A step forward in creating safe environments for children and vulnerable adults
From February 17-21, the Commission for the Protection of Minors and Vulnerable Adults of the Order met at the General Curia in Rome to discuss the advances and challenges in creating safe environments in the Augustinian Recollect Family. On this occasion, the meeting was attended by almost all the members of the Commission: the Prior…
Read MorePastoral Visit of Bishop Bob John H. Koroma to St. Paul Parish, Kamalo
The St. Paul Parish community in Kamalo joyfully welcomed Most Rev. Bob John H. Koroma, Bishop of the Diocese of Makeni, during his pastoral visit. This significant occasion was marked by two momentous events: the official installation of Rev. Fr. Jhyryx Vincent Gamulo, OAR, as the new parish priest and the administration of the Sacrament…
Read MoreReligioso Bien Asentado: Fr. Dunstan Huberto Decena laid to rest at Himlayang Pilipino
“In 1998, there was a broad number of religiosos bien asentados, and one of those is my brother, my classmate, Fr. Bert Decena,” said Fr. Buñao describing Rev. Fr. Dunstan Huberto M. Decena, OAR. Rev. Fr. Emeterio Buñao was the homilist during the funeral mass of Rev. Fr. Dunstan Huberto M. Decena, OAR, on February…
Read More7th SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME
Gospel Bullet Points (Luke 6:27-38)
Read MoreCST-R’s BS Criminology gets government recognition
Colegio de Sto. Tomas-Recoletos, Inc. now has Government Recognition for its Bachelor of Science in Criminology program. Last January 9, 2025, Dr. Raul C. Alvarez, Jr., REE, EdD, CESO III, signed G.R. No. 2, Series of 2025 for CST-R. Dr. Alvarez is the Commission on Higher Education Regional Director for the newly established Negros Island…
Read MoreSeven Years of Recollect Presence in Cuba
Last, February 17, 2025, marks the seventh anniversary of the arrival of four Augustinian Recollect religious. The interprovincial community consisted of Fray Joel Naranja (Philippines), Fray Jairo Gordillo (Colombia), Fray Noé Servín (México), and Fray Ismael Xuruc (Guatemala). Here is a list of the Recollect Missionaries in Cuba (2018-2025):-Fray Joel Naranja (Feb. 17, 2018 –…
Read More6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel Bullet Points (Luke 6:17, 20-26) 1. While the Lord says: BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, the world says: BLESSED ARE THE RICH. 2. While the Lord says: BLESSED ARE THOS WHO MOURN, the world says: BLESSED ARE THOSE HAVING FUN IN THE MALLS, DISCO, AND BEACH. 3. While the Lord says: BLESSED ARE…
Read MoreObituary +Fray Dustan Huberto Mamigo Decena, OAR (February 19, 1941 – February 11, 2025)
Prot. SEM 007/25 February 13, 2025 TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE AUGUSTINIAN RECOLLECT FAMILY “He alone loses no one dear to him, to whom all are dear in the One who is never lost.” (St. Augustine, Confessions, IV.9.14) Dear brothers and sisters, With deep sorrow and Christian hope, I hereby formally announce to you…
Read MoreRemains of Fr. Huberto Decena, OAR, Arrive at Recoletos Formation Center
Quezon City – The remains of Fr. Huberto Decena, OAR, arrived at the Recoletos Formation Center on February 13, 2025, for the wake at the Seminary Chapel. The members of the community of Recoletos de Miranila headed by the local prior, Fr. Ian Anthony Espartero, OAR, students of Recoletos School of Theology, family members, and…
Read MoreReligious in the Diocese of San Carlos celebrated World Day for Consecrated Life
In 1997, Pope St. John Paul II instituted the annual Feast of the Presentation of the Lord as the World Day for Men and Women in Consecrated Life. This global celebration is now in its 28th year. Members of religious congregation in the Diocese of San Carlos joined the 9 AM Eucharistic celebration at the…
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