It was sometime in 1956 when Bishop Gerard Mongeau, OMI (the first Prelate Ordinary of Cotabato) , invited the Passionists to work with him in his rapidly expanding Prelature. However, negotiations between the Oblates and the Passionists took a little bit longer. Thus, it was not until January 21, 1958 that the first Passionists Fathers, namely, Fr. Quentin Olwell, CP and Fr. Anthony Maloney, CP set foot in Cotabato.

A couple of weeks later, in February of that same year, seven more Passionists arrived, namely, Fr. Leonard Amrhein, CP, Fr. Reginald Arliss, CP, Fr. Jerome Does, CP, Fr. Crispin Lynch, CP, Fr. Lawrence Mullin, CP, Fr. Paschal Smith, CP and Fr. Hilarion Walters, CP.

These nine trailblazers, some of whom were veteran missionaries of China, were truly the pioneers of the Passionist Mission in the Philippines. Soon after, they took up their stations in Norala, Banga, Marbel, Lagao, Dadiangas, and Glan. And much later, Tupi and Kiamba. The rest is history…

CP THEO STUDENTS RENEWING THEIR VOWS

ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS

"I tell you that it is a most excellent and holy thing to think of the Passion of the Lord and to make your prayer on it. This isthe way to attain to holy union with God." (Jan 3, 1729)
- St. Paul of the Cross

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW MOTHER GENERAL AND HER COUNCIL

Last April 29, 2012, a Good Shepherd Sunday, the Passionist Sisters of St. Paul of the Cross had chosen a new chief Shepherd - Sr. Maria Dalessandro CP (center), the 9th Superior General of the said Congregation. To assist her in taking care of the flock are sisters who come from different corners of the globe, namely,(L-R) Sr. Augustine Kasuku, Congolese (4th consultor), Sr. Theresia Maria, Indonesian (3rd consultor), Sr. Lucia Maria Bevervanso, Brazilian (1st consultor and Vicar) and Sr. Ewa Kujawiak, Polish (2nd consultor). Deo Gratias!

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We, the Passionist Fathers and Brothers in the Philippines, run this school to help alleviate the sufferings of the poor by providing them technical skills. All courses offered are approved by TESDA. And anyone who enrolls is assured of passing the course because this school has a track record of a hundred percent passing on NC II on all programs offered.

CONGRATS, PASSIONIST SISTERS!!!

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NOVEMBER 21, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

We congratulate Sr. Riva, CP on her perpetual profession. May the Lord be blessed forever through you.

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"Stunned, confused and listless, we coast in a sea of pain this Christmas season. But the positive side of this is the quick reaction of ordinary people to find concrete ways to send assistance to our badly stricken fellow Filipinos. The government cannot do it all. The NGOs cannot do it all. The churches cannot do it all. It is individuals (with or without connections) who can make the difference. There is no need to say how. This is the time to be creative. I know families that have drastically simplified their Christmas feasting in order to share with those who are disconsolate and need healing.

The grief is immense, but the ocean inside of us holds immense gifts waiting to be shared. For those who have given up their best and given till it hurt to those who have lost everything, this is your moment, your most meaningful Christmas yet.

Makabuluhan at makahulugang Pasko sa inyong lahat. May Jesus' peace overwhelm and surprise you when you least expect it. Come, Wondrous Healer!"

MA.CERES P. DOYO
Philippine Daily Inquirer
December 21, 2011

KILLER DAM POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL MEGA-DISASTER OPEN PIT MINING AT TAMPAKAN, SOUTH COTABATO, PHILIPPINES BY XSTRATA

The largest ever mining venture in the Philippines at Tampakan, South Cotabato in Mindadao by Swiss British multinational Xstrata, local name Sagittarius Mining Inc. (SMI) has a tailings dam that would make the infamous Marcopper dam collapse at Boac Marinduque look like a kiddie pool affair. If the the dam breaks after the firm leaves in 20 years, 1.35 billion metric tons of toxic wastes will drain down approximately 200,000 hectares of lush farmlands and affect about 2.4 million people in 4 provinces, the biggest mega-disaster ever.

Dear Brothers in Christ

Peace!

Bishop Dinualdo Gutierrez, DD, Fr. Lito Villarente, CP and Fr. Chris Akiatan, CP were here for our Community Election in the morning of November 1, 2011. Bishop resided the Election and Fr. Lito acted as a Scrutineer as prescribed by the Rule.

The result of our Election : Superior Mother Maria Socorro,CP (2nd from left); Vicar and Novice Directress Sr. Mary Gabriel,CP (2nd from right); 1st Counsellor: Sr. Marguerite Marie,CP (3rd from left).

After the Election, the Bishop presided the Mass and Fr. Lito concelebrated with Fr. Chris.

Thank you in advance for your prayers.

Mother Maria Socorro,CP

MAY 13, 2012