Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity
For many Filipinos, Maguindanao would always be associated with the brutal killings of 58 people, including 32 journalists. It would be hard to say Maguindanao without having the word “massacre” at the back of your head. It has left a scar in our collective memory that is quite hard to move on. Given the province’s notorious reputation (now split into Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur), the Commission on Elections called on the Gubernatorial Candidates of two provinces to sign a Covenant of Peace, thereby enunciating the use of violence in these elections. To witness the mentioned covenant, the…
Prior General invites to “value the vocation” of SARF
Fray Miguel Miró, OAR addressed a fraternal message to the Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity on the occasion of the solemnity of Pentecost. The evangelizing mission of the Augustinian Recollect family does not correspond only to the religious; it also corresponds to the laity. The Prior General of the Order of Augustinian Recollects, Fray Miguel Miro,…
SARF-Vicariate of the USA Newsletter (May 2020)
May greetings to all of our Secular Augustinian Recollects, Guild members, and the Hispanic Committee! We are into our third month of trying to survive a world changed by a deadly virus. All of us know family members or friends who have become sick or even died as a result of this illness. We are…
SARF Luzon holds Regional Annual Reunion
MANILA–The members of the ten chapters of the Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity (SARF) belonging to the Luzon region held their annual reunion last October 26, 2019 at the historic Intramuros, Manila more specially at the equally historic Colegio de Santa Rosa, a tertiary school established on August 30, 1750 and presently administered by the Augustinian…
18th SARF Visayas Regional Reunion
Talisay City, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL–The Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity (SARF), Talisay Chapter, hosted the 18th SARF Visayas Regional Annual Reunion last October 19-20, 2019 held at Natures Village Resort, Talisay City. This year’s reunion had a theme “SARF: Empowering the youth of today, in Communion with the church.” There was a record breaking attendance of 144…
Huling Hirit sa Tag-init: SARF National Council Summer Community Bonding
Pansol, LAGUNA–Summer is almost over. Lately, we’ve been having intermittent rain showers especially at night. This however did not deter the Secular Augustinian Recollects and their guests from enjoying two days of fun, laughter and camaraderie at the Villa San Ezekiel Moreno (formerly Villa San Miguel) in Pansol, Calamba, Laguna on May 23 – 24,…
SARF-UNO-R sponsors Zumba for a cause
BACOLOD CITY – The Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity – UNO-R Chapter sponsored a Zumba for a Cause, February 11, 2019 at the University Gymnasium. It was an activity that ushered the opening of the Sportsfest 2019. Recognizing the invaluable contribution of the youth in vocation promotion/faith formation, SARF-UNO-R Chapter encouraged the National Service Training Program…
SARF-Philippines 2018 Report
The Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity (SARF), an organization within the Church and the Order of Augustinian Recollects that is composed of lay faithful who made their Promise and follow the Rule of our father St. Augustine and the Particular Statutes of the SARF. The Life and Mission Projects of the Order of Augustinian Recollect for…
SARF-Visayas holds annual reunion in Cebu
CEBU CITY – The six Chapters of the Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity in the Visayas gathered as one family last October 27-28, 2018 at the Talavera House of Prayer-Recoletos, Cebu City, for the 17th SARF Visayas Regional Annual Reunion. The theme of the gathering was “Rekindling the SARF Spirit of Servant Leadership” and was hosted…
11th National Convention of SARF-Brazil touches on St. Augustine’s view on lay people
Sao Paolo, BRAZIL – The Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity of Brazil celebrated its 11th National Convention with St. Augustine’s vision on the laity as the main theme for reflection from November 15 to 18. It was the first ever Convention right after the completion of the process of the Order’s restructuring. Fraternity implies a daily…
