Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity

SARF Visayas Unites for the 21st Annual Regional Reunion

By SARF Correspondent | November 25, 2025 | Comments Off on SARF Visayas Unites for the 21st Annual Regional Reunion
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The 21st SARF Visayas Annual Regional Reunion was successfully held on October 18-19, 2025, at Nature’s Village Resort, Talisay City, Negros Occidental, with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope in the 2025 Jubilee Year of Deep Faith and Enduring Love.” This significant gathering was an inspiring occasion that strengthened the unity, faith, and fellowship of the Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity (SARF) members across the Visayas Region. Hosted by the SARF de San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish – Talisay Chapter, Talisay City, Negros Occidental, under the guidance of Rev. Fr. Jorr Rabacal, OAR, the two-day event was attended by 5 other SARF…

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SARF Talisay Chapter celebrates silver anniversary

Talisay City, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL – The Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity in Talisay City, Negros Occidental celebrated its 25th founding anniversary last September 1, 2018, first day of the novena to San Nicolas de Tolentino, patron of the parish and of the city. The whole-day affair was divided into three parts: the holy mass followed by…

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SARF-Mira Nila celebrates Silver Anniversary

MIRA-NILA HOMES, Quezon City—The Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity-Mira-Nila Chapter celebrated its 25th founding anniversary last August 25, 2018 with Rev. Fr. Lauro V. Larlar, OAR, prior of Recoletos Formation Center, as main celebrant and homilist of the Eucharistic celebration at Our Lady of Consolation Parish church. Seminarians, guests and some parishioners attended and congratulated the members…

The first communicants in a photo op with SARF members and mass celebrants Fr. Leonardo Paulegue, OAR and Fr. William Cordero, OAR.

SARF Baguio Organizes First Communion

Baguio City — Twenty-three (23) children and young teens living around Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary received their first Holy Communion last May 13, Ascension Sunday, at the seminary chapel. Sr. Dorothy Joy Panelo, chairperson of the Social Apostolate of the Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity (SARF) – Baguio Chapter, said the first communicants, aged 9 to 14,…

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Sarf-provincialate’s silver anniversary

The Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity-Provincialate chapter is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The fraternity started in early 1990s through the encouragement of Fr. German Chicote, OAR and the perseverance of Fr. Leonardo Pauligue, OAR. The chapter’s ten jubilarians: Bro. Abelardo A. Almeida, Sis. Flora A. Atienza, Sis. Hermenegilda Axalan, Sis. Amelia A. Casino +,…

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13th SARF National Biennial Convention

The Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity (SARF) Philis. held its 13th Biennial National Convention recently (May 12-14, 2017) at the Bulwagan Recoleto, Miranila Subd., Quezon City. Two hundred eleven (211) delegates and accompanying persons from 10 chapters in Luzon and 6 chapters from the Visayas  attended the event. Out-of-towners were billeted at the San Nicolas de…

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SARF – UNOR new set of officers

Dr. Camenda Leonoras leads the new set of 2016 officers of the Secular Augustinian Recollect Fraternity – UNO-R chapter.  The other officers are:  Christopher Taclobos – Vice President;  Rodelio Gasparillo – 1st Councilor; Lino Sumbillo, Jr. – 2nd Councilor;  Arabella Ananoria – 3rd Councilor;  Diana Concepcion – Secretary;  Jesusa Escalona – Treasurer;  and Mary Jane…