Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity
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 drew members from different chapters for a day of spiritual nourishment, reflection, fraternal bonding, and jubilant celebration under the theme, “Pilgrims of Hope.” Upon arrival, the atmosphere was filled with excitement and a deep sense of community. Members reconnected, shared stories, and celebrated their shared…
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…
SARF de Filipinas joins 11 Countries in the 1st International Encounter in Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – With one soul and one heart, members of the Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity de Filipinas joined 11 countries in the very first International Encounter that was held in Rio de Janeiro last 13-16 November 2023 in Sitio Santo Agostinho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The group was composed of 8 fraternity…
The Secular Fraternities walk together
The national councils of the Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity, as well as the religious formators and assistants, held for the first time a fraternal meeting in a virtual way. To walk together means to move forward without leaving anyone behind. This is what the Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity is doing. The national councils of the…
