Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity
The 21st SARF Visayas Annual Regional Reunion was successfully held on October 18-19, 2025, at Nature’s Village Resort, Talisay City, Negros Occidental, with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope in the 2025 Jubilee Year of Deep Faith and Enduring Love.” This significant gathering was an inspiring occasion that strengthened the unity, faith, and fellowship of the Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity (SARF) members across the Visayas Region. Hosted by the SARF de San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish – Talisay Chapter, Talisay City, Negros Occidental, under the guidance of Rev. Fr. Jorr Rabacal, OAR, the two-day event was attended by 5 other SARF…
Echoes of Unity: SARF Fraternal Visit to Palawan Chapters
Despite the strong winds from Typhoon Tino on November 6, 2025, Fr. Ronel Gealon, OAR, and Bro. Edwin Ruiz, SAR, along with Sis. Marwin Oane, SAR, and Sis. Miriam Ruiz, SAR, proceeded with their fraternal visit to the Palawan region. They arrived at Puerto Princesa Airport at around 11:30 AM, had lunch, and then proceeded…
27th SARF LUZON REGIONAL REUNION
The Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity (SARF), Recoletos de Provincialate of San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish (SNDTP), hosted the 27th SARF Mainland Luzon Annual Regional Reunion last October 24, 2025. The theme of the reunion was Pilgrims of Hope, Journeying Together. More than two hundred fifty (250+) SARF members, together with their Spiritual Advisers, participated. The…
SARF Palawan Members Celebrate Faith and Fraternity at their 3rd Regional Annual Reunion
Brooke’s Point, Palawan – The spirit of hope and communion shone brightly in Southern Palawan as the Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity (SARF) Palawan Region successfully held its 3rd Regional Reunion on October 11, 2025, at the Brooke’s Point Convention Center. Hosted by the Sacred Heart of Jesus High School Chapter, Brooke’s Point, Palawan, the reunion…
First SARF Mindanao Regional Annual Reunion: A Resounding Success
PROSPERIDAD, AGUSAN DEL SUR – The Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity (SARF) in Mindanao successfully held its First Mindanao Regional Annual Reunion on October 4, 2025, at the San Nicolas de Tolentino Mission Station in Los Arcos. Under the inspiring theme “One Mind, One Heart, One Spirit in SARF, United with God,” the gathering brought together…
SARF de Provincialate joins the Covenant of Peace in BARMM
For many Filipinos, Maguindanao would always be associated with the brutal killings of 58 people, including 32 journalists. It would be hard to say Maguindanao without having the word “massacre” at the back of your head. It has left a scar in our collective memory that is quite hard to move on. Given the province’s…
The 20th SARF Visayas Regional Annual Reunion: Coming Together is the Beginning. Staying Together is Progress. Working Together is Success.
The 20th SARF Visayas Regional Annual Reunion, themed “COMMUNION: OUR MISSION,” took place on October 26-27, 2024, at the Bethel Guest House in Dumaguete City. 115 delegates from the six Visayas chapters and their respective spiritual advisers attended the event. The opening program on the first day featured welcome greetings from Sis. Fe Violeta B.…
Ardent Hearts Unite: SARF Palawan’s Second Regional Annual Reunion celebrates “Communion: Our Mission”
OCTOBER 12, 2024 – The halls of St. Ezekiel Moreno Spirituality and Development Center in Puerto Princesa City were furnished with fellowship and faith, as 84 active members gathered for the 2nd SARF Palawan Regional Annual Reunion. Four chapters from across the region—Sacred Heart of Jesus High School (Brooke’s Point), Our Lady of Mount Carmel…
Celebrating Communion: SARF 26th Luzon Regional Annual Reunion
Quezon City – The Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity celebrates communion as SARF de Recoletos Formation Center hosted the 16th annual regional reunion of SARF Luzon, in Mira Nila Homes, Quezon City. 248 delegates from 8 chapters of mainland Luzon filled Bulwagang Recoletos’ Bagumbayan Hall accompanied by their respective Spiritual Directors. They celebrated the morning prayer…
RAY and SARF de Provincialate Pastoral Visit: Fostering Harmony in the Community
San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish, Quezon City — The Recollect Family of the Provincialate warmly welcomed the Prior Provincial, Rev. Fr. Bernard Amparado, OAR, for an evening of dinner and discourse. During his visit, Fr. Amparado assessed the activities and status of the RAY de Provincialate and the SARF de Provincialate, marking the first such…
