio Sis. Maxima Malalay, SAR (Cebu Chapter) Maynard Negre (RAY-Talisay) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Aurora Cordova, SAR (Laray Chapter)
3 All day September 3, 2023 APOSTOLIC VISIT TO MONGOLIA Day 4: Ulaanbaatar 1000 Ecumenical and interreligious meeting at the Hun Theater. Speech by pope. 1600 Mass at the Steppe Arena. Homily by pope. OLCP- MIRANILA FIESTA MASS Time: 11:00 a.m. Presider & Homilist: Most Rev. Teodoro Bacani, D.D. BIRTHDAY Fray James Erold Gatinao Sr. Annielyn Alejado, AR Sis. Salvacion Alonzo, SAR (Manila Chapter) Sis. Venus Corazon Maturan, SAR (Bacolod Chapter) Bro. Arnel Ortega (Tondo Chapter / Trial) Jay Warren Oberes (RAY-Balamban) Regina Kyle Regonas (RAY-Balamban) ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION (1969-2023) Fray Hernando Coja DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Ma. Rosario Padilla, AR + Sis. Luzonica del Rosario, SAR (Manila Chapter)	4 All day September 4, 2023 PRAYER INTENTION: FOR OAR VOCATION SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF CONSOLATION Be reminded of the plenary indulgence we may obtain today! APOSTOLIC VISIT TO MONGOLIA Day 5: Ulaanbaatar, Rome 0930 Meeting with charity workers and the inauguration of the House of Mercy. Speech by pope. 1130 Farewell ceremony at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar. 1200 Departure by plane for Rome. 1720 Arrival at Rome’s Fiumicino airport. OLCP- LARAY FIESTA MASS Time: 5:00 p.m. Presider & Homilist: Most Rev. Emilio Bataclan, D.D. BIRTHDAY Sis. Mary Grace Morales, SAR (Antipolo Chapter) Sis. Eufrocina Estanislao, SAR (Antipolo Chapter) Sis. Marianne Burgos, SAR (San Carlos Chapter) Sis. Rosario Claver, SAR (Talisay Chapter) Ms. Brenda Saliendra, Sister General of the OAR ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION (1993-2023 / 30th) Fray Emilio Jaruda, Jr. DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Melchora de Sta. Teresita de Jesus, AR +Sis. Dorotea Magallon, SAR (Cebu Chapter) +Sis. Nonita Gingoyon, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	5 All day September 5, 2023 BIRTHDAY Fray Sixto Ciriaco Bitangjol Fray Tomokatsu Yamaguchi Sis. Marilyn Pariñas, SAR (Provincialate Chapter) Sis. Luz Virginia Mapalo, SAR (Baguio Chapter) Camila Doctor (RAY-Urbiztondo) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Antonia Dinsay, AR +Sis. Genoveva Deligero, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	6 All day September 6, 2023 INSTALLATION OF MOST REV. MOISES M. CUEVAS AS VICAR APOSTOLIC OF CALAPAN (Mindoro Oriental) [Hence, cession of the appointment of Rev. Fr. Nestor Adalia as Apostolic Administrator of Calapan] BIRTHDAY Fray Michael Catama Fray Rellyric Delos Santos Fray John Zachary Haguisan Bro. Jimi Paolo Valeza, SAR (Baguio Chapter) Sis. Nimfa Ramirez, SAR (Manila Chapter)	7 All day September 7, 2023 BIRTHDAY Fray Regino Bangcaya Sr. Anita Manigo, AR Sis. Charito Muñoz, SAR (Manila Chapter) Sis. Cynthia Lata, SAR (Manila Chapter) Sis. Rosalina Dumdum, SAR (San Carlos Chapter) Sis. Osita Atotubo, SAR (Talisay Chapter) Sis. Estela Pahilanga, SAR (Talisay Chapter) Sis. Regina Babao, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	8 All day September 8, 2023 BIRTHDAY OF MAMA MARY BIRTHDAY Fray René Paglinawan Fray Monday Benjamine Edobor Sr. Alejandra Bendoval, AR Sis. Gregoria Torion, SAR (Tondo Chapter) Sis. Ma. Lota Ignacio, SAR (San Carlos Chapter) ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE & SOLEMN PROFESSION Sr. Loraine Lechago, OAR DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Lourdes Lolita Caballero, SAR (San Carlos Chapter) +Sis. Leticia Jacinto, SAR (Manila Chapter)	9 All day September 9, 2023 SECRETARIAT ON INITIAL FORMATION MEETING 9:00 a.m. / Recoletos Formation Center BIRTHDAY Sr. Arlyn de la Cruz, AR Br. Ramon Bancal (aspirant) Sis. Maria Corazon Sigua, SAR (Manila Chapter) Laurence Canillo (RAY-Balamban) ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION (1985-2023) Fray Dionisio Selma DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Gloria Donato, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
10 All day September 10, 2023 SOLEMNITY OF ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE Be reminded of the plenary indulgence we may obtain today! 53nd FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE RECOLETOS DE PROVINCIALATE AS A COMMUNITY (Est. 1970) BEATIFICATION OF THE ULMA FAMILY [Josef & Wiktoria and their seven children, including the unborn] Place of beatification: Markowa, Poland FIESTA MASS @ SNT ORATORY– UNO-R BACOLOD FIESTA MASS @ SNTP – TALISAY CITY, NEGROSOCCIDENTAL Time: 10:00 a.m. Presider: Most Rev. Patricio Buzon, D.D. FIESTA MASS @ SNTP – QUEZON CITY Time: 6:00 p.m. Presider: Most Rev. Honesto Ongtioco, D.D. FIESTA MASS @ SNDT MISSION CENTER – LOS ARCOS, AGUSAN DEL SUR Time: 9:00 a.m. Presider: Msgr. Isaleo Madelo (Vicar General for Pastoral Affairs) BIRTHDAY Sr. Eufrocina Rusiana, AR Sr. Mary Grace Judith Alamares, AR Bro. Inocencio Sayo, SAR (Miranila Chapter) ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION Most Rev. Ruperto Santos, D.D. (Bishop of Antipolo) (1989-2023) Fray Francisco Antonio Fray Amadeo Lucero DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Josefina Alegata, SAR (San Carlos Chapter)	11 All day September 11, 2023 Conference of Major Superiors in the Philippines– Men Assembly / September 11 – 15, 2023 Venue: St. Ezekiel Moreno Spirituality and Development Center, Brgy. San Jose, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Theme: “Enlarge the space of your tent” (Is 54:2) BOT MEETING – USJ-R MAIN, CEBU Venue: USJ-R Main, Cebu / 2:00 p.m. BIRTHDAY Fray Emilio Edgardo Quilatan Br. John Marco Daniel (postulant) Br. Christian Julag-ay (aspirant) Br. Francis Cortez, SAR (Manila Chapter / diocesan priest) Sis. Herminigilda Hernandez, SAR (Antipolo Chapter) Davic James Cabatingan (RAY-Valencia) Dianne Morales (RAY-Provincialate) SILVER ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION (1998-2023) Fray Randolph Castulo Castillo Fray Charlito Orobia Fray Amado Emmanuel Bolilia Fray Jonathan Caballero DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Emilia Cruz, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	12 All day September 12, 2023 BOT MEETING – USJ-R BALAMBAN Venue: USJ-R Main, Cebu / 9:00 AM BIRTHDAY Fray Jorr Rabacal Br. Eivan Earl Martinez (postulant) Br. Ramon Jayson Valdez (aspirant) Sis. Esmalita Amigable, SAR (Cebu Chapter) Gerald Artates (RAY-Provincialate) PRESBYTERAL ANNIVERSARY (1992-2023) Fray Leander Barrot Fray Paulino Dacanay	13 All day September 13, 2023 BIRTHDAY Sis. Rosario Gaspar, SAR (Provincialate Chapter) Sis. Aida Lopez, SAR (Antipolo Chapter) Sis. Pacita Cisneros, SAR (Cebu Chapter) Robert John Navarro (RAY-Miranila) Hon. Rufus Rodriguez, Brother General of the Order ANNIVERSARY OF SIMPLE PROFESSION (1970-2023) Fray Dionisio Cachero ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION (1997-2023) Fray Jose Ernil Almayo DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Fray Emilio Larlar Jr. (2020-2023) +Sis. Paz Garciano, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	14 All day September 14, 2023 BIRTHDAY Sr. Ma. Lourdes Piccio, AR Sr. Floramae Lanuza, AR Sis. Catalina Marzon, SAR (Tondo Chapter) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Rizalina Poblete, SAR (Cavite Chapter) +Bro. Paulino de la Cerna, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	15 All day September 15, 2023 BIRTHDAY Fray Anthony Morillo Fray James Bumangabang Bro. John Bumangabang, SAR (Baguio Chapter) Sis. Leonida Tejada, SAR (Provincialate Chapter) Sis. Patria Laguna, SAR (Talisay Chapter) Beah Marie Ganarias (RAY-Bacolod) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Lolita Jara, SAR (Tondo Chapter) +Sis. Josefina Villa, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)	16 All day September 16, 2023 111th ANNIVERSARY (1912-2023) OF RELIGIOSAS FAMILIAS BIRTHDAY Fray Joseph Cyprian Panaligan Fray Robin Ross Plata Sr. Mary Ann Lumactao, AR Bro. Nestor Paredes, SAR (Puerto Princesa Chapter) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Angeles Gabutina, AR +Sis. Maxima Barrera, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
17 All day September 17, 2023 BIRTHDAY Sis. Ma. Nimfa Garganta, SAR (Manila Chapter) Sis. Aurora Guilaran, SAR (Manila Chapter) Sis. Anita Luces, SAR (Tondo Chapter) Julia Tamsi (RAY-Baguio) Most Rev. Socrates Mesiona, D.D. (Apost. Vicariate of Puerto Princesa) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Regina Morales, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	18 All day September 18, 2023 BOT MEETING – UNO-R BACOLOD Venue: UNO-R Bacolod / 2:00 p.m. BIRTHDAY Fray Henry Santiago Br. Sean Cass Alvarez (postulant) Sr. Ma. Ruth Gulane, AR Sis. Mary Ann Cabanes, SAR (Baguio Chapter) Sis. Demetria Bayona, SAR (Talisay Chapter) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Lourdes Donayre, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	19 All day September 19, 2023 PRAYER INTENTION: FOR THE SICK FEAST OF ST. ALONSO DE OROZCO 5TH ANNIVERSARY (1918-2023) OF THE ARRIVAL OF THE PIONEER RECOLETOS IN INDONESIA BOT MEETING – CST-R SAN CARLOS Venue: UNO-R Bacolod / 8:00 a.m. BOT MEETING – SPA-R CAIDIOCAN Venue: UNO-R Bacolod / 10:00 a.m. BOT MEETING – CSP-R VALENCIA Venue: UNO-R Bacolod /2:00 p.m. BOT MEETING – CSNT-R TALISAY Venue: UNO-R Bacolod / 4:00 p.m. BIRTHDAY Fray Joseph Philip Trayvilla Fray Joel Alve Bro. Leonaldrin Ostia, SAR (Tondo Chapter / Trial)	20 All day September 20, 2023 BIRTHDAY Sr. Ma. Nena Labrague, AR Sr. Kristine Ignacio, AR Sis. Corazon Catindig, SAR (Antipolo Chapter) Sis. Normita Pleno, SAR (Cavite Chapter) Estella Marie Andador (RAY-Talisay)	21 All day September 21, 2023 BIRTHDAY Fray Alexus Mansueto Sis. Carmencita Estillore, SAR (Baguio Chapter) Sis. Estrelleta Alao, SAR (Laray Chapter) Sis. Normita Pleno, SAR (Cavite Chapter) Sis. Efigenia Itong, SAR (Manila Chapter) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Isabel Pantoja, AR +Sr. Salvacion Olalo, AR +Sr. Ma. Susana Quiñones, AR +Sis. Aquilina Gonzales, SAR (Manila Chapter)	22 All day September 22, 2023 APOSTOLIC JOURNEY TO MARSEILLE BIRTHDAY Sr. Marietta Angelica Gunayan, AR Sr. Nancy Macaraig, AR Sr. Sheryl Garcia, AR Sis. Mauricia Romero, SAR (Cebu Chapter) Sis. Pilar Gomez, SAR (Cebu Chapter) Lebron Jay Bantog (RAY-Valencia)	23 All day September 23, 2023 BIRTHDAY Fray Vicente Ramon, Jr. Sis. Julia Sonsona, SAR (Tondo Chapter) ANNIVERSAY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION Most Rev. Roberto Gaa (Diocese of Novaliches) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Sebastiana Jaropojop, AR +Sr. Agustina Salcedo, AR +Sis. Florencia Velarde, SAR (Manila Chapter) +Sis. Dolores Romarate, SAR (Cebu Chapter)
24 3:40 PM September 24, 2023 109th WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES Pope Francis’ Message: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/migration/documents/20230511-world-migrants-day-2023.html BIRTHDAY Br. Christian Jay Manalo (aspirant) Sis. Bernadita Campos, SAR (Tondo Chapter) Sis. Dinah Espino, SAR (Talisay Chapter) Sis. Aura Mae Salanap, SAR (Bacolod Chapter) Sugarrey Rendajae (RAY-Talisay) ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION (1967-2023) Fray Emeterio Buñao	25 All day September 25, 2023 BIRTHDAY Sr. Lucita Mingueto, OAR DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Esperanza Heffler, AR	26 All day September 26, 2023 DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Socorro Ladim, SAR (Antipolo Chapter) +Sis. Belen Osorio, SAR (Cebu Chapter)	27 All day September 27, 2023 44TH WORLD TOURISM DAY Theme: “Tourism and Green Investment” Pope Francis’ Message: http://www.evangelizatio.va/ content/dam/pcpne/pdf/PastoraledelTurismo/44Messaggio/ Messaggio%20GMT%202023%20-%20Inglese.pdf BIRTHDAY Sr. Rafaela Paras, AR Sr. Damiana Tafalla, AR Sr. Ma. Melodina Ramirez, AR Sis. Encarnacion Cinco, SAR (Cebu Chapter) Sis. Susan Manalon, SAR (Inagawan Chapter) Sis. Ruth Miralles, SAR (Inagawan Chapter) DEATH ANNIVERSARY: +Sr. Genoveva del Santísimo Sacramento, AR	28 All day September 28, 2023 PRAYER INTENTION: FOR THE MISSION BLESSED MARTYRS OF JAPAN 1ST FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY OF RECOLETOS DE LOS ARCOS MEETING OF PROVINCIAL PROCURATORS Sept. 28-30, 2023 / Rome BIRTHDAY Bro. Ruel Alcedo, SAR (San Carlos Chapter) Sis. Salome Mapili, SAR (Valencia Chapter) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sr. Iluminada Apurillo, AR +Sis. Concesa da Silva, SAR (Antipolo Chapter)	29 All day September 29, 2023 BIRTHDAY Fray Roderick Deguit Br. Joseph Alladen Lagare (aspirant) Sis. Mercedita Macabihag, SAR (San Carlos Chapter) Rodelin Oredina (RAY-Talisay) DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Maria Acuña, SAR (Cebu Chapter) +Sis. Elvira Birondo, SAR (Talisay Chapter)	30 All day September 30, 2023 BIRTHDAY Fray Ferdinand Fornilos Sis. Teresita Labos, SAR (Cebu Chapter) ANNIVERSARY OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION (2017-2023) Fray Invenzor Melgazo Fray Jayferson Baldelovar Fray Mark Saludes DEATH ANNIVERSARY +Sis. Fabiana Gimongala, SAR (Cebu Chapter)

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