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(L-R) Ms. Teresita Ging Deles, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, Mohagher
Iqbal, Chairperson, MILF Peace Panel, Cardinal Quevedo, O.M.I., Dr. Miriam Coronel Ferrer,
Chairperson, GPH Peace Panel, Fr. Joel Tabora, SJ
(L-R) Bishop Efraim Tendero, Archbishop Ledesma, Dr. Ruth Tawantawan of DENR-10,
Heherson Alvarez, Engr. Dextor Lo.
Cotabato City, June 6-7,
2014-While there has been
much rejoicing throughout
Mindanao and the Philippines
since the signing of the
Comprehensive Agreement
on the Bangsamoro (CAB)
on March 27, 2014, as our
hopes have been raised that a
lasting peace may have finally
come, there is still a long way
to go and a lot more to be
done before we can truly be
assured that all the peoples
of Mindanao are indeed
enjoying peace, harmony and
prosperity.
His Eminence, Orlando
Cardinal Quevedo OMI DD has
vast experience of working for
peace and reconciliation in
the war-torn areas of Central
Mindanao, where he has spent
most of his life. He is acutely
aware of the challenges ahead
on the road to a lasting peace.
For this reason, on June 6
and 7, 2014, he co-convened
- together with the St. Egidio
Community (Rome) and the
Muhammadiyah (Indonesian
Islamic Organization) a
Mindanao-wide gathering
of Christians, Muslims and
Lumads from the various
religious, non-government
and government sectors to
identify what more we need
to do together to ensure that
this current opportunity
for a lasting peace is not
wasted. This Inter-religious
and Inter-cultural Congress
had as its theme: Peace is
Living Together Religions
and Cultures in Dialogue for
Peace and Reconciliation in
Mindanao.
Pastoral
Assignments for
June 2014-
May 2016
page 2
Peace is Living Together
CDO Archbishop challenges leaders of other faiths
to address the perils of climate change
the MNLF-particularly Nur
Misuaris faction. It was a
welcome sign that Nur
Misuaris spokesman, Absalom
Cerveza, accepted an invitation
to address the gathering,
in which he reassured the
assembly that while the MNLF
do not support the current
peace process, they will not
interfere with its progress and
in Cervezas words: I wish the
MILF the best of luck.
Another contentious issue
is whether or not the proposed
Bangsamoro Political Entity
will adequately respect the
rights and aspirations of the
Lumads within its territory.
Bai Froilyn Mendoza, Lumad
(Tiduray) representative on
the Bangsamoro Transition
Commission, expressed her
hope that Lumads will not
be side-lined in this current
International Inter-religious
and Inter-cultural Congress
The Cagayan de Oro
delegation was headed
by Archbishop Antonio
J. Ledesma SJ, D.D. and
included representatives of
Archdiocesan youth, sisters,
lay leaders and clergy, as well
as some Xavier University staff
engaged in peace-building.
It also included 3 Muslim
leaders and 6 priests from the
Iglesia Filipina Independiente.
Archbishop Ledesma
addressed the gathering
by emphasizing the crucial
role that the Bishop-Ulama
Conference has played over
the years to help bring peace
to Mindanao through the level
of genuine trust that has been
achieved between Muslim and
Christian leaders and through
initiatives such as the annual
celebration of the Mindanao
Week of Peace.
Cardinal Quevedo,
Secretary Ging Deles
(OPAPP), GPH Peace Panel
Chair, Prof. Miriam Ferrer
and MILF Peace Panel Chair,
Mohagher Iqbal were among
the key contributors to the
discussion. Ferrer and Iqbal
both stressed that peace
could only be achieved
through each side being
willing to compromise. Iqbal
emphasized that the MILF had
already given up a lot for the
sake of peace and assured us
that they will respect whatever
outcome the plebiscite on the
CAB will produce, because they
are committed to respecting
the democratic process.
One of the major obstacles
to the current peace process
is, the non-acceptance by
process, simply because this
is the first time ever that the
voice of the Lumads has been
included in the negotiations.
Fr. Jun Mercado OMI added
that while the term IPRA
(Indigenous Peoples Rights
Act) is not mentioned in the
proposed Bangsamoro Basic
Law (BBL) this new law does
include most of the provisions
enshrined in the IPRA.
Cardinal Quevedo
reminded the gathering that
living together in peace can
only be achieved when biases
and prejudices between the
Christian majority and the
Muslim and Lumad minorities
are overcome and the
historical injustices committed
against the Moro Peoples are
addressed. According to the
Cardinal, his long experience
of living and working for
peace in Mindanao has
convinced him that the Moro
peoples have consistently
been unjustly treated right
up until the present. Their
religious and cultural
identities have not been
adequately respected, their
right to self-determination
has been consistently denied
and they have not benefitted
from the economic and social
developments in our nation.
In a lively discussion about
the role of education in building
a culture of peace, Fr. Bert Alejo
SJ alerted the delegates to
some of the teaching materials
and textbooks used in our
public schools that only help
to perpetuate these injustices
- e.g. that Lechon Baboy is
listed as the National Dish;
that Muslims are referred to
By: Fr. Paul Glynn, SSC
By: James Sia
Speaking before an
audience that included
indigenous, Evangelical,
Muslim, and Buddhist religious
leaders and representatives,
Cagayan de Oro Archbishop
Antonio J. Ledesma, S.J., D.D.
reminded those present of
their responsibility to protect
the environment as Gods gift
and a common good, values
intrinsic to all religious
traditions.
At the 3rd Interfaith
Dialogue on Climate Change
held on May 29, 2014 at the
Cagayan de Oro City Tourism
Hall, Comm. Heherson
Alvarez, Commissioner on
Climate Change Commission
talked on Earth in Peril: a
Climate Change Situationer.
He said the heads of different
denominations have always
expressed their concern about
the rise of carbon emissions
that cause global warming
and climate change which
bring about strong storms and
disastrous floods like Sendong
in 2011 and Pablo in 2012.
Bishop Efraim Tendero
of the Philippine Council of
Evangelical Churches (PCEC),
conference director, said that
as people of faith we have a
distinct role in addressing
climate change. We have to
remind people of various faiths
that the Earth is a gift given by
the Creator to all mankind,
PEACE/ 7
CDO ARCHBISHOP/ 7

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March 1- June 30, 2014
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PASTORAL ASSIGNMENTS FOR JUNE 2014- MAY 2016
After deliberations with Consultors and Vicars Forane, I am making the
following new parish assignments for the period of June 2014 to May 2016.
Included is a general re-shuffing of assignments for archdiocesan offces and
ministries.
Other parish priests and parochial vicars and ministry heads not mentioned
continue with their present assignments.
In the absence of a full-time hospital chaplaincy, hospitals will be served
by the parish and/or the vicariate where they are located. Each hospital can be
viewed as a special kapilya community.
Outgoing parish priests with the help of their parish councils should prepare
an end-of-term report and inventory of parish assets. These are to be presented
to the incoming parish priest, with copies furnished the archbishops offce. The
same procedure should be followed by outgoing ministry heads.
The turn-over and change of residence should take place during the last week
of May, in time for the new pastoral year starting 1 June 2014.
I would like to thank all outgoing priests and ministry heads for your services
in your assignments over the past years. Any new assignment we receive is a re-
affrmation of our service, wherever we are, to the Lord in his vineyard.
PARISH ASSIGNMENTS
Vicariate of Divine Mercy
Opol Fr. Lourdesio Armstrong Balacuit, Parish Priest
Vicariate of St. Jerome
Carmen Fr. Elvin Simene, Parish Priest
Fr. Daniel Coronel, Parochial Vicar
Fr. SanchitoRicarde, Parochial Vicar
Bulua Fr. RhutenbergeDevelos, Parochial Vicar
Fr. Steve Olario, Parochial Vicar
Eco-church Fr. Nicolas Basadre, Parochial Vicar
Vicariate of St. John Vianney
Lumbia Fr. Roberto Balsamo Jr., Parish Priest
Vicariate of St. Philomena
San Jose Seminary Fr. Gil Escalante, Rector
Fr. Eddie Magtrayo, SFY Director
Fr. Noel Carbayas, Formator
Fr. Ronald Ledesma, Formator
Cogon Fr. Elcon Magtrayo, Parochial Vicar & Hospital Chaplain
(part-time)
Bishops House Fr. Max Ceballos, Vice-Chancellor
Fr. Garry Igot, Director, CFLA
Fr. Nathan Lerio, Director, Social Action Center
Vicariate of San Pedro Calungsod
Nazareno Fr. Alan Pulgo, Parish Priest
Fr. Fermin Tan, Parochial Vicar
Cugman Fr. Demli Redeemer Valmores, Parish Priest
Agusan Fr. Hawthorne Galas, Parochial Vicar & Special Studies
Bugo Fr. Roger Almonia, Parochial Vicar
Vicariate of Sto. Nio
Malagana Fr. Remel Mag-usara, Chaplain
Kinoguitan Fr. Domino Olango, Parish Priest
Vicariate of Sta. Rita de Cascia
Medina Fr. MarloAcenas, Parochial Vicar
Gingoog Fr. Neil Limbaco, Parochial Vicar
Fr. Rene Soldevilla, Parochial Vicar
Anakan Fr. LinoMacatol, Parochial Vicar

23 May 2014
To: Clergy and Religious & the People of God in the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro
From: Abp. Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ
Re: Pastoral assignments for June 2014 May 2016
OFFICES & MINISTRIES
Vicar General & Oeconomous Fr. Perseus Cabunoc
Vicar for Clergy Formation Fr. Raul Dael
Commission on Clergy & Religious Fr. Raul Dael, Supervisor
Commission on Faith & Evangelization Fr. Garry Igot, Supervisor
Commission on Social Apostolate Fr. SaturLumba, Supervisor
Commission on Religious Lay Organizations Fr. Lyndon Zayas, Supervisor
Commission on Catholic Education Fr. Max Ceballos, Supervisor
Sr. ConstanciaJamisola, Asst. Supervisor
Commission on Temporalities Fr. Perseus Cabunoc, Supervisor
Seminarians Ongoing Formation Fr. Raul Ricacho, Director
Catechetics Fr. Cornelio Cadenas Jr., Director
Sr. Josephine Alabado, TMM, Coordinator
Basic Ecclesial Community Formation Fr. Julius Clavero, Director
Fr. Satur Lumba, Coordinator
Bible Apostolate Fr. Demli Redeemer Valmores, Director
Christian Family & Life Apostolate Fr. Garry Igot, Director
Sr. Concepcion Cimacio, MSHF,
Coordinator
Youth Apostolate Fr. Roberto Balsamo, Jr., Director
Sr. Roxan Sarmiento, CM, Coordinator
Social Action Center Fr. Nathan Lerio, Director
Social Communications Msgr. Elmer Abacahin, Director
Sr. Tessie Espina, FSP, Coordinator
Hapag-Asa & Pastoral Care for Children Ms. Luz-AntizaDenuyo, Director
Natural Family Planning Program Ms. Ana Lea Pielago, Director
Ms. Susan Pahente, Coordinator
Cultural Heritage Fr. Ramer Colanse, Supervisor
Cemetery Management Msgr. Ursicino Columbus Villamil, Supervisor
Special Studies & Renewal Fr. Der John Faborada
Fr. Ramon Francis Burlat
Fr. CasibjornQuiacao
On leave Fr. Ferdinan Wagner Nalitan
DESPEDIDA
I would also like to express my gratitude and appreciation for the oftentimes
silent work of the religious sisters who are leaving the archdiocese for other
assignments. These are:
Migrant Workers Ministry: Sr. Mary Grace Barcinas, DC
Sr. Ma. Jenvilla Guirjen, DC
Sr. Berta Golangon, DC
Indigenous People Apostolate: Sr. Maricel Carba, SSpS
Catechetics: Sr. Daniela Garces, SPC
MRXUH: Sr. Celeste Rivas, SPC
RVM: S. Maria Cynthia Mendiola, RVM; S. Maria Lydia Baiden, RVM;
S. Maria Benita Compra, RVM; S. Maria Ligaya Valencia, RVM; S. Maria
Niza Tan, RVM; S. Maria Irene Amata, RVM; S. Maria Erlinda Cabilin,
RVM; S. Maria Lilibeth Monteclaro, RVM; S. Maria Elsa Rioveros, RVM; S.
Maria Fatima Manzano, RVM; S. Maria Aida Mariano, RVM
26 May 2014
To: Archdiocesan clergy
From: Abp. A. Ledesma, SJ
Re: Adjustments in Parish Assignments

I am making the following adjustments in parish assignments for the
coming pastoral year.
Carmen Fr. Fermin Tan, Parochial Vicar
Balingasag Fr. SanchitoRicarde, Parochial Vicar
Jasaan Fr. NemesioPacaa, Parochial Vicar
Abp. A. Ledesma, SJ
Kapin sa 200 ka delegado ang
mitambong sa ika-37th nga national
convention sa Catholic Faith Defenders
(CFD) sa miaging Mayo 24, 2014 sa
St. Augustine Cathedral Hall, Cagayan
de Oro City.
Gisugdan kini pinaagi sa santos
nga misa uban ni Fr. Juliano Retiquez,
SSJV. Sa maong katiguman, gidapit ni
Bro. Zaldy Ocon, sakop sa Board of
Governors ang mga delegado sa usa sa
ka hotel ning dakbayan ug gihimo ang
binayloay sa mga kasinatian aron sa
pagpalig-on sa baruganan ug paglaban
sa simbahan.
Si Msgr.Rey Manuel S.
Monsanto, J.C. D., HP, nagpaambit
mahitungod sa Light of Faith ug
Inter-Faith Dialogue. Nagpadayag
siya sa iyang baruganan ug prinsipyo
isip manlalaban ug magsasangyaw sa
pulong sa Diyos.
Si Arsobispo Antonio J. Ledesma,
SJ, DD mipahalipay sa mga mitambong
diha sa pagdasig sa matag usa sa
pagtuon ug pagpalawom sa nakat-
unan aron mapaabot ug masabtan sa
kadaghanan ang pulong sa Dios.
Si Rev. Fr. Perseus P. Cabunoc,
SSJV, isip spiritual director sa CFD,
mipahalipay sa kalampusan sa maong
kombensyon. Gitambungan ni Bro.
Ramon Gitamondoc, ang nasudnong
pangulo sa CFD, ug Bro. Wennie
Mingo, ang pangulo sa CFD sa
Archdiocese sa Cagayan De Oro, ug
mga sakop sa Board of Governors.
Ang mga delegado sa maong
panagtigom gikan pa sa Cebu,
Dumaguete City, Bohol, Panabo,
Davao City, Zamboanga City, Gingoog
City, Dipolog City ug Ozamis City. n
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By: Sweet Kristne Ace G. Adorio
The Archdiocesan Basic Ecclesial
Communities (BEC) formation team
conducted the Annual Archdiocesan
BEC Pastoral Planning and the BEC
Orientation for the Vicariate of St. John
XXIII on May 27-28, 2014. It aims to
have a unifed BEC program of activities
for the pastoral year 2014-2015 and to
reorganize the BEC formation team of
the fve parishes of Camiguin which
comprise the Vicariate.
By: James Sia
Cagayan de Oro Archbishop
Antonio J. Ledesma thanked Natural
Family Planning (NFP) advocates for
their service during their 8th annual
assembly on May 24, 2014 at the
By Sr. Teresita C. Espina, FSP
Fr. Eliud Josaphat Aguilor Nuevas
of the Congregation of the Sons of
Holy Mary Immaculate (SHMI) was
ordained to the priesthood during the
Eucharistic celebration presided by the
BEC Pastoral Plans for 2014-2015
and the Year of the Laity
At 8
th
annual NFP assembly, Ledesma gives formators words of gratitude, encouragement
New SHMI Priest Ordained in Camiguin
37
th
Annual Convention sa Catholic
Defenders (CFD) Gipahigayon
By: Bro. Ramon Medroso
Catholic Faith Defenders with Archbishop Ledesma
Participants of the 8th NFP Assembly
BEC Leaders from different parishes
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The orientation was attended by 129
BEC leaders from the different parishes
of the vicariate. Rev. Fr. Saturnino
Lumba, Archdiocesan BEC coordinator,
emphasized the role of BEC as witnesses.
In the talk he gave many points to ponder
which are essential to the vision and
mission of BEC. He stressed, We cannot
keep the Good News to ourselves. We
have the responsibility of sharing it with
others. He said God wants to use the
members of BEC to further His Kingdom
Most Rev. Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ, D.D.,
Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro, on May
14, 2014, at Holy Rosary Parish, Sagay,
Camiguin, Misamis Oriental.
The occasion was attended by
members of Diocesan clergy, priests
from other Congregations and Fr.
Nuevas confreres who were present
to concelebrate as well as to give their
blessing and congratulations to the new
priest. Members of the family, relatives,
friends and guests were present for the
joyful event.
Fr. Nuevas, who will be missioned
to Buenos Aires, Argentina, was grateful
to Archbishop Ledesma, the clergy, his
parents, and formators for their presence
and support in his formation years.
The Sons of Holy Mary Immaculate
Fathers were founded by Fr. Frassinetti
in 1861, Italy. In 1904, Pope St. Pius
X gave the Pontifcal approval to the
Congregation of the Sons of Holy Mary
Immaculate, whose charism was the
caring for vocation, the educating of the
NEW SHMI PRIEST. Fr. Eliud Nuevas, SHMI
Cagayan de Oro City Tourism Hall,
remarking that their efforts have
increased awareness, understanding,
and practice of NFP methods, including
the more recently-developed Standard
Days Method (SDM).
During the Mass held to open said
event, Archbishop Ledesma stated
in his homily that their campaign to
promote responsible parenthood by
using natural means to space births
have offered the public a viable
alternative to methods offered by the
government and NGOs, which often
entail the use of contraceptives.
The event included a discussion by
Fr. Garry Igot, SSJV on the encyclical
Humanae Vitae. NFP volunteers from
the archdioceses various districts
attended the whole-day affair. n
New SHMI Priest/ 7
Features
By Jecefel D. Golle
The Immaculate Conception Parish of
Aluba, Macasandig conducted a Summer
Youth Camp last May 23-25 at Ultra Winds
Pualas (Taguanao). This camp focused
on family relationship with the theme,
Making our Home a Place for Prayer and
Evangelization. The event was facilitated
by the Parish Youth Apostolate with the
guidance of Father Boboy Aguirre with
the speakers from the families of World
Marriage Encounter. The total number of
participants reached 170.
The frst day highlight was the Taize
Prayer and confession. The second day
started with a Shibashi Prayer at 6:00 AM
followed by breakfast and talks. The talks
were about the foundation of the family
which signifes the Relationship between
Husband and Wife, O.T.I.R (Open Trusting
Intimate Relationship). Communication,
respect, time, discipline, affection,
forgiveness and healing are necessary but
the most important of all is prayer. It was
very heart-warming when all members of
the family shared their experiences, the
diffculties they encountered to which most
of the youth were able to relate. The youth
resonated with the children who shared
their pains about their parents. At the end of
the talks the speakers encouraged the youth
to write a letter to their parents and their
siblings about forgiveness, reconciliation
and appreciation. They concluded the
second day with a Solidarity Night which
showcased the talents of the youth.
The third day was dedicated to
vocation awareness. The young people read
a letter from their parents and before the
mass started, there was a youth and parents
encounter. This was the most amazing
experience because the chapel was flled
with the parents love for their children.
Together, they gratefully participated in
the celebration of Holy Eucharist held
at Mother of Perpetual Help Chapel,
Taguanao Cagayan de Oro City.
The participants have shared their
thoughts and experiences:
Ang akong naton-an sa youth camp
mao ang relasyon sa pamilya: Akong
na-realizenga dili gyud sayon alang sa
ginikanan nga tubag-tubagon lang sa anak.
Making our Home a Place for
PRAYER and EVANGELIZATION
Volunteers in Prison
www.tesorosprintngpress.com
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By Harold M. Javier
The Immaculate Conception Parish
of Aluba, Macasandig made their annual
youth pilgrimage on April 9, 2014 to
Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine, Tablon
Cagayan de Oro City. Dubbed Walk
with Mary Youth Pilgrimage: I have
come to do your will, O God, its goal
is to help the pilgrims know themselves
Volunteers in prison service talk and listen to a prisoner
Walk With Mary Youth Pilgrimage 2014
and the true meaning of their relationships
with God, through the guidance of Mary,
the Mother of God. The Pilgrimage didnt
limit its participants to the youth but was
open to parents and to all who wanted to
deepen their union with God, especially
during the Lenten season.
The road to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Shrine is not an easy one: we had to cross
nine rivers, zigzag roads, and rough and
rocky terrains. But it was also blessed
with lush greens and scenic views. Weeks
before the Pilgrimage, the youth leaders
did a house-to-house invitation, providing
a pre-registration listing to every family
throughout the parish community. More
than 300 pilgrims signed up, a hundred
more than last years number.
God blessed us with a good weather;
it was even cool with overcast clouds.
Reverend Father
Marshal Aguirre started
the pilgrimage with
a prayer, which was
followed by the recitation of the Holy
Rosary towards the frst station. To reach
the frst station, we had to cross a river.
It was a bit tough because the current
was strong on account of the rains the
previous days. Moreover, the participants
had a hard time prevailing over the rapids
as they held on to the rope the marshals
provided. Having reached the frst station,
we were all given a reading from the
Gospels; we refected on it and shared our
thoughts with our partner.
We experienced thirst, hunger,
Youths crossing 9 rivers, rocky and zigzag roads
Encounter between parents and youths through sharing, praying together
By Gilda Pates
The volunteers
in prison service
are now working
with 15 inmates,
and counting, on
both Provincial
and City Jail. The
goal is to help them
fnd hope with their
sentence through
paralegal advice and
counseling.
Volunteers started
their regular schedule, which is every
Sunday afternoon from 2:00 to 5:00,
on May 4, 2014 at the Provincial Jail.
They visit the City Jail during Saturdays
and some other holidays, especially
when it is necessary. The Volunteers in
Prison Service (VIPS) help the inmates,
especially those who have no idea about
their rights and privileges, and those
who were convicted for the frst time.
They give advice about the possibility of
parole and other privileges, giving them
a chance to get out of prison.
They also assist prisoners with
their needs and requests. They serve
as a link between the inmates and their
families, and as a bridge for dialogue
and reconciliation with their victims.
They also give medicines to sick and
wounded prisoners, and even helped
Natandog gyud ko pag-ayo sa mga sharers
labina kang Hannah,nakarelateko niadtong
part nga gibaliwalaon siya sa iyang mama
ug papa. Ingon ana man gyud ko usahay.
Nakahilak gyud ko sa iyang gi-estorya kay
gakawad-an nako ug paglaum. Tungod sa
youth camp nakasabot na akong mama sa
ako karon. Ug na- feel nako nga love kaayo
ko sa akong mama niadtong panahona nga
gi-kissan ko sa akong mama. Ug akong
maingon nga successful ang youth camp
ug maayo gyud kaayo para sa mga batan-
on. According also to Villa Borongan
Akong natun-an sa youth camp mao
ang pundasyon sa pamilyang angayan
pagahiusahon sa matag panimalay. Kini
mao ang relasyon sa mga ginikanan ngadto
sa ilang mga anak: komunikasyon sa
matag-usa, disiplina, higayon, pagrespeto,
pagpasaylo ug pagpakig-uli ug ang pag-
ampo sa pamilya diha sa atong pagtoo sa
Ginoo. - Marivic Gales
I learned from this Summer Youth
Camp how to be a responsible daughter
who can handle relationships in my
family. I realized the importance of a good
relationship in the family: respect, do good
deeds and to serve God. - Christine
Its my second time to join the
youth camp. It is the best experience so
far. I learned about my family and the
importance of God to every family and
to every individual as He is our shepherd
who takes care of us. The refection of the
speakers, their sharing, especially from the
testimony of the youth touched my heart
and moved me to tears. They surpassed
all their past experiences, obstacles, trials,
pains, challenges, and dark times and never
gave up. They continue to believe that
there is still hope in every broken family
if we believe in God and let Him enter our
hearts. I also learned to be faithful, to be
strong and to hold on against all pains and
sufferings we may go through. But most
of all I learned that if we love one another
nothing and no one will ever get hurt. And
if we love each other despite all of our
problems we will never have a sad ending
to our lives. - Harold Javier
Through this event, a lot of youth
learned that though it is not easy to forgive,
with Gods grace it is possible to accept,
love and forgive their families. n
some to start a livelihood. It is through
their hands-on experience, visiting the
prisons and talking with prisoners, that
they become aware of other needs not
addressed inside the jail.
Further plans of the volunteers
include education. They plan to put up
a learning center and a simple library in
both Provincial and City Jail. They hope
that these would help the prisoners to
continue learning and discovering even
in confnement. Believing that education
can help correct and reform the outlook
of an individual, which should be the goal
and function of every penal institution,
the VIPS look forward to the support of
the Archdiocese and other sectors like
schools and volunteer groups for this
particular service. n
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Vocations
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MTRCB forum with the nuns
MTRCB team with Archbishop Ledesma Keats Musngi with the youth
Atty. Victoriano Muring, Jr. Jay Revistir
MTRCB Forum Highlights
48
th
World Communications
Day Celebrations
By Maristela Camaddo
On the occasion of the 48th World
Communications Day, the Social
Communication Apostolate of the
Archdiocese in collaboration with the
Daughters of St. Paul and the Movie and
Television Review and Classifcation
Board (MTRCB) held a series of fora
on their advocacy, Para sa Matalinong
Panonood Ng Pamilya nina Juan at
Juana on May 16-18, 2014 .
This theme, echoes Pope
Francis message for the 48th World
Communications Day which is
Communications at the Service of
an Authentic Culture of Encounter.
According to Pope Francis ...the digital
world can become an environment rich
in humanity... where people are able to
dialogue with each other... where we try
to understand each others expectations,
doubts and hopes... and where we are
challenged to become people of depth,
attentive to what is happening around us
and spiritually alert in responding with
fresh energy and imagination as we seek
to share with others the beauty of God.
On May 17, the MTRCB team
conducted a forum with City and
Barangay offcials, the Oro Press Club,
the Regulatory and Complaint Board
(RCB) and representatives from the
religious sector at City Tourism Hall.
In the afternoon, they met more than 65
catechists and pastoral workers at the
Patrick Cronin Formation Center. On
May 18, the MTRCB gave the same forum
to the Association of Women Religious
of Cagayan de Oro (AWRACO) and the
Pauline Cooperators. It was preceded
by a televised mass presided by Most
Rev. Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ, D.D. at
Fatima Chapel, A. Velez St., CDO. In
the afternoon, they met more than 200
youths at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish,
Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City.
The MTRCB team was composed
of: Atty. Victoriano S. Muring, Jr.,
Executive Director; Board Members
Bro. Jay Revestir, Marra Lanot, and
Keats Musngi; Atty. Jonathan Presquito,
Chief Registration Offcer, Atty. Ann
Nemenzo, and MTRCB staff. They
presented the revised classifcation/
ratings for television and flm, and
their corresponding implications. TV
programs are classifed as General
Patronage (G), Parental Guidance (PG),
Strong Parental Guidance (SPG), and
Journalists lament sorry state of media, FOI at local observance of Press Freedom Day
By James Sia
According to longtime
journalist Ed Montalvan, Press
freedom is very important
[yet] a lot of people take
it for granted.
Montalvan,
who runs the
local weekly The
Mindanao Current,
was one of three main
speakers to speak on contemporary Press
Freedom issues during the morning
session of the local World Press Freedom
Day celebration on May 3, 2014.
Hosted by the Mindanao University of
Science and Technology (MUST), the
morning session was attended mainly
by communication students from MUST
and Xavier University (XU) and a
handful of local media practitioners.
Reminiscing about his days as a
young news reporter, Montalvan said
that journalists back in the day had to
hold second jobs, since journalism as a
line of work did not and still does not
pay well, compared to other professions.
He also complained that most so-called
journalists nowadays do not have
formal training of any sort, and
only use their infuence to extort
money from politicians and
others using threats of blackmail.
The veteran reporter then urged
aspiring confreres to get into
media, saying that it is a very
interesting job, to observe events
and to report on them. It is a
thankless job, but your role in society is
important, and we have to keep going.
JB Deveza, Mindanao Safety
Coordinator of the National
Union of Journalists i n
the Philippines, stated that
even today in the Aquino
Administration, journalists
continue to be
murdered in cold
blood: there have
been 23 such
cases in President
Aquinos frst
40 months, and
disapproved for airing on television (X).
Motion pictures are classifed as General
Audience (G), Parental Guidance (PG),
Restricted 13(R-13), Restricted 16 (R-
16), Restricted 18 (R-18) and not for
public exhibition (X).
There was an open forum after the
enlightening presentation of MTRCB and
they issued an invitation to all to become
responsible and concerned viewers and
to provide them feedback. The MTRCB
team was interviewed at different local
TV and radio stations like ABS-CBN,
GMA, DXCC, Bombo Radio, Magnum
and Ultra. The team paid a courtesy visit
to Most Rev. Antonio Ledesma, SJ. D.D.,
Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro City. n
Ed Montalvan
JB Deveza
none of these have been completely
resolved. When Noynoy came into
power, he promised to end impunity
regarding journalistic killings,
Deveza said, but also expressed
doubts regarding the Presidents
sincerity on the matter.
Center for
Community Journalism
and Development
executive director
Red Batario spoke on
the implications of the
Cybercrime Prevention
Law (RA 10175),
which he said granted
the Department of Justice
very huge powers, very
unlimited powers, and
that it raised the penalty
for libel from 6 months
to 6 years. The new
law, he said, has very
large implications
for our lives, not just
as journalists, but as
ordinary citizens since
people who wish to speak truth to power
may be fned and jailed for merely airing
legitimate grievances on the Internet.
Batario also discussed the Freedom
of Information (FOI) Bill, whose prior
attempts at passage have been denied
by Congress. Without the FOI Bill,
Batario said, the government would
have too much power [and] too much
authority. He added that we must be
wary, we must be vigilant and not just
accept [the present situation] as it is.
The afternoon session was held in
the afternoon, which consisted of another
Journalists lament/ 7
Red Batario
Ms. Grace Albasin of Sunstar Daily, Herbie Gomez of
Goldstar Daily, Ms. Sozina Alamban of GMA, Mr. Montalban,
Mr. Deveza and Ma. Theresa Rivera of Developmental
Communications Professor, Xavier University
March 1- June 30, 2014
GIPADALA ANG ESPIRITO SANTO
ARON ANG DAGWAY SA YUTA
MABAG-O
MAO KINIY ATONG MISYON
ANG PAGBAG-O SA YUTA ATONG
BUHATON.
now na ang slogan
sa mga kaobispohan gipaluyohan
nga sa panahon sa eleksyon
ang korap di ko na pilion.
USA SA IYANG KINAIYA
MAO GAYOD ANG PAGMANTALA
ANG KAMATUORAN ISANGYAW
NGADTO SA TANANG MGA TAWO.
ako na karon motingog
ang pagsupak akong ipalanog
igo na sobra na
ang mga buaya hiposa na.
KITA DILI UNTA MAHADLOK
KON ANG KALIBUTAN MASAMOK
KAY ANG GIBUGTAW NGA
KALINAW
BUNGA HUMAN SA
PAGKAYAGAW.
ang pagsaulog ning maong pyesta
ang Dios malipay lang siya
kon aduna na gayoy kausaban
diha sa atong tagsa-tagsa ka
katilingban.
ANG TAWAG SA ESPIRITO SANTO
MOSAWAY SA WALAY
PAGPANUKO
MAGSULTI KANUNAY SA
KAMATUORAN
KINSA ANG MASAKITAN DILI
MAGSAPAYAN.
ang mga trapo na ilisdan
ang mga kawatan ibalhog sa bilanggoan
ang nga kabos aduna nay pagkaon
sila na malipayon kay wala nay
malupigon.
ANG TAWONG PUNO SA ESPIRITO
SANTO
MAISOG SAMA KANG KRISTO
MODAYEG SA MGA BUOTAN
APAN MOBATIKOS SA MGA
KORAP UG LIMBONGAN.
now na maoy tawag sa kabag-ohan
kaloy-i ang sunod nga kaliwatan
nga sa paglaum daw nawad-an
kay ikaw sa pagpakahilum nagpadayon
man.
SUBO LANG PALANDUNGON
KAY KITA DAYON MOINGON
NGA ANG ESPIRITO SANTO ANAA
KANIYA
KAY SA MGA MILAGRO
NAKAHIMO SIYA.
ang kabag-ohan nga akong gipangita
nga ang kada usa makabaton na og yuta
nga kining naglawodlawod nga
kayutaan
ang mga mag-uuma sa yuta na
matagaan.
ANG MILAGRO NGA GIPANGITA
NI KRISTO
UNA NGA IKAW MABAG-O
ISUNOD DAYON ANG YUTA
NGA KARON NAUMOG SA DUGO
UG SALA.
ug nganong giilog mo ang gamay
niyang yuta
wala ka bay kahadlok ni bathala
hinumdumi ang imong katapusan
sa Dios ikaw baya pagahukman.
UNSA BAY KAHULUGAN NING
MAONG PYESTA
ARON LANG BA MAGHUDYAKA
UG KATAWA
MAGYAWYAW SA PULONG NGA
DI MASABTAN
LARAWAN SA NAGKAGULIYANG
NGA KALIBUTAN.
ang kabag-ohan nga akong gidamgo
nga ang pag-eskwela libre sa matag
Pilipino
dili na unta kini pribilihiyo
kon dili katungod sa matag tawo.
Saksak-Sinagol ni Pepoye
Mt. 11:25-30
AHHYAHYAY!
NAHIGUGMA GYUD KO
KARON OY! AHYAHYAY! Basta
gani mahigugma ko makaingon
lang dayon kog AHYAHYAY!Kana
bitawng makakita kog maanyag
nga binuhat sa Dios basi gyud
sa akong taste matud pa,murag
dili dayon ko makasabot sa akong
gabation, AHYAHYAY! Kana
bitawng simple kaayo ug beauty,
kana bang kaanyag sa babaye nga
bag-ong mata o bag-ong kaligo.
AHYAHYAY! Dayon ang mga mata
kumukutikutitap pa. AHHYAHYAY!
Ang akong kasingkasing dayon murag
moingon nga (Hanggang kailan kita
mamahalin:Habang ikaw ay naririto
sa dibdib ipaglaban ko ating pag-ibig
sa harap ng paghihirap at pasakit
akoy handang handang magtiis).
AHYAHYAY! Loving is such a
beautiful thing! AHYAHYAY! Apan
taudtaud murag mahanaw ra man
ang akong gibati. Murag dili gani ni
gugmang tinuod. Basin murag kuan
lang gyud seguro ni nga murag kuan
ba. AHGUHGOY! Apan bisan pa
NAHIGUGMA LANG GIHAPON
KO OY! AHYAHYAY! Ngano kaha?
Abi bitaw ninyo kanang naa gani nga
magl-ove nako pag-ayo, life is so
beautiful gyud. AHYAHYAY! Naa
gyuy mga tawo nga dili gyud nako
malimtan ang ilang mga maayong
gibuhat para nako nga mabati gyud
nako nga palangga kaayo ko nila.
AHYAHYAY! Makamingaw baya
kung malayo ko niining mga tawhana
nga sayod ko nga walay lipud-lipod
ilang gipadayag ang ilang pagmahal
ug pagpangga kanako.AHYAHYAY!
Apan kini gani nga mga tawhana
pud maoy nagdagmal ug nagdaut
sa akong pagkatawo maayo pang...
AHGUHGOY!Ang akong gipaabot
nga muonong unta nako maoy pay
hinuon nagluib nako.AHGUHGOY!
Apan bisan pa...
NAHIGUGMA MAN GYUD KO
OY.AHYAHYAY! Mao ang gugma
kinahanglan gyud magpadayon! Bisan
unsay mahitabo pa! Padayon lang
gyud ko sa paghigugma kay dili man
gud mapugngan nga mahigugma man
gyud ko.AHYAHYAY! Basin sa mga
tawong duol sa akong dughan tungud
kay nasinati nako, kamulong nasinati
nako ug dugang pang masinati nako ang
ilang paghiguma nga maoy naghatag
kanakog kadasig ug gana gyud sa
paghigugma usab. AHYAHYAY!
Naningkamot ko sa kanunay nga
mabati pud nila ug sa uban pa labi
na kadtong hinikawan sa gugma nga
adunay ilang ubos nga igsuon nga
nahigugma pag-ayo nga dili gyud
makapugong nga maghigugma pud.
AHYAHYAY! Apan adunay daghan
gyud nga higayon nga mura bag palpak
Balaan Nga Kasingkasing
Kapistahan ni San Antonio de Padua Gisaulog
LAMDAG
6
Devotees of San Antonio de Padua
Venus Daaca
Matag tuig sa ika-13 sa Junio,
gisaulog ang kapistahan ni San Antonio
de Padua, ning dakbayan. Gisugdan
kini sa high mass uban sa presensya
ni Most. Rev. Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ,
D.D., Arsobispo sa Cagayan de Oro ug
uban sa mga kaparian sa Arkidiyosesis.
Si Antonio de Padua usa ka pari sa
Augustinian Order. Apan sa tuig 1220,
sa dihang 5 ka pari nga Franciscans
gi-martir sa Morocco, nangandoy siya
nga mahimo usab nga martir ug niining
tuiga misulod siya sa Franciscan order.
Na-destino siya sa Northern Italy ilabi
na sa Padua, ug sa France diin daghan
ang nakabig sa Kristianong pagtoo
pinaagi sa iyang pagwali, pag-ampo
ug milagro. Si San Antonio de Padua
usa ka bantugan nga santo didto sa
Europa, Francia, Brazil ug Asia.
Diha sa homiliya, gipadayag sa
Arsobispo ang kamahinungdanon sa
asin nga makapalami sa pagkaon ug
ang ka-imporante sa kahayag ilabi
na niadtong naglakaw sa kangitngit.
misyonaryo nga namatay dinhi sa
Mindanao tungod sa Kristianong
pagtoo. Gitun-an nila ang kultura
sa mga lumulopyo, ug naghalad sa
ilang kinabuhi pinaagi sa paghatag
ug katesismo ug sa sakramento sa
katawhan. Sila ang unang misyonaryo
nga nagtanom sa unang binhi sa
Kristianismo dinhi sa atong dapit. n
ang akong paghigugma kay adunay
tawo nga dili gyud makasabot, dili gyud
malipay, dili gyud muoyon, masuko pa,
magmahay pa ug mudumot pa gyud.
AHGUHGOY! Dili ba kaha pud nga
dili lang parehas ang among pagsabot
ug pagpadayag kon unsa ba gyud diay
ang gugma sa Dios. AHGUHGOY!
Nga halos tanan man unta nahigugma
ug gustong mahigugma apan nganong
gubot man oy. AHGUHGOY! Apan
bisan pa
NAHIGUGMA PA GYUD KO!
AHYAHYAY! Tungod kay mutoo gyud
ko nga walang makapaghihiwalay
sa atin sa pag-ibig ng Diyos.
AHYAHYAY! Mao kini ang balaan
nga kasing-kasing ni Hesus (SACRED
HEART OF JESUS) nga naghulagway
sa tinuod gyud nga gugma.Tungod sa
balaan nga kasing-kasing ni Hesus
nagpadayon ko nga nahigugma.
AHYAHYAY! Ang Iyaha ra man gud
nga gugma nako ang dili gyud mawala.
Ang Iyaha ra man gyud nga gugma ang
makasabot pag-ayo nako. Ang Iyaha ra
man gyud nga gugma ang makadasig
pag-ayo nako.AHYAHYAY! Balaan
gyud ang kasing-kasing ni Hesus.
Mao nga kung bation gani nako nga
mura bag AHGUHGOY! Sayod ko
nga anaay buhaton sa Dios aron
mahimo ang tanan nga AHYAHYAY!
Sa pagkatinuod lang wala baya gyud
mibiya kanako ang Dios. Naa gyud
Siya kanunay. Ako man lang gani
ang nakalimot Niya. Nangita baya
gyud Siyag pamaagi nga mahan-ay
ang tanan para nako,mao nga hangtud
karon baya nahigugma gyud ko oy.
AHYAHYAY! Ang akong kasingkasing
mahisama unta pud sa kasingkasing ni
Hesus. Ang Iyahang gugma Diosnon.
Ang Iyahang gugma Balaan. Ang
Iyahang gugma AHYAHYAY! Ang
ako lang pag-ampo nga kita untang
tanan makaingon sa kanunay og-
AHYAHYAY! AHYAHYAY! n
Nagpahinumdum siya nga ang hagit
sa ebanghelyo nga sama sa diwa ni
San Antonio diha sa pagpaambit sa
iyang kinabuhi nga matinud-anon sa
iyang misyon isip asin ug kahayag sa
kalibutan.
Ang tanang katawhan mahimong
asin ug kahayag usab sa uban.
Naghisgot siya sa 5 ka Heswita nga
Social Com hosts news,
feature writng workshop
for parish volunteers
By James Sia
The Social Communication Apostolate of the Archdiocese of Cagayan
de Oro held a one-day seminar-workshop on news and feature writing on
Saturday, May 10, 2014, at the ground floor of the Patrick Cronin Formation
Center, St. Augustine Cathedral compound,
Cagayan de Oro City. Veteran journalist Louise
Dumas and XU Development Communications
instructor Rechelle Ann Tolentino-Barraquias
were present to share their knowledge, ideas,
and experience with volunteers from Cagayan
de Oro parishes and religious organizations.
Ms.Dumas, an alumna of Xavier
Universitys Development Communications
program and the University for Peace in Costa
Rica, gave a crash course on newswriting, or
writing hard news. To tell a compelling news
story, one must know what to put in and what
to leave out, as well as to ask oneself what
makes the story interesting and newsworthy.
Dumas also reminded the audience to keep their stories short and to the
point, especially since some newspaper readers are busy individuals.
Feature-article writing was discussed by Ms. Rechelle Barraquias, who
described feature stories as straight newss
twin that seeks to pique as well as satisfy
curiosity by delivering an in-depth and
colorful discussion of a subject, usually a
person. She summarized the goal of feature
writing as making the familiar new and the
new familiar.
A workshop followed in the afternoon,
during which members of the audience were
given the opportunity to apply the points
they learned from the two guest lecturers
by producing sample stories that were later
evaluated and remarked upon by the guest
lecturers themselves.
Karen Deguia of PYCC Our Lady of
Mt. Carmel Parish described the seminar-
workshop as thoughtful, magamit namo siya for future use. Joan Sibi of
the Enterprise Ministry said Bisan mubo ang time, nahatag nila ang basics.
Jurgen Lapuz of Young Servants of the Lord said the event was interesting,
daghan matun-an, mas tsada mosulat. n
Peace is Living... from p.1
New SHMI Priest... from p.3
BEC Pastoral... from p.3
Journalists lament... from p.5
Walk With Mary... from p.4
CDO Archbishop... from p.1
LAMDAG
March 1- June 30, 2014
7
Journalist Ms. Louise Dumas
Rechelle Barraquias, XU
Communicator instructor
as fearsome warriorsin the history
books and that Lumads are presented
as having no history. Department
of Education Secretary, Bro. Armin
Luistro, agreed that history tends to
be written by the winners and, in the
case of the Philippines, by the Christian
majority. He assured the participants
that he will use his office to ensure that
a more inclusive history, that corrects
the injustices of the past, is taught in
the schools.
What really reminded the adults
of their obligation to work tirelessly
for a lasting peace was the powerfully
and as stewards of Gods creations,
of all living creatures and the natural
environment, it is our right to protect
them, he said.
Archbishop Ledesma, who is also a
co-sponsor of the Cagayan de Oro River
basin Managament Council, referred to
2011s Tropical Storm Sendong as the
starting point in taking action to protect
the environment, which in turn would
greatly lessen tragic consequences
that may arise from future weather
calamities. We are interdependent
and this is the value of biodiversity, the
archbishop commented.
He recommended that projects for
integral human development... marked
by solidarity and inter-generational
justice be undertaken, so that future
generations may continue to reap the
benefits of the environment, should
those living today take pains to conserve
and cultivate the natural resources
currently at humanitys disposal. The
archbishop suggested taking advantage
of renewable sources that can sustain
our environment as one strategy to
avert irreversible damage [that may
affect] future generations, which,
he laments, seem to be happening
already.
Representatives from the Islamic
and indigenous faiths also spoke on
their respective religions perspectives
on environmental care , followed by
a presentation by Xavier Universitys
Engr. Dexter Lo, who provided a recap
of the extent of Sendongs damage as
illustrated by disaster maps as well as
scientific evidence of rising average
temperatures, which may increase the
probability of weather catastrophes
occurring in the future, as well as lower
crop yields and more frequent breeding
and feeding of disease-carrying
mosquitoes. An open forum and an
afternoon-long group discussion
session followed. n
Cagayan de Oro delegation headed by Archbishop Ledesma with Alberto Quattrucci,
Secretary General of Peoples and Religions Community of Sant Egidio.
moving closing program presented by
the students of Notre Dame University.
Lumad, Muslim and Christian young
people prayed for peace and pleaded
with everyone to work together to
achieve this peaceful future for them
and for their children. Adults and
young people, Lumads, Muslims and
Christians all exchanged candles,
symbolizing their commitment to work
together for a brighter, and shared
future. Tears of hope were shed, signs
of peace were shared and heart-felt
gestures of friendship and unity were
expressed. n
on earth, calling them to proclaim the
Good News and be His witnesses. This
witnessing is not just speaking about the
Lord but it is a lifestyle that mirrors the
life of Christ.
Meanwhile, Rev. Fr. Julius B.
Clavero, SSJV, Archdiocesan BEC
director, facilitated the six-hour pastoral
planning sessions of 42 BEC lay leaders
from the different vicariates. He presented
the previous BEC programs and asked
suggestions for some improvements and
other concerns. After an exchange of
ideas and thorough discussion, a unifed
plan of activities/events for the pastoral
year 2014-2015 was created. It focused
on the following pastoral goals:
a) Strengthening the ACDO-BEC
ministry team and formation
team;
b) Strengthening the BEC structure
in the parish and vicariate level;
c) BEC awareness in the whole
Archdiocese especially in the
city parishes;
d) Re-orientation towards a more
integral and comprehensive
understanding of BEC;
e) Deepening of BEC core values
and essentials toward a wholistic
spirituality;
f) Financial system to support the
BEC programs.
It was further agreed that the major
BEC celebrations will be aligned to the
theme for the Year of the Laity: Called
to be Saints, Sent forth as Heroes.
Also, the Archdiocesan BEC formation
meeting will be held every frst Saturday
of the month and the vicariate in-service
will be on the 3rd or 4th or last Saturday
of every month. The day concluded with
a program as a tribute to the leaders
and their members for their active
collaboration for the past three years. n
youth, and pastoral work. They are now
present in schools, formation houses
and parishes in Italy, Poland, Mexico,
Argentina, Chile, and the Philippines.
They have a major seminary, a novitiate
house, and a parish in Manila, and they
run a parish and a Montessori School
in Cavite. They testify to their charism
of caring for religious and diocesan
vocations under the mantle of Mary
Immaculate, their special protection and
inspiration. n
fatigue, and were exhausted. This was
the hardest hike I ever experienced and
yet I am surprised because I would never
have thought I could stand such an ordeal.
This just proves that with God nothing is
impossible.
We fnally reached the lower grounds
of the Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine - a
very beautiful valley surrounded by steep
mountains and cliffs. It is like heaven on
earth. But we still had to get through one
rough road to reach the Shrine on top of
the hill.
When we reached the top, I felt the
lightness, the glory, the success, and the
Spirit of God in my heart. Through all the
rough roads, exhaustion, heaviness, thirst
and so much more, we reached our goal
with faith in God, love, patience, care, and
a positive attitude. As we all gathered at
the top, Reverend Father Marshal Aguirre
celebrated the Mass. During the homily, he
invited three individuals: a mother of three,
a breadwinner of the family, and a person
who was nurtured by the Church to share
their experience of the pilgrimage and their
refections. I was touched by their inspiring
stories and was encouraged to serve God
more, and to serve His people better.
Right after Mass the pilgrims went
to the statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe to
pray, and others gathered in groups to take
pictures. We had lunch like one big family,
everyone sharing food, stories, comfort,
and simply bonding together. Everyone
looked radiant, like they had not been from
a tiring and rough pilgrimage. We all went
home safe, with smiles on our faces, and
a light and renewed heart. This is one of
the best, solemn, meaningful, and deep
pilgrimages the parish has ever conducted.
Indeed, with God nothing is impossible! n
talk by Batario on the Freedom of
Information Bill and its implications on
Disaster Risk Information Management,
and an open forum whose panel included
Ms. Grace Cantal-Albasin, Editor-in-
Chief of Sunstar Daily; Mr. Herbie
Gomez, Editor-in-Chief of Goldstar
Daily; and Ms. Sozina Alamban,
Executive Producer of GMA Regional
News (Northern Mindanao), in addition
to the previous speakers. n
Devotees of San Isidro Labrador
In bringing the Gospel closer to the poor, Rev. Fr. Allan B. Chabit, SSJV,
and church wo rkers, invited parishioners from the marginalized sectors in
the community of Bugo to participate both in the Eucharist (every novena
mass) and at a banquet thereafter For nine days, May 9-17, 2014 at 5:00
p.m., zone leaders brought to the church at least fifty special guests to be
part of the occasion.
They also entertained the guests by giving them free tickets to the
Concert for a Cause sponsored by the parish finance council held at Pilgrim
Christian College auditorium. It was their chance to watch and listen to
the SHJP Grand Choir with Friends and Music Chorale of their rendition of
religious songs.
On the feast day, May 18, more people were invited and given food
packs prepared by the church workers. The celebration culminated with a
fluvial procession sakay-sakay at Bantiles bay after the Holy Mass. Local
fisherfolks in the area shared their boats for the activity. Together with
other faithful Catholics, they joyfully sang praises and thanksgiving to their
beloved patron, the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. n
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Celebrates Feast with the Poor
Sacred Heart Feast - Bugo
Children in procession
culmination of Flores de Mayo at St. Augustine Cathedral, CDO
By James Sia
At the Feast Day of San Isidro on May 15, 2014, patron
saint of Gusa parish, main celebrant Fr. Florencio Salvador,
SSJV outlined in his homily how laypeople may follow in
the footsteps of the farmer-saint and turn regular hard
work into a tool for ones own sanctification. Fr. Salvador,
who was once assigned to Gusa parish, spoke of the three
pillars of sainthood: work, prayer, and works of charity,
which he referred to as elements of the spirituality of
work and holiness. Instead of being regarded as a curse
and punishment, Fr. Salvador said, work ought to be seen
for what it really is as a source of blessing and self-
fulfillment. To work is mans vocation, he said.
In addition, Fr. Salvador pointed out three signs that
ones work is building him up: humility about ones work
and its fruits, ability to share said fruits with others, and
ability to take a rest from work. For work to sanctify the
worker, however, he stated that the worker must be in a
state of grace, must have good intentions regarding his
work, and must regard his work as an offering to the Lord.
He also quoted San Isidro as saying: To work, yes; to be a
slave to it, no. n
Parishioners urged to use work as means of sanctification
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