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.
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.
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
In the third week of September 2005, Fr. Danny Huang has appointed Fr. Joe Quilongquilong to replace Fr. Tim Ofrasio as EAO Regional Secretary as soon as possible. He will start on a date to be decided by Fr. Joseph Doan.
We sincerely thank the Philippine Province for generously providing one of its members for this important job. We happily appreciate Fr. Quilongquilong for his availability for this new mission. And to Fr. Tim Ofracio, our heartfelt gratitude for his service as EAO Regional Secretary.
In the Oratory of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Loyola House of Studies, Manila, five deacons and one priest were ordained by His Excellency Honest F. Ongtioco, DD, in September 10, 2005 From the five new deacons, two are from Arrupe International Residence. They are Sivarajah Ahilaraj, SJ and Milroy R. Fernando, SJ from Sri Lanka. The other three new deacons are Joseph Lester C. Maramara, SJ, Angelo A. Silerio, SJ, Joaquin Jose Mari C. Sumpaico III, SJ all from the Philippines province. The priest is Rogel Anecito L. Abais, SJ. As a new tradition, at the end of the celebration, Fr.