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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) 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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CONGRATS, PASSIONIST SISTERS!!! CP NUNS' NEWSLETTER!!!
NOVEMBER 21, 2011 CONGRATULATIONS!!! We congratulate Sr. Riva, CP on her perpetual profession. May the Lord be blessed forever through you.
LET US KNOW THAT YOU VISITED OUR SITE FOR THE UPKEEP AND MAINTAINANCE OF THIS SITE OR FOR THE MISSIONARY ENDEAVORS OF THE PASSIONISTS IN THE PHILIPPINES 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 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.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
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L-R FRS. STANLEY BALDON, CP, REY CARVIN ONDAP, CP,CHRIS AKIATAN, CP, & MARK TOBIAS, CP (ordained May 11, 2009) CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY-PROFESSED MEMBERS!!!
CP NOVICES RECEIVING THEIR PASSIONIST HABIT, MAY 01, 2012
L-R Leonardo Carlos Sanchez, Elmer Malaran, Manuel Alfred Bayta, Celso Macas, & Nelson Galit SOON TO PROFESS L-R Bros. Bong, Archie, Ivan, Joseph & Tyron WONDERFUL UPDATE FROM THE CP NUNS A YEAR AFTER BREAKING THE GROUND For my thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways my ways, says the LORD. As high as the heavens are above the earth so high are my ways above your ways and my thoughts above your thoughts. Isaiah 55:8-9 HAPPY EASTER! May the Risen Christ be truly risen in our hearts so that we will live our lives with peace, joy and great hope. We gratefully give you an update of the construction of the new monastery. We thank you for your help that comes to us when we need it. Your support, services and prayers are miracles of God’s Providence to us. READ MORE CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TWO NEW DEACONS!!!
The Passionist Community in the Philippines is blessed with two members, Rev. Vivien Nuera, CP and Rev. Alexander Arellano, CP who were ordained to the Holy Order of Deacons by Most Rev. Guillermo Afable, D.D. (Bishop of Digos) on April 18, 2012 at the Holy Cross Parish, Calumpang, General Santos City, Philippines. The Diaconal Ordination was also graced by the presence of the Provincial of the PASS Province, Fr. Julito Villarente, CP, Passionist Priests and Brothers in the South, Diocesan Priests, Religious Sisters, families and friends of the ordained and parishioners. After the ordination, Rev. Vivien will be assigned at the Holy Cross Parish, Calumpang while Rev. Alexander will serve at the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Parish, General Santos City. Both parishes are run by the Passionists. CP EASTER GAUDEAMUS SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES
FR. GENERAL'S EASTER MESSAGE Dear Brethren of the Congregation and all religious and lay members of our Passionist Family, Greetings to you all in the name of Jesus, whom we have contemplated in last Sunday's Palm Sunday liturgy as he returned once again to Jerusalem seated on a colt and surrounded by a large crowd holding branches as they sang Hosanna to God: "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord." (Jn 12:13). We are told in the Gospel that the crowd didn't really understand what this was all about, but that they did following the Resurrection. This was certainly a festive reception which served to reinforce the Pharisees' decision to seek Jesus' death: "Look, the whole world has gone after him!" (Jn 12:19). READ MORE HE DIED THAT WE MAY LIVE...
CONGRATULATIONS, P.T.I.I. GRADUATES!!!
WORLD WATER DAY 2012 Dear brothers and sisters,
I invite you to pray together on Thursday March 22 , as every year, to ensure water for all . I am attaching a prayer, as a suggestion. I would appreciate any feed-back about how it was received in your community. For more information, please see our website and at:
http://www.unwater.org With every best wish.
Jesús Mª Aristín c.p. & Vital Otshudialokoka c.p.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, FR. BERT! Today, March 19, 2012, is the 19th ordination anniversary of Fr. Bert Alegre, CP. He was ordained in his beloved hometown of Alabel, Sarangani Province by the Most Rev. Bishop Dinualdo Gutierrez, D.D., the current bishop of the Diocese of Marbel. Fr. Bert has been assigned to many ministerial works. At present, he is stationed at St. Paul of the Cross Novitiate, Lagao, General Santos City, to assist the novice master in the formation of our young novices. May you have many more fruitful years of priestly ministry, Fr. Bert. God bless! (The photos were taken during his mass this morning). MARCH 16, 2012 THE GRADUATES...CONGRATULATIONS!!! Brothers Andrew and Vivien graduated last March 14 with utmost joy and gratitude to the Lord and to our community for the blessings received and the success of their theological studies at Loyola School of Theology. We continue our prayers for them as they now begin another phase in their religious life.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! On Febraury 12, 2012 at the Holy Cross Spiritual Center, members of the Community of Passionist Partners (CPP) elected a new set of officers (front row, seated) for the year 2012-2013, namely (L-R): Jomar Asuque (Secretary), Agnes Caliza (Vice President), Amparo "Baby" Pamintuan (President) and Alvin Salas (Treasurer). Rev. Fr. Chris Akiatan, CP is their chaplain. 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 Another CMIP-HANDS educational beneficiary hurdled the recent licensure exam for teachers. For more details, click the "Mission" section above. NOV. 3, 2011, REMEBERING BLESSED PIO CAMPIDELLI
NOV. 1, 2011, REMEMBERING OUR BELOVED DEAD PASSIONISTS
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BULLETIN BOARDMAY 13, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FR. BERT!!!
APRIL 28, 2012
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, FR. HIL!!!
MORE THAN A DIAMOND. Fr. Hilarion Walters, CP celebrates his 65th year anniversary as PRIEST. He is one of the nine American Passionists who arrived here in the Philippines in 1958. His unwavering passion for his vocation, marked by deep spirituality and simplicity, is one towering lighthouse for all of us younger priests and believers who are sometimes lost, confused, and bored. We thank God for giving Fr. Hil to us. April 13, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FR. RAMON!!!
April 12, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FR. LOUIE!!!
April 7, 2012
CONGRATULATIONS!!! The Philippine Passionists congratulate the Most Rev. Bishop Dinualdo Gutierrez, DD, on the occasion of his 50th anniversary of sacerdotal ordination; having been ordained priest on April 7, 1962. We wish you, dear Bishop, good health and more fruitful ministry as chief Shepherd of the Diocese of Marbel. Deo Gratias!
April 7, 2012
TWENTY FOURTH DEATH ANNIVERSARY OF FR. CARL
A member of Holy Cross Province,Fr. Carl Schmitz, CP grew up on the northwest side of Chicago. He was a dedicated missionary who served in the United States and in the Passionist missions in China, Japan, and the Philippines. He was living among a group of B’laan tribal people on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines when a local man with suspected paramilitary ties gunned him down on the steps of his mission on April 7, 1988.
- from Passionist Saints and Blesseds, Holy Cross Province. THANK YOU SO MUCH, FR. CARL April 5, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FR. VIC S.!!!
March 29 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FR. GIO!!!
March 10, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FR. ITOK!!!
March 10, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FR. TONY!!!
March 9, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FR. ARNIL!!!
March 3, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FR. CARVIN REY!!!
February 17, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FR. ERIC!!!
February 11, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FR. MARK!!!
February 7, 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FR. EDWARD!!!
February 2, 2012
HAPPY 14th ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY, FR. LOUIE!!!
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