Six Filipino deacons ordained
On April 4, the Church of Gesu, Ateneo de Manila University, was overflowing as many came to witness the ordination to the priesthood of Xavier Alpasa, Francis Alvarez, Jason Dy, Oliver Dy, Frank Dennis Savadera,
Jem Guevara’s Priestly Ordination & Thanksgiving Mass
Last August 15, Rev. Jerome Emmanuel Guevara was ordained to the priesthood in the Oratory of St. Ignatius de Loyola, Loyola House of Studies (LHS), Philippines. The ordination started at 2p.m. and was presided by the Arch. of Cagayan de Oro, His Eminence Antonio J. Ledesma, DD. Since Jem was a former Arrupean, the Arrupe International Residence (AIR) Community came to witness the momentous event. Chinese delegates from Taiwan also came to join the celebration. After the mass, a simple refreshment followed at the Richie Fernando Covered Court near LHS.
Vows and Ordinations
Fr Paul Kriangyot Piyawanno (TAI) will take his final vows in the Society of Jesus on Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Xavier Hall Chapel, Bangkok, at the Eucharistic celebration at 6:00 p.m.
Fr Danny Huang’s new appointment
Fr Daniel Huang, Philippine Provincial, was appointed as one of General Counselors of Father General, and Regional Assistant for East Asia and Oceania. Fr. General gave him up to about a year to prepare for this new assignment. After the General Congregation, Fr Huang will go home, to tie up loose ends, but mostly, to set in motion the search process for a new Provincial. During this period, he may attend some meetings in Rome.
Filipino regents for Chinese Province and East Timor
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Sch Chrysostom B. Exaltacion will spend his regency with the Chinese Province, while Sch Erik John J. Gerilla is assigned to East Timor. Thank you, Philippines, for sharing your people with other EAO units.
Philippine Province new website
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The Philippine Province has redesigned its website and invites all to visit it at http://www.jesuits.ph. Aside from interesting articles, the website is unique for its daily video reflection and its “Find a Jesuit” feature. The Province News entitled Philippine Clipper can be accessed by Jesuits. Please write to socius@jesuits.ph for more information.
September Ordinations
On September 8, Schs Matthew Hsu Shen-yi (CHN), Jerome Guevara (PHI) and Boniface Pak Yong-chol (KOR) were ordained deacons in Fu Jen, Taiwan by Cardinal Paul Shan. On the same date, Schs Emmanuel Alfonso (PHI) and Xavier Olin (PHI) were ordained deacons by Archbishop Leonardo Legaspi in Naga City, Philippines.
Investiture of the new President, LST-Manila
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Fr. Mario Francisco, after a one-year sabbatical in the US, officially started his term as President of the Loyola School of Theology upon his investiture last June 27.
Silver Jubilee Celebrations
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The Philippine Province has a ten-minute introductory video explaining the theme chosen by the Province for celebrating the Jesuit Jubilee Year. "Vision, Passion, and Caring Spirit," produced by Jesuit Communications (JesCom) in Manila, can be viewed at the Province website, www.jesuits.ph.
Center for Ignatian Spirituality in the Philippines
Fr. Arnulfo Bugtas, SJ, Director of the Center for Ignatian Spirituality – Philippines would like to invite you to visit their website: http://www.cisphil.blogspot.com