A Message to the Rogationist Confreres and to the Family of the

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PHILIPPINE DELEGATION
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July - September 2008
NEWSLETTER
66th Issue
The Conference of the Superiors and Councils of Circumscriptions
A Message to the Rogationist Confreres
and to the Family of the Rogate
Fraternal Life in Community for the Mission
“This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
(John 13:35)
The annual Conference of the Major Superiors and their Councils took place in the USA
Delegation and, in particular, in Guadalajara City, Mexico, land of martyrs, frontier of hope
for our Congregation. For the common reflection, verification, and sharing of the fraternal
life we were inspired, in an atmosphere of prayer, by the biblical icon of the primitive
community of Jerusalem and by the evangelical pericope of the Rogate to read the present
history in a changing world.
The identity of being Apostles of the Rogate – charism that characterizes our mission
as Rogationists in the Church and in the world, other than in the apostolate at the service of
God and neighbor in the various geographical areas where we are placed by Providence to
live and work – is expressed in the dynamic of fraternal life in community, characteristic of
the religious consecration. It is sustained by the Word of God, welcomed in an atmosphere
of listening and prayer, enriched by the grace of the sacraments, oriented by the prayer for
vocations and by the practice of charity.
We are aware that to go to announce the Rogate, as missionaries of the third Millennium
and witnesses of charity above all toward the little ones and the poor, demands from us, first
of all, to be in the Cenacle in order to live in fraternity, in the company of Mary, Queen and
Mother of the Rogate, and to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. To live the fraternal life in
community entails fidelity to the Rule of life, sharing of material and spiritual good and the
joys and pains of our existence, fidelity to the Rogationist vocation, and perseverance in
listening to the teaching of the Church, the breaking of the Eucharistic bread and prayer.
Our particular liturgical context – after Pentecost and with the celebration of the mystery
of the Most Holy Trinity and of the Body and Blood of Christ close to the solemnity of the
Sacred Heart of Jesus – allowed us to profoundly live a singular moment of permanent
formation. Thus we have been confirmed by the richness of the Word of the Risen Jesus;
Send O Lord, Holy Apostles into your Church
hope of the world, and by the force and unction of the Spirit, in order to continue to realize the
apostolic project of the Congregation, verifying its actualization, in the sharing of the service of
authority, in fraternal acceptance and mutual support.
We are happy to have as our inheritance from Saint Hannibal Mary Di Francia a particular mode
of living united as family, expressed by our history and by our traditions. According to the thought
of the Founder, this particular style of life is a great means to sanctify ourselves living together in
charity, under a rule, in obedience, in poverty, in chastity. And in this union we find a force that is
great, powerful. It is an invincible spiritual force; a true and particular itinerary of sanctification.
From this cenacle in the land of Mexico we opened a window to the world which, as a ripe harvest,
waits also for us, good workers. Even today Christ walks the roads of the world and sends us also by
pairs (cf. Lk 10:1-2) to announce the reign of love and mercy, to proclaim and live the commandment
of charity, above all in favor of the poor and the little ones.
Once more we became aware of the importance and the preciousness of our charism in a world
that is globalized and in continuous evolution. For this we want to continue to go where Jesus Christ,
who walks with us, sends us.
The Rogate is for us the door through which we enter and read the whole Bible; it allows us to
see with renewed eyes and heart the continuing relevance of the proclamation of the Reign of God,
the urgency of a new evangelization, and the necessity of good evangelical workers that carry out the
compassion of Christ for the needs of the people of God, of the poorest and the little ones.
We are sustained by the example of life of those who before us realized their itinerary of Rogationist
consecration; they are true touchstones of our Work. Among these we remember in particular Fr.
Joseph Marrazzo, for whom the diocesan Inquiry for the confirmation of his heroic virtues has begun,
and Fr. Diego Buscio, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of his death celebrated far and wide in
the Philippines.
In communion with all the confreres scattered in the various Continents we wish to reaffirm:
- The centrality of the Word of God in our life and in the life of the individual communities,
- The beauty of our Rogationist consecration, founded on the person of Jesus Christ and in
his Rogate, characterized by fraternal life in community for the fulfillment of our apostolic
mission,
- The value of formation in the different stages of life, in order that our witnessing may become
a sign of conversion to the Gospel and attraction for vocations.
From this place enriched by the blood of numerous martyrs – lay, religious and priests – we
Rogationists want to express to the Lord our gratitude for this new and meaningful presence that
begins with the inauguration of the Saint Hannibal Formation Center for the vocational animation of
the Mexican youth and the professional formation of many poor young people of the area of Tonala.
We intend to share our joy with the entire Family of the Rogate, the Sisters of the Daughters of
the Divine Zeal, the Rogationist Missionaries, the Rogationist Laity, the lay collaborators, the many
friends and benefactors who, in every part of the world, sustain us with their affection and concrete
help.
May Our Lady of Guadalupe, patron and Queen of Mexico, of the Americas and of the Philippine
Islands, whom we have venerated in her famous sanctuary, through the intercession of our saintly
Founder, bless the new Mexican frontier of the Rogationist Work and enrich it with copious fruits of
vocations and of apostolic and charitable service.
Guadalajara
26 May 2008
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LETTERS OF THE FATHER GENERAL
Rome, 1 July 2008
Prot. No. 200/08
Object: The Conference of the Superiors of the Circumscriptions and their Councils and the
Instruction: The Service of Authority and Obedience: “Faciem tuam, Domine, requiram” of the
CVCSVA (11 May 2008).
To the Rev. Superiors
Of the Rogationist Circumscriptions
And to the Rogationist Communities
THEIR SEATS
Dearest Confreres,
While I unite myself to all of you for the Eucharistic Feast of 1 July, day on which we do the solemn
memorial for the coming of the Eucharistic Jesus to our Work, I am sending you this letter with which I
would like to render you participants of the recent Conference of the Superiors of the Circumscriptions
and their Councils and, at the same time, present to you the Instruction: The Service of Authority and
Obedience “Faciem tuam, Domine, requiram”, of the Congregation for Consecrated Life published
last 11 May.
1. The Conference of the Superiors of the Circumscriptions and their Councils
Surely, the message, that Conference of the Superiors of the Circumscriptions and their Councils
intended to send to the Communities and to each of you expressing their greetings and sharing, has
already reached you. Now, accepting the invitation addressed to me by the same Conference, I would
like to share (while waiting for the usual publication of its Acts) what has transpired in the encounter
that we have tried to live listening to God, in dialogue, in fraternal sharing, with the desire to confront
our journey with the exigencies of consecration and attention to present circumstances.
In line with the choice of doing the annual Conference in different Circumscriptions, to closely know
the situations, share, and, somehow, assume the reality of the Congregation in its various resources and
problems, we found ourselves in the Delegation of USA. We spent the first days with the Confreres of
the two Communities of California, Van Nuys and Sanger, acquainting ourselves with their life and
apostolate. Then, we went to Guadalajara (Mexico), where we have recently opened a new seat.
The works were made at the Center of Spirituality of Quinta San Jose of the Hermanas Pobres
Servidoras del Sagrado Corazon with the participation of the almost complete Governments of the
Circumscriptions. For some difficulties, the Delegation of Africa was absent.
As it is known, this annual appointment for the Superiors of the Circumscriptions and their Councils
is an initiative for permanent formation regarding themes of general interest and specific reference
to the service of government, and constitutes, at the same time, a periodic moment of verification,
reciprocal listening and dialogue.
Remaining within the perspective of “mission”, theme entrusted to us by the 10th General Chapter,
we willed to deepen this year the role of the community as place and subject of the mission and the
connected dynamics of fraternal life. At the same time, in communion with the ecclesial journey, which
in the next Synod of Bishops is concentrated on the Word of God in the life and mission of the Church,
we have intended to recall and evidence the centrality of the Word for a community in mission.
Around these themes, introduced by Fr. Francisco Cervantes SDB, professor of the Sacred
Scriptures at the Salesian Theological School in Guadalajara, we discussed the different reports of
the Superiors of the Circumscriptions regarding their respective realities and the reflections of all the
participants.
According to the usual program, the sharing and the verification in the assembly, as well as the
meeting with each single Circumscription with the General Government and the General Commissions,
went beyond these principal themes, and have touched problems of common interest and of sectors of
reference, in particular, connected to the programming of the General Government.
Then, the Conference, during its concluding days, has lived two significant experiences. The first
was the inauguration of the new seat in Guadalajara. After the Eucharistic concelebration and the
blessing of the House, in an evening of fraternity enriched by a group of benefactors and friends, we
had the possibility to see the promising start of the new reality that places itself in the perspective of
vocation promotion and formation, but, at the same time, it will also be dedicated to the commitment
of charity, specially towards the children and the poor of the territory.
During the closure of the meeting, we went in pilgrimage to the City of Mexico, at the sanctuary
of Our Lady of Guadalupe, to invoke Mary: Star of the first and new evangelization, of her maternal
protection for us and the entire Congregation.
Dearest Confreres, in the reflection that the 10th General Chapter has called us to complete during
these six years, re-launching our mission in the actual context, Fraternal life in community for the
mission and the centrality of the Word of God, which have also been topics of our Conference, surely
constitute two central themes.
The same document of the Chapter, Apostles of the Rogate, affirms that the renewal that we
are proposing cannot simply be about the operative and spiritual aspects of our mission without
drawing from the dimension of fraternal life in community. The latter being constitutive of our form
of consecrated life (no. 20). The apostolic activity of the communities must be the result of a shared
feeling and communitarian project that manifest convergence of intent and definitive expression of
fraternal communion. Thus, we need – the document underlines – to construct authentic fraternal life
where the spirit of the family lives through acceptance and reciprocal trust, joyful and intense sense
of humanity, equilibrium between the moments of common life and apostolic activities in order to
overcome individualism and exasperated activism. Further, the profound motivations to live together
simple and austere life were underlined (no. 21). A determining role in discerning and regulating
communitarian and apostolic exigencies is properly the service of authority of the Superior of the
community who is called to be point of agreement of the apostolic dynamism of the community (no.
22).
Intimately connected to this theme of fraternal life, or better, its presupposition and foundation,
is the second theme that we have treated: the centrality of the Word in the life of the community. We
can certainly apply to our communities and Congregation what the Instrumentum Laboris of the
Synod said of the Church: the Church in its being mystery of the Body of Christ finds in the Word the
proclamation of her identity, the grace of conversion, the mandate of her mission, the source of her
prophecy and the reason of her hope (12). Even us, convoked to our communities by the Word of
God, in particular, by the Word of the Rogate, we are identified, renewed and sent to announce the
same Word according to the teachings and examples given to us by our holy Founder.
From the sharing we had, a thought has emerged that in the Congregation, in harmony with the
ecclesial journey, a theoretical level of conviction exists regarding the importance of Word of God
in the spiritual and apostolic itinerary of the communities and the desire that this could happen, even
though, at times, the praxis for a true conversion to the Word is still difficult. We have before us the
example of the Founder, who had assiduously read and loved the Word, and we find the affirmation of
its importance, with an always greater space and conviction, in the documents of the General Chapters.
They highlight the powers and new courses which the Word of God can offer to renew the spirituality
and charismatic mission of the Rogate of Christ. The rapport between the Rogationist community
and the Word of God are also useful themes that should always to be developed in our praxis (cfr. For
example: DD [1968], nos. 157-158 and CSL [1998] nos. 46-47; etc.)
During the Conference with the Superiors of the Circumscriptions, who in these months have
completed or are completing their visits to the Communities, we have shared an interpretation of the
situation regarding these two themes, individuating their lights and shadows, program and initiated
itineraries, commitments and initiatives of the communities and confreres, but also the difficulties and
mistakes. Regarding the “crack” in our experience of community and rapport with the Word of God,
the reflection that came out wanted to be an appeal to promote a renewed attention to these central
aspects of our journey as consecrated persons.
For such reason, I deemed it opportune to gather and re-launch the suggestions that emerged. There
is nothing new, instead they are orientations and re-proposals which are already amply present in our
project of initial and permanent formation and supposed to be warmly recalled and inserted in the
programs of community life. For this, accepting the invitation of the members of the Conference, and
with the opinion of the General Council, I am entrusting them to you, superiors of the Circumscriptions
and the local communities, trustful that they will be accepted in harmony with the itinerary of permanent
formation being done in your places and that they could constitute a useful contribution for the personal
and communitarian growth.
(cfr. Attached Orientation)
2. The Instruction: The Service of Authority and Obedience: “Faciem tuam, Domine, requiram”.
Then, I would like to recall your attention to the Instruction that the Congregation for the Institute
of Consecrated life and Societies of Apostolic life has recently published: The Service of Authority and
Obedience: “Faciem tuam, Domine, requiram”.
The document, which places itself in continuity with the Fraternal Life in Communion (1994), Vita
Consecrata (1996) and the Starting Afresh in Christ (2002), tackles one of the nodes of religious life:
obedience/authority. In our present context, this requires to be addressed also with reference to the new
cultural situations and the related problems coming out of religious life.
In its introduction, the document notes that the way to feel and live authority and obedience has
changed both in the Church and the society. This is due, above all, to the verified changes in the same
concept of the person who is projected in the realization of itself and in its “being in relation”; in
the centrality of the spirituality of communication; in the different and less individualistic manner of
conceiving the mission and sharing with all the members of the people of God, with the consequent
forms of concrete collaboration (no. 3).
The principal intent of the Instruction is that of re-affirming that obedience and authority, even
though practiced in different ways, have always peculiar relation to the Lord Jesus, the obedient
Servant. Further, its proposes to help authority in its threefold service: to the persons who are called
to live their consecration (first part); to constitute fraternal communities (second part); to participate
in the common mission (third part) (no. 3).
I am recommending to the each of you and the communities, the reading and study of this
authoritative Instruction which is addressed to all religious. I am limiting myself to highlight some
themes that I deemed relevant together with the presentation that has been proposed in the latest
Assembly of the Union of Superior Generals.
a. The search for the will of God
The Instruction reiterates that, at the root of obedience and authority, a traditional element, but
always actual, is present as filigree in all the document: the search for the will of God (Faciem tuam
Domine, requiram). The document stresses that such search for God and his will constitutes the fatigue
of everyday and which the consecrated person gives witness to (…) his commitment, both joyful and
tedious, of assiduously finding the divine will, and for this, he chooses to use every available means
that will help him know it and will sustain him in its completion (no. 1).
This basic perspective frees the Instruction from its possible limited reading: that is, the simple
reminder of the disciplinary and juridical type. One of its principal finalities is basically that of
reminding, both in the practice of authority and observance of obedience, that the search for the will
of God and its faithful completion should constitute, like for Jesus, one’s daily food (Jn. 4,34).
The Instruction thus evidences that the most true function of authority in not simply to “govern”
but to promote and help the obedience of all to the will of God: While all in the community are called
to look for that which will please God and to obey Him, some are called to exercise (…) the particular
duty to be a sign of unity and guidance in the common search and personal and communitarian
completion of authority (no. 1).
b. To the following of Christ
Authority / obedience as presented in the document has a strong Christological connotation.
Christ obedient is the model of reference: the will of the Father is the food that sustains Jesus in his
work (cf. Jn. 4,34). He (…) made himself <<obedient unto death, death on the cross>> (Phil. 2,8). (...)
Only the Son, who feels loved by the Father and loves back with all of himself, could reach this type
of radical obedience. To him goes our obedience: He is at the center of the religious community as He
who serves (cf. Lk. 22,27), but also as He to whom faith is confessed (Jn. 14,1) and proper obedience
is given (no. 8). He is, at the same time, the model of a superior who finds inspiration to the attitudes
of Jesus servant who washes the feet of his apostles so that they may have part in his life of love (cf
Jn. 13, 1-17) (no. 12).
Finally, in the intent of doing the will of God, authority and obedience are not distinct realities but
two dimensions of one same evangelical reality. Authority and obedience find themselves personified
in Jesus: for this, they should be understood in direct relation with Him and in real configuration to
Him. Consecrated life simply intends to live His Authority and His Obedience (no. 12).
c. the Word of God
In correspondence with the theme of centrality of the Word of God which has been the object of
reflection in the Conference, I would like to highlight the stress that can be found in the document.
The fundamental obedience proper of the Christian is the obedience to the Word of God, indicated as
daily obligatory food of every consecrated person. The loving daily encounter with the Word of God
educates to discover the ways of life and the modalities by which God wants to liberate his children;
it nourishes the spiritual instinct for the things that are pleasing to God; it transmit the meaning and
desires of his will; it gives peace and the joy to remain faithful to him, rendering one to be sensible and
prepared to all the expressions of obedience: to the Gospel (Rm. 10,16; 2 Thess. 1, 8) to the faith (Rm.
1,5; 16,26), to the truth (Gal. 5,7; 1 Pt. 1,22) (no. 7)
Other points note the importance of attaining from the Word the indications and energies needed to
adhere to God’s will. Several times, it reminds that the superior should assure the spaces to listen to the
Word. Among others, it affirms that authority should personally have prayerful and daily familiarity
with the Word of God (no. 13a) and is called to be vigilant so that, starting with himself, the daily
contact with the Word of God that has the “power to edify” (Acts 20, 32) the persons and the community
and to indicate the ways of mission will not disappear (no. 13b)
D. the Superior
The document developed its larger part on figure of the Superior and his duty of authority. I will only
underline some particular points.
- Above all, citing Fraternal Life in Communion no. 50, it highlights that in consecrated life,
authority is first of all a spiritual authority (no. 13a). The entire document reiterates this
function (to assure the prayer and other necessary spaces for spiritual life, but also all those
that constitute fraternal life in communion; encourage in difficult moments; to hold alive love
for the church and to the charism; to guarantee permanent formation; to listen and dialogue,
etc.) that we find amply present, as sensitivity, also in other documents for our congregation
(cf. for example CSL [1998], 73; Constitutions 252).
- With particular insistence, the Instruction reminds that the superior should be the first one to do
what he is asking from others (nos. 11; 12; 13a; 13b; 13e; 14; 17) expressing for this, a strong
request of example.
- Further, authority is also being asked to do a precious balancing function, thus helping the
community not to cede to contradicting excesses: the respect for the right autonomy of every
confrere, but also the coordination and the capacity to invite all to collaborate (no. 25a); he
anchors harmony between community and mission, internal and external life (no. 25b); mercy
and pardon towards the brother who committed a mistake, but also sense of justice, when the
error hurts others (cf. 25d; 25e). An indication that expresses well this function of authority
is his commitment to render known that the ideal is not that of having a community without
conflicts , but a community that accepts to face its tensions to solve them positively, looking for
solutions that will never ignore the values which are its points of reference (no. 25b)
- Finally, some possible risks for the superior are noted: the renouncement to do his duty and
fidelity to office, making himself escape from situations where he needs to make clear and
sometimes, unpleasant decisions (no. 20f); the danger to become manager of the routine,
resigned to mediocrity, inhibited to intervene, lacking the courage to indicate the goals of
consecrated life and running the risk to lose the original love and desire to witness it (no.
28); the ceding of authority by someone having determinate competence, thus causing the
dangerous fragmentation of “ powers” and reduction of proper roles.
E. the religious and the community
Right from the beginning, the document expresses great attention to the value of the dignity
of the human person (no.2) and, outlining the priorities of the service of authority, it reminds that
authority is called to promote the dignity of the person, giving attention to each single member of
community and his journey of growth, giving to everyone his esteem and positive consideration,
nourishing sincere affection to all, taking care of the received confidences with utmost reservation
(no. 13b). He should be reminded that there are cases in which obedience means sacrifice and could
require arduous process of renouncing from one’s own project. The document recalls the experience
of Jesus, reminding that He <<learned obedience from the things that he suffered>> (Heb. 5, 8). It is
in the pronouncement of these difficult “yesses” that one thoroughly learns the meaning of obedience
as supreme act of freedom, expressed in total and trustful abandonment of one’s self to Christ, the
liberatingly obedient Son of the Father (no.26).
Overcoming an idea of obedience almost understood exclusively as rapport between superior
and religious, the document tends to collocate this relation inside the community, common place
for searching the will of God and of common obedience. This is dealt in the second part of the
instruction.
We can say that its various solicitations proposed to the superior have the goal of rendering
the community as true place of consecration-fraternity-mission, and that the themes that demand
the good functioning of the community become a help in creating a place to do the will of God. To
this regard, the paragraph entitled “For a spirituality of communion and communitarian sanctity”
particular appears important (no. 19). The community should not simply accept as “guest” individual
sanctity, it should mould and nourish it, making itself a place of sanctity.
F. Communitarian discernment
Among the modalities through which authority promotes growth of fraternal life, there is
communitarian discernment considered as among the highest moments of consecrated fraternity.
Noticing that the spirit of discernment should characterized every decisional process that involves
the community, the document dedicates for it a paragraph where useful and practical indications are
proposed for its actuation, making it correspond to the logic of the Gospel (no. 25e, f)
We need to recognize that, in the practice of discernment, the rapport between community and
authority appears delicate. The document affirms: Communitarian discernment does not substitute
the nature and function of authority, from which final decision is expected; nevertheless, the authority
cannot ignore that the community is the privileged place to recognize and accept the will of God (no.
20e)
G. Authority/ obedience and the mission
Finally, I want to highlight, also in consideration of the priority theme of these six years, the rapport
between authority/ obedience and mission which is the object of the third part of the Instruction. From
an evangelical conception, mission and obedience reciprocally belong to each other. In no. 23, we
read: … it is impossible to think of mission if not in relation to the obedience. Living the mission
always implies being sent, and his requires the reference both to the one who sends and to the content
of the mission to be done. For this, without reference to obedience, the same term mission becomes
difficult to understand and exposes itself to the risk of being reduced to something that only makes
reference to one’s self. There is always the danger to reduce mission to a profession to do something
in view of one’s own realization and, therefore, to be more or less managed by one’s self (no. 23).
From these introductions, the necessary role of authority is delineated with respect to the mission
which, faithful to the charism of the institute, should coordinate energies, overcome fragmentations,
encourage to assume responsibilities, coordinate the diversity of the spirit of communion, promote the
collaboration of the laity, etc. (no. 24).
There are still many themes and problems raised by the document that I am entrusting to your
reading for an opportune and fruitful reflection. Concluding, I would like to cite some expressions of
the Declarations and Promises of Fr. Hannibal related to obedience which, even with language that
amply echoes his time, proposes perennial principles and convictions, some of which are close to
today’s theological spirit and are also found in the text of the Instruction.
Regarding holy Obedience, I declare to recognize that this virtue forms the life and the existence
of every religious institute; and like all the natural order subsists because the elements obey the
established law of Divine Will, and disobeying from it will lead to their instant destruction; I recognize
that without the faithful and perfect obedience a religious house cannot subsists because it will lack
the natural and supernatural means for its existence
I recognize that holy obedience is virtue of perfect sanctification and of perfect union with God,
because obeying the superior and the rules one perfectly makes the will of the Most High God.
I recognize that humble obedience is perfect imitation of our Lord Jesus Christ, who always did the
will of his Father, who made himself obedient unto his death on the cross, and that the obedient soul
along this road, transform itself in Jesus Christ (Antologia Rogazionista, pp. 442- 443).
Dearest, I have presented to you a series of reflections and exhortations, getting them from our
Conference and the Magisterium of the Church, trusting that during the communitarian encounters,
you could make attentive use of them.
The circumstances on which this letter is being sent, the 1st of July, commemoration of the first
coming of the Most Blessed Sacrament in the Pious Work, is the most appropriate moment in order to
give a more profound meaning to what we have said.
Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, in fact, as our holy Founder taught us, is the center of our fraternal
life in community, he is the Word of the Father who nourishes and sustains, he is the truth of our
consecration and the goal of our mission.
While asking for the blessing and accompaniment from the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus and
Immaculate Heart of Mary, I greet each of you cordially.
Fr. Fortunato Siciliano, RCJ
Secretary General
Fr. Giorgio Nalin, RCJ
Superior General
Attachment
Conference of the Superiors of the Circumscriptions and their Councils
Guadalajara, Mexico
15- 27 May 2008
Orientations
Fraternal Life in Communion for the Mission of the Institute
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the
prayers. Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles.
All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and
goods and distribute the proceeds* to all, as any had need. Day by day, as they spent much time
together in the temple, they broke bread at home* and ate their food with glad and generous* hearts,
praising God and having the goodwill of all the temple. And day by day the Lord added to their
number those who were being saved. (Acts 2, 42-48)
We, sons of Fr. Hannibal, depositaries and custodians of the “precious pearl”, the Word of the
Rogate, are called today to incarnate, in the church and history, the same sentiments which were of
Christ. Following him, who chose to live with his disciples (cfr. Mk 3,14) and who sent them two
by two (cfr. Lk 10,1). In prayerful listening to his Word, we believe in the importance of fraternal
life in community, as the specific place of expression of our consecration, witnessing of ecclesial
communion and commitment for the mission.
Franternal Life
Fraternal life in community that intends to mirror the profundity and richness of the Trinitarian
mystery of love and configures itself on the model of Christ and the apostles (cfr. VC 41), characterizes
itself, according to Fr. Hannibal, for its spirit of family (cfr. ADR 20), mutual esteem, sharing of each
one’s gift, the participation to the different moments of expression: prayer, mission, work, food for
the poor, encounter, feasts, relaxation, etc. It is not a fruit of simple human effort but gift of the Spirit
who should be constantly invoked; it is a reality in continuous and patient formation that requires the
commitment and availability of everyone.
Aware, according to the teaching of Fr. Founder (cfr. Declarations and Promises, VII), of the
decisive relevance of fraternal life in community for the life of the Institute, we commit ourselves
again to re-affirm our personal and communitarian availability for the construction, in a way that
flavors a more genuine spirit of family that will evangelically qualify our inter-personal relation,
mutual acceptance and trust. To work our rapport in fraternity will be a renewed sign of the presence
of God in our life, it will give credibility to our witnessing and strength to our mission.
Practical Suggestions
1) To annually write the “Project of Community Life” (cfr. PFPR, p. 89 and ff.) for the programming
of the life and apostolate of the Community in harmony with the journey of the Congregation
and of the Church, establishing periodic moments for verification and revision.
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2) To assure, according to our normative, the correct functioning of the organisms of communion
and programming: councils of the family, of the house and of formation, as effective instruments
of communication and co-responsibility.
3) To value the role of the Superiors in terms of service and animation of the community, assuring
them of a good prior and continuous preparation.
4) To take particular attention of fraternal life for the mission during the initial formation, by
promoting the sense of belonging, reciprocal acceptance, co-responsibility, as fundamental
elements of formation and even for the correct vocational discernment of the candidates.
5) To qualify the common prayer, above all, the liturgical one, considering and making it the
center, heart and nourishment of fraternal life and the mission.
6) To promote constant reference to the rule which is the guarantee for the correct structuring of
common life, favoring brotherhood and sustaining the apostolate.
7) To safeguard, in the field of economic administration, the shared and controlled use of the
goods, as required by the normative. This favors communion and helps to overcome possible
egoistic attitudes, situations of discrimination and uncontrolled centers of powers.
8) Ordinarily, let the community have a consistently sufficient number of persons (at least 3
religious) for a sense fraternal life and a not excessive apostolic duty. In places where this is
not possible, we seriously need to consider the possibility of closure.
9) To favor in the houses, environment and space destined for familiar activities, distinct from
work, that will facilitate sharing of fraternal life among the religious.
10)To promote, especially in multicultural communities, the formation to acceptance, mutual
knowledge, esteem, reciprocal respect, aware of the enrichment and witnessing that this
experience reveals for the world of today.
11)To value the assemblies of the Circumscriptions, the encounters of sectors and/or other meetings
of perpetually professed that could be valid instruments of continuous formation to deal with
themes and programs of common interest, to make the confreres co-responsible in the mission
of the Institute, in an environment of proficuous dialogue and meeting with the Superiors.
Centrality of the Word of God
The Word of God is the “first source of every Christian spirituality” (VC 94). The entire itinerary
of conforming to Christ departs from the knowledge of the Scriptures. Its assiduous and frequent
reading, accompanied by prayer, makes the Word of God to be transferred to life (cfr. CSL 47). For
us Rogationists, born and founded on the word of the Gospel, the Rogate, that contra-distinguish our
identity, this truth assumes a particular importance. Fr. Hannibal is for us, teacher and example: In
accepting his vocation, discerning the charism and mission of the Institute, he constantly referred to the
word of God.
The same fraternal life and apostolic activity of each religious and community, take their inspiration,
nourishment and force from the Word of God that is read, prayed and lived every day, departing from the
intelligence and zeal of the Rogate. The fidelity to the daily encounter with the Word is fidelity to Christ
who manifests his love for us every day, who calls and invites us to be apostles of the Rogate; it is the
nourishment of consecration, mission and the same Rogationist life. As disciples-missionaries who are
trying to live a profound experience of God, the assiduous, constant and prayerful encounter with the
Scriptures, can progressively configure us to the compassionate Heart of Christ, Good Shepherd, and
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could render us docile to the movements of the Spirit, while always remaining open to the necessities
and needs of the children and the poor.
Practical Suggestions
In communion with the journey of the Church which celebrates, this year, the Synod of Bishops
on the Word of God in the life and mission of the Church and the Pauline Year, in remembrance of the
2000 years of the birth of the Apostle of the gentiles, we would like to invite all the Communities to
place the Word of God at the center of their annual spiritual journey. For this, we are offering some
indications.
1. To place, even visibly, the Word of God at the center of the communitarian life through
signs, like for example, the enthronement of the Scripture, the brief reading of biblical text
at the start of every communitarian activity, the communitarian preparation of the homily for
Sundays, etc.
2. To concretely assume the Word of God as foundation of communitarian discernment that
happens in different levels.
3. To educate ourselves to live, even with appropriate aids, be it personal or communitarian,
the threefold rhythm of the Word: the daily (the daily Word), weekly (the Sunday word), the
annual (the liturgical year).
4. To propose in some occasions (for example, the monthly recollection), the experience of the
lectio divina, to meditate and share the Word.
5. To have the habit of assuming the word proposed by the Liturgy of the Day, as ordinary theme
of daily meditation.
6. To propose specific communitarian initiatives for the sharing of the preparation for the Sunday
homily (reading and sharing of using prayer aids, exegetical proposal of a confrere etc.)
7. To program the monthly recollections and annual retreats on the Word of God, so that it could
influence our life and orientation of daily choices.
8. To give attention to the celebration of the Eucharist, Liturgy of the Hours and other similar
prayers, avoiding routine, rush and distraction.
9. To evidence the importance of the Word of God during the moments of communitarian
prayer: the Eucharist, Liturgy of the Hours, Eucharistic Adoration (for example, through the
proclamation, comment and homily)
10.To favor, above all, in the communities of initial formation, the experience of the study,
meditation and sharing of the Word of God. In the particular way, to educate the students in
the daily meditation of the Word.
11. For the growth in brotherhood in our communities, it is important to train ourselves to share
among us our spiritual experiences and reflections on the Word of God. In this manner, as
religious and priests, we can mutually help ourselves to break the bread of the Word to those
who ask it from us in order to meet Christ, the living Word and bread of eternal life.
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Curia Generalizia dei Rogazionisti
Via Tuscolana, 167
00182 ROMA
Rome, July 27,2008
Prot. n. 284/08
RE: International meeting of the Rogationist Formators
Morlupo, October 21-28, 2008
MM. RR. SUPERIORS
of the Rogationist Circumscriptions
THEIR SEATS
Dearest,
I would like to inform you that the announced international meeting of the Rogationist
Formators will be held in our Spirituality Center of Morlupo, Rome, from October 21-28, 2008.
Like the previous one ( October 24-29, 2005) it is an extraordinary meeting, definitely
important for the joint formative journey of the Congregation.
I would like to remind that this experience, apart from aiming at a mutual acquaintance in
order to grow and form to the fraternity and unity in the diversity of the cultural expressions,
wants to support a fruitful sharing of formative experiences , pointing out problems, priorities and
meaningful common guidelines for an unanimous and harmonious growth of our charismatic and
apostolic presence in the Church and the society.
While we intend to continue the verification of the projects of the different stages of formation
in the Circumscriptions, in particular some emerging themes will be tackled: the centrality of the
Word of God in the formation journey , the means of social communication at the service of the
mission, the communication relationship between Formator and Formandee. The relation between
formation and vocation promotion will also be considered.
Because of these objectives the meeting is structured in moments and different interventions:
sharing, information, exchange of experiences, seminars with the presence of experts, meetings by
different stages of formation, indications and concrete orientations.
The Councilors in charge of the Formation of the different Circumscriptions, the Formators in
charge of the different formation stages, eventual confreres in charge with a specific commitment
for the permanent formation. I invite you to forward the Formators with this letter which counts
as convocation. I am expecting as soon the list of the Religious of the Circumscriptions, who will
be attending of the meeting so that the program of the week can be forwarded to them.
It is opportune that the direct in charge of formation make a short and precise report descriptive
of the present situation of the own formation stage, pointing out problems and perspectives. In
preparing the report I would like to invite to consider particularly the final orientations of the
previous international meeting of the Formators as well those suggested by the last Conference
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of the Major Superiors and forwarded to the Communities on July 1, 2008, both attached to this
letter. To facilitate the preparation of the report I suggest attached some essential points to be duly
considered.
The arrival of those attending on the meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening, October 21,
2008 (dinner time). The activities will be starting on he morning of October 22 and will end on
October 28, 2008 with the lunch. Nevertheless the Formators are invited to parftecipate on the
second seminar of study on The Rogationist Priestly Alliance which will take place in the same
venue on October 29, 2008.
The Confreres coming from places outside Italy are invited to inform the General Curia about
their arrival in a due time.
With my best wishes
Fr. Giorgio Nalin, R.C.J.
Superior General
Fr. Antonio Fiorenza, R.C.J.
General Councilor
Fr. Fortunato Siciliano, R.C.J.
Secretary General
APPENDIX 1
Essential elements for the preparation of the report about the specific formation stage
1.
2.
3.
4.
Seat and formation stage
Young persons ( number, age, school, other information)
Composition of the formation team (presence of the Spiritual father)
Continuity of the formation among the different phases in the Circumscription
(eventual initiatives)
5. Centrality of the Word of God
6. Formation and liturgy
7. Knowledge of the Founder and of the charism; introduction to the Rogationist
Spirituality
8. Formation to fraternal life in Community
9. Formation to the Apostolate (eventual particular apostolic experiences)
10.To make the mission ad gentes appreciated
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Via Tuscolana, 167
00182 ROMA
Prot. n. 283/08
RE: Preparation of the 11th General Chapter. Most Reverend Superiors of the
Priority theme Rogationist Circumscriptions
and Rogationist Communities
THEIR SEATS
Dearest Confreres,
While we are going on in the procedure for the preparation of the 11th General Chapter which
we have started according to the new indications of the regulations ( cf. N. 175) , I would like to
inform you about the priority theme which has been chosen (cf. N. 164).
The theme is fruit of the consultation which started already on May 2007 during the Conference
of the Superiors and Councils of Circumscription, and then extended , upon the suggestions transpired in that seat, to all the Communities with a letter dated December 4,2007, prot.n.
389/07.
About the choice to be done, at first I have consulted the Governments of the Circumscriptions
which have pointed out some themes considered appropriate. In the common reflection it came out
the orientation, fully shared, to choose a theme connected with the work of revision and updating
of the present regulations.
Afterwards, keeping in mind these suggestions, I consulted all the Communities presenting
some proposals about the particular theme and inviting the Confreres to eventually submit other
suggestions.
Based on the result of this consultation, during the General Council, we have defined the
following particular theme: “The rule of life, guarantee of the charismatic identity, expression of
consecration, support to the fraternal communion, project of mission”.
The theme, as it can be easily noticed, is linked to those of the last Chapters and connected
with the work of revision and updating of the regulations which we are carrying out, and proposes a reflection on the nature of the rule which express the charismatic identity of the Institute, its
spirituality and mission.
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Then, upon the indications of the Superiors of Circumscriptions, I took the decision to
constitute the Commission which will remain in office until the indiction of the same Chapter
to study, deepen and draft the lineamenta ( N. 175), to be used for the common reflection on
the theme chosen. The Commission is composed of: Fr. Gabriel Flores (President), Fr. Sandro
Perrone ( Italian Center-South Province), Fr. Adamo Calo (Italian Center North Province), Fr.
Gilson Maia ( Latin American Province), Fr. Danny Montana (Philippine Delegation), Fr. Vinu
Velutheppilly (Indian Delegation), Fr. Rene Panlasigui (USA Delegation), Fr. Louis Buhuru
(African Delegation).
In the meantime, according to the suggestion of the regulations and to facilitate the task of the
above mentioned Commission, I have asked an expert in Theology and Canon of the Religious
Life to prepare, in its essential elements, a text which may be the starting point for the work.
With this contribution, as a preparatory step, the Commission will take care of writing down
the lineamenta. The text, which will be elaborated within the month of January 2009, will be
forwarded to all the Communities for integrations and observations ( N. 175).
With this letter , while I am rightfully informing you of the journey which we are going along
for a better preparation of the forthcoming General Chapter, I would like to remind you about
the importance to continue to take care in of the meetings in the Communities for the study and
examination of the new text of the Norms.
Entrusting this work of preparation of the chapter to the Most Holy Virgin, Mother of Good
Counsel, through the intercession of our Saint Founder, I greet you all in the Lord.
Superior General
Secretary General
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00182 Roma
Rome. July 30 2008
Prot. n . 233/08
RE: Transfer of office and turn over
Most Reverend Superiors of the
Rogationist Circumscriptions
and the Rogationist Communities
THEIR SEATS
Dearest Confreres,
In the succession of the roles at different levels in our Communities, our regulations provide
the accomplishment of the turn over in order to safeguard a regular transfer of responsibility
concerning the different tasks and activities. The documentation of the turn over, apart from
facilitating the continuity in running the offices which are entrusted, allows to keep for the history
the documentation which is important for the life of the Institute.
Concerning this matter there was a letter of the Superior General, Fr. Gaetano Ciranni, dated
July 24, 1975, Prot. 212/pl, which, reminding what the Norms prescribe, was offering detailed
indications.
After having verified that in some occasions there was a certain disorientation on the part
of Confreres called to carry out this accomplishment, I taught it right to take again the above
mentioned letter and update it, defining the indications to remember during the turn over. This also
to comply in a certain way with the norm which foresees, at least on the occasion of the turn over
of the Office of the Superior of Community, that the accomplishment be by writing following a
format prepared by the General Government (norm 282 b).
With the favorable opinion of the General Council, I am forwarding attached the above
mentioned indications inviting to refer to them on the accomplishment of the turn over.
With my best wishes.
Secretary General
Superior General
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TRANSFER OF OFFICE AND TURN OVER
Our Regulations
The Norms provide:
Art. 281 - “The Superior comes into office on the day of his taking over the office”.
Art. 282 - “The take-over of office occurs through the turn over office of the outgoing Superior
within one month of the appointment of the new Superior, in the following way:
a) the turn over of office is done by the outgoing Superior or by the person assigned by the
Major Superior;
b) the turn over shall be done in writing on a form prepared by the General Government to
be signed by he who turns over the office, he who receives it, and by the House Council or
another person indicated by the Major Superior ;
c) the turn over includes a part describing the consistency and management of the Works, as well
as their administrative part.
Art. 283 - “The take-over of the new Superior and the farewell to the outgoing Superior shall
be concluded in the church with an apt community celebration.
Art. 284 - “The outgoing Superior gives to the new Superior the information useful for the
knowledge of the people connected with the House: religious and civil authorities, benefactors,
professionals. He introduces the new Superior to all the person necessary for the carrying out of
the activities and management of affairs.
Art. 324 - “The outgoing Treasurer shall turn over the office to his successor in the presence of
the Superior and of the House Council, and sign the respective minutes together with them.
Ambits of the turn over
The Norms provide explicitly the turn over only for the office of Superior and Treasurer. This
does not exclude that for the other offices the procedure could be the same.
For a basic principle of good administration, everybody who leaves or passes on an office
should make regular turn over to the one pertaining and who takes his place .
So also all those in charge of the different managements of the House ( for ex. Secretariat
APO), Parish Priests, Rectors of shrines, the Persons responsible of the formation houses
(vocation promotion, seminary or similar activities, novitiate, studentate) , those in charge of the
socio-educative works (schools, educative institutes and similar activities, charitable works) and
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other apostolic activities ( for ex. Rogate Center, UPV, Associations etc.) in the turnover of their
respective sectors should act similarly to the Superior for the all House and the Treasurer for his
sector.
Procedures
Therefore, making explicit the Norms, the one who has to proceed for the transfer of office,
he will have a regular turn over through a proper written report, which will be signed by the one
turning over the office, the one will be receiving the office and by the House Council. The report
will be drawn up in three copies, one for the Archives and one each for who turns over the office
and who receives the office. For what concerns the turn over of the Superior of a House a copy of
the report will be forwarded to the Superior of Circumscription. The report of turn over will point out, in all or partially according to the office to which refers
to, but in an exhaustive way for the same office, the following points, which are grouped by items:
A) Persons, B) Things, C) Activities, D) Public relations, E) Economy and anything else which
could be matter of turn over
A) Persons
- List of the Religious of the House
- Address and telephone number of the closest relatives of the Religious of the House
- Internal organization: a) House Council; b) Family Council; c) Formation Council;
Other Councils according to the different Offices ( Parish, administrative etc…)
- List of the persons (seminarians, pupils, educators, teachers, collaborators, associated,
Alumni, etc)
- Employees (assignments, contractual position, address)
- Experts (doctors, lawyers, accountants, professionals, skilled workers)
B) Things
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General inventory
Inventory by sector
Documentation concerning the foundation, constitution, juridical recognitions…
Documents of ownership, confines…Certificates of the cadastral maps
Plan of the buildings with the different nets (electrical, water, sanitary, thermal, telephonic
etc.)
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C) Activities specific and collateral)
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Archive and library
Collection of the publications of the Congregation and of the House
List of the permits, authorizations and rights received
History of the House o of the sector
Register of the Reports: House Council, Family Council, Formation Council, Parish
Council, etc.
- Register of H. Masses to be celebrated (with equivalent money deposited)
- Registers and archive documentation for every sector of life and apostolate
- (Parish) Register of the Baptisms, Confirmations, Marriages, Dead etc. List of the faithful
updated, etc.
D) Public relations
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List of the religious and civil authorities
List of Corporations or Associations to which we belong
Commitments taken: chaplaincies and services etc.
Pending suits
Negotiations at hand
Note of eventual legacy
E)Economy
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Registers of bookkeeping updated
Cash situation
Debts: internal an d external
Credits
Ledgers of the different officials
Bank accounts
Contracts and rents
Software Easy Census of the House
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Via Tuscolana, 167
00182 ROMA
Rome, September 24, 2008
Prot. n.352/08
RE: Meeting of those in charge of the
Rogate Vocational Centers Most Reverend Superiors
and Most Reverend Confreres in charge
of the Rogate Centers
Dearest Confreres,
At margin and in continuity with the Convention of studies of the Family of the Rogate:
to announce the Gospel in the new era of the communication which will be held in Rome , at
Salesianum (via della Pisana, 1111) from December 5-8, 2008, in this commemorative year of the
centennial of the magazine God and neighbor (Dio e il prossimo), it was organized a Meeting of
those in charge of the Rogate Vocational Centers of the Congregation (venue: General curia from
December 9-11, 2008).
It follows a previous experience of May 2003 in which, starting from the reciprocal information
about the activities present in the different Seats, we dwelt upon the results attained, the future
challenges in relation also to the collaboration and coordination among the Centers.
This second encounter which stands in continuity with the previous one, intends to resume the
reflection , considering also the conclusions of the Convention of studies which will precede it, in
order to verify the indications of the General Chapter about the apostolate of the Centers and their
organization (Apostles of the Rogate 33) and, at the same time, the role of the International Rogate
Vocational Center of Rome ( AOR 34).
So on the whole the three days meeting will tackle over the following topics:
a) presentation of the present situation of the local Rogate Center (activities, personnel, economical
resources, participation in the ecclesial organizations of the pastoral on vocations, promotion
and animation of the prayer for vocations – World Day of prayer for Vocations and Union of
Prayer for vocations, etc. ) by those in charge of the Rogate Centers
b) identity of the Rogate Centers in line with the indications of the General Chapter
c) International Vocational Rogate Center of Rome: role and services
d) Possibilities and ambits of collaboration and coordination among the Center
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The Confreres in charge of the Rogate Centers ( if it is possible also other members), the
Superiors of the Circumscriptions and/or the Councilors assigned to this sector, the members of
the CIVR of Rome are invited to participate to the meeting. Appropriately it could be encouraged
he participation also of those Religious who in the future mighty be assigned with the task of
starting new Vocational Rogate Centers by the Superiors of Circumscription.
As soon a detailed program of the meeting will be forwarded to you.
Hoping that the encounter may be a meaningful moment for awakening the Vocational Apostolate
of the Rogate for the Congregation, waiting to meet you personally, I greet you with affection in
the Lord Fr. Giorgio Nalin, R.C.J.
Superior General
Fr. Gabriel Flores, R.C.J.
General Councilor for the Rogate
Fr. Fortunato Siciliano R.C.J.
Secretary General
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Congregazione dei Rogazionisti
Curia Generalizia
Via Tuscolana, 167
00182 Roma
Rome, September 24, 2008
Prot.n. 348/08
RE: Meeting of the Rogationist Missionaries
Most Reverend Superiors
THEIR SEATS
Dearest Confreres,
As I have told you beforehand on the occasion of the last Conference of the Major Superiors in
Guadalajara (Mexico) from January 8 to 14, 2009 in the Oasis of Prayer, Silang, Cavite, Philippines,
there will be the Meeting of the Rogationist Missionaries.
The initiative, which coincides with the centennial of the earthquake of Messina (December
28, 1908) and the following opening in Apulia (Francavilla-Oria 1909) which starts the expansion
of the Congregation, takes its place in the context of the reflection on the theme of the mission
entrusted to us by the General Chapter.
The appointment intends to let meet for a moment of celebration and reflection the Confreres
missionaries, who are working out of their country of origin, with the following objectives: to
celebrate the richness and the challenges of the Rogationist mission today; to reflect on the needs
of its diffusion; to know the situation and the expectations of our missions; to share experiences,
projects, and plans; to promote connections and contacts; to support and sustain the missionary
promotion; to verify the collaboration and the service of the Central Missionary Office.
Considering that it is impossible to assure the presence of all the missionaries, as criterion it is
suggested that at least one Religious “foreigner” coming from each of the 18 countries where we
are present may attend. You will be the one, in the ambit of the territorial competences, to point out
the participants. The invitation to attend on the meeting is also addressed, besides the missionaries
chosen, personally to each one of you.
The program, which will be forwarded to you as soon, with the times for the reflection and
sharing, comprises the mission forum 2009 (which foresees the presentation of the socio-educative PD News July - September 2008
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project for the House of Parang), the meeting with the Communities of Manila and the visit of our
works in the metropolis and surroundings (SABV, Seminaries, SHEC, Parishes of Zaragoza and
Parang). A commission was put up in loco for the organization of the meeting.
In order to make the experience, new in its typology, enriching and fruitful, it is important that
the missionaries come to the meeting bringing some contributions:
a) brief history of the mission where they work: starts, development, apostolic activities (presentation possibly by power point or video for a duration of five minutes) ;
b) report on the personal missionary experience: origin, insertion in the cultural context,
problems, values acquired…It will be interesting to refer also to the community
experience, to the communications with the respective Circumscriptions and the General
Government (Central Missionary Office), the insertion in the local church through the
specific apostolate of the Rogate and the help to the poor.
Moreover it would be very useful that the participants could bring to the meeting eventual
contributions and reflections of Confreres who are having the same missionary experience.
For clarifications and in order to communicate the names of those who will be participating
on the meeting, please, refer to Fr. Gabriel Flores, General Councilor for the Missions.
Confident that this meeting may be an important moment of growth for the participants and
a sign of animation for all the Confreres, waiting to meet you, I greet you with affection in the
Lord.
Superior General
Fr. Gabriel Flores, R.C.J.
General Councilor for the Missions
Secretary General
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LETTERS OF THE MAJOR SUPERIOR
Prot. 96 / 08
Re: Members Committee
Project with the Italian Government
To:
and
Manila, July 2, 2008
M.R. Fathers
CARMELO CAPIZZI, SABV, Silang, Cavite, Superior
HERMAN ABCEDE, SABV, Toril, Davao, Superior
ENRIQUE RAVEZA, PD Treasurer, Silang
CESARE BETTONI, Novice Master, Silang
Mr. ALESSANDRO IELLAMO, Makati
Dearest,
During the last meeting of the Delegation Council held in Manila on June 21, 2008, we
discussed with Fr. Carmelo Capizzi about the implementation of the project approved by the
Italian Government through the NGOs Labor Mundi and Vides in favor of St. Anthony’s Boys
Village, Silang, Cavite and SABV, Toril, Davao. After considering the project in all its aspects,
with the favorable opinion of the Delegation Council, I have appointed you as member of the
Committee which will follow the implementation of the above mentioned project. I invited Fr.
Carmelo Capizzi, as my representative, to act as President of the Committee. I am expecting the
Committee to have regular meetings, possibly once a month, and to keep updated all the expenses
and incomes and the status of the works so that also at the Delegation level we are updated about
the implementation of the project. I ask you to submit monthly report of completion and billings.
I would like to thank Fr. Capizzi and all of you for your precious work and service in favor of
our young persons in Silang and Toril.
Wishing the best, I remain.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Fr. Bruno Rampazzo, RCJ
Major Superior
Fr. John Lucas, RCJ
Secretary
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M.R. FR. HENRY RAMOS
Responsible Missionary Station
of Maumere, Flores
INDONESIA
Dearest Fr. Ramos,
To:
Prot. 97 / 08
Re: Admission to the Postulancy
I am glad to inform you that, with the favorable opinion of the Delegation Council, I
have admitted to the Postulancy the following Seminarians:
1. Yohanes Marianus
2. Henrikus Gualbertus
3. Siprianus Ten Werang
May the Virgin Mary and St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia help them to deepen their
knowledge and love of Jesus, the Master of our lives.
Wishing the best and in union of prayer, I remain
Major Superior
Fr. John Lucas, RCJ
Secretary
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Prot. 103 / 08
Re: Canonical Visit of the Major Superior
to the Communities
of the Philippine Delegation
To:
M. R. Superiors and Confreres
Philippine Delegation
THEIR HOUSES
Dearest Confreres,
With reference to my letter dated November 1, 2007, Prot. n. 141/07, concerning he Canonical visit of
the Major Superior to the houses of the Delegation, I was able to visit already the Communities of Vietnam
(November 2-10, 2007), India (November 15-28, 2007) Sideia, Papua New Guinea (May 1 – June 2, 2008),
where I sent my delegate, Fr. Jessie Martirizar, Vicar of the Delegation. Now I will continue the visit
according to the following schedule:
August 11-15, 2008
August 25-31, 2008
Seoul, Korea
Cebu, Seminary
September 8-13, 2008 September 15-18, 2008
September 24-30, 2008 Manila, Seminary
Father Di Francia Center of Studies, Manila
Maumere, Flores, Indonesia
October 19-21, 2008 October 26-28, 2008
St. Francis Xavier Parish, Parang
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, Manila
November 3-6, 2008 November 10-15, 2008 November 17-18, 2008 November 19-21, 2008 SABV-Toril, Davao
SABV-Silang, Novitiate, Oasis of Prayer
Delegation House
SHEC – Pasay
December 8-11, 2008
Our Lady of the Pillar Parish, Zaragosa
The schedule above is still subject to changes as further suggestions are still welcome. I am attaching
the letter which I have previously sent to the Communities with the indications for the preparation of the
Report and the Community prayer to be recited every day as a preparation to the visit.
Wishing the best and in union of prayer, I remain
Fr. John Lucas, RCJ
Secretary
Major Superior
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Prot. 111 / 08
Re: Details of the Logo Contest
and Painting Contest.
Philippine Delegation and St. Matthew
Manila, August 9, 2008
To:
M. R. Superiors and Confreres
THEIR HOUSES
Dearest Confreres,
With reference to my letter dated July 2, 2008, Prot. n. 101/08, concerning the Logo Contest
and Painting Contest, I am now forwarding attached all the details.
I would like also to inform you that the M. R. Superior General, Fr. Giorgio Nalin, has welcomed
our request to call our Delegation “Philippine Delegation” and to choose as Patron Saint of our
Circumscription the evangelist and apostle St. Matthew (July 24, 2008, Prot. 264/08).
While waiting for your creative contributions, I assure my prayer in the Lord. Good work!
Major Superior
Fr. John Lucas, RCJ
Secretary
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Philippine Delegation Logo and Painting Contest Details
A. 1. Rules and Regulations Logo Making
1. The logo making competition is open to all Confreres of the Philippine Delegation and bonafide
members of the Communities of our formation house and boys villages.
2. The participants must consider the following criteria:
REPRESENTATION AND MEANING: (30%)
1. The logo must be reflective. Conveying a design comprising the circumscription of the
Philippine Delegation and its vision-mission.
2. It must show a Rogationist touch.
ORIGINALITY AND CREATIVITY: (30%)
It should be unique
It should be easily remembered.
The design should be memorable, timeless shall we say, or wear well over time.
The logo must be adaptable. It must not be too modern so that it suits our religious identity,
and it must not be too conservative so that it suits the modern times.
5. The logo must be sustainable; contemporary but classic. The concept must not become obsolete
soon.
1.
2.
3.
4.
APPEARANCE: (20%)
1. It should be simple, clean and easy.
2. The design should have an immediate impact, to catch the viewer’s eye and hold the
attention.
3. It should be able to reduce cleanly to two colors, black and white, with no dithering.
4. The number of colors used should be limited.
5. The design should follow solid basic design principles.
TECHNICAL QUALITY OF THE DESIGN: (20%)
1. It should be practical; this feature is accompanied by simplicity. The logo must be suitable for
all means of communication. (It can be easily published on the web, on printed materials, or
even embroidered on a polo shirt or it can be screened on a t-shirt, pen, bag, etc.)
2. It should look acceptable on a wide range of background colors or provide alternate versions
that do.
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3. Must be effective at a range of sizes, from tiny to banner size.
4. A variety of formats are acceptable; the important thing is to submit clear, sharp artwork. Highresolution jpg is best for judging purposes. Printouts and hand drawings are also acceptable.
Criteria for Judging
Representation and meaning
Originality and Creativity
Appearance; overall design layout, color scheme
Quality of the Design
TOTAL
30%
30%
20%
20%
100%
A. 2. Rules and Regulation for Painting Contest
1. The theme of the painting should be St. Matthew, (the Evangelist and the Apostle of the
Rogate)
2. The painting competition is open to all Confreres of the Philippine Delegation and bonafide
members of the community of our formation houses and boys villages.
B. Painting Contest Entries
Paintings may vary in these categories:
Oil/Acrylic, Watercolor / Water-based Media
• Watercolor / Water-based Media
The surface to be used for this category must be watercolor paper or illustration board.
The size of the artwork must not be more than 4ft x 4ft (unframed).
• Oil/Acrylic
The surface to be used for this category must either be canvas, canvas paper or wood.
The size of the artwork must not be more than 4ft x 4ft (unframed).
C. Submission Mechanics
1. Entries may be submitted to the Delegation Office, c/o Fr. John Lucas (deadline is November
1, 2008) 24 Calcutta St., Merville Park, 1709 Parañaque City
2. All entries must be properly labled with the following:
• Category (Oil/Acrylic, Watercolor/Water-based Media)
• Artist (name, address & telephone, cellular phone, or fax nos. and e-mail address)
• Title of Entry
• Medium (provide a detailed description of materials used and techniques employed)
• Dimensions (for Painting Category)
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
All participants must submit the following documents:
• Three (3) 2” x 2” colored ID photos with applicant’s name at the back
• Sketch of the chosen subject matter
• Brief description of the subject and why the artist chose it
• He must also declare his work is an original & exclusive, whether some elements of his
painting were not copied or appropriated from a photograph, print or another painting.
Logos can be submitted either in board and paper (8.5” x 11”) or in Photoshop, Illustrator or
any graphic software file on this Email [email protected].
Participants can only submit one entry per category for the Oil/Acrylic and Watercolor
Categories in the painting contest.
All entries must be unframed, dry, properly packed, and labeled. Entries using paper must
have a protective backing (corrugated board), as support and transparent cover (cellophane or
plastic film).
There are no entry fees.
Failure to comply with the rules and regulations shall automatically disqualify the participant.
D. Prizes
1. There is only the first prize for each contest:
Logo Contest:
P5,000.00
Painting Contest: P15,000.00
2. Consolation prizes (t-shirts with the winning logo) will be given to participants.
N.B.: All entries become the property of the Rogationist Philippine Delegation.
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Manila, Auguts 9, 2008
Prot. 112 / 08
Re: International meeting of the Rogationist Formators in
Morlupo, Roma, on October 21-28, 2008
To:
Most Reverend Fathers
JESSIE MARTIRIZAR, Manila-Seminary MARCELINO DIAZ, Cebu-Seminary
ALFONSO FLORES, Manila-FDFCS
JOSE MARIA EZPELETA, Dalat, Vietnam
HENRY RAMOS, Maumere, Indonesia
Cesare Bettoni, Novitiate, Silang
Rodolfo Patiag, RSS-Manila
Alex Clemente, Manila-Seminary
Ronaldo Paulino, Cebu-Seminary
and
Ariel Tecson
Ronaldo Victoria
Silvestre Robiñol
Dearest Confreres,
I am forwarding the letter of convocation for the International meeting of the Rogationist Formators
in Morlupo, Roma, from October 21-28, 2008. Attached are also some indications and outlines for
the preparation of a short written report to present and submit during the meeting. Each Formator has
to prepare the report for the particular stage of formation he is entrusted with and to submit also the
Plan of Formation and other materials to Fr. Antonio Fiorenza, General Councilor in charge of the
Formation, upon arrival in Rome.
Considering also the expenses supported by the General Curia for the organization of this meeting,
I invite each one of you to celebrate 15 Holy Masses according to the intentions of the Superior
General during the days of your stay in Rome.
Please forward a copy of your report to me not later than August 18, 2008. I am expecting to
receive from you also all the details of your passport in order to start the process for your visa.
Wishing the best, let us pray fervently for the success of the international meeting of Formators,
Major Superior
Fr. John Lucas, RCJ
Secretary
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Prot. 115 / 08
Re: Health insurance
For the Religious of
The Philippine Delegation
To:
Manila, August 9, 2008
.
Dearest,
THEIR HOUSES
MOST REVEREND SUPERIORS
AND CONFRERES
In connection with my letter dated July 12, 2008, Prot. N. 107/08, concerning the health
insurance for the Religious of our Delegation, I would like to inform you that with the favorable
opinion of the Delegation Councilors, and considering certain difficulties in finding the proper
insurance company, I decided to extend the transition period for some more months. In the
meantime, while keeping the same amount of money to be forwarded to the fund of the Rogcare
as before, the Superior or Responsible of every Community will provide that every Religious
may receive the due treatment or any (kind of) check up, including hospitalization, when needed,
forwarding all the receipts to the Office of the Delegation Treasurer for payment or reimbursement.
For eventual problems or clarifications you can contact directly Fr. Enrique Raveza, Treasurer of
the Delegation.
Wishing the best and praying for the good health of everyone, I remain
Fr. Enrique Raveza, RCJ Fr. Bruno Rampazzo, RCJ
Treasurer
Major Superior
Fr. John Lucas, RCJ
Secretary
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Manila, September 8, 2008
Birth of the Child Mary
Prot. 125 / 08
Re: Admission to the Novitiate
To:
Cc:
M. R. FR. DANIEL YEOUL KIM, Seoul, Korea
M. R. FR. JOSE MARIA EZPELETA, Dalat, Vietnam
CONFRERES OF THE PHILIPPINE DELEGATION
THEIR HOUSES
M. R. NOVICE MASTER
FR. CESARE BETTONI
Novitiate House, Silang, Cavite
M. R. SUPERIORS
Fr. Carmelo Capizzi, Rcj, Silang, Cavite
Delegation House, Manila
Dearest,
I would like to inform you that, with the consent of the Delegation Council, I have admitted
to the Novitiate the following:
1. Postulant DAMINH LANH HUU NGUYEN 2. Postulant IN SOON (JOSEPH) CHOI
from Vietnam,
from Korea.
Thanking the Lord for the gift of new candidates to our Religious Family, I wish the best and
pray that the new Novices, through the intercession of the Korean and Vietnamese Martyrs, may
persevere in the journey at the fellowship of the Christ of the Rogate and in the footsteps of St.
Hannibal.
Major Superior
Fr. John Lucas, RCJ
Secretary
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Prot. 126 / 08
Re: Meeting of the Brothers in Practical Training
To:
M. R. SUPERIORS and PREFECTS
FR. JESSIE MARTIRIZAR, RCJ, Manila Seminary
FR. MARCELINO DIAZ, RCJ, Cebu Seminary
FR. CARMELO CAPIZZI, RCJ, SABV, Silang, Cavite
FR. HERMAN ABCEDE, RCJ, SABV, Toril, Davao
FR. ALEX CLEMENTE, RCJ, Manila Seminary
FR. RONALDO PAULINO, RCJ, Cebu Seminary
FR. FLORENCE MALASIG, RCJ, SABV, Toril, Davao
FR. CARLOS GUZMAN, RCJ, SABV, Silang, Cavite
FR. ROBERT SISA, RCJ, SABV, Silang, Cavite
Brothers in Practical Training
MARK IAN ABU, RG CAGBABANUA,
MICHAEL LEYNES (Manila Seminary)
RONIE GUMAGAY, TOMMY LATINA
ROGIE QUINGA (Cebu Seminary)
CARLO BALAGUER, LOVELY RAMIREZ,
KRISTIAN TAOK (SABV, Silang, Cavite)
ANTONIO NOCELLADO, CHARLESTONE
TUMULAK (SABV, Toril, Davao)
Cc:
Confreres Philippine Delegation
THEIR HOUSES
Dearest,
With reference to my letter dated August 9, 2008, Prot. N. 116/08, I would like to confirm the meeting
of the Brothers in Practical Training on October 3-7, 2008 to be held in Cebu.
The participants are requested to be in Cebu not later than October 3, 2008, 6:00 P.M. The meeting will
end on October 7, 2008, 4:00 P.M., with the celebration of the Eucharist.
Attached is a questionnaire to facilitate the encounter.
Hoping to see you soon, I wish the best and assure my prayer.
Fr. Marcelino Diaz, RCJ
Councilor for Basic Formation Fr. Bruno Rampazzo, RCJ
Major Superior
Fr. John Lucas, RCJ
Secretary
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Meeting of the RPT, the Rectors and Prefects with the Major Superior
October 4-7, 2008
Day 1 (Oct. 4, 2008)
Conference:
“Understanding the Psychological Journey of the Youth of Today”
Resource Person: Ms. Mariquita “Ketz” Boligol
Venue: St. Hannibal Formation House
Day 2 (October 5, 2008)
AM
Pilgrimage : Benedictine Monastery
PM
Venue:
Tabugon, Cebu
Personal Questions on the Practical Training Experience of the RPT:
1. Relationship with God: What can you say about your spiritual formation? Is your
assignment giving you the opportunity to go deeper into your personal relationship with
God through the reception of the sacraments (especially the sacraments of the Eucharist and
Confession), spiritual direction and community and personal prayers? In what aspect of your
spiritual life did you grow or regress? Why?
2. RELATIONSHIP WITH ONE’S SELF: What can you say about your personal growth
in the community? Is your community giving you a time for your personal needs? Is your
community offering you the chance to develop yourself as a person? What aspects of your
human formation have to be developed yet?
3. RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY: How was your experience with the
community? In what way the community promotes or hinders your PT experience? Openness,
obedience and active cooperation are necessary attitudes in order to build the community.
What was your experience about these? How was your interaction with the Rector and the
Prefect? Do you have the chance to meet with your Rector and/or Prefect personally and
discuss your personal formation? How often?
Day 3 (Oct. 6, 2008)
Questionnaire for interaction with the RPT and the Rectors and Prefects
AM
1. What is significance of the PT for a Rogationist young religious formation?
2. Is PT a valid instrument to deepen the Brother’s knowledge and love for the Congregation
and the Founder?
3. What do you expect the PT could contribute to your formation?
4. Is your present assignment giving you the concretion and the correct knowledge and
understanding of PT?
5. What particular challenge/s that you consider very memorable/beautiful for you as a practical
trainee?
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PM
6. What do you think is the most difficult situation you confronted during your PT? How were
you able to overcome it? How are you overcoming it?
7. Do you think a young religious (in profession) could be an effective collaborator to the
formation/education of the youth of today? If Yes, explain how. If No, explain what is lacking
in our Propedeutical Courses.
8. What do you suggest in order to make PT more valuable as “exposure time” of your formation
to the Rogationist religious priestly life?
9 What are your views about the “preventive method” and the mind of St. Hannibal about
education/formation? Is it valid for our present day’s youth issues?
10.If you were given the chance to choose your assignment for the next year’s PT where would
you lie to be? You may make two choices
a. Fr. Hannibal Formation House - Manila
b. St. Hannibal Formation House - Cebu
c. SABV - Cavite
d. SABV - Davao
e. Any mission station outside the country
Day 4 (Oct. 7, 2008)
- Last meeting with the Major Superior
- Swimming
Tentative Daily Schedule
Day 1 (Oct. 4, 2008)
6:30
-
7:00
-
-
9:00
-
10:30 -
10:45 -
12:00 -
-
2:30
-
4:00
-
4:15
-
6:00
-
Day 2 (Oct. 5, 2008)
6:30
-
6:45
-
7:30
-
-
12:00
3:00
6:00
7:00
-
-
-
-
Lauds/Meditation
Mass
Breakfast
Conference/Workshop
Break
Conference/Workshop
Lunch
Siesta
Conference/Workshop
Break
Conference/Workshop
Vespers
Lauds
Breakfast
Departure
Holy Mass at the Benedictine
Monastery
Lunch
1st Session with the Major Superior
Vespers
Dinner
Day 3 (Oct. 6, 2008)
7:30
-
8:00
-
9:00
-
12:00 -
3:00
-
6:00
-
7:00
-
Day 4 (Oct. 7, 2008)
7:00
-
8:00
-
9:00
-
12:00 -
-
-
Lauds/Mass
Breakfast
2nd Session with the Major Superior
Lunch
3rd Session with the Major Superior
Vespers
Dinner
Lauds/Personal Meditation
Breakfast
Last Meeting with the Major Superior
Lunch
Swimming
Departure
N.B.: Please be reminded to bring tents if you have.
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Prot. 127 / 08
Re: On-going formation for the
Confreres who are
in the 5 years of Priesthood
To:
M. R. SUPERIORS AND CONFRERES
THEIR HOUSES
Dearest,
In line with the suggestions of the Committee on Religious Life, Government and Permanent
Formation and following the indications of the Plan of Government of the Philippine-Indian
Delegation for the period of four years 2007-2011 (p. 10-11), with the favorable opinion of
the Delegation Council, I would like to invite the Confreres who are in the first five years of
their Priesthood to attend the three days of Permanent Formation on October 14-16, 2008, to be
held at the Oasis of Prayer, Silang, Cavite, according to the schedule and details which you find
attached.
Further information will be communicated upon arrival which is fixed not later than October
14, 2008, at 7:00 A.M.
For those Priests who are working and living abroad and cannot attend, another course will
be organized assuring also of their attendance.
Let us pray for the success of the encounter, entrusting to Mary, our Mother, and St. Hannibal
our fervent desire to be holy and true Apostles of the Rogate.
Major Superior
Fr. John Lucas, RCJ
Secretary
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Committee on Permanent Formation
24 Calcutta St., Merville Park, Parañaque City
On-going Formation of those who are in the first 5 Years of Priesthood
On Going Formation 101 “Who I am” and “what I do” for the sake of the mission/ministry
Rationale:
The Philippine Delegation (Formerly Philippine-Indian Delegation) has been very active in
opening missionary frontiers and in sharing some of its personnel to other communities in other
circumscriptions. Majority of the newly ordained priests are placed into apostolic activities of the
Congregations here in the Country and in abroad. This movement has implied positive as well as
negative consequence to the new priests/Religious.
The Delegation is now trying to systematically consider an on-going formation program for
those religious priests in their first five years.
The first five years of priestly ministry of the Rogationists is of great importance. It is a
foundational stage for a long stretch of future ministries. It is a transition period of the Religious
Rogationist Priests from the Theologate life to the field of assignments (Parish, seminaries, Boys
Village, SHEC, Missions, etc.). It is considered an initial journey of integration of the religious
Rogationist, priestly life and service or ministry.
Events
The first event: TRANSITION (Departure, arrival, inner movements)
The second event: TASK AND CHALLENGES
a. Practical Tasks (Closure to and moving on from the seminary or theologate experience,
getting to know the new assignment, application of talents and knowledge)
b. Task to grow into challenge of a new identity as Rogationist priests (Interior identity,
exterior identity, fraternal identity, religious identity, celibate identity etc)
Third Event: SPIRITUAL CONCERNS: (coping up with temptations, identification of graces,
and discerning capability)
The fourth event: Conclusion: Responses and integration
Objectives:
1. To share experience in the field of apostolate after coming out form the Theologate
2. To evaluate the lights and shadow in their experiences
3. To learn the techniques/way how to cope up with the new situations
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4. To be updated of some matters related to human development
5. To have some moments with peers and with the Major Superior
Venue
Date
Resource Persons
Oasis of Prayer, Lalaan 2, Silang, Cavite
October 14-16, 2008
Mr. Earnest Tan
Fr. Joselin Gonda,
Fr. Bruno Rampazzo &
Others
Mode
Conference, sharing, processing and encounter
Facilitator
Fr. Rodolfo Patiag, Jr., Fr. Mike De Silva, Bro. Ed De Palma
and Fr. Ariel Tecson
Contents
Human Development updates. Effective coping skills up
with new situations
Some indications from the Major Superior
Post-activity program
Follow-up Sessions/Seminars
Conferences/Course
Etc.
Possible Participants
1. Fr. Hannibal Formation Center
- Fr. Viktor Aurellana
- Fr. Alex Clemente
- Fr. Christopher Salonga
- Fr. Eduardo Fernandez
2. St. Anthony’s Boys Village (Silang and Davao)
- Fr. Carlos Guzman
- Fr. Robert Sisa
3. St. Hannibal Formation Center - Cebu
- Fr. Ronaldo Paulino
- Fr. Francis Escano
- Fr. Alex Poblador
4. St. Francis Xavier Parish (Bataan)
- Fr. Julius Descartin
5. SHEC (Pasay)
- Fr. Orville Cajigal
- Fr. Dexter Prudenciano
6. Vietnam - Fr. Alfonso Heredia
7. Indonesia - Fr. Breynard Peji
- Fr. Henry Ramos
8. Rome - Fr. Ronaldo Masilang
9. Poland - Fr. Herbie Cañete
N.B.:For those priests who are working and living abroad and cannot attend, another course
will be organized assuring also of their attendance.
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Prot. 128 / 08
Re: New Board of Trustees
St. Hannibal Multilevel School
Foundation, Inc.
To:
cc:
M. R. FR. ARIEL TECSON, President
M. R. FR. CARMELO CAPIZZI, Vice-President
M. R. FR. HERMAN ABCEDE, Chairman
M. R. FR. ULRICH GACAYAN, Treasurer
M. R. FR. ALFONSO FLORES, Secretary
M. R. FR. BENJAMIN REDOBLE
M. R. FR. ENRIQUE RAVEZA, III
M. R. FR. VIKTOR AURELLANA
MS. MARISA RIVERA
Dearest,
Considering the recent turn-over of offices in our Parish Community of Our Lady of the
Most Holy Rosary Parish in Multinational Village, Parañaque City, with the favorable opinion
of the Delegation Council, I proceeded to appoint the new members of the Board of Trustees of
St. Hannibal Multilevel School Foundation, Inc.: Fr. Benjamin Redoble, Fr. Alfonso Flores, Fr.
Enrique Raveza, III, Fr. Viktor Aurellana, and Ms. Marisa Rivera.
I would like to thank the outgoing Board of Trustees for their commitment and service, while
I wish the best to the new members.
I invite Fr. Ariel Tecson, outgoing President, to convoke a meeting for the official turn-over
and to prepare a report of accomplishment as soon as possible.
Wishing the best, I remain
Major Superior
Fr. John Lucas, RCJ
Secretary
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ROGATIONIST PHILIPPINE DELEGATION
(Updated September 2008)
Members of the Delegation Council
FR. BRUNO RAMPAZZO FR. JESSIE MARTIRIZAR FR. ENRIQUE RAVEZA III FR. HERMAN ABCEDE FR MARCELINO DIAZ FR. JOHN LUCAS -
-
-
-
-
-
Major Superior
Vicar and Councilor
Treasurer and Councilor
Councilor
Councilor
Secretary of the PD
1. CEBU “Seminary” - SAINT HANNIBAL FORMATION CENTER
1. FR. MARCELINO DIAZ
Superior, Treasurer
2. FR. ULYSES ANGUS
Vice-Superior,
Spiritual Father, In-charge of the UPV
3. FR. FRANCIS PAUL ESCAÑO Prefect of Studies, Assistant Treasurer
House and Formation Councilor
4. FR. ALEX POBLADOR Vocation Promoter, Benefactor’s Office,
Lay Rogationist Associations (Pamilya Rog); House
and Formation Councilor
Prefect of Discipline, House and Formation Councilor
5. FR. RONALDO PAULINO 6. FR. RENATO ARVIN RAMIREZ
Spiritual Father (non-resident)
7. BRO. RONIE GUMAGAY
Assistant of the Seminarians
9. BRO. TOMMY LATINA
9. BRO. ROGIE QUINGA Assistant of the Seminarians
2 . MANILA - “Seminary” - FR. HANNIBAL FORMATION CENTER
1. FR. JESSIE MARTIRIZAR
Superior
2. FR. CHRISTOPER SALONGA
Vice-Superior, Treasurer, Benefactor’s Office, House
and Formation Councilor
Prefect of Discipline, House and Formation Councilor
3. FR. ALEX CLEMENTE 4. FR. JOSEPH AVENI Spiritual Father, Formation Councilor
5. FR. VIKTOR AURELLANA Vocation Promoter, Prefect of Studies, House and
Formation Councilor
6. FR. RENATO ARVIN RAMIREZ
Spiritual Father (non-resident)
7. BRO. MARK IAN ABU
8. BRO. RG CAGBABANUA
9. BRO. MICHAEL LEYNES
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3. MANILA “Studentate” – FR. DI FRANCIA CENTER OF STUDIES
1. FR. ALFONSO FLORES Superior, Prefect of Religious
2. FR. JOHN JOFFER LUCAS Vice-Superior, Treasurer, House and Formation
Councilor, In-charge of the Post Novitiate Year
3. FR. RODOLFO PATIAG JR.
Spiritual Father, Formation Councilor (non-resident)
POST NOVITIATE YEAR (PNY)
1. BRO. ELVIS BACUS
2. BRO. RYAN JIMENEZ
3. BRO. JOEL RICAFRANCA
4. BRO. WILFORD URMAZA
THEOLOGY STUDENTS
1ST Year Theology
1. BRO. GIULIO BELARMINO
2. BRO. RANNY RODRIGUEZ
2ND Year Theology
1. BRO. MENARD CADELINIA
2. BRO. JENNESAN CANOY
3. BRO. SANTOS SOLITARIO
3RD Year Theology
1. BRO. TIRSO ALCOVER
2. BRO. NOEL BALQUIN
3. BRO. RICARDO CAPERIÑA
4. BRO. VINCENT DUMDUM
5. BRO. JEFFREY JAGURIN
6. BRO. HERBERT MAGBUO
7. BRO. REY VILLAMONTE
4TH Year Theology
1. BRO. GERALD BIÑEGAS
2. BRO. RUEL DESAMPARADO
3. BRO. ELMER DULA
4. MANILA - “Parish” - OUR LADY OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY
1. FR. BENJAMIN REDOBLE
Superior, Parish Priest
2. FR. ULRICH GACAYAN
Vice-Superior, Treasurer, Assistant Parish Priest, House
Councilor, Editor-in-Chief Rogate Ergo (Asia Edition)
3. FR. ALVIN FULGENCIO
House Councilor, Collaborator in the activities of the
Community and of the Parish
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4. FR. JOSEPH ARCAÑO
House Councilor, Collaborator in the activities of the
Community and of the Parish
5. MANILA – Delegation House : “Seat of the Rogationist Philippine Delegation”
1. FR. BRUNO RAMPAZZO
Superior
2. FR. RODOLFO PATIAG JR.
Vice-Superior, Treasurer, In-charge of the Rogationist
Senior Seminary, PIVM in-charge, House Councilor,
Spiritual Father non-resident at FDFCS
3. FR. RENATO ARVIN R.AMIREZ
In-charge of Social Communication of the Rogate Center,
Responsible Statue Laboratory, House Councilor,
Spiritual Father non-resident at FHFC – Manila and
SHFC - Cebu
4. FR. ARIEL TECSON
Attending Courses at Galilee Center, Tagaytay
6. MAUMERE, FLORES, INDONESIA - Rogasionis Hati Yesus (Missionary Station)
1. FR. HENRY RAMOS
Responsible of the Seminary
2. FR. BREYNARD PEJI
Collaborator and Formator
3. BRO. WESLEY TAGUIBAO
Collaborator in the activities of the House
4. BRO. EDGAR DACALDACAL
Assistant
7. PARANG, BATAAN “St. Francis Xavier Parish” (Missionary Station)
1. FR. ANTONIO DAMMAY
Responsible, Parish Priest of St. Francis Xavier Parish
2. FR. JULIUS DESCARTIN
Assistant Parish Priest, Collaborator in the Activities of the
Community and of the Parish, In-Charge of the Financial
Matters
8. SAINT HANNIBAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER - Inserted Community (Affiliated to the Delegation House)
1. FR. DEXTER PRUDENCIANO
Responsible
2. FR. ORVILLE CAJIGAL
Collaborator
9. SEOUL (South Korea) Missionary Station
1. FR. DANIEL HO YEOUL KIM
Responsible
10. SIDEIA (Papua New Guinea) Missionary Station
1. FR. RONALDO VICTORIA
Responsible, Parish Priest, Treasurer
2. BRO. CHRISTIAN DE SAGUN
Collaborator in the Activities of the Community
and of the Parish
11. SILANG – SAINT ANTHONY’S BOYS VILLAGE
1. FR. CARMELO CAPIZZI
Superior, In-charge of the P. D. Projects
2. FR. MARIANO RONDAEL
Vice-Superior, Treasurer,
Rector of the Rogationist College, House Councilor
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3. FR. CARLOS GUZMAN
4. FR. EDUARDO FERNANDEZ
5. FR. MIGUEL DE SILVA
6. FR. ENRIQUE RAVEZA III
7. FR RITO YBAÑEZ
8. FR. ROBERT SISA
9. BRO. EDUARDO DE PALMA
10. BRO. CARLO BALAGUER
11. BRO. LOVELY RAMIREZ
12. BRO. KRISTIAN TAOK
Prefect of the Boys, House Councilor
Vice Rector Rogationist College, House Councilor, Student
In-charge of the Oasis of Prayer, House Councilor
Collaborator in the Oasis of Prayer, House Councilor
In-charge of the Rogate Press, House Councilor
Assistant Prefect of the Interns, House Councilor
Assistant Treasurer, House Councilor,
R.C. Chief Librarian and Purchasing Officer
Assistant of the Interns
NOVITIATE HOUSE
1. FR. CESARE BETTONI
Novice Master, House Councilor
The Novices:
1. BRO. JESSEL BANGOY
2. BRO. LEON XAVIER BAÑEZ
3. BRO. JOBERT BELGICA
4. BRO. RANDY CARORO
5. BRO. JOSEPH CHOI INSOON
6. BRO. ZANDER CONSON
7. BRO. CARL ANTHONY FALCOTELO
8. BRO. PATRICK IAN MARCELO
9. BRO. LANH NGUYEN HUU
10. BRO. REDEMER PUTOL
11. BRO. WELBERT SUAREZ
12. BRO. REGINO TRINIDAD, JR.
13. BRO. SHERWIN VALENZUELA
12. TORIL, DAVAO - SAINT ANTHONY’S BOYS VILLAGE
1. FR. HERMAN ABCEDE
Superior, Treasurer, Rector of the School
2. FR. FLORENCE MALASIG
Vice-Superior, Prefect of Discipline,
Assistant Treasurer, House Councilor
3. FR. DANNY MONTAÑA
Principal of the Rogationist Academy, House Councilor
4. BRO. ANTONIO NOCELLADO
5. BRO. CHARLESTONE TUMULAKAssistant of the Interns
13. VIETNAM: Ho Chi Minh and Dalat (Missionary Station)
1. FR. JOSE MARIA EZPELETA Responsible
2. FR. ALFONSO HEREDIA Collaborator
3. BRO. DANTE QUIDAYAN Collaborator
4. BRO. KING CENA
Collaborator
5. BRO. ARLENE GUMANGAN
Collaborator
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14. ZARAGOZA, BOLINAO - “Our Lady of Pillar Parish”
1. FR. NIPTALE FROGOSA
Superior, Treasurer, Parish Priest
2. FR. NICOLAS VILLORA
Vice-Superior, Assistant Treasurer,
Assistant Parish Priest, House Councilor
3. FR. MARIANO RANERA
Collaborator in the Pastoral Activities of the House and
House Councilor
RELIGIOUS OF THE PD (Residing Abroad)
1. FR. GABRIEL FLORES
2. FR. FERICO DUQUE
3. FR. RONALDO MASILANG 4. FR. HERBIE CAÑETE
5. FR. SILVESTRE ROBIÑOL
6. BRO. NILO PELOBELLO
7. BRO. KENNETH CORTEZ 8. BRO. JOHN YOUN
Curia Generalizia (Councilor General)
Rome (taking specialization)
Cracow, Poland
Centro di Spiritualita’ (Morlupo)
Centro di Spiritualita’ (Morlupo)
ABSENS A DOMO RELIGIOSA
1. FR. ELDEN JUDE MENDOZA
2. FR. JULITO PEQUE JR.
3. FR. RENO GARCEL
4. FR. ABELARDO BALBOA
5. FR. ARVIN REVAGORDA
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For your Information
The Most Reverend Superior General, Fr. Giorgio Nalin, with a letter
dated July 24, 2008, Prot. n. 264/08, has informed that he authorizes
our Circumscription be called “PHILIPPINE DELEGATION” and
approves our choice to have as a particular Protector ST. MATTHEW,
the apostle and evangelist.
The Most Reverend Superior General, Fr. Giorgio Nalin, with a letter
dated July 24, 2008, Prot.n. 265/08, has granted Fr. Silvestre Robinol to
take his Licentiate Courses in Religious Life in Rome.
The Most Reverend Superior General, Fr. Giorgio Nalin, with a letter dated August
31, 2008, Prot. n. 286/08, has appointed Fr. Danny Montana, as member of the
Commission for the Lineamenta of the XI General Chapter of our Congregation.
The Most Reverend Superior General, Fr. Giorgio Nalin, with a Letter dated
September 24, 2008, Prot. n. 336/08, has granted the dispensation from the
Religious Vows to Bro. Anthony Abatayo.
The Most Reverend Superior General, Fr. Giorgio Nalin, with a letter dated September 23, 2008,
prot. n.337/08, has granted the permission to start the construction of a new chapel and “Father
Hannibal Children Center” in our Seminary of Merville Park, Paranaque City, Metro Manila.
NEW ASSIGNMENTS
Fr. Mariano Rondael, Vice Superior, Rector and Treasurer of the Community of SABV Silang, Cavite, has been
assigned as Spiritual Father non resident of the Seminarians in Fr. Hannibal Formation Center, Merville Park,
Paranaque City, Metro Manila with a letter dated
July 2, 2008, Prot. n. 98/08.
Bro. John Youn, Community of Seoul, is assigned to the International Center of Studies in Rome, to start his
Licentiate Courses with a letter dated July 2, 2008, Prot. n. 102/08
Fr. Eduardo Fernandez with a letter dated August 9, 2008, Prot. n. 113/08 has been assigned as Vice Rector
of the Rogationist College and House Councilor while continuing his doctoral studies in La Salle University in
our Community of SABV Silang, Cavite.
Fr. Viktor Aurellana, Vocation Promoter and House Councilor in FHFC, Merville Park, Paranaque City, has
been assigned as Prefect of Studies of the Rogationist Seminary College, with a letter dated August 9, 2008,
Prot. n. 114/08.
With a letter dated September 8, 2008, Prot. n. 129/08 the M.R. Major Sueperior, Fr. Bruno Rampazzo,
has appointed the new Board of Trustees of the St. Hannibal Multilevel School Foundation, Inc. named: Fr.
Benjamin Redoble, Fr. Enrique Raveza III, Fr. Viktor Aurellana, Fr. Alfonso Flores and Ms. Marisa Rivera.
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FROM THE GENERAL CURIA
Spiritual Exercises for the Family of the Rogate
From July 27 to August 2, 2008 in the Spirituality Center
of Morlupo, Rome, it was organized the annual course of
Spiritual Exercises for the family of the Rogate. The theme
chosen: “I gave you the example” (John 13:14) was deepened by Fr. Giuseppe De Virgilio, a known Bible scholar.
Planning week
From September 15 to 21, 2008 in the House of the Daughters
of Divine Zeal, Montepulciano (Siena), the General Council
with the Superior General and the General Treasurer met for
the annual planning, revision of life and verification.
Preparation of the 2010 General Chapter
As provided by our Norms, and after consulting the Superiors
of the Circumscriptions, the Superior General, Fr. Giorgio
Nalin, has constituted a Commission “ for the study,
deepening and drafting of a basic text (lineamenta)” on the
theme of the XI General Chapter: “The rule of life, guarantee
of the charismatic identity, expression of the consecration,
support of the fraternal communion, project of mission”. The
commission is composed by Fr. Gabriel Flores, President,
Fr. Louis Buhuru ( African Delegation), Fr. Adamo Calo
(Italian Central North province), Fr. Gilson Maia (Latin
American Province), Fr. Sandro Perrone (Italian Central
South Province), Fr. Danny Montana (Philippine Delegation),
Fr. Rene Panlasigui (USA Delegation), Fr. Vinu Velutheppilly
(Indian Delegation). The Commission should submit the work
within the month of January 2009.
Course of Permanent Formation
On September 21, 2008 the second annual course on
Permanent Formation started in the Spirituality Center of
Morlupo, Rome; it will end on October 19, 2008.
Participation to the European Forum of the National
Vocational Centers
From July 3 to 6, 2008 it was held in Porto (Portugal) the
European Congress of the Vocations. The topic chosen:
“Samaritans of hope for a human and Christian Europe”. The
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meeting organized by the European Vocation Service (EVS),
organism of the Council of he Episcopal Conferences of
Europe (CCEE), was attended by almost 100 representatives
coming from twenty different nations. The International
Vocational Rogate Center of Rome was represented by Fr.
Raffaele Sacco. In his intervention , starting from the analysis
of the Documents of the Council which treated about the
pastoral on vocations, he outlined the journey of the Church
up to the nineties.
FROM THE ITALIAN CENTRAL
SOUTH PROVINCE
Summer vocational camp
From July 24 to August 4, 2008 a summer vocational mission
camp was organized in Albania. The experience was held in
the Centers of Pllana and Shenkoll (Lezhe, Scutari) and was
attended by many young persons from 17 years above.
Meeting of the Provincial Superior with the young
Priests of the Province
July 14 to 19, 2008 in the House of the Salesians in Zafferana
Etnea, the young Priests of the Province met with Fr.
Francesco Bruno, Provincial Superior, and Fr. Ciro Fontanella,
Provincial Treasurer for a period of reflection and sharing on
the topic of dialoge. The first two days have been animated by
Dr. Gianfranco Pinto, and then by Fr. Rosario Graziosi, RCJ,
and Fr. Antonio Paciello, RCJ. Fr. Massimiliano Nobile was
also present.
Vocational summer camp in Messina
From July 2 to 8, 2008 it was held in Messina a vocational
summer camp organized by the Rogationist minor Seminaries
of Messina, Napoli and Oria. 140 young persons have been
attending the encounter, some seminarians, priests and lay
collaborators. Among all those who attended 15 adolescents
asked to enter in the Seminary.
Entrance to the Novitiate and first Profession in Messina
On September 7, 2008, in the Basilica-Shrine of St. Anthony
in Messina, during the Vigil in honor the Child Mary, the
Postulants Domenico Giannone, Rafael Laskwski, Emanuele
Marabeti, Marco Pappalettera and Antonio Vasta have been
admitted to the Novitiate. The celebration has been presided
by Fr. Francesco Bruno, Provincial Superior. The day after,
feast of the Nativity of Mary, in the same Basilica, during the
Eucharist celebration presided by the Provincial, the Novices
Roberto Caminiti, Antonio Fiscella, Claudio Pizzuto, Giuseppe
Pappalettera and Erik Soltes had the first Profession of the
Religious Vows. Numerous relatives, friends, benefactors
and the Seminarians from Messina, Napoli and Oria were
present.
FROM THE ITALIAN CENTRAL
NORTH PROVINCE
Consecration of the Church of St. Anthony in
Circonvallazione Appia
After the works of renovation and on the occasion of the 70th
anniversary of the inauguration of the Church and 20 years as
a Parish many activities have been organized by the Parish
Community in the month of June 2008. On June 9-10 Fr.
Ildebrando Scicolone of the Order of St. Benedict preached
about the meaning and importance of the dedication of the
Parish Church; on June 12 there was a solemn prayer Vigil
in preparation to the consecration of the Church; on June
13: solemnity for us of St. Anthony of Padua. His Excellency
Msgr. Rino Fisichella presides over the solemn Eucharist
Celebration , followed by the procession with the statue of St.
Anthony; on June 14 His Eminence Cardinal Angelo Comastri
solemnly consecrates the Church with a great participation of
people; on June 15 celebration of the 50th priestly anniversary
of Fr. Riccardo Pignatelli and the 30th of Fr. Mario Filippone,
Parish Priest.
New statue of St. Hannibal in the Church of the Sacred
Heart of Jesus in Padua
On July 6, 2008 during a solemn Eucharist celebration in the
Parish Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Padua a new
statue of St. Hannibal has been blessed. The Parish Priest,
Fr. Vittorio, during the homily, has thanked the Daughters
of Divine Zeal, who are offering their pastoral service in the
Parish, for the gift of the statue which is a concrete sign of
devotion and an invitation to the people of the Parish to follow
in the footsteps of St. Hannibal.
50th priestly anniversary of Frs. Pignatelli and Chirulli
in St. Anthony Piazza Asti
On July 13, 2008 in the Parish of St. Anthony in Piazza
Asti, Rome, the Provincial Superior, Fr. Silvano Pinato, has
presided a solemn Eucharist celebration remembering the 50th
priestly anniversary of Fr. Riccardo Pignatelli and Fr. Chirulli
Antonio who concelebrated with him.
Comic-strip story of the life of St. Hannibal in Slovakian
language
Through the interest of Fr. Tiziano Pegoraro, RCJ, who is
working in Bratislava (Slovakia) , a comic –strip story of St.
Hannibal’s life was printed on the month of September 2008.
Summer vocational camp for youth in the Community of
Padua
From July 0 to 28, 008 a summer vocational camp for youth
coming from Poland has been organized by the Community
of Padua in collaboration with he movement ERA of Poland.
Perpetual Profession of Vlastimil Chovanec
On September 8, 2008 in the Parish of St. Anthony of Padua
in Piazza Asti, Rome, during the Eucharis Celebration the
Religious Vlastimil Chavanec had his Perpetual Profession,
while the young Religious Kazimierz Sobanski, Jean Pierrew
Ntabwoka, Dawid Janicki, Marcin Bajda, Manhal J. Abboush,
nde Gebrehiwet, Leonardo lillo, Dario Rossetti, Lucio Scalia,
Pavol Knut, Firas A. Kidher and Giovanni sefanelli renewed
their temporary Vows. The celebration has been presided by
the Provincial Superior, Fr. Silvano Pinato at the presence of
many Confreres, the Daughters of Divine Zeal, parents of the
Religious, relatives, friends and benefactors.
FROM THE LATIN AMERICAN PROVINCE
Annual Retreat in San Lorenzo, Paraguay
From July 14-19, 2008 23 Religious of the Province attended
on a Course of Spiritual Exercises preached by the Salesian
Fr. Elvio Aguirre in San Lorenzo, Paraguay.
Meeting of the Rogationist formandees
From July 23 to 27, 2008 in the Seat of the Rogate Center, Sao Paulo, it was held the 21st encounter of the Formators and
those who are in the different stages of formation: Theology,
Practical Training, Novitiate Philosophy and Propedeutical
year. The topic chosen: “The art of being Rogationist because
to be Rogationist is an art in the footsteps of St. Hannibal”.
General Assembly of the IPV
The Institute on Vocation Ministry (IPV) held the General
Extraordinary and elective Assembly from August 15-17,
2008. On the occasion it was celebrated the 15th anniversary
of foundation of the Institute and the board of Directors has
been renewed for the three years 2008-2011. Among the newly
elected members there is Fr. Angelo Mezzari, RCJ, President
of the Supreme Council, and Fr. Geraldo Tadeu Furtado, RCJ, Executive Secretary.
Meeting of the Commission of the Educators
On August 19-20, 2008 it was held in the Rogate Center of
Sao Paulo the meeting of the Commission of the Educators
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Encounter of those in the Propedeutical Course
From September 5-7, 2008 in Bauru (SP) there was a meeting
of those in Propedeutical year, of the young persons starting
the experience of the Propedeutical year and other youth
contacted by the vocation promoters.
Meeting of the Commission on Finacial matters
On September 15, 2008 in the Rogate Center of Sao Paulo
there was an encounter of the Commission of the Treasurers
of the Province (EASE) in order to discuss some financial
matters.
Meeting of the Superiors
On September 16-17, 2008 it was held in Sao Paulo (SP) the
meeting of all the Superiors of the Communities with the
Provincial Superior and Council.
FROM THE PHILIPPINE DELEGATION
New Director of the Vocations, Cebu Chapter
Last June 21, 2008 Fr. Alex Poblador, Vocation Promoter in our
Seminary of Cebu, has been elected Director of the Vocations
in the Philippines (DVP), Cebu Chapter: Congratulations and
good work!
Celebration in honor of St. Hannibal in Cebu
On July 5, 2008, 157th anniversary of the birth of St. Hannibal,
different activities have been organized in our Seminary of
Cebu. Almost 700 children from the squatters and the poor
areas of the surroundings spent a day in the Community
where the Confreres and the Seminarians organized activities
for them.
Admission to the Seminary and the UPV
On July 6, 2008 during the celebration of the Eucharist
presided by Fr. Bruno Rampazzo, Fr. Jessie Martirizar,
Superior of the Seminary of Manila, has welcomed 21 new
Seminarians. After the communion there was also a simple
rite of admission of four new members to the Union of Prayer
for Vocations.
Participation to the World Youth Day
On July 8, 2008 Fr. Carmelo Capizzi together with Bishop
Ottavio Vitale, who arrived in the Philippines last July 5, 2008,
some young persons and Teachers of our Rogationist College
of Silang, Cavite, attended in Sydney, Australia, on the World
Youth Day 2008. They came back on July 22, 2008.
Degree in Development management
Fr. Dexter Prudenciano of SHEC, after the thesis defense on “Strategy for the Saint Hannibal Empowerment Center”
has obtained the Degree in Development management last
July 8 in the Asian Institute for management (AIM), Makati :
congratulations!
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Canonical visit of the Major Superior
Fr. Bruno Rampazzo, Major Superior, has started the canonical
visit to the Communities of the Delegation. Accompanied
by Fr. Enrique Raveza, Treasurer, and by Fr. John Lucas,
Secretary, he has visited the Community of Seoul, Korea,
from August 11-15, 2008 and the Seminary of Cebu from
August 25-31, 2008. He continued the visit to the Community
of Manila Seminary from September 8-13, 2008, to the Father
Di Francia Center of Studies from September 15-18, 2008 and
to the Missionary Station of Maumere, Flores, Indonesia from
September 24-30, 2008.
UPV voluntary service in SABV Toril, Davao
From September 2-7, 2008, accompanied by Fathers Dexter
Prudenciano, Ariel Tecson and Rene Ramirez, the UPV
members, Manila Chapter, have offered a voluntary service
to the boys of our Saint Anthony’s Boys Village of Toril,
Davao.
Joint venture of Manila Seminary and Our Lady of
Beautiful Love Parish
Our Seminary of Manila, Father Hannibal Formation Center, and the Parish to which we belong in Merville Parish, Our
Lady of Beautiful Love, represented by the Superior of the
Community, Fr. Jessie Martirizar, and by the Parish Priest,
Msgr. Armando Antonio Villaruz, have signed a contract of
joint fund raising to support the poor young persons, almost
1000, who are frequenting every Sunday our Seminary, for the
formation of the Seminarians and for the poor of the Parish.
A new initiative of concrete collaboration between Religious
and Diocesan Priests. The agreement has been signed at the
presence of the Diocesan Bishop of Paranaque, His Excellency
Msgr. Jesse Mercado on September 5, 2008.
Meeting of the Commission for the Organization of the
Missionary Forum
On September 6, 2008 F. Gabriel Flores, General Councilor
in charge of the Missions, has met the members of the
Commission for the organization of the Missionary Forum on
the occasion of the Rogationist Mission Day for the 2009. The
Project chosen by the General Government is the realization
of formation and technical courses for youth of our Parish
of Parang, Bataan. At the meeting were present Fr. Jessie
Martirizar, Fr. Ben jamin Redoble, Fr. Antonio Dammay, Fr.
Julius Descartin and Fr. Enrique Raveza, Treasurer of the
Delegation. Fr. Bruno Rampazzo opened the works of the
Commission.
Admission to the Novitiate
After a week of spiritual exercises animated by Fr. Cesare
Bettoni, Novice Master, the Postulants Daminh Lanh Huu
Nguyen from Vietnam and In Soon Joseph Choi from Korea
have been admitted to the Novitiate. The ceremony has been
presided by Fr. Bruno Rampazzo, Major Superior, in the
chapel of the Novitiate House.
FROM THE INDIAN DELEGATION
Admission to the first Religious Profession and
Postulancy
On July 3, 2008, feast of St. Thomas apostle, in Aluva, kerala,
three young Novices , Aneesh Joseph Kannampuzha, Lixon
Paul Puthanagady and Vineesh Varghese Naduvilpeedika have
been admitted to the first Profession. In the evening of the
same day three Sminariansd of the third year of Philosophy
have been admitted to the Postulancy, John Paul, Nithin and
Deleep.
Religious Professions and entrance to the Propedeutical
year
On September 8, 2008, feast of the Nativity of the Virgin
Mary, in the Rogate Ashram of Aluva seven young Religious
renewed their Vows in the ands of the Major Superior, Fr.
Luigi Toffanin. Three young aspirants in Aluva and sixteen
in Mananthavady have been admitted to the Propedeutical
year before the Novitiate.
FROM THE AFRICAN DELEGATION
Ministry of Lectorate
On July , 2008 Eucharistic Rogationist Day par excellence,
in Ngoya, cmeroon, the Religious Students Ntawigenera
Eugene and Ndashimye Jean Claude have been admitted to
the Ministry of Lectorate. The celebration has been presided
by Fr. Eros Borile, Major Superior of the Delegation.
THE PD NEWS
The PD News is the official bulletin of the
Philippine Delegation. It aims to foster
better communication and knowledge
about our Circumscription.
Lay-out:
Eric Lait
PD NEWS
24 Calcutta St. Merville Park
Parañaque City
1700 Philippines
Tel. 776-0392
Something to know
July 5
Anniversary of the birth of Father Founder, St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia, in Messina, Italy,
1851
July 13
50th Priestly anniversary of Frs. ANTONIO CHIRULLI, ARTURO MELE and RICCARDO
PIGNATELLI in Trani, Bari, 1958 : AD MULTOS ANNOS!
July 22
Anniversary of the re-election of the Most Reverend Superior General, Fr. Giorgio Nalin – 2004:
CONGRATULATIONS!
August 6
Anniversary of the Canonical Approval of our Congregation – 1926
September 8
Anniversary of the foundation of the Charitable-Educative Female Institutes in Avignone Quarter
- 1882
September 14
Anniversary of the definitive approval of the name of our Congregation “Rogationists of the Heart
of Jesus” - 1901
September 21
Anniversary of foundation of our House in Cebu – 1990
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Happy Birthday
july
7/7/77
7/7/64
7/13/85
7/14/53
7/17/61
7/21/83
7/30/64
august
8/09/81 Bro. Tirso Alcover
8/22/64 Fr. Ronaldo Victoria
8/29/84 Bro. Kristian Taok
Fr. Francis Paul Escaño
Fr. Danny Montaña
Bro. Carlo Balaguer
Fr. Cesare Bettoni
Fr. Sylvestre Robiñol
Bro. Rogie Quinga
Fr. Ariel Tecson
september
9/8/77
Fr. Breyna
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9/9/72
Fr. Ferico
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7/17/55 Fr. Gaspare Gallitto
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