Toma de Posesión

URBIZTONDO, Pangasinan—A new chapter for the Recoletos de Urbiztondo community began on August 11, 2025, with the installation of Fray Gaudencio Geronimo De Mesa Jr., OAR, as its new Local Prior. The solemn installation rite took place at the Oratory of Our Lady of Consolation, the community’s chapel. The ceremony was presided over by the…

TONDO, Manila – Fray Julius Marcos, OAR, was formally installed as the new Local Prior of Recoletos de Tondo during a ceremony integrated within the Holy Mass on July 21, 2025, at the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Parish in Tondo, Manila. The installation rite, a significant event for the Augustinian Recollect community,…

TALISAY CITY, Negros Occidental — A significant milestone for the Augustinian Recollect community of Recoletos de Talisay happened on the morning of Saturday, August 16, 2025, with the installation of Fr. Constantino Real, OAR, as its new local prior. The rite, known as the “toma de posesión,” was presided over by the Prior Provincial, Fr.…

SAN CARLOS CITY, Negros Occidental – A significant moment unfolded today, July 24, 2025, for the Recoletos de San Carlos community as Fray Enrico Peter Silab was formally installed as their new Local Prior. The solemn installation rite was seamlessly integrated into a Mass in honor of the Holy Spirit, held at the Colegio de…

QUEZON CITY, Philippines – In a ceremony filled with spiritual significance, Fray Ronel Gealon, OAR, was officially installed as the new Local Prior of the Recoletos de Provincialate community on the afternoon of July 2, 2025. The “Toma de Posesión” took place following the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament during the Holy Hour with the…

QUEZON CITY, Metro Manila – Fray Ian Anthony R. Espartero, OAR, was formally reappointed as the Local Prior of the Recoletos de Miranila community. The “Toma de Posesión” (taking of possession) ceremony was held earlier this evening, July 4, 2025, during the praying of Vespers at the seminary chapel. This event marks a continued period…

MANILA, Philippines – The community of Recoletos de Manila officially welcomed its new local prior, Fray Dionisio Selma, in a solemn installation rite held this morning, July 2, 2025, at the community chapel of San Sebastian Convent. The solemn ceremony, attended by the members of the community of San Sebastian Manila, marks a new chapter…

LOS ARCOS, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur – Fray Renier Alviola, OAR, was formally installed as the new Local Prior of the Recoletos de Los Arcos community in a ceremony presided over by Fray Bernard Amparado, OAR, the Prior Provincial. The event, held on August 7, 2025, also featured the blessing of the community’s newly constructed…

Laray, Talisay City, Cebu – In a familiar yet significant ceremony held in the morning of July 15, 2025, Fray Paulino Dacanay, OAR, was officially installed as the Local Prior of Recoletos de Laray. The installation, presided over by the Prior Provincial, Fray Bernard Amparado, OAR, took place in the community chapel just before the…

HINATUAN, SURIGAO DEL SUR — The Recoletos de Hinatuan community officially welcomed its new local prior, Fray Michael Catama, OAR, in an installation rite held on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Integrated into the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the solemn rite marked a significant new chapter for the friars administering the…