Mission
Fr. Ismael’s visits to Mindanao highlighted the growth of faith and community spirit in these mission areas, and his encounters with the local people left a lasting impression. Visit to San Nicolas de Tolentino Mission Station At 5:30 AM on October 13, 2024, Fr. Xuruc, accompanied by Fr. Albert Pellazar, traveled to the San Nicolas de Tolentino Mission Station in Los Arcos, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur for his second visit. This mission, the newest Recollect community on the island of Mindanao, was established just two years ago, on September 10, 2022, during the feast of the Patron Saint. The first…
Blessed Unity and Healing Grace: Celebrating the Feast of St. Ezekiel Moreno in Saipan
In the radiant embrace of Saipan’s sunlit beauty, a day of profound spirituality and communal solidarity unfolded on August 19, 2024, as the San Jose Parish community gathered to honor the Feast of St. Ezekiel Moreno, the beloved Patron of Cancer Patients. The atmosphere was charged with reverence and kinship, as devoted souls united to…
New strength for the Cuban missionary community
The Augustinian Recollects arrived in the Diocese of Holguin on February 17, 2018. From the first moment, it was configured as an interprovincial and international community through which several groups of religious have already passed. The current community comprises Fr. Joseph Shonibare (England), Br. Julian Vallejos (Peru), Br. Marco Marte (Dominican Republic) and the recent…
Visit of Fr. Anthony Morillo, OAR, and Arrival of Rev. Jhyryx Vincent Gamulo, OAR
The brothers of Kamabai Community and Kamalo Community were honored to welcome Fr. Anthony Morillo, OAR, and Rev. Jhyryx Vincent Gamulo, OAR, on June 14. Their arrival marked the beginning of a spiritually enriching visit, filled with moments of reflection, celebration, and communal bonding. On June 15, Fr. Anthony traveled to Kamalo to visit the…
Secretariat of Mission and Ministerial Apostolate Convenes at Talavera House of Prayer
Talavera, Philippines, July 22, 2024 — A significant gathering of the Secretariat of Mission and Ministerial Apostolate was held at the Talavera House of Prayer. The meeting, spearheaded by the President of the Secretariat, Fr. Anthony Morillo, OAR, saw the participation of selected members from various ministerial apostolates across the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno.…
Rev. Jhyryx Vincent Gamulo, OAR: ready for take off
San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish, QUEZON CITY — In a concelebrated Holy Mass presided over by the Prior Provincial, Rev. Fr. Bernard Amparado, OAR, the Augustinian Recollect community gathered to bid farewell to Rev. Jhyryx Vincent Gamulo, OAR, as he embarks on a mission to the heart of West Africa — Sierra Leone. A mission…
Bishop Mesiona graces Recoletos de Palawan Mission Assembly
PUERTO PRINCESA – Bishop Socrates Mesiona spoke about ‘Discipleship and Church Planting’ to members of the Order of Augustinian Recollects (OAR) at the San Ezekiel Moreno Spirituality and Development Center, San Jose, Puerto Princesa City. The OARs are currently holding their triennium Recoletos de Palawan Mission Assembly. In addition to priests from different OAR Communities…
In Pictures: Renewal of Vows in Rota
ROTA, CNMI – December 8, 2023, at 6 am a concelebrated Mass presided by BP. Ryan Jimenez D.D. bishop of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa at Mt. Carmel Cathedral Fr. Rico and I had our renewal of vows, and Bishop Ryan officiated our renewal rite in front of the people of God in the altar.…
Send-off for missionaries to Vietnam, Northern Marianas
Provincialate, QUEZON CITY – Three Recollect friars were commissioned in a simple send-off rite during a holy mass in celebration of the nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on September 8 here at San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish church. Prior Provincial, Fray Bernard Amparado, officiated the rite “to ask God’s blessing on the new heralds…
Santo Agustinus Parish First Parochial Fiesta
LEDO, BENGKAYANG, Indonesia – Lay faithful from various chapel areas of the Parish of Santo Agustinus dari Hippo participated in various activities in celebration of the First Parochial Fiesta on August 28, 2023. The celebration coincided with the first year anniversary of the parish. Weeks before the celebration, the lay faithful engaged in various games,…
