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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…

Cebu City, Philippines – The Augustinian Recollect community of Cebu officially welcomed its new local prior, Fray Don Besana, OAR, in an installation rite held this morning, July 14, 2025. The solemn ceremony took place at the convent chapel of the community, just before the praying of the Midday Prayer. The installation, formally known as…

CAVITE CITY—The recent re-installation of Fray Joseph Dexter Palagtiosa, OAR, as Local Prior of the Recoletos de Cavite community is a testament to his continued leadership and service. The solemn ceremony, presided over by Prior Provincial Fray Bernard Amparado, OAR, took place at the community chapel, solidifying Fray Palagtiosa’s renewed commitment to his responsibilities. Beyond…

PALAWAN—In a meaningful day for the Recoletos communities of Palawan, new local priors were installed for Recoletos de Inagawan, Recoletos de Casian, and Recoletos de Plaridel on Thursday, August 14, 2025. The installations, presided over by Fray Bernard Amparado, marked a new chapter for the local communities. The day began with a unified rite of…

NEGROS ORIENTAL, Philippines – On July 25, 2025, three Recollect communities in Negros Oriental welcomed their new local priors in a series of installation rites officiated by Fray Bernard Amparado, Prior Provincial. The ceremonies, held within the intimate settings of each community’s chapel, marked an important moment for the Order of Augustinian Recollects in the…

BALAMBAN, Cebu – Fray Jay Parilla was officially installed as the new Local Prior of Recoletos de Balamban on July 17, 2025. The installation rite took place at the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) Balamban convent chapel, just before the community gathered for Midday Prayers. The Recoletos de Balamban community is dedicated to serving the…

Baguio City, Philippines – The Recoletos de Baguio Community officially welcomed its local prior, Fray Lauro Larlar, OAR, for another term during a solemn rite of Toma de Posesion held on the evening of July 21, 2025. The installation ceremony took place during the praying of the Vespers at the Our Lady of the Pillar…

BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occidental – Despite the gloomy and rainy weather this Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the convent chapel of Recoletos de Bacolod was filled with a sense of energy and enthusiasm as Fray Leonardo Pauligue, OAR, was formally installed as the new Local Prior. The solemn ceremony, held just before midday prayers, marked a…

Antipolo City, Philippines – Fray Rommel Rubia officially assumed his role as the new Prior of the Recollect Novitiate in Antipolo City today, July 5, 2025. This appointment marks a significant transition for Fray Rubia, who previously served as the Master of Novices. The solemn installation rite, known as the toma de posesión, took place…