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1. MAJOR RELIGIOUS SUPERIORS FOR MEN HOLD CONVENTION
The Association of Major Religious Superiors of Men in the Philippines (AMRSMP)
held their Biennial Convention 2004 on July 22-24, 2004 at Holy Cross
Spiritual Center, Calumpang, Gen. Santos City. Around 40 of the 92
members attended.
Theme: “A Deeper
Reflection on Socio-Cultural Reforms Towards Integral Evangelization”.
Objectives: (1) to have a deeper reflection on the Church’s thrust on
integral evangelization; (2) to explore other political structures such as
federalism as option for socio-political reforms; (3) to have greater
understanding of Filipino culture in
relation to the present
sub-culture (graft and corruption, traditional politics, hopelessness
,etc.); and (4) to come up with concrete plan of action for advocacy in
schools, parishes, and ministries.
Processes: talks,
lecture-open forum, workshop, exposure (Badjao), election, planning.
Bishop Dinualdo Gutierrez delivered the keynote address on “Integral
Evangelization” Fr. Albert Alejo, S.J. expounded on “Cultural Change”.
Hon. Mario Aguja (AKBAYAN PARTY LIST) explained “Social Reform”.
Fr.Narciso Abellana, MSC,
is the Chairperson of AMRSMP and Bro.Briccio Baynosa, its Executive
Secretary.
2. 24TH
BISHOPS-ULAMA CONFERENCE (BUC) GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Fifty-six of the 65 members of the BUC registered during the 24th
Gen. Assembly held on 27 July 2004 at Grand Regal Hotel, Lanang, Davao
City.
The BUC started as a Forum
(BUF) for Catholic Bishops in Mindanao and Muslim religious leaders,
members of the Ulama League of the Philippines on 29 Nov.1996 at Cebu
City. There were 18 Catholic Bishops and 24 Ulama. In May, 1997
Protestant bishops and pastors were admitted in the Gen. Assembly in
Marawi City.
Rationale for the BUF
organization was to provide the spiritual groundings for the 1996 Peace
Agreement between the government and the Moro National Liberation Front.
During the 20th General Assembly held in Davao City on Jan.
8-10, 2003 the members decided to shift from mere “forum” to a
strong “conference” towards poverty alleviation.
To date 29 project proposals ranging from P50, 000.00 to P31M
(even up to US $10M) have been presented to the BUC Secretariat in Iligan
City. Investment areas: fishing, noodle processing, seaweed’s refinery,
rice, corn, crabs, coops, bakery, sari-sari store, trainings, peace
centers, reforestation.
Ms. Janette Serano, newly appointed Commissioner of the National
Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and former Executive Director of
the Peasant Fund, presented a Draft Implementing Policies and Guidelines
on the Human Development Fund (HDF). The Government plans to place at the
disposal of the BUC an initial capital of P100M. Details of the HDF will
be discussed with the BUC’s Tripartite Commission or Board.
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3.
DIRECTORY, PASSIONIST FATHERS (CP)
Passionist Fathers (C.P.)
Holy Cross Spiritual Center, Calumpang, GSC
Tel # (083) 552-3960
Fr.
Apolinario Plaza, C.P. - Provincial Superior, Calumpang
Fr. Ireneo Galbo, C.P. - Retreat Director, Calumpang
Fr. Jaime Oclarit, C.P. - In-charge Labu Beach
Fr. Roberto Alegre, C.P. - Parish Priest, Calumpang
Fr. Nonito Adorable, C.P. - Parish Vicar, Calumpang
Fr. Louie Fuentespina, C.P. - Parish Priest, Dadiangas
Fr. Leovigildo Acierto,C.P. - Paris Vicar, Dadiangas
Fr. Mario Cutab, C.P. - Parish Vicar, Dadiangas
Fr. Meliton Aparece, C.P. - Parish Vicar, Dadiangas
Fr. Brando Recana,C.P. - Parish Vicar, Dadiangas
Fr. Vicente Gabut, C.P. - Mission Director, St. Paul Center
Fr. Edward Loberiano, C.P. - Asst. Mission Director, St. Paul Center
Fr. Antero Natividad, C.P. - Asst. Mission Dir., St. Paul Center
Fr. Antonio Saligan, C.P. - Director of Postulants, St. Gabriel Res.
Fr. Frank Glenn Maga, C.P. - Vocation Director, St. Gabriel F. Center
Fr. Vicente Supranes, C.P. - St. Gabriel Formation Center
Fr. Gabriel Baldostamon, C.P. - Director of Novices, St. Paul Center
Fr. Roberto Wapaño, C.P. - Asst. Director, St. Paul Center
4.
DIRECTORY, CAPUCHIN FATHERS, (OFM CAP)
Order of Friar
Minors Capuchin, (OFMCap)
Our Lady of Lourdes Friary, Baluan, 9500 GSC
Tel # (083) 555-0158
Fr. Larry P. Kapitbahay,
OFMCap ----- Guardian, BD: Jan. 14
Rev. Antonio Ala, OFMCap
Bro. Edwin Dimapilis, OFMCap
5. AUGUST SCHEDULE
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02 - |
Installation, 5 Vicars
Forane, Cathedral, 5:15p.m. |
15 - |
Fiesta, Bolul |
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05 - |
Meeting, MSPC XII
Linkpersons, Bp’s. Res., 5:00p.m. |
21 - |
Mass and Confirmation,
Kiamba, 9:30a.m. |
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08 - |
18th K of C
Diocesan Convention, Family Country Hotel and Convention Center, Gen.
Santos City |
24 - |
Meeting, BUC, Davao
City, 7:00p.m. |
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10 - |
Recollection, Diocesan
Clergy, Surallah, 9:00a.m. |
26 –
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Mass and Confirmation,
Glan, Main Church, 9:30
Confirmation, Main
Church, 2:00p.m. |
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11 - |
Fiesta mass, St.
Clare, Poor Clares’ Monastery, Polomolok, 9:30a.m. |
27 - |
General Assembly,
SCMSI, Lake Sebu, 10:00a.m. |
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14 - |
Meeting, DEC, Bp’s
Res., 3:30 p.m. |
28 - |
Mass and Confirmation,
Tampakan, 9:00a.m. |
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Meeting, PPPI, Casa
Gemma, 5:00p.m. |
31 - |
Meeting, MSPC XII,
Prepcom, Bp’s Res., 2:30p.m. |
6. AUGUST
BIRTHDAY CELEBRANTS
Prayerful
Birthday greetings to all August Celebrants:
Fr. Raul Vale (02), Fr.
Angelo Juanillo (13), Fr. Joel Cabrera (28), Fr. Rey Mission (30), Fr.
Robust Morgia (31).
7.
AUGUST ORDINATION
ANNIVERSARY
Congratulation to our August Ordination
Celebrant:
Fr. Baltazar Celestial (28).
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