In Pictures: Second Day of the 12th OAR Formands’ Convention
Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY–The second day of this year’s OAR Formands’ Convention is marked by inputs coming from two of the elders in religious life, namely Fr. Dionisio Selma, OAR and Fr. Joseph Philip Trayvilla, OAR. To further deepen the inputs, group sharings were held. Games and recreation transpired in the afternoon. To cap…
Read MoreIn Pictures: 12th OAR Formands’ Convention Opening Salvo
Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY–The formands of the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno were gathered for the biennial convention known as OAR Formands’ Convention from June 8-12, 2019. Usually held at Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary in Baguio City, this year for the first time, the community of Recoletos Formation Center in Quezon City hosted this gathering.…
Read MoreRecoletos School of Theology conducted a theological symposium on “COMMUNION IN CHRIST”
Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY–Recoletos School of Theology conducted a half-day theological symposium at the Bulwagang Rekoletos Atrium. The said event dwelt on the theme “COMMUNION IN CHRIST.” The event commenced with Fr. Lauro V. Larlar, OAR, the Rector of RST, setting the tone of the gathering by a brief introduction of what the symposium…
Read MoreInstitution of Lectors and Acolytes celebrated
Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY–The institution to the ministries of acolyte and lector was incorporated to the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at the Our Lady of Consolation Parish last May 4, 2019. The celebration started at six o’clock in the morning. Fr. Dionisio Q. Selma, the Prior Provincial of the St. Ezekiel Moreno, presided…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: Pentecost Sunday
Acts 2:1-11; 1 Cor. 12:3-7, 12-13. Jn. 20:19-23. A. Invoking the Holy Spirit We invoke the Holy Spirit using the words of St. Augustine. Come, Holy Spirit, by whom every devout soul, who believes in Christ, is sanctified to become a citizen of the City of God! (en. Ps. 45:8) Come, Holy Spirit, grant…
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Fourteen Josenians make “biggest tapioca dessert in the world”
LAPU LAPU CITY–Thirteen students and a faculty member from the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) were chosen to make a gigantic mango dessert dubbed by the event organizers as the “biggest tapioca dessert in the world.” They are Janwilliam Diola, Lance Jefferson Pacubas, Joden Malinao, Martin Gonzales, Christian Lawrence Rivera, Mharmel Chzai Borromeo, Hannah Mae Abad,…
Read MoreSr. Marissa Bernasor, AR: First AR graduate of UST Conservatory of Music
MANILA–It was a melodious day for Sr. Marisa Tutor Bernasor, AR who graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Music Major in Music Education at the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas (UST) Manila on June 4, 2019. Joining her on this milestone at UST were Sr. Antonietta Castanares, AR, Sr. Cleofe Maria Agua,…
Read MoreCardinal Lacunza is conferred with Order of Vasco Nuñez de Balboa
Note: This article was translated from the original Spanish text written by the Provincial Secretary of the Province of Candelaria. The Augustinian Recollect Cardinal received the highest recognition of the country for his social and religious work from the president of Panama, Juan Carlos Varela, especially with the celebration of WYD. PANAMA–Augustinian Recollect José Luis…
Read MoreSSC-R de Cavite produces new CPAs
CAVITE CITY–San Sebastian College-Recoletos de Cavite proudly congratulates the three new Certified Public Accountants who passed the 2019 CPA Board Examination. They are: Jomar C. Cardines Daleira L. Custodio Yvette O. Mercader Congratulations! Together we can! Yes we can!
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