Colegio de Sto. Tomas-Recoletos San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
December 19, 1940 Laying down of the cornerstone of the school. February 1941 Petition for canonical status was obtained from Bishop Casimiro Lladoc of Bacolod. June 23, 1941 Solemn opening of the school’s first scholastic year. July 20, 1941 Blessing of the first building. December 10, 1941 The school closed due to onset of the…
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1951 Recollect Superiors talked to the bishop of the newly-created Apostolic Vicariate of Montañosa, Most Rev. William Brasseur CICM, DD about their plan to build a retreat and rest house named after Italian Villa, Casiciaco, in an 8-hectare land purchased from the Jesuits. 1953 Newly elected prior provincial, Manuel Carceller approved the project. Constructions began.…
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April 11-15, 1994 First Vicarial Congress held in Baguio City whose 8th recommendation called for the creation of the Pre-Novitiate Program which would run after college. March 3, 1997 Approval of the Pre-novitiate level, “focused on the human and affective integration of the candidates’ philosophical maturation and spiritual growth in divine realities.” May 1, 1997 …
Read MoreFr. Espartero graduates with flying colors
Fray Ian Anthony R. Espartero, OAR Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Management Saint Louis University, Baguio City Dissertation: Potential for Planned Change of the Augustinian Recollect Seminary Schools in the Philippines
Read MoreCasiciaco seminarians report early for enhancement sessions
BAGUIO CITY–Thirty-nine seminarians (28 neophytes and 11 oldphytes) arrived at Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary last July 8, two full weeks ahead of the scheduled arrival of the rest of the community, to begin an enhancement program in their academic formation.
Read More16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)
Readings Wis 12:13. 16-19 Ps 86:5-6. 9-10. 15-16 Rom 8:26-27 Mt. 13:24-43 Last Sunday we focused on planting seeds while this Sunday we will be talking about pulling weeds. The two go together. As a gardener, I know so well that it is much easier to plant seeds than pulling the weeds—and much more time-consuming…
Read MoreEucharistic celebrations highlight Mt. Carmel Parish Fiesta Activities
Eucharistic celebrations highlight Mt. Carmel Parish Fiesta Activities (July 15, 2017) (Part I) Mt. Carmel Parish, Cebu City—On the eve of the feast , a packed Mt. Carmel Parish Church solemnly enjoyed the celebration of the Feast of Mt. Carmel. Most Rev. Jose Palma, Archbishop of Cebu, was the main celebrant for the occasion, and…
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Eucharistic celebrations highlight Mt. Carmel Parish Fiesta Activities (Part II) (July 16, 2017) Mt. Carmel Parish, Cebu City—A pontifical mass presided over by the Most Rev. Dennis C. Villarojo, D.D., marked the culmination of the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Concelebrants were twelve Recollect priests and three diocesan clergies. In his homily, Most…
Read MorePerseverance is the key!
Perseverance is the key! As a man was passing the elephants, he suddenly stopped, confused by the fact that these huge creatures were being held by only a small rope tied to their front leg. No chains, no cages. It was obvious that the elephants could, at…
Read More“Whoever has ears ought to hear”
Mass Readings Reading 1 — Isaiah 55:10-11 Psalm — Psalm 65:10-15 Reading 2 — Romans 8:-18-23 Gospel — Matthew 13:1-23 “Whoever has ears ought to hear,“ says our Lord to the crowd. And today, we listen to Him telling us the same. For Jesus, to listen is not just any activity but an important means…
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