PHILIPPINE PROVINCE NEWSLETTERJuly–August 2019 • Volume 19 • Number 4

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Camillians Organize Medical Mission

The Camillians in the Philippines, in partnership withCADIS-Taiwan through St. Mary’s Hospital-Luo -dong, organized a Medical Mission to selected

sitios in Antipolo City last July 5–7, 2019. Some of thesesitios are almost isolated because of their geographicalfeatures—steep trails that these areas can only bereached by foot.

Several local Camillian institutions and offices involvedin the Medical Mission were St. Camillus Medical Center(SCMC) and St. Camillus Polyclinic-Makati that sent doctorsand provided the needed medical equipment. The NuestraSeñora de la Annunciata Parish, headed by Fr. Evan PaulVillanueva, provided logistical support as the main coordi-nator to the sitios. The Camillian Philanthropic and HealthDevelopment Office (CPHDO) spearheaded the fundrais-ing efforts for other needs such as food, transportation,etc. and was in charge of the Camillian health volunteers.

St. Mary’s Hospital sent a medical team and donatedcash to buy medicine.

The core team met thrice and planned to ensure thesmooth operation of the Medical Mission. The core teamwas composed of Fr. Gabriel Garcia (CEO, Camillian Socio-Health Institutions); Fr. Evan Paul Villanueva; Fr. John PaulAlvarado (Executive Director, CPHDO); Drs. Edwin andLydia Labro (SCMC); Yolanda Rodriguez, Mely Salvadorand Paraluman Ignacio (community health volunteers, Si -tio Boso-Boso); Khalelha Añonuevo (PDO Officer, CPHDO)and Gerlita Condino-Enrera (Camillian Social Worker).

Day 1–July 5, 2019, Sitio San JosephThe volunteers of the community had an early start at

7:30AM as they were the ones in charge of the registra-tion of the residents who wanted to avail of free medicalservices. The actual medical mission started at 9:00AMand ended at 12 noon. A total of 10 doctors participatedand a few volunteers from CPHDO’s Heart in HandsDonors’ Circle showed their support by assisting in theprocess through translating, handing out water andsnacks, and calling out names of the patients to claim

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Khalelha Añonuevo, CPHDO

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Fr. Jose P. Eloja, MISHEPHERD’S CARE PROVINCIAL’S CORNER

Across the Philippine Province, a lot of activities were arranged in relation tothe celebration of the feast day of St. Camillus de Lellis in the month of July.One of them was the medical mission conducted in three areas of Antipolo,

Rizal, Philippines by a big delegation of medical staff from St. Mary’s Hospital, Lu-odong, Yilan and from other Catholic hospitals in Taipei, Taiwan together with a largenumber of local medical staff and volunteers. At the conclusion of the medical mis-sion, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between St. Mary’s Hospital andSt. Camillus Medical Center.

Another highlight related to the celebration was the recognition of outstandingemployees of our socio-health care institutions in the Philippines and loyalty serviceawards for some of our employees in Taiwan; in Indonesia, we had one brother whotook the solemn vows and was ordained deacon the following month; and in the Arch-diocese of Karachi, Pakistan, the feast of St. Camillus was celebrated for the first timetogether with the Lay Camillian Family accompanied by Fr. Mushtaq Anjum.

But the whole Order was saddened with the demise of the 60th successor of St.Camillus as Superior General. Due to certain disease, Fr. Leocir Pessini died on the24th of July at a Camillian community in São Paolo, Brazil. He had just visited thePhilippine Province a year ago and was much loved by the religious and lay collabo-rators with his presence. May the Lord grant him eternal rest in His kingdom.

Let us continue to pray for one another and ask the Lord for the grace to alwaysrecognize and serve Him in the sick.

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Fr. Giuseppe Didonè, MIPOSTCARDS FROM TAIWAN

June 1: Graduation day of the Nursing College as nearly 600 studentsreceived their diplomas.

June 22: Br. Khanh grad-uated from his Theo lo -gate course. On July 1st,he went back to his nativeVietnam to prepare for hispriestly ordination on Au-gust 17, 2019.

June 25: Fr. Didone went to Mainland to talk to a bishop concerningthe house built by the Camillians many years ago but was given to thediocese. The Camillians want to stipulate a contract with the bishop togive that house back to the Camillians where our priests from Chinacould get accommodations and in the future establish the first commu-nity and serve as a base point for new vocations from China.

June 29: It was the 63rd anniver-sary of the church in Tung Haowhere the Camillians had justtaken over the administration.

July 4: A company donated amachine at the Chiaoshi hos-pital as a thank you for thework done by the Camillians inremote areas.

July 6: Fr.Didone, Fr.Matteo Kao and Fr.Michelini attended the 6th anniversary cele-bration of Pope Francis in Taipei. The VicePresident of Taiwan was present.

July 12: The feast of St. Camillus was celebrated in the morning at theCenter for Intellectual Disability with two baptisms and graduation ofthree children. In the afternoon at St. Mary’s Hospital, there was therecognition of personnel who have rendered 10, 20, 30 and 40 years.

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their medicines from the pharmacy. A total of 318 pa-tients were served that day.

Day 2–July 6, 2019, Barangay CalawisOn the second day of the mission, the team headed

to Brgy. Calawis. The Medical Mission was held in a pub-lic school inside the barangay. This time the process wasmore smooth sailing. Registration started as early as6:00AM. There was enough electric supply to provide X-ray and Ultrasound services. At least 20 volunteers fromCPHDO including employees from Unisilver Time andOphanim Printing helped out in translation, flow assis-tance, and in handing out of medicines. A total of 330patients were served that day. The Philippine BloodCenter was also present for their blood donation drive.

Day 3–July 7, 2019, Sitio Boso-BosoThe last day of the Medical Mission started with

Mass at the Nuestra Señora de la Annunciata ParishChurch. The sitio’s covered court was already filled withpatients even before the Mass was over. By 10:00AM,the quota of number of patients (300) had been reachedbut the Medical Mission Team decided to let more resi-dents register. It was fortunate that at least 18 doctorsand 3 dentists were present during the last day.CPHDO’s volunteers were also present to translate, as-sist, and give out medicines. A total of 545 patients wereserved that day. A thanksgiving lunch (with Greenwichas one of the sponsors) was given after the mission toshow appreciation to the doctors, volunteers, donorsand CADIS-Taiwan. Special Certificates of Appreciationwere awarded to the different groups involved in theMedical Mission. A Memorandum of Understanding be-tween St. Mary’s Hospital- Luodong and St. CamillusMedical Center under the St. Camillus Polyclinic CharityFoundation of the Camillian Fathers, Inc. was signed.

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Celebrating the Feast of St. Camillus on July 14,2019, the Camillian Philippine Province prepareda Recognition Night for outstanding employees

from the Camillian Socio-Health Institutions in the Philip-pines. Held at the Camillus MedHaven Nursing Home inMarikina City, 12 employees were awarded plaques ofappreciation, recognizing their exemplary service anddedication. A posthumous award was also given.

The awardees were as follows:

St. Camillus Hospital of Mati:Mr. Demetrio T. Bantugan, Jr.Mr. Raulito J. GubalaniImelda O. Custodio (Posthumous Award )

St. Camillus Hospital – Calbayog:Mr. Orlando B. BillateMs. Mercy Doroja-BasaMr. Ireneo R. Mingo

St. Camillus Medical Center:Ms. Rosalie C. CanuelMs. Arlene D. CruzMr. Diosdado D. GucelaMs. Ruth Aleth Y. Tomalon

Camillus MedHaven:Ms. Nilda V. HilarioMs. Lalaine O. Turallo

CFI- Central Office:Ms. Glenda M. Magculang

Congratulations to the awardees! Indeed they bestexemplify what St. Camillus had said: “…I wish I had ahundred arms in order to be able to do much more!”

Camillians RecognizeOutstanding Employees

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Enthronement of St. Camil-lus de Lellis at the Our Ladyof Manaoag Chapel in LimKet Kai Mall in Cagayan deOro City on July 14, 2019.

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St. Camillus Health Care Center, Cain -ta: Wearing the Red Cross as a symbolof love and compassion for all especiallyfor the sick, the Camillian lay communityin Cainta, Rizal celebrated the feast ofSt. Camillus in Holy Mass on July 14, 2019.

On this Year of the Youth, there was abasketball and volleyball tournament forthe youngsters. The final games andawarding of the St. Camillus Cup coin-cided on the feast day.

St. Camillus Polyclinic and LCF, Maka -ti: Coinciding the celebration of the FeastDay of St. Camillus was the 7th Year An-niversary of Friends of the Sick of theLay Camillian Family (FOTS-LCF) Maka -ti. Several activities were held: Mass forthe Sick, Commissioning of new mem-bers and Renewal of all FOTS-LCFmembers.

St. Camillus Hospital of Maticontinues the mission of St.Camillus of bringing the ever-lasting love of God to the sick.On July 9, 2019 there was amedical, dental and surgicalmission at the Divine MercyParish in Mati, Davao Oriental.On this day of celebrating thefeast of charity and in engag-ing others in creating a newschool of charity, hearts andhands were gathered in faithto do much more for the sickand the vulnerable. Padayon!

ST. CAMILLUS DE LELLIS FEAST DAY CELEBRATION

Lung Center of the Philippines St. Camillus Medical Center

Scholasticate and Seminary Provincialate

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3RD ASIAN PHILANTHROPIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE

Camillian Philanthropic and Health Development Office (CPHDO)

Spring Rain Global’s 3rd Asian Philanthropic Devel-opment Conference was held from July 22–24 thisyear as different philanthropic development offices

(PDOs) from around the world converged in KualaLumpur, Malaysia to share and learn more about philan-thropy. This year’s theme was “Innovations in Asian Phi-lanthropy Landscape for a Stronger Development Ecosys-tem.” For three days various speakers from differentbackgrounds discussed the aspects of philanthropy.

The conference also served as the stage for theoath-taking and induction of the newly elected officersof the Spring Rain Global PDO Ecosystem. CPHDO’s Ex-ecutive Director, Fr. John Paul Alvarado, MI, was electedpresident during the directors’ meeting earlier this year,thus, making the induction the official start of his term.Bishop Gerardo Alminaza, DD, of the Diocese of SanCarlos blessed the inducted officers and those in atten-dance.

On the second day of the conference, a donor-doneerelations night took place after the series of talks. This

was the time for the donors to get to know the differentPDOs, their advocacies and the programs and projectsunder them. Special awards were also presented. The Vin-centian Foundation took home the Rookie PDO Award(CPHDO’s award last year) as it is the most promisingPDO among the newly launched ones. Fr. John Paul,mean while, took home the Most Outstanding PDO Direc-tor Award. Outstanding donors like the 12 Baskets Move-ment and The Consuelo Foundation were also recog-nized. The night ended with the launching of Spring RainGlobal’s other events like the Missions Cup, the Big SleepOut, and the Search for the SRG Voice.

On the 3rd and final day of the gathering, Fr. JohnPaul showed why he was chosen as the Most OutstandingPDO Director Awardee as he gave a talk entitled, “Takingthe Challenge to Follow the System and Innovate fromWithin.” He shared CPHDO’s own struggles and suc-cesses and shared tips to overcome these challenges andachieve these wins. The conference concluded with all at-tendees singing Spring Rain’s theme song.

Khalelha Añonuevo

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Camillian Philanthropic and Health Development Office (CPHDO) Heart in our Hands

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The feast of St. Camillus celebrated last July 14, 2019at the St. Camillus Seminary in Maumere wasmarked by significant events: the 10-year anniver-

sary of the Indonesian Delegation, the renewal of vowsof 8 religious, the admission to the novitiate of 6 candi-dates, the first profession of vows of 6 novices and thefirst perpetual profession.

The Indonesian Delegation feels blessed by the Lordfor the good missionary work done in a very short periodof time. Ten years ago, our first seminary community wasformed by four people; today the group can count morethan 70 candidates.

Since the beginning, the main objective of the Dele-gation was, and still remains, the vocation promotionand formation of candidates so that the dream of St.Camillus to see his institute spreading in all the countriesof the world has reached another happy reality with In-donesia.

During the celebration, which was presided by Fr.Luigi, Delegation Superior, the first perpetual profession

of Scholastic Mensianus Aman was a significant andtouching moment. The newly perpetually professed isconsidered the beginner of the second generation of In-donesian Camillians following the four Camillian pioneerswho, in the year 2000, were sent to Manila for their stud-ies and formation. They returned back in 2009 and wereordained in their own country, Indonesia. Now, all of themform the team of formators of our two seminaries inLedalero and Ruteng. From now on, we believe and hopethat the Delegation will be enriched every year with a newgroup of novices, temporary and perpetual professed andluckily, new ordinations.

The short history of the Indonesian Delegation wascharacterized by some significant events which markedits growth: the canonical recognition by the ConsultaGeneral in 2011; the blessing of the first St. Camillus Sem-inary in Maumere in 2012; the opening of the secondseminary in Ruteng in 2015; the beginning of the novitiatein Nita in 2016; the blessing of the Theologate in 2017;the opening of the St. Camillus Social Center in Misir in2018; and the launching of the “Mineral Water and Ge -lato San Camillo” in 2019.

At present, the Indonesian Delegation counts 6priests, one deacon, 14 temporary professed, 6 novices,42 seminarians in philosophy and 20 aspirants.

Behind the formation task, the Delegation is alsocommitted to pastoral ministry with the chaplaincy at theGovernment Hospital of the city, the weekly visitation tothe sick in some villages and summer parish ministry withthe seminarians. Some social activities are organized likefeeding program for hundred needy children and a fos-ter scholaship program for students with financial diffi-culties.

DELEGATION OF INDONESIA: Feast of St. CamillusFr. Luigi Galvani, MI

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After 10 years, the Indonesian Delegation is stilllooking at its future with hope, enthusiasm and the de-sire to continue in multiplying the “one hundred hands”of charity which St. Camillus recommended to his reli-gious.

Certainly, other good opportunities will be uncount-able in the years to come and we believe that with thepower of the Holy Spirit and the inspiration of St. Camillus“everything will be possible.”

FATHER LEOCIR PESSINI was born onMay 14, 1955 in Joaçaba, city of the Stateof Santa Caterina in Brazil, from a familyof Italian origins.

He made his first religious professionamong the Ministers of the Sick (Camil-lians) in 1975, the solemn religious pro-fession in 1978, and was ordained apriest in 1980.

He has always cultivated a great passion for the Camilliancharism, the care of the sick, the humanization of the health world,and the teaching of bioethical disciplines.

Fr. Leocir loved to divide his biography into three large arches,to identify three strong and fundamental moments in the constructionof his life path.

The first 15 years have been completely dedicated to serving thesick (1981–1995). During the first 13 years, he worked as a chaplainat the Hospital das Clinicas of the Faculty of Medicine of the Uni-versity of São Paulo (Brazil).

In the second stage of this journey of another 15 years (1995–2010), he performed administrative functions: as a university lecturerand scientific director of some magazines (Bioetikos and O Mundoda Saúde). He assumed responsibility in the educational sector ofthe Camillian province of Brazil, in the União Social Camiliana, abody that supports the Camillian university in Brazil. In this periodhe attended courses for the license and the doctorate in moral the-ology and bioethics at the Pontifical Catholic University of San Paolo– Faculty of Theology Nossa Senhora da Assunção. As part of civilsociety, the church and the Brazilian government, he played the roleof national coordinator for health pastoral care at the conference ofthe Brazilian bishops (2004–2007); member of the National Com-

mission for Research on Human Beings in the Federal Government– Ministry of Health (2005–2008), Bioethics Consultant to the Fed-eral Council of Medicine (2010–2014).

The third stage of his life journey was characterized by the serviceof authority among the Camillian confreres (2010–2019) in two dif-ferent moments: the first, as provincial superior of the Camillianprovince of Brazil (2010–2014) and the second, as Superior Generalof the Camillian Order.

In June 2014, the 58th General Chapter of the Camillian Orderelected him Superior General of the Order, 60th successor of SaintCamillus de Lellis. He visited all the communities of the Order, metthe confreres at all latitudes (39 nations), sharing with them effortsand hopes in the great challenge of embodying the charism of caringfor the sick and teaching others to do the same!

After the discovery of the disease in September 2018, he spentseveral months of therapy in Rome and from March 2019 he movedto San Paolo (Brazil). The care offered by the doctors, the brother-hood of the confreres and the affection of his parents and sistersaccompanied and consoled him in his encounter with the good andmerciful face of God the Father!

He died at the Camillian community of ‘Recanto San Camillo’ ofGranja Viana (Cotia - São Paulo - Brazil), on the night of July 24,2019.

Leocir, some time ago, concluded a short essay with this reflec-tion: “I feel this expression of the famous poet T.S. Eliot (1888–1965): ‘We must continue to search, but at the end of our researchwe will return to the starting point and know this place for the firsttime.’”

We are grateful and grateful to the Lord, God of Life, for theCamillian life and vocation of Fr. Leocir! R.I.P.

– Generalate in Rome, Italy

In memory of Fr. Leocir Pessini (May 14, 1955–July 24, 2019)

Diaconal Ordination of Rev. Mensianus Aman on August 4, 2019

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KARACHI – The feast of St. Camillus de Lellis,the patron saint of the sick, nurses, doctors,hospitals and healthcare workers, is celebratedon July 14 in the liturgical calendar of theCatholic Church. The Order of the Ministers ofthe Infirm (Camillians) and the Archdiocese ofKarachi celebrated the feast of this great saintof charity for the first time in Pakistan.

His Eminence Joseph Cardinal Couttspresided the Eucharistic celebration. Fr. SalehDiego, the Vicar General, the Diocesan clergyand the religious from various male and fe-male congregations were present.

In his homily Fr. Mushtaq Anjum, a Camil-lian priest, said that St. Camillus brought “newhope and courage” to our families and strug-gling youth. St. Camillus suffered neglect ashe lost his mother, Camilla, at a young age. Helost his father, Giovanni, in his teens. Suchneglect and lack of paternal and maternal af-fection resulted in his misbehavior. However,he took courage with the grace of God andbecame a renewed man after his conversion.

Mr. Waqar Naeem of The Jesus Youthshowed this conversion in a short tableau andhow St. Camillus loved and cared for the sickpeople.

The Lay Camillian Family members broughtofferings and the choir sang beautiful spiritualsongs as they led the congregation intoprayer.

After the Eucharistic celebration, the heal-ing service continued. Fr. Shakeel Gulzar, Fr.Aamir Bhatti, Fr. Nazir John, OFM Cap., Fr.Noman Arif, Fr. Shehzad Peter and Fr. Mush-taq led the community into prayer, askingGod’s healing and protection for the sick andthe suffering.

The priests laid their hands on the sick,prayed and anointed them with holy oil. Thisbrought many blessings to the sick, to theirfamilies and to the church.

After the celebration, sweets were distrib-uted on this beautiful joyous occasion.

Pakistan Celebrates theFeast of St. Camillus de Lellis

Fr. Mushtaq Anjum, MI

It is tradition for every Catholic school to celebrate theMass of the Holy Spirit at the start of academic year toprepare the seminarians for another year of studies

through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.Last August 13, 2019, Tuesday, the Christ the King Mis-

sion Seminary celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit foracademic year 2019–2020 presided by the Rector, Rev. Fr.Carlos Lariosa, SVD, and concelebrated by other priests.The presider was assisted by our beloved deacon and for-mator, Rev. Almar Roman, MI. In his homily, Fr. Lariosa gaveus tips and knowledge on how to pursue and strengthen

our vocation. Before the Mass ended, Br. Romualdo Abu-lad, SVD, the College Dean of Studies, gave us instructionsand reminders about the school rules and regulations.

We, Camillian seminarians, explored around thewhole seminary compound while Rev. Almar attended ameeting with the other formators.

One realization: we are in this nice institution broughtabout by a common goal—to be a priest. A vocation isnot formed in the school; it is formed within us and ourability to respond, cherish and apply every rule in the for-mation. – Sem. Arjon Bryan V. Yamson

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ST. CAMILLUS SEMINARY

Just around this time of the year when most of theseminarians are in a buzz for their annual out-of-towntrip. Even before it was announced, there had been

many speculations as to the destination for this year’s out-ing. It was then decided that this year, it would be at Rev.Almar Roman’s home province of Bataan, a place rich inhistory and natural sceneries. The seminarians were can-didly excited as they set out for the trip. A long and whatwas supposed to be a taxing five-hour ride turned into afun-filled road trip among the travelers. The planned routeinvolved stopping at the famed Subic Bay for an earlybreakfast, then again departing to the historic parish ofNuestra Señora del Pillar in Morong, Bataan, where in thecompany of the canonically crowned image of the VirginMary, the seminary rector Fr. Ruben Mandin celebrated theSunday Mass. They were warmly welcomed by Sem. Fran-cis Vigo from the Diocese of Balanga, who then escortedthem to Caeli Sea Resort in Morong. There, the activitieswere diligently planned and executed to instill in each andevery seminarian a spirit of unity and brotherhood. The oc-casion was also graced by the presence of Frs. Wilson

Peñaranda and Bon Arimbuyutan, former formators andmembers of the community back in Marikina. Now, theyare serving as hospital chaplains at the newly establishedCamillian presence in Bataan. Pleasant and high-spirited,those were the adjectives that best describe their two-daystay at the resort. Following their stay, they made a quickdetour to the national historic landmark of Mount Samat,most commonly known in Filipino as the Dam ba na ng Kag-itingan built to commemorate the valiant Filipino andAmerican soldiers who fought and died in the Battle ofBataan during World War II. It has a 448 steps’ footpaththat zigzags across the mountain and at the top stands theMemorial Cross where, if one ought to reach the colon-nade, one has to ride an elevator in order to reach the top

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Mass of the Holy Spirit

August 21–23: Pastoral visit to theTaiwan Delegation of Fr. Jose Eloja,Provincial Superior

August 17: Priestly ordination of Joseph Luu Ngoc Khanh, a Vietna mesewho now belongs to the Taiwanese Delegation.

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JULYBirthdays

Fr. Matteo Kuo Ching Kao 01/07/1949Sch. Fransiskus Arun 03/07/1992Fr. Bon L. Arimbuyutan 05/07/1986Fr. Gian Carlo Michelini 07/07/1935Fr. Jung Ju Seo 11/07/1985Rev. Mensianus Aman 20/07/1990Fr. Marven G. Ruyeras 23/07/1981Fr. Luigi Galvani 24/07/1941Fr. Jaime A. Roa 25/07/1956Fr. Domingo S. Barawid 25/07/1971

Perpetual ProfessionsFr. Rodel R. Enriquez 03/07/2004Fr. Henry Angupa II 04/07/2015Fr. Paul Tran To Hoai 04/07/2015Fr. Tex Rico V. Buntol 11/07/1998Fr. Robert S. Chua Jr. 11/07/1998Fr. Rolando J. Fernandez 14/07/1984Fr. Joseph Yang Gaochao 14/07/2012Fr. Thomas C. Welu 18/07/1967Fr. Anthony A. Ongcal 29/07/2017

Presbyterate OrdinationsFr. Renato P. Sales 14/07/1990Fr. Thomas C. Welu 22/07/1967Fr. Joseph Pham Van Dong 22/07/2017Fr. Paul Tran To Hoai 22/07/2017

AUGUSTBirthdays

Fr. Mushtaq Anjum 01/08/1974Fr. Remegio E. Jamorabon04/08/1948Fr. John Paul B. Alvarado 04/08/1984Sch. Ruel Fernandez 04/08/1995Fr. Ivo Z. Anselmi 14/08/1947Fr. Davide Maria Tai Chuen Lee16/08/1944Fr. Joseph Pham Van Dong 20/08/1983Sch. Paul Austin Echavez 26/08/1995Fr. Robert S. Chua Jr. 30/08/1967

Perpetual ProfessionsFr. Ruben J. Mandin 14/08/1999Br. Paolo Kuo Chien Han 20/08/2000

Presbyterate OrdinationsFr. Manuel M. Tamayo 10/08/1991Fr. Raimondo Chia Men Yang 17/08/1980Fr. Joseph Luu Ngoc Khanh 17/08/2019Fr. Joseph Yang Gaochao28/08/1991Fr. Francis Zhang Zirong 28/08/1991

SEPTEMBERBirthdays

Sch. Silvester Naikofi 01/09/1986Fr. Aristelo D. Miranda 03/09/1967Fr. Amelio Troietto 05/09/1950Fr. Avensius Harung 11/09/1978Sch. Gregorius Pada 12/09/1992Fr. Rodolfo V. Cancino Jr. 15/09/1973Fr. Marcelo L. Pamintuan Jr. 16/09/1968Fr. Diosdado C. Haber 28/09/1965

Perpetual ProfessionsFr. Joseph Pham Van Dong 03/09/2016Fr. Joseph Luu Ngoc Khanh 03/09/2016Fr. Salvador G. Cariño 05/09/1992

Presbyterate OrdinationsFr. Jacob Haw Ran Wong 04/09/2006Fr. Ignasius Sibar 25/09/2011Fr. Davide Maria Tai Chuen Lee28/09/1996

OCTOBERBirthdays

Fr. Renato P. Sales 07/10/1960Sch. Andreas Yobe 10/10/1991Fr. Angel V. Crisostomo 30/10/1975

Perpetual ProfessionsFr. Domingo S. Barawid 04/10/2000Rev. Marcelino S. Digal 04/10/2000

Presbyterate OrdinationsFr. Alfons Oles 18/10/2009Fr. Cyrelus Suparman Andi 24/10/2010Fr. Avensius Harung 24/10/2010Fr. Mushtaq Anjum 28/10/2011

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Swhere it offers a pano ramic view of the whole Bataanpeninsula, a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience for them tovisit. All things considered, the trip was fruitful and enjoy-

able, taking into account that the greatest part of the tripwas not arriving at the destination but the memories thathad been accumulated along the way. – Sem. Lymer Ramoso

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Prayer for Ancestors: According to the Chinese custom, August, the 7thlunar month, is when the spirits come out from hell and instill fear to thepeople; thus, the people make some ceremonies to chase them away.Even the Church adapts to this custom by organizing prayer ceremoniesfor the ancestors at the hospital, handicapped center, senior center andnursing school.

August 11: The meeting of various hospital managers was held to makean evaluation of all aspects of the hospital. More than 100 managers tookpart. At the beginning of the conference Fr. Giuseppe Didone gave a lectureon the meaning of a Catholic hospital.