Recoletos 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…

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Institution 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…

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LECTIO 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,…

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Sr. 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,…

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Cardinal 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…

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SSC-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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Taking the AR Habit: Transformation of Identity

TAGAYTAY CITY–Just like the two AR Foundresses, Mother Dionisia and Mother Cecilia Rosa Talangpaz, the Lord has gifted us today with two young Novices. Sr. Kristine Gay Cula Penarejo from Bonifacio Misamis Occidental and Sr. Trezsia Jardin Agpaoa from Brooke’s Point Palawan will commence their Canonical Novitiate under the supervision of Sr. Rhiza Eltanal, AR, the Directress of Novices.…

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In Pictures: REAP Textbooks

QUEZON CITY–The Recoletos Educational Apostolate in the Philippines (REAP) launched the textbooks for use of the OAR schools, colleges, and universities. This is in line with the directives of the Life and Mission Project of the Province for the quadrennium 2018-2022 to “complete and implement the OAR school-based Evangelization Master Plan integrated with the Educational…

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