Francisco Javier Acero, new auxiliary bishop of Mexico
The Augustinian Recollect, of Spanish origin and nationalized Mexican, has been elected by Pope Francis as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Mexico. Pope Francis has appointed the Spanish Augustinian Recollect Francisco Javier Acero Perez as the new auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Mexico. He has also been assigned the titular see of Sufasar.…
Read MoreCongratulations Fray Jakosalem, OAR
FR. JOEL A. ALVE, OAR IS INSTALLED AS THE 18TH UNO-R PRESIDENT
BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occidental-Rev. Fr. Joel Alve, OAR was installed as the 18th UNO-Recoletos President by Rev. Fr. Bernard C. Amparado, OAR, Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno last August 31, 2022, at the university gymnasium. The Investiture and Installation ceremonies were held after the 8 am Mass of the Holy Spirit.…
Read MoreBishop Alminaza Celebrates Mass of the Holy Spirit with Thomasians
“It is always a joy to be with Thomasians.” SAN CARLOS CITY, Negros Occidentdal – Most Rev. Gerardo Alminaza, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of San Carlos proclaimed during his homily for the entire Thomasian community. The bishop was the main celebrant of the Mass of the Holy Spirit at the quadrangle of Colegio de…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
Lk. 16:19 – 31. 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 that we receive the…
Read MoreLECTIO DIVINA: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C
Lk. 16:1 – 13. 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 that we receive the…
Read More“Spiritual Landmarks in my personal journey” – Fr. Tol in his Silver Anniversary of Presbyteral Ordination
QUEZON CITY – Fray Jose Ernil F. Almayo, OAR celebrates his 25th year of Sacerdotal Anniversary last September 13, 2022 at San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish. Fr. Tol (as he is fondly called), offered his definitive “Yes” to the Lord twenty five years ago through the Ordination to the Sacred Order of Presbyters. He was…
Read MoreInvitation: Mass of the Holy Spirit & Consecration of St. Joseph Oratory
OAR installs new USJ-R president
The Order of Augustinian Recollects (OAR) named a new president for the University of San Jose – Recoletos today, September 8. He is Fray Eduardo Celiz Jr., OAR. His Investiture Rites was held at the Recoletos Coliseum in Basak. The ceremony was done on the same day of the annual mass in honor of the…
Read MoreWorkshop and Conference held for Recollect LVPs
TALISAY CITY, Negros Occidental-The Local Vocation Promoters of the Recollect Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno convened at the Recollect community of Talisay City on September 1–2, 2022, for a two-day workshop and conference to discuss and address matters about the office of the Province’s Section on Vocation Promotion. On the first day of the…
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