Philippine Passionists

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…

We, the Passionist Fathers and Bothers 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.

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May this Season of Advent prepare our hearts for a meaningful celebration of the birth of our Savior! And advance Merry Christmas!

Fr. Titing CP
Provincial

"Is [Christmas] really important for my life, for the building up of society? There are many persons in our time, especially in the halls of the universities, who ask whether we are to expect something or someone; whether we must look for another messiah, another god; if it is worthwhile to entrust ourselves to that Child whom we find in the manger between Mary and Joseph on Christmas night...

indeed, the Lord is with us and it is possible to build together with him. In the stable of Bethlehem man's solitude is overcome, our existence is no longer at the mercy of impersonal natural and historical forces, our house can be built upon the rock: we can plan our history, the history of humanity, not as a utopia but in the certainty that the God of Jesus Christ is present and walks with us."

Pope Benedict XVI
Address to the University Students of Rome
December 15, 2011

HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE CHRISTMAS

Have yourself a merry little Christmas, let your heart be light. From now on, our troubles will be out of sight.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas, make the Yuletide gay, From now on, our troubles will be miles away.

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Here we are as in olden days, happy golden days of yore. Faithful friends who are dear to us, gather near to us once more.

Through the years, we all will be together if the Lord allows. Hang a shining star upon the highest bough, And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.

ADESTE FIDELES

Adeste fideles laeti triumphantes venite, venite in Bethlehem. Natum videte regem angelorum. Venite adoremus, venite adoremus, venite adoremus Dominum.

O come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant! O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, born the king of angels! O come let us adore Him. O come let us adore Him! O come let us adore Him. Christ the Lord!

Aeterni Parentis splendorem aeternum velatum sub carne videbemus Deum Infantem panes involutum Venite adoremus, venite adoremus, venite adoremus Dominum.

Sing choirs of angels, sing in exultation! Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above. "Glory to God! Glory in the highest" O come let us adore Him, O come let us adore Him. O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

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VIVA! PIT SENYOR!!!

On this FEAST of STO. NIÑO, we pray and work hard to re-enthrone and put back to glory the millions of CHILDREN IN MISERY around the world. The measure of entering God's Kingdom rests in them.
-Gwen-

HAPPY THREE KINGS TO ALL!!! (EPIPHANY)

"After their audience with the king they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way." (Mat 2:9-12 NAB)

FR. NELSON CASERIAL, CP IS NOW THE THIRD MEMBER OF OUR SWEDEN MISSION

CP PHILIPPINES WISHES FOR ALL OF YOU, A NEW YEAR OVERFLOWING WITH FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE!

CAPACITY TO SHARE

"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

MISA DE GALLO AT ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS NOVITIATE, 7th DAY

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.

OUR FRESHLY-ORDAINED PASSIONIST PRIESTS!!!

TODAY, DEC.5 IS THE BIG DAY FOR REV. SHERWIN DETUYA, CP AND REV. ARNIL CARBON, CP. CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH OF YOU ON THE DAY OF YOUR MUCH-AWAITED PRIESTLY ORDINATION. DEO GRATIAS!!!

FR. REY ONDAP CP SPEARHEADING ANTI-COAL PLANT RALLY

MAASIM, Sarangani – Businessmen hailed the groundbreaking for a proposed 200-megawatt coal-fired power plant in the coastal village of Kamanga here Friday afternoon but the project has divided residents between those who see the facility as a threat to the environment and their health, and those who believe it will lift them from poverty.

Gov. Miguel Dominguez, Trade Sec. Gregory Domingo and Tomas Alcantara, president and chairman of the Alcantara Group of Companies, led the groundbreaking rites.

Fishing tycoon Marfin Tan told reporters the $450-million plant would encourage more investors to come in and generate thousands of jobs. READ MORE

NEWS ALERT!!!

Another CMIP-HANDS educational beneficiary hurdled the recent licensure exam for teachers. For more details, click the "Mission" section above.

OPENING HOMILY BY FR. LITO - CP PHILIPPINES PROVINCIAL
On the occasion of PASPAC Assembly

Gospel Reflection (Luke 18: 35-43)

Jesus asked the blind man: what do you want me to do for you?

This is also the very question Jesus poses to us as we begin our gathering. What do we want Jesus to do for our Configuration: in the areas of Formation, Personnel and Finance? What do we want him to do for our Solidarity, so that our Passionist life shall be vibrant and our mission relevant?

RE-ELECTION OF MOTHER SOCORRO

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

NOV. 3, 2011, REMEBERING BLESSED PIO CAMPIDELLI

NOV. 1, 2011, REMEMBERING OUR BELOVED DEAD PASSIONISTS

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

Fr. Jed Sumampong, CP, is the sole sponsor of this website. Actually, this used to be his very own website which he then generously donated to our Passionist Province here in the Philippines. God bless...