REGENTS 2009-2010

Among Catholic religious communities (eg. SVD or Divine Word Missionaries) the term, Regency, is used for a period of time that a seminarian leaves his studies to work in the apostolic ministry of the community (eg. teach in a school or seminary).

These seminarians are called "regents.

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Incoming Regents with Fr. Mislang, SVD (from left to right, standing: Frt. Sedfrey, Frt. John Elliot, Frt. Sherwin, Frt. John Paul, Frt. Sergio, Frt. Fred; sitting: Frt. Gilbert and Frt. Ronald Rey; Inset: Frt. Reniel)



Finally, the assignments of our dear SVD Regents are already announced this morning, March 28, at 7 in the morning.

Frt. Sherwin Aromin, SVD - Dvine Word Formation Center, Davao City
Frt. Ronald Rey Espartinez, SVD - Holy Name University, Tagbilaran, Bohol
Frt. Reniel Nachimma, SVD - University of San Carlos, Cebu
Frt. Sedfrey William Nebres - St. Jude Catholic School, Manila
Frt. John Paul Marquez, SVD - Christ the King Mission Seminary, Quezon City
Frt. John Elliot Moyo, SVD - Divine Word Formation Center of Urdaneta, Pangasinan
Frt. Sergio Paganao, SVD - JPIC, Cebu
Frt. Gilbert Razon, SVD - Divine Word College of Legazpi
Frt. Fred Siega, SVD - Vicariate of Tabuk, Kalinga

Congratulation to you Bros! God bless!

JOHN PAUL II TO BE BEATIFIED

OMG! It began with a Polish News Report in the Polish daily “Dziennik” and spread throughout the blogosphere almost faster than lightning, the late beloved Servant of God John Paul II will be beatified next year on April 2, 2010. He died on April 2, 2005 at 9:37 p.m. in his private apartment shortly after asking “Let me go to my Father’s House”.

This reliable Polish Daily report indicates that the Congregation for the Cause of the Saints has already concluded the process. It began by special dispensation on June 28, 2005, only two months after John Paul's death rather than the standard five years. It could be recall that during his funderal in April 2005, the faithful held up placards calling for him to be made a "Santo Subito" - a saint immediately.

OMG (again)! This news excites me! Surely, the whole world will look forward to this event!

ST. JOSEPH IS IN THE PICTURE!!!

Happy Feast Day to St. Joseph!!!

A friend of mine shared in her blog as her special gift/treat to her dear readers a photo she took at the SVD Seminary in Tagaytay City, Philippines, on March 19, 2006 (take note of the date!) when the priests, seminarians and lay mission partners had a Lenten procession in their grounds...Look at the picture carefully. You may have to zoom in the photo so you can see the unmistakable hovering presence of St. Joseph..

DINNER FOR A CAUSE

Several SVD confreres, especially overseas, wanted to see the Dinner for a Cause held at the Divine Word Seminary of Tagaytay last February 13. It was initiated for the renovation of the seminary roof, especially the Holy Spirit chapel. Nag-le-leak na kasi kapag umuulan (doon pa banda sa Blessed Sacrament). So, ayan na, ito na po.


This is during our practices. Complete attendance.

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That is Frt. Benedicto Awitin, SVD with our Prefect Fr. Meng Menguito, SVD. Very serious during practice, huh.

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The seminary quadrangle was the venue of the Dinner for a Cause.

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Actually, before the dinner, there was a Lucernarium or Evening Prayer which was greatly appreciated by the visitors. Then, the dinner followed.

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That's the community, full-force!

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We also serenaded the visitors per table, actually...

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That is Fr. Jaekel Solde, SVD together with his visitors from Batangas...

MY BIRTHDAY MESSAGE

Birthday ko today. I am now 28 years old. This is the first year that I am celebrating my birthday as a priest. Parang kailan lang I could still remember the young boy playing with all the kids in our neighborhood. Wonderful! Ang layo na pala ng aking narating, and yet I am very much aware that a new missionary journey will unfold in the next few months for me.

Nais kong magpasalamat sa mga taong naniniwala sa akin, sa mga taong tumutulong sa akin, sa mga taong nagmamahal sa akin. Salamat din sa lahat ng mga taong bumati sa akin at sa mga taong nag-alay ng kanilang mga dasal for me. God bless you po.

Thank you to all my teachers, my formators, my mentors and sa lahat ng mga nakasama ko sa aking seminary formation. Special mention goes to Fr. Teody Taneo, the vocation director who found my way in the SVD. Kung hindi dahil sa kanya, wala ako ngayon dito.

Thank you also to my family sa magandang pagpapalaki sa akin. Kahit di ako lumaki (hehe), I have grown up naman. Haha. I also include them in my prayers.

I thank God for calling me. I know very well that I am still very young and marami pa akong kakaining bigas and so I rely so much on God’s grace daily. My friends, please double your prayers for me. On May 20, I will start my new missionary journey at Ulotanga Island, Ipil, Zamboanga.

Friends, do not worry. I will be okay. God is already there in my mission area, way, way before my arrival. I wish to celebrate my birthday in Zamboanga next year. Aabot tayo diyan. Basta God ordains, God sustains.

God bless you and happy birthday to me.


In the Divine Word,

Felmar Castrodes Fiel, SVD