Pastoral

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(June 2016 May 2019)

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The Presbyteral Ordination of Rev. Apollo P. Canoy

Rudger Graceel Cahulogan

On Tuesday, June 7, 2016,

Rev. Apollo P. Canoy was
ordained to the priesthood
by Archbishop Antonio J.
Ledesma, SJ,D.D., with the
concelebrating priests at
San Vicente Ferrer Parish,
Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City.
In his homily, Archbishop
Ledesma,
reminded the
congregation
that
being
a priest means being a
representative of God. God
chose him to be His presence,
to let people know that
God is dwelling in them, to
guide them according to the
teachings of the Church, and
to let them feel that they have
an intercessor before God.
Rev. Fr. Canoy thanked his
family, his siblings, relatives,
and the people who helped
him while in the seminary for
the past twelve years. He is

especially grateful to his aunt

Lisette who stayed and did not
leave them after the death of
his father. Malipayon kaayo
ko nga nahuman ra gyud ang
iyang bokasyon bisan tuod pa
man nga gipangandam gyud
na niya alang sa among mga
ginikanan nga sila karon patay
na, nga sa ilang kamatayon,
nakapadayon gihapon siya
sa iyang pag-eskwela aron sa
paghalad ug serbisyo sa sa
Dios ug sa iyang katawhan. Di
gyud nako masabot ang akong
kalipay sa pagsaksi sa iyang
pagkapari bisan wala na ang
akong ginikanan.
Nasayud
gyud ako nga ang among mama
ug papa malipayon karong
adlawa, said Apolrio Canoy,
the younger brother of Rev.
Fr. Canoy. The newly ordained
priest will be assigned in Sta.
Rita de Cascia Parish, Gingoog
City.

Summer Class at Pope John Paul II National

Institute for Studies on Marriage & Family

Lolit T. Bacarrisas

Four delegates from the

Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro
were sent by Archbishop Antonio
J. Ledesma to a Summer Study
at Pope John Paul II, National
Institute for Studies on Marriage
& Family in Bacolod City. They are:
Sr. Melodia A. Tamparong, MSHF,
Archdiocesan CFLA coordinator;
Susan Pajente, Archdiocesan
RP-NFP coordinator; Lolita T.
Bacarrisas, Archdiocesan CFLA
staff and Elizabeth Lozada,
Archdiocesan CFLA worker.
They were recommended by
Rev. Fr. Garry D. Igot, SSJV, Adintra Ministry director and
Archdiocesan Christian Family
and Life Director to undertake
the said study which were
conducted on April 11 30, 2016.
There were 34 delegates
(nine priests; ten religious;
fifteen lay) coming from the
different
archdioceses
and
dioceses of the country, and
one priest and three religious
from China. The three subjects
offered this summer were:
Anthropology & Communion
of Persons, by Rev. Fr. Ronald S.
Quijano, SThD, Academic Dean
of JPII Institute; Marriage in the
Sacred Scriptures, by Rev. Fr.
Noli L. Blancaflor, SThD, Director
of Sacred Scriptures; and
Sacramentality of Marriage, by
Rev. Fr. Nitodel A. Soriano, SThL,
PhD.
This summer course will
lead to a Masters degree of
Education in Marriage & Family
that will be offered in April for

four consecutive summers. There

will be a total of 15 subjects
equivalent to 56 units including
Supplemental
Education
Subjects,
Comprehensive
Examination (Written and Oral)
and Thesis Writing.
The summer courses are
open to new students offered
with very attractive features.
Students are given the chance
to study with no charges to
tuition as well for board and
lodging while enrolled during the
summer course in Bacolod. Only
a minimal fee for miscellaneous
and entrance examination fees
are needed for enrollment in the
Masters of Education in Marriage
and Family.
Graduates of the Summer
Courses in this program will
be given a degree by the
University of La Salle Bacolod
that will qualify them to teach
or be employed in both civil or
ecclesiastical institutions.
Rev. Fr. Nitodel Soriano, Incharge of Library Services of the
institute and author of Marriage:
An Indissoluble Communion
of Life and Love, explained
that
those
who
undergo
training in the program will be
capable, aside from teaching in
schools, of giving seminars and
recollections, and counseling
couples and families. In short,
the students will be empowered
to face all types of challenges in
the family and life ministry.
As a background, Bacolod
was designated by the Catholic
Bishops Conference of the
Philippines (CBCP), through

Delegates of Summer Class

the Episcopal Commission on

Family and Life (ECFL), as the
seat of the Philippine campus of
the Pontificio Istituto Giovanni
Paolo II per Studi su Matrimonio
e Famiglia, Roma. The Philippine
campus will enable the people
of the Philippines and the Far
East to avail the theological and
pastoral reflections on marriage
and family that the Institute
offers.
The Diocese of Bacolod
has taken the initial steps by
setting up the Pope John Paul
II National Institute for Studies
on Marriage and Family. By
Gods grace, the institute has
been operational for more than
ten years and was granted the
status Centro Associato, a step
towards becoming a section of
the Pontifical Institute of Rome.
Recognized by the CBCP,
the National Institute proposes
to deepen the awareness of the
truth about marriage and the
family in the light of the nuptial
theology and Theology of the
Body of Saint John Paul II with the
aid of various human sciences.
Through scientific study and
research on the human person,
marriage and family, the institute
aims to train priests, religious
and lay people in the exercise of
a more qualified ministry.
The Summer Study in
Bacolod was a worthwhile
experience for all the delegates.
They not only gained insights
and knowledge from the subjects
learned at the feet of very
effective professors but also from
the camaraderie they felt through
the fine culture of the
Bacolodnons.
They
are grateful to the
very generous support
and hospitality of Rev.
Msgr. Victorino A.
Rivas, Director of Pope
John Paul II National
Institute for Studies
on Marriage & Family;
the JPII support staff
and the parish priests
in Bacolod City who
accommodated them
as hosts for their
scheduled
dinners
and outings. It was a
manifestation of one
happy family. the JPII
family.

Sr. Ma. Fabrizia Peacentini, UMSH,

Celebrates 50th year of Religious Life
Sr. Fabs is
known
through
her motherly care
towards
younger
nuns and others,
a great formator
to the aspirants;
a
woman
who
touched the life of
others. Her good
vibes of friendliness
is a good example
as a Christian. She
celebrated her 50th
anniversary (May
19, 1966 -2016)
of profession to
their
vows
as
a
consecrated
daughter of God
at
the
Chapel
Sr. Ma. Fabrizia Peacentini, UMSH.
of the Ursuline
mission. Her deep experience
Missionaries of the Sacred
of this divine love which
Heart Formation House, Bulua,
amazed her: Its something
Cagayan de Oro. She is an
very difficult to explain. Its
Italian who was called by God
so profound., as she said. It
to offer her life in the service to
moves her to be in peace and
others. She was first assigned
in joyfulness everyday.
at Australia but then the sweet
The celebration was
wind of the Holy Spirit brought
solemnized with a mass
her here in the Philippines. She
presided by Most Reverend
was exposed at Bukidnon for
Archbishop Ledesma who
a number of years where she
noted some virtues of Sr.
learned to love the Filipinos
Fab in her vocation and
and learned our culture.
inspiration. The event was
According to her, she felt like
attended and prayed by a
she is at home in living with the
lot of priests, together with
accommodating and hospitable
the Ursuline community and
town folks. Some of her years
their common friends. During
were spent in the formation
the Mass, Sr. Fab with a
and catechesis here in Cagayan
symbolic lamp offered herself
de Oro.
once again to God; she was
When she was asked what
thankful with the past, and
drives her most in 50 years
mindful as her life continues
of living as missionary, she
to where the love of God may
got one word only and that is
call her for new endeavours in
Love. The love of God that
the future.
blessed her so much strength
(Bag-ong Lamdag News)
to continue the life of the

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Clergy, religious, laity and seminarians

Abp. Antonio Ledesma, SJ

Pastoral Assignments (June 2016 May 2019)

After several consultations, I am happy to announce the new pastoral assignments for the next three years. The movement
to new assignments should be done during the last week of May.
The Endorsement Papers for the Turn-Over of Parishes and Chaplaincies should be duly accomplished for the formal
turn-over from outgoing to incoming parish priest. This should be witnessed by parish council leaders and the Vicar Forane or a
representative of the Archbishop.
I would like to thank all outgoing parish priests and parochial vicars for their past contributions to the life and evangelization
of our local church communities. At the same time, I welcome them to their new assignments in the Lords vineyard. Regardless
of station, we all share the mission of tending one flock and working in the name of one Shepherd.
I. Vicariate of St. John Paul II

1. Initao
- Fr. Melvin Abejero, Director, Xavier Academy & part-time Parochial Vicar
II. Vicariate of Divine Mercy

2. El Salvador/Molugan
- Fr. Jessie Namocot, P.V.
III. Vicariate of St. Jerome

3. Bulua
- Fr. Niel Limbaco, P.V.

4. Kauswagan
- Fr. Rosauro Valmores, P.V.

5. RER
- Fr. Froilan Briones, SSS, Parish Priest

6. Carmen
- Fr. Bon Genson, P.V.
IV. Vicariate of St. John Vianney

7. Pueblo
- Fr. Lino Macatol, Special Studies & part-time P.V.

8. Lumbia
- Fr. Doroteo Rabuyo Jr., Parish Priest
V. Vicariate of Sta. Philomena

9. Cathedral
- Fr. Rymond Ratilla, P.V.

10. Camaman-an/Indahag - Fr. Juliano Retiquez, P.V.
VI. Vicariate of San Pedro Calungsod

11. Puntod
- Fr. Nemesio Pacaa, Chaplain

12. Macabalan
- Fr.Rufino Cabatingan, Chaplain

13. Nazareno
- Fr. Julius Clavero, Parish Priest
- Fr. Wilfredo Tuquib, P.V.
- Fr. Alain Nocete, P.V.

14. Agusan/Balubal - Fr. Cleto Taajura, P.V.

15. Bugo
- Fr. Jose Alan Pulgo, Parish Priest
- Fr. Roger Almonia, P.V.
VII. Vicariate of St. Francis of Assisi

16. Tagoloan
- Fr. Vicente Cervantes, P.V.

17. Sta. Ana
- Fr. Allan Chabit, Chaplain

18. Villanueva
- Fr. Cesar Ramantin, Parish Priest

19. Jasaan
- Fr. Alexander Borres, P.V.
VIII. Vicariate of Sto. Nio

20. Balingasag
- Fr. Raul Sesante, P.V.

Balingasag/Talusan
- Fr. Sacris Recoleto, P.V.

21. Sugbongcogon - Fr. Harren Salon, Parish Priest
IX. Vicariate of Sta. Rita

22. Balingoan
- Fr. Jose Villamil, Parish Priest

23. Medina
- Fr. Marlo Acenas, Parish Priest
- Fr. Richard Deloso, P.V.

24. Talisayan
- Fr. Ruel Buhisan, Parish Priest

25. Gingoog
- Fr. Reno Alima, P.V.
- Rev. Apolo Canoy, P.V.

26. Anakan
- Fr. Sanchito Ricarde, P.V.

27. Magsaysay/Consuelo - Fr. Luisito Quidet, P.V.
X. Vicariate of St. John XXIII

28. Mambajao/Agoho
- Fr. Ramon Francis Burlat, P.V.

29. Catarman
- Rev. Macky Ellorin, Asst. Deacon

30. Sagay
- Fr. Ricardo Pagatpatan, Parish Priest

31. Guinsiliban
- Fr. Nicolas Basadre, Parish Priest
XI. Special Studies
- Fr. Lino Macatol (residing in Pueblo)
- Fr. Casibjorn Guy Quiacao ( Manila)*
XII. Foreign Mission
- Fr. Rolando Gabutera (U.S.A.)
- Fr. Ruthenberge Develos (U.S.A)*
XIII. Sabbatical Leave
- Fr. Roberto Balsamo Jr.
- Fr. Fermin Tan Jr.
- Fr. Stephen Olario
At the start of this pastoral year, I am appointing the following:

Fr. Roland Ledesma
- Director, Vocations Promotion

Fr. Rymond Ratilla
- Assistant Director, BEC Formation

Fr. Alain Nocete
- Assistant Director, Social Action Center

Sr. Estrella Mandin, MSHF - Principal, Xaiver Academy (Initao)

Fr. Julian Guinit Jr.
- Director, San Roque Parish High School (Magsaysay)

Sr. Alma del Rosario, MSHF - Coordinator, Archdiocesan Youth Apostolate
I would like to thank Fr. Nicolas Basadre for his direction of Vocations Promotion over the past years and Fr. Harnifer Godinez as
Assistant Director for BEC Formation. Likewise, thanks to Sr. Roxan Sarmiento for her coordination of the Youth Apostolate.
*To be confirmed.
Note: Designated sub-parishes are still part of the mother parish. Only one set of parish books should be kept in the
mother parish. The parish priest and parochial vicar(s) should engage in team ministry in preparing the sub-parish to become
an autonomous chaplaincy and eventually an independent parish. Parochial vicars should be full-time or at least part-time
residents in the convento of the mother parish in order to build community life among the priests.

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ACDO BEC holds Pastoral Year Planning

Sweet Kristine Ace G. Adorio

The BEC is not just an activity

or program. It is a way of life. Thats
why the archdiocesan Basic Ecclesial
Community (BEC) are grateful that the
programs for the Pastoral Year 20152016 were successfully done. On May
18, 2016, the Archdiocesan BEC Pastoral
Planning 2016-2017 was conducted at
Water Delight Resort, Jasaan, Misamis
Oriental with 80 BEC formators coming
from different parishes in the 10
Vicariates of the Archdiocese. It was
hosted by St. Francis de Assisi Vicariate.
The day started with the
Eucharistic celebration presided by Rev.
Fr. Julius B. Clavero, SSJV, Archdiocesan
BEC Director. In his homily, he stressed
the most prominent challenges for
the Year of Mercy. He expressed
his heartfelt gratitude for the BEC
formators perseverance and effort in
responding to the call of implementing
the programs of BEC. The mass was
offered together with deep faith and
joy, asking for the grace of a renewed
commitment of BEC leaders to serve
more.
One of the topics tackled in the
planning was an overview of the
CBCP theme for 2017: The Parish
as Communion of Communities. Fr.
Clavero encouraged the vicariate BEC
formators to initiate BEC assemblies in
the vicariates as well as in the parishes
to promote the grand celebration for
2017. He recognized the things needed
to prepare for the Archdiocesan BEC
Family Day on October 21-22, 2016,

which was formally

accepted by the host,
Sta. Rita de Cascia
Vicariate. The theme
of the said event is
related to the Year of
Mercy.
The
suggested
activities for this
pastoral year should
have a significant
response
to
the
message of the Holy
Father, Pope Francis,
for the Year of Mercy.
An example of this
is a simultaneous
schedule of feeding
programs
in
the
vicariate or according
to the needs of the
parishes. Moreover,
the ACDO BEC Director
stressed to initiate
activities based on the
Corporal Works of Mercy starting from
the month of June to September until
the culmination of the Year of Mercy.
Fr. Lyndon Zayas, Divine Mercy
Vicariate
BEC
Priest
In-charge,
highly recommended that proper
documentation of activities be made
and presented during the ACDO Family
Day 2016. The group agreed to submit
their plan of activities on the Corporal
Works of Mercy. The was a spirited
discussion and much interaction as they
shared different ideas for the priority
programs needed this pastoral year.
During the planning, some

Bible Apostolate Conducts

Bible Study for Lay Ministers

Bro. Cleb Calimutan, one of the lectors

Fr. Demli Valmores, SSJV, Bible

Apostolate director in Cagayan de Oro,
together with Fr. Butch Zayas, SSJV,
parish priest of Our Lady of Snow
Parish, started a monthly Bible study for
Lay Ministers. The activity was geared
to give an orientation to extraordinary
ministers of holy communion about the
Bible, and for them to learn and love
Holy Scriptures.
Bro. Cleb Calimutan was assigned
to give one of the series of lectures.
The first topic was an introduction
and background of the Bible, including
Church pronouncements concerning the

Word of God. The attendees were aware

that they have to be patient because
studying the Bible needs time and
a-step-by-step process.
The said lay ministers visit
different chapels once a week to conduct
Katilingbanong Pag-ampo (Community
Prayer). Their knowledge of the Bible
is therefore very important and they
expressed their need to be better
equipped since they encounter different
people who are hungry of the Word of
God. There are even circumstances when
they are questioned about the faith and
the Bible. (Bag-ong Lamdag News)

Cleb B. Calimutan

dignity of the human person which is

connected to the freedom of communication.
He further reminded everybody about the
moral elements in the works of media as one
of their responsibilities. The event included
an agape, trivia questions and parlors games
that animated and gave joy to all the media
men and women who attended the event.

Cagayan de Oro Celebrates Press Freedom Week

The Social Communication Ministry

joined the one week celebration of Press
Freedom in Cagayan de Oro City. The
Archdiocese sponsored an event on May 25,
2016, inviting all media outlets in the city.
Msgr. Elmer Abacahin, SSJV, formally
introduced all the components of the Social
Com. from TV and Radio in-charge followed
by the presence of print media who are
involved in the LAMDAG publication to all
the members of the Cagayan de Oro Press
Club.
Msgr. Persius Cabunoc, SSJV, the
Cathedral Rector, delivered the welcome
address and cited the different good
experiences of the Church and the
mass media in the Archdiocese. A video
presentation about the history of the
Archdiocese and the recent Catholic media
activities was also shown.
One of the invited guests was Bishop
Ledesma whose message was an inspiration
to all who were present. He stressed the

(L-R) Msgr. Cabunoc, Abp. Ledesma and Msgr.

Abacahin.

BEC Formators

concerns were raised and answered

directly by the different BEC priests
who were present that day. There was
a question about how to sustain BEC
formators and members to participate
well in their church involvement. The
appropriate recommendations are
training of Alagad formators during
Parish BEC monthly in-service or
conducted visitation for members can
be also an effective tool. It would also
be good that if there is any related BEC
activities, the ACDO BEC formators
or Vicariate BEC leaders are invited
to grace the occasions. Through the

discussions, the group assessed the

programs that need to be addressed
efficiently and the ways of effective
implementation to the grassroots.
At the end, they heard words of
gratitude from the different BEC priests
in-charge and the encouraging message
by Rev. Fr. Harnifer Godinez, SSJV,
Assistant ACDO BEC Director. The BEC
parish coordinators received a simple
token and a certificate. They were
also equipped to face new challenges
as they go back to their respective
parishes, with renewed commitment
and dedication.

Deed of Sale for St. Vincent Ferrer

Chapel lot finally signed

Lolit T. Bacarrisas

Most
Reverend
Antonio J. Ledesma,
SS, DD, Archbishop of
Cagayan de Oro finally
signed the Deed of
Absolute Sale for the
one hectare property
in Pag-ibig Citihomes
Subdivision, Malanang,
Opol Misamis Oriental
where
St.
Vincent
Ferrer Chapel will be
erected. The document
was signed at the
Archbishops Office on
Abp. Ledesma with the Officers of St. Vincent Ferrer Chapel
May 24, 2016. Standing
as witnesses were the Officers of St. at the main street of the subdivision for
Vincent Ferrer Chapel, Citihomes: Elmer a year, until it was finally decided that St.
T. Clarabal, Chapel President; Segundo Vincent Ferrer would become the Patron
Caburatan, Chapel Vice President, with Saint of the chapel. Three weeks before
Delia Caburatan as proxy; Lolita T. the Feast of St. Vincent Ferrer, the chapel
Bacarrisas, Chapel Secretary; Resurrection officers together with the residents of
Chan, Chapel Treasurer; Carmelita the subdivision unanimously agreed to
Omol, Chapel Auditor and Benjamin Y. build a temporary chapel at an open space
Bacarrisas, Chapel Liturgical Committee in the subdivision with the approval of
In-charge. Father Lourdesio Armstrong Johndorf. The developer granted a permit
Balacuit, SSJV was not able to witness the to develop the area with the agreement
signing due to other urgent demands.
that no permanent structures will be built.
The property was paid through So, April 5, 2011 marked the beginning of
installment from June 17, 2011 to April the new St. Vincent Ferrer Chapel.
30, 2016 for a total amount of two million
Housing occupancy increased rapidly
pesos. The said lot is strategically located that year and the chapel officers thought
at the right upper portion of Pag-ibig of buying a lot for the chapel at the upper
Citihomes Subdivision and adjacent portion adjacent to the subdivision. The
to Phase 5 of Malanang, Opol Misamis Chapel Officers pro-actively considered a
Oriental.
bigger area for a very big community. Since
Pag-ibig Citihomes Subdivision is a then, a series of fundraising activities were
new community established in 2008. The launched and implemented until finally,
entire subdivision has an over-all total the dream of acquiring the lot upon full
contiguous area of 100 hectares under the payment on April 30, 2016.
development of Johndorf Incorporated.
Simultaneous with the efforts of
The scheme of the subdivision covers five acquiring the lot for St. Vincent Ferrer
phases with 5,000 sub-lots appearing in Chapel was the establishment of Basic
the approved subdivision plan. Presently, Ecclesial Communities or BEC. There are
there have constructed about 2,000 already 15 groups or cells from Phase 1,
housing units, of which around 1,800 have 2, 3 and 4-A and there are two additional
been occupied.
groups to consider in the adjoining sitios of
The first Sunday Mass celebrated in Anilaw and Tulahon. Every group consists
the subdivision was way back February 28, of a minimum of 30 households. Presently,
2010 by Rev. Fr. Pepoy Cabatingan, SSJV at the challenge would be organizational
the Johndorf Canteen. There were about strengthening and BEC formation while
two to three hundred households living in they go forward in constructing the church
the subdivision at that time. The following for our Patron Saint, Saint Vincent Ferrer.
month, there was a major reshuffling of With unity, dedication and the generosity
priests assignments and Rev. Fr. Ronald of the residents of Pag-ibig Citihomes, the
Ledesma was assigned as Parish Priest chapel and parish officers, and the strong
of Our Lady of Consolation Opol Parish. support of the parish priest, this dream
During his incumbency, masses were held could be a reality.

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Holy Cross Parish

Celebrates Fiesta

Kapistahan ni Senor
San Jose Gisaulog
Malipayong gisaulog sa katawhan
ang kapistahan
ni San Jose (St.
Joseph, the Worker) sa Mayo 1, 2016,
Macanhan, Cagayan de Oro City diha
sa santos nga Misa nga gipangunahan
ni Msgr. Florencio Salvador uban Fr.
Danny Coronel, Fr. Elvin Simene, ug Fr.
Alain Nocete.
Diha sa iyang homiliya, gipunting
ni Msgr. Salvador ang hiyas ni San
Jose isip bana ni Maria ug amahan
ni Kristo. Si Jose adunay putli nga
kasingkasing kay usa siya ka matarong
ug ligdong nga tawo. Ang matarong
nga tawo mao kadtong dili mangawat,
dili mangurakot, nagpakaron-ingnon
apan sa sulod sa iyang kasingkasing,

nangandoy sa iyang kaugalingong

pabor, matod niya.
Si Jose isip magbalantay sa bata
nga si Jesus, nagpangga ug nag-amoma
kaniya. Siya kabahin
sa pag-umol
sa personalidad ni Kristo. Isip bana
ni Maria, si Jose maunungon sa iyang
gugma taliwala sa katalagman ilabi na
diha sa ilang pagpanaw alang sa senso
sa Bethlehem, sa pagkatawo sa bata sa
Belen, sa pagkagiw nila didto sa Ehipto,
ug uban pa.
Nag-ingon Si Msgr. Salvador nga
gipakita ni Jose ang bokasyon sa usa
ka malipayon, maunungon sa gugma ug
malaumon nga pagkatinugyanan. (Bagong Lamdag News)

(L-R) Msgr. Abacahin, Fr. Balacuit, Fr. Valmores and Fr. Burlat
Cleb B. Calimutan

The Holy Cross Parish in Alubijid,

Misamis Oriental celebrated the 4th
anniversary of the dedication of the
altar and church on May 2, 2016. From
the early days of the Church basilicas,
oratories and churches were offered
to God. This annual event was first
solemnized by Abp. Antonio J. Ledesma,
SJ, DD.
Rev. Fr. Cleto Taajura, SSJV
celebrated the Mass this year. In his
homily, he said: If you do not experience
suffering, you have not followed Jesus.
The people in the church were grateful
for so many blessings. Fr. Cleto was the
former parish priest in the town and
his presence symbolized the mercy of
God.
The event was followed by the
celebration of the fiesta on May 3,
2016. The church was crowded with
people coming from remote chapels

of the town and barangays. Another

guest priest presided the Mass: Fr.
Medallo Valmores, SSJV with Msgr.
Elmer Abacahin, SSJV, PC, the parish
priest, Fr. Amy Balacuit, SSJV and Fr.
FRancis Burlat, SSJV a native of the
place. During the homily Fr. Valmores
said: It is on the cross where God fully
manifested his love for mankind. It is on
that wood that Jesus accepted the pain
and sufferings to set us free from our
own burdens in life, especially when
we encounter personal problems.
Other programs of the fiesta
include the comedy show from Cebu
headed by Fil Eboran, a well-known
stage comedian. The spirit of love and
sharing was so noticeable as many
parishioners shared their blessings
to accommodate numerous visitors. It
was indeed a joyful event, especially
when the politicians set aside their
partisan identities and joined hands for
the celebration.

San Isidro Labrador, Modelo sa tanang

Mag-uuma-Archbishop Ledesma

Msgr. Salvador kauban sa kaparian, sakristan ug mga Eucharistic ministers

Mabulokong Gisaulog ang Kapistahan

ni San Isidro Labrador
Mabulokong gisaulog sa katawhan
ang Kapistahan ni San Isidro Labrador
atol sa solemnidad sa kapistahan ssa
Pentekostes sa Gusa, Cagayan de Oro
City, Mayo 1, 2016. Ang santos nga Misa
gipangunahan ni Arsobispo Antonio J.
Ledesma, SJ, D.D uban nila ni Fr. Noel
Ebana, ang kura paroko, ug Fr. Macky
Ceballos.
Diha sa iyang homiliya, nag-ingon
si Abp. Ledesma nga sa pagkunsad
sa Espiritu Santo sa mga apostoles,
naghatag siya ug gasa sa kalinaw. Si
San Isidro Labrador usa ka yano ug
modelo sa tanang mag-uuma tungod
sa iyang mabungahong kinabuhi sa

pagtoo sa Dios ug sa Espiritu Santo.

Usa kini ka panig-ingnan nga gibilin
ni San Isidro Labrador kanatong tanan,
naghatag kanato ug kinabuhi isip
patron sa mag-uuma nga nagpakita sa
dignidad sa trabaho, matod niya.
Giawhag ang tanan sa pagsunod sa
mga lakang ni San Isidro Labrador ug
gihagit usab ang matag usa sa pagsunod
sa hagit sa Espiritu Santo alang sa
kalinaw sa Kristohanong katilingban.
Naghinaut ang arsobispo nga ang
usag-usa mamahimong instrumento
sa kalinaw sa banay ug sa katilingban.
(Bag-ong Lamdag News)

Mga bisita ug parokyano sa kapistahan ni San Isidro

Atol sa solemnidad sa Kapistahan

sa Pentekostes, malipayong gisaulog sa
katawhan ang kapistahan ni San Isidro
Labrador, sa Kauswagan, Cagayan de
Oro City, Mayo 1, 2016. Ang santos
nga Misa gipangunahan ni Arsobispo
Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ, D.D. uban nila ni
Msgr. Rey Monsanto, ang kura paroko,
Fr. Ronald Ledesma, ug Fr. Roger
Almonia.
Diha sa iyang homiliya, nag-ingon
si Abp. Ledesma nga usa ka hagit sa
tanan nga makasaksi sa pagtoo pinaagi
sa Esperitu Santo. Sama kang San
Isidro Labrador usa ka yano nga mag-

uuma, ug sa iyang kinabuhi gipakita

niya ang panig-ingnan o modelo sa
tanang mag-uuma.
Tungod sa iyang kinabuhi nga
mabungahon diha sa pagtoo sa Dios
ug sa Esperitu Santo, ang debosyon
kang San Isidro nag-awhag sa usagusa sa dakong pagsalig sa mga gasa
gikan sa Esperitu Santo ilabi na sa gasa
sa kalinaw. Hinaut unta nga kita usab
mahimong instrumento sa kalinaw
sulod sa panimalay ug sa kristohanong
katilingban, matod sa arsobispo. (Bagong Lamdag News)

Abp. Ledesma together with Fr. Ebana, Fr. Macky and bro. Coke Prieto

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Mga gamut-hinungdan sa
kagubot sa Mindanao
Sinulat nila:
Fr. Flordelito Nazareno, Immaculate Conception Parish, Wao, Lanao del Sur
Fr. Paul Glynn SSC, Interfaith Ministry, Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro

Gubat tali sa mga Espanyol ug sa mga Sama ug Tausog nga Muslim sa Sulu
1896- 1899 - Ang rebolusyon ug nga sakop nang daan sa Pilipinas ang ong colonizer nga Amerikanhon.
ang bag-ong Republikasa Pilipinas
mga teritoryo sa mga Muslim .
1913- Pagpabalhin sa mga
Ang
pagpakamatay
ni
Dr 1898- Ang pag-colonize sa USA sa
Amerikano sa mga Taga-Luzon ug
Jose Rizal alang sa kagawasan sa Pilipinas ug ang gubat tali sa mga
Kabisay-an nganhi sa Mindanao
Pilipinas nagdasig sa daghang mga Filipino ug sa mga Amerikano
Filipino sa pagtukod ug kapunogan
Sumala sa Census nga gihimo sa
kansang tumong ang pagrebolusyon
Kapin sa 20,000 Philippine mga Amerikano sa Tuig 1903 mao kini
batok sa mga Espanyol. Naglaraw Government
troops
(ubos
sa ang population sa Mindanao ug Sulu
kining grupoha, ang Kataastaasang pagpangulo ni President Emilio Total Population = 643,482 ka tawo,
Kagalanggalangang Katipunan (KKK), Aguinaldo) ug kapin sa 200,000 ka buok diin ang:
nga mahimo nga mas malamposon ang mga civilian nga Filipino ang napatay
- mga Kristyano- 10.2%
ilang pagpakigbatok sa mga Espanyol sa pusil sa mga Amerikano dinhi sa
- mga Muslim - 42 %
kun makaapil ang mga Muslim sa Filipino-American War. Pagpalit sa mga
- mga Lumad - 47.8%
Mindanao
sa
ilang
rebolusyon. Amerikano sa Pilipinas gikan sa mga
Apan, daku gayud kaayo ang
Busa nagpadala ang KKK ug usaka Espanyol (sa kantidad nga 20,000,000 kausaban nga nahitabosapopulation
delegasyon ngadto sa pipila sa mga Mexican dollars) ilang gituohan nga sa Mindanao sulod lamang sa 87 ka
Sultan sa Mindanao aron imbitahon apil ang mga teritoryo sa mga Sultan tuig. Mao usab ni ang population sa
ang mga Muslimsa pagsuporta sa sa ilang gipalit nga yuta. Apan, tungod Mindanaoug Sulu sumala sa Census nga
rebolusyon ug aron paapilondayon kay ang mga Muslim nakadepensa gihimo sa Tuig 1990 Total Population
sila sa bag-ong Republika. Apan sa ilang mga teritoryo batok sa mga = 14,267,736 ka tawo, diin ang:
nagbalibad ang mga Sultan sapagapil Espanyol sulod sa 400 ka tuig, wala
- mga Kristyano - 60.98%
kay alang kanila,ulahi na ug 300 ka sila mosugot nga kuhaon kini karon
- mga Muslim - 26.89%
tuig ang inbitasyon. Tungod kay,diha sa sa mga Amerikano. Busa, milaraw ang
- mga Lumads - 12.13%
ilang pagpakigbatoksa mga Espanyol mga Amerikano nga ilang gub-on ug
Samtang ang mga Lumad ang
sulod sa 400 ka tuig wala mosuporta bungkagon ang mga Sultanate.
kinabag-ansa mga tawo sa Mindanao
kanilaang taga Luzon, dili na sila andam
ug Sulu sa Tuig 1903 (47.8 %), pagabot
mosuporta sa taga Luzon.
Gikan sa 1903 hangtud 1906 na sa Tuig 1990 gamay na lang ang
kapin sa 3,000 ka buok nga Meranao mga Lumad nga nagpabilin (12.13%).
Ang Kataastaasang
ang gipatay sa kamot sa usa lang ka Migamay sad ang population sa mga
Kagalanggalangang Katipunan
US nga General, si General Wood. Sa Muslim gikan sa 42% sa 1903 ngadto sa

Bud Dajo, Jolo, sa Marso 7, 1906, sulod 26.89% sa 1990. Apan midaghan kaayo
Sa bulan sa Enero, sa Tuig 1899, sa usa lamang ka adlaw, adunay kapin ang mga Kristyano nga lumulupyo sa
didto sa unang Kongreso sa bag-ong sa 950 nga mga lalaki, mga babaye Mindanao ug Sulu gikan sa 10.2% sa
Republika, sa Malolos, Bulacan, nangayo ug mga bata nga Tausog nga gipatay Tuig 1903 ngadto sa 60.98% sa Tuig
si Presidente Emilio Aguinaldogikan sa sa mga sundalong Amerikano, ubos 1990.
mga krongresista nga hatagan unta siya sa pagmando ni Col. J.W. Duncan.
sa awtoridad sa pagpangutana sa mga Nagpadayon kining mabangis nga
Ang hinungdan niining daku
Muslim sa Mindanao kun interesado pagpatay sa mga Muslim sa kamot sa kaayo nga kausaban sa population sa
ba sila moapil sa mao nga bag-ong mga Amerikano hangtud sa Tuig 1913, Mindanao sulod sa 87 ka tuigmao ang
Republika. Nagpasabot kini nga wala kay nagdepensa sila si ilang teritoryo gisugdan sa mga Amerikano nga polisiya
maghunahuna si Presidente Aguinaldo batok sa pagpangilog niini sa mga bag- sa pagpalig-on sa ilangkolonisasyon sa

Mindanao pinaagi sa pagpabalhin sa

mga taga-Luzon ug Kabisay-an nganhi
sa Mindanao. Kining pagpalalin sa
mga Kristyanos nganhi sa gitawag
sa mga awtoridad nga Amerikanhon
nga Land of Promise ilang gisugdan
sa Tuig 1913. Daghan gayud ang mga
maguumasa Luzon ug sa Visayas
nga naglisod ug nangandoy nga
makapanagiya sa kaugalingon nila nga
yuta nga igo-igo ug tabunok. Busa, sa
dihanga sila giinbitar sa awtoridad nga
Amerikanhon sa pagbalhin sa Mindanao
aron hatagan ug sakto nga yuta, wala
magduhaduha ang kadaghanan ug wala
usab maghunahuna nga basin aduna
diay mga daan nga tagiya ang mga
yuta nga ihatag nila sa mga awtoridad
nga Amerikanhon. 2,068 ka buok nga
Cebuano ang primero nga panon sa
mga maguuma nga gipabalhin sa mga
Amerikano. Gipapuyo sila sa Pikit sa
Cotabato, sa yutang natawhan sa mga
Maguindanao nga Muslim. Gikan sa
Tuig 1913 hangtud sa paghawa sa mga
Amerikano daghan pa gayud kaayong
mga tawo gikan sa Visayas ug sa Luzon
ang gipapuyo sa mga kayutaan sa mga
Muslim ug sa mga Lumad sa Basilan, sa
Cotabato, sa Lanao ug sa Zamboanga.
Apan kini, gibuhat sa mga awtoridad
nga Amerikanhon nga walay sakto nga
pagpananghid sa daang mga tagiya.
Tungod sa daku kaayo nga kasuko ug
kahiubos sa mga Muslim ug sa mga
Lumad kay giilog na ug lain ang ilang
mga yutang natawhan, gigwardyahan
sa mga Amerikanong sundalo ang mga
bag-ong gipabalhin nga kristyanos
aron dili sila hilabtan sa mga daang
tag-iya nga Muslim ug Lumad.

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KulitogKulitog
Basahon:Tanang Libro Sa Teolohiya

abot na ba? Unsa may

moabot sa siging KulitogKulitog?
Hay! Bisan unsa na lang ang
atong gakulitogon ug ambot
lang kon unsay maabot ug
unsay
makuha
sa
atong
pagKulitogKulitog. Ang perting
KulitogKulitog sa dalunggan,
hangtod maabot ang?______ Sa
walay undang KulitogKulitog sa
ilong, siguradong maabot gyud
ang?______Ang hinayhinayng
KulitogKulitog sa mga mata aron
makuha
ang?______Kabahin
na sa atong kinabuhi ang
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unsay maabot o kaha basing maibot sa sobrang KulitogKulitog. Asa may imong ganahan ikaw ang
gaKulitogKulitog o ikaw ang ginaKulitogKulitog? OfkorzzzzzzAng KulitogKulitog bow!
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Alang kanako, usa ka malipayon nga kinabuhi ang KulitogKulitog (heheheheheh!)
aaaabbbot na ba? Aduna gyuy nindot nga kaugmaon ang mapaabot sa KulitogKulitog. Sa
pagKulitogKulitog moabot gyud ang kinabuhing malampuson, mabungahon, makahuluganon
ug malinawon nga gilauman nga mahitabo sa kinabuhi. KulitogKulitog abot na ba?
KulitogKulitog ang tawag sa kinabuhing pagsilsil sa atong tagsatagsa ka alimpatakan sa tanan
nga angay gyud natong pagabuhaton aron maabot nato ang maayong kinabuhi. KulitogKulitog
ang tawag sa pagtoon o pageskwela. KulitogKulitog ang tawag sa usa ka edukasyon nga
magdala kanatog kaluwasan. Ang KulitogKulitog maghatag kanatog kahibalo ug kinaadman sa
kinabuhi. Ang KulitogKulitog magdala kanatog himbangkaagan sa kinabuhing adunay kahulogan.
KulitogKulitog ang tawag sa usa ka pagtoon nga si HESUS mao ang labawng magtutudlo sa nga
tanan. KulitogKulitog ang pagtoon bahin sa Ginoo labaw sa nga tanan. KulitogKulitog mao ang
atong basihanan sa matuod nga kahibalo sa maayong kinabuhi.
Nakahinuktok ako nga sa atong kasinatian sa pagtoon o pageskwela kadaghan nang mga
butang ang giKulitogKulitog kanato. Nakapangutana ako kon mao ba kaha ning mga butanga
nga magdala kanato sa Ginoo? Mao ba kaha ning mga butanga nga maghatud kanato sa langit?
Daghan kaayong ginaKulitogKulitog o kinapansak sa atong mga ulo nga daw makalilibog na
hinoon ug murag maoy hinungdan nga malimot na hinoon kita kon unsa ug kinsa diay ang
masmahinungdanon sa atong kinabuhi. Nga diha sa atong yano nga pagkinabuhi gamay ra man
unta nga kahibalo ang angay aron mabuhi kita sa tarong basta lang kay dili kita malimot nga si
Hesus gyud ang atong una ug bantugang magtutudlo. Si Hesus ang angay nga magKulitogKulitog
kanato.
Kulitog diri + kulitog didto = KulitogKulitog, nga sa pagsugod lang sa atong pageskwela
kinahanglan dinaghana na: daghang notebooks, daghang books, daghang papers, daghang pens
ug labaw sa tanan daghang balon (Agoy! Hinaut unta heheheheh!). Sa pagklase na daghan pud:
daghang lessons, daghang subjects, daghang assignments, daghang exams, daghang projects,
daghang classmates, daghang friends, daghang teachers, daghang lakwatsa, daghang kinopyaha
ug dayon daghan pong problems. (Dili ba Learning is Fun kuno! Heheheh!) Sa kadaghang tuig
sa pageskwela, modugang pa gyud sa pagtoon aron mamahimo nang master, mamahimo nang
doctor ug mamahimo nang hanas na sa iyang dugay nang ginadamgong propesyon aron ang kita
modaghan pud. Nakahinuklog ako nga sa kadaghang natun-an ug sa kataas sa atong pageskwela
basin na hinoon malimot kita sa tinuod natong hingkatonan bahin sa pagtoo (aduna ba kahay
nakatonan pud?). Dili ba lisud bya ang malimot nga wala poy angay nga kalimtan?Sulayi daw g
hinumdom ang wala diha____________________________. (hehhehehheh! WALA DA?)
Nakapamalandong ako nga ang pageskwela natong tanan wala man gyud nakasintro sa
pagtoon sa Dios ug sa pagdesiplina sa pagtoo labaw sa nga tanan. Dili ba ang edukasyon ra
ba ang adunay dako kaayo nga tampo alang sa kalambuan sa kinabuhi ? Dili ba nga sugod
pa lang sa atong pagkamatngon og buot aduna nay gaKulitogKulitog kanato? (aron daw kita
dili magbuotbuot..heheheh! Tinuod?) Nga bisan sa wala pa tay buot,dili ba KulitogKulitog na?
(close open! close open! beautiful eyes beh! Wow! kagwapa liwat nako puera buyag! Smile! Smile!
Smile! Show your teeth beh! strong! strong! strong! Oyyh!oyyh!oyyh!).Nakadumdom ka? Wa gyud
kay wa pa man kay buot sa una.Hahaha! Daghan kaayo ang gaKulitogKulitog nato gikan pa
sa atong lolo,lola, inahan, amahan, igsoon, paryenti, higala, silingan, magtutudlo, tanud, lupon,
politiko, huwes, negosyante, katekista, pastor, pari, obispo, madre, Santo Papa ug daghan pa..
Sa kadaghan unta nga gaKulitogKulitog ug ginaKulitogKulitog kanato aduna kaha kitay lig-on
ug batakang kahibalo bahin sa Ginoo nga atong ginadaladala sa kanunay? Ang kahibalo nga unta
anaa puparihas kanatong tanan. Aron kini gayud dayon nga kahibalo ang mamahimong sukaranan
sa matuod nga pagKulitogKulitog kanato.Dayon kon kita na pud ang magKulitogKulitog aduna
na kitay lig-on nga pondasyon - Ang KAHIBALO bahin sa GINOO.
Nakahunahuna ako nga sa sinugdanan pa sa atong pageskwela nakapunting na kini sa
nagkalainlaing subjects: math, science, english, Filipino ug sa pagngalan lang sa pipila. Murag
alang kanako dili man gyud sa pagtoon sa Ginoo ang ginahatagan og mas dakong bili sa
pagtuki ug pagsabot. Murag ang sistema sa edukasyon nga diin anaa kita labaw sa tanan kay
murag nagatabang lang kanato nga mabuhi diri sa kalibutan dili gyud kaayo tong pagtabang
gyud aron makabaton kita sa kinabuhing walay katapusan. Nakaaligngat ako nga murag singit
lang sa hisgutanan ang Dios ug ang Langit diha sa atong edukasyon. OK bang isingit lang ang
Dios? Dili ba murag kapin 200 ka adlaw kitang gabalikbalik matag tuig sa tulonghaan alang sa
KulitogKulitog? Og murag naa ra sa 48 ka domingo matag tuig nga kita ginapaabot sa simbahan
diin kadyot lang ang KulitogKulitog. Maayo man unta tong kadaadlaw kita mosimba apan itandi
lugar sa manimbahay ani ug sa mangeskwelahay mas daghan pa gyud ang pagbalikbalik nato sa
eskwelahan kaysa simbahan, Og pipila ka taas nga katuigan kitang gabalikbalik sa eskwelahan ug
mao nga mas daghan pa gayud ang atong gieskwelahan kay sa gisimbahan nga mga adlaw. Og
kon anaa pud kita sa simbahan kadyot ra pud ang oras nga kita anaa kay sa mga oras nga anaa kita
sa eskwelahan matag-adlaw. Sa ato pa, alang kanako murag ang atong pormasyon sa pagkatawo
nagabasi gyud labaw sa nga tanan sa eskwelahan ug balay. Og unsa kining ginaKulitogKulitog
sa eskwelahan? Sa balay?Aha pa man diay kasagaran? (Sakto ba ko?)
Ang saktong tumong sa pagKulitogKulitog nga mao unta kini ang hatagag gimbugaton labaw
sa nga tanan: KulitogKulitog aron mailhan ang Dios. KulitogKulitog aron makabalo sa gugma ni
Hesus. KulitogKulitog aron masayod kita sa atong mga sala. KulitogKulitog aron makapangayo
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aron maluwas. KulitogKulitog aron abot sa langit. KulitogKulitog abot na ba?

SAKSAK-SINAGOL NI PEPOYE
balik na usab eskwela
gasto na usab sa papa ug mama
palihug ang tuition ayaw na patas-a
ang pamilyang kabos kaayo luoy na.
BUSA KAMONG MGA KABATAAN
ANG GASTO DILI NINYO USIKAN
ANG KALISOD SA INYONG GINIKANAN
DILI UNTA NINYO KALIMTAN.
mahal kaayo kamo sa inyong ginikanan
mag-antus man sa kawad-on sila dili magsapayan
ang mahinungdanon may kurso kamong nahuman
aron ang kalisod sa ugma di ninyo matagamtaman.
ANG MGA BAGYO ARON MALIKAYAN
ATO NANG AMPINGAN ANG KINAIYAHAN
ANG KALASANGAN DILI NA UPAWAN
ANG MGA BASURA IBUTANG SA MGA LABAYANAN.
kamong mga batan-on
sa druga magmabinantayon
ampingi ang inyong kaugmaon
ang sakripisyo sa ginikanan inyong hunahunaon
PAGKAKUSOG NA BA SA DRUGA
BISAN ASANG DAPITA MAY BIKTIMA
HOY GOBIERNO NAUNSA NA MAN KA?
ANG MGA OPESYAL NGA NAGKUMBUYA TAN-AWA.
kita gayod masakitan
kon sa druga nahilambigit ang pipila ka kapolisan
mao diay ang tigpayuhot dili gakadakpan
kay sa negosyo kauban man.
KON IKAW SAKOP SA SIMBAHAN
UG SA PAGTOO NA NAWAD-AN
NGA DILI NA GATUMAN SA KASUGOAN
MAAYO PA ANG PAGKA-KATOLIKO IMO NA LANG BIYAAN.
pila ang anak katungod kana sa ginikanan
hoy gobierno dili mo sila hilabtan
hinoon sila imong alalayan ug tagai sa katin-awan
nga ang pagplano sa pamilya maoy pagmahal sa yutang natawhan.
ATONG DUGANGAN ANG PAGKAMAAMPOON
ARON ANG NASOD SA BANGIS NGA KALAMIDAD DILI MAKA-ANGKON
BISAN PA KINI PAHINUMDUM SA ATONG PAGKAMASALAYPON
TAWAG NGA ANG PAGPAKASALA ATO NANG UNDANGON.
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20th Intercongregational Forum of Novices Held

Nov. Julerose V. Sotomayor and Junelyn L. Indoc

The 20th Intercongregational

Forum of Novices was held at MCM
Central
House,
Impalambong,
Malaybalay City on April 3 to May
4, 2016 with the theme: Formation
in Relation to the Family and the
Eucharist.
The month-long event was
participated by 16 novices of different
congregations from Visayas and
Mindanao namely: Missionary Sisters
of the Holy Family (MSHF), Cagayan de
Oro City; Missionary Sisters of Mary
(MCM) and Medical Mission Sisters
(MMS), Malaybalay City; Religious
Sisters of Mercy (RSM) Iligan and
(RSM), Tacloban; Handmaids of Christ
the King (HCK), Bohol; Missionary
Sisters of Mary (MSM), Butuan City;
and Sisters of Our Lady of the Triumph
of the Cross (MSLOTC), Ozamis.
Sr. Vingie Dumaluan, MSHF
Formator said: This gathering of
novices was to meet the demands and
challenges of Religious Life in the local
church of Northern Mindanao and
Visayas with specific objectives:
To witness to the universality of
the Church and to have a common
formation;
To give opportunities to smaller
Religious Institutes of few and

limited novices to avail to current

theological,
psychologicalspiritual updating;
To integrate socio-cultural and
ecological dimension of the life
and service of the Church both
local and global;
To challenge young religious to
the prophetic living of the vows;
and
To experience wholesome and
wider community relationship.
This gathering usually happens
once every two years. The 1st InterCongregational Forum of Novices
happened in the year 1972 with three
congregations who paved the way:
Missionary Sisters of Mary (MSM),
Butuan City; Missionary Congregation
of Mary (MCM), Malaybalay City; and
the Congregation of SISM.
This years Forum was inspired
by Pope Francis proclamation of the
Jubilee year of Mercy and his Encyclical
letter, The Joy of the Gospel. The
topics discussed were: Personality
and Human Relations by Ms. Carmen T.
Sayo, TA; Human Sexuality in Christian
Perspective by Sr. Airene Torres,
RA; Religious Life and Vows and
The Theology of Mission by Bishop
Emeritus Honesto Ch. Pacana, SJ,
D.D.; Religious in Women Perspective
and Community Life by Sr. Rowena J.

ACDO Mitambong sa Seminar

sa Human Sexuality

Kent Philip Eduave ug Ma. Chloee Marlowe Alaba

Ma. Chloee Marlowe Alaba

Mitambong sila si Kent Philip

Eduave ug Ma. Chloee Marlowe Alaba, sa
Pastoral Training on Human Sexuality
and HIV/AIDS niadtong Marso 1719, 2016, sa Pinnacle Hotel and Suite,

Davao City.
Ang nagpasiugda sa maong
training mao ang CBCP- Episcopal
Commission on Health Care ug ang
Philippine National AIDS Council
Secretariat Department of Health
nga mao sila si Rev. Fr. Rodolfo Dan V.
Cancino, Jr., MI ug ang iyang kaubanan
sa ministeryo nga adunay kasingkasing
sa mga tawong adunay sakit sa HIV/
AIDS.
Ang immunodeficiency syndrome
(AIDS) usa ka sakit nga makuha tungod
sa human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV). Tungod sa luya nga immune
system, ang HIV motakboy sa tawo
hinungdan sa sakit. Apan dili kini
makatakod pinaagi sa paggamit sa baso
o kutsara ug sa iyang mga gamit. Kini
makatakod pinaagi sa pagpatotoy sa
inahan nga adunay HIV/AIDS, diha sa
blood transfusion ug sa pakighilawas.
Taas ang ratio sa mga biktima
dili lang sa Cagayan de Oro kondili sa
tibuok kalibutan.

Formators and Novices of different congregations

Pineda, MMS; Mary and the Eucharist

by Bishop Joe Cabantan, D.D., Bishop
of Malaybalay; Vatican II and Liturgical
Renewal by Fr. Jun Kentilistica; The Joy
of the Gospel in the Consecrated Life
by Sr. Joy Densing, FdCC; The Jubilee
of Mercy by Fr. Oliver H. Verdejo, DCM;
Church and Mission by Fr. Duffy Isada,
DCM; New Evangelization and Media
by Fr. Jonathan C. Tianero, DCM; EcoSpirituality by Bishop Emeritus Jose
Manguiran, D.D.; Ecological Vocation
of Consecrated Religious Care for
our Common Home by Fr. Reynaldo

D. Raluto; Formation in Relation to

the Family and the Eucharist by Fr.
Vergillio H. Delfin, DCM; and Prayer
Life and Discernment by Fr. Joemarie
Manzano, SJ.
These talks served as food for
the novices and gave them greater
knowledge to internalize in their
daily lives. It also deepened their
understanding of their vocation and
challenged them to respond Gods
personal call.

The San Isidro Labrador Parish

at Medina celebrated the feast day of
their patron with all the people who
are devoted to the Saint. They had
various activities, first and foremost,
were the Eucharistic celebrations, along
with processions, mass weddings and
baptisms. Fr. Rufino Cabatingan, the
parish priest, explained that unity and
cooperation were their motivation and
strength for the development of the
parish. He also narrated that the recent
political elections divided the people
for a while. Now that the elections are

over, it is time to unwind from the stress

they had and bring back the spirit of
joyfulness brought by the spirit of San
Isidro.
Together with his assistant priests
and the parishioners they are also
preparing for the scheduled reshuffling
of assignments, in case they might be
sent to new parishes. Fr. Cabatingan also
said that humility, prayer and patience
are some of the virtues of the patron
saint that the people may imitate in
following Jesus. (Bag-ong Lamdag News)

San Isidro Labrador Fiesta

Celebration in Medina

Mass Wedding with Fr. Marlo Asenas

Gipahigayon ang Youth Spor ts Fest 2016

Ang mga kabatan-onan sa Sta. Rita Vicariate

Sa Abril 23 ning tuiga, gipahigayon

ang Youth Sports Fest 2016 sa Vicariate
sa Santa Rita. Usa kini ka tinuig nga
kalihokan alang sa mga batan-on ug
karong tuiga didto kini gihimo sa St.
Vincent Ferrer Chaplaincy, Brgy. Lunao,
Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental. Kapin
sa gatos ang mitambong sa maong
panagtigom nga gikan sa Balingoan
hangtod Magsaysay. Gipangunahan
kini ni Rev. Fr. Richard Deloso, SSJV,
Vicariate Priest Youth In-charge ug
sa maabtikon nga Youth Coordinator
nga si Ms. Mirasol Paluga, uban sa mga
opisyales sa mga nagkalain-laing mga
parokya.

Gisugdan ang kalihokan diha sa

Santos nga Misa nga gipangunahan ni
Rev. Fr. Rene Soldevilla, SSJV. Misunod
ang cheerdance competition ug sa
mga nagkalain-lain nga mga dula,
sama sa basketball, volleyball ug mga
larong lahi. Sa unang higayon, ang
St. Vinccent Ferrer ang nahimong
kampeon sa maong kalihokan.
Sa panghinaut sa kadasig ug
pagtubo sa espirituwal nga aspeto sa
matag batan-on, hinaut nga kini nga
pamaagi makatabang sa pagdasig ug
pagtawag sa ubang batan-on aron
maabtikon diha sa Simbahan. (Bag-ong
Lamdag News)

St. Rita de Cascia 120th Fiesta Celebration at Gingoog

Gingoog is a small city with a
big heart and devotion. This is the
experience of many visitors who come
to this eastern part of the Archdiocese
for more than a century celebration
of their fiesta. Fr. Meds Valmores, the
parish priest, shared a lot of things
about the parish an interview. He said
that he and his assistant priests help
each other in celebrating masses in the
68 chapels of the parish, not counting
the six masses they celebrate every
Sunday. The people showed great
support for the parish specially in
buying a generator sufficient to power
all the church buildings, to avoid Mass
disruptions and also the convent and
formation center. Furthermore, the
parishioners shared their blessings in
order to support the incoming church
renovations which cost millions.
One of the exciting historic events
in the parish was the assignment
of Bishop Camomot who might be
the next Filipino saint. He dedicated
the erection of the church which
remains as his legacy in the heart of

the people. Fr. Meds added

that the Columban Fathers
mission activities helped a
lot in the formation of the
parishioners and moulded
their faith by making the
church become a part of
their lives. The parish priest
also encouraged those who
come for the fiesta to avail
of the indulgence on this
Year of Mercy through the
Holy Door in the parish
church.
Finally,
for
the
devotees of St. Rita, her
relic is preserved in the
church and is venerated
every
Thursday.
She
was a humble saint who
became a nun through an
impossible process, but
nothing is impossible with
God. In fact a lot of devotees
experienced the powerful
intercession of the Saint of
the impossible.

Ang mga deboto ni Sta. Rita

Culmination of Flores de Mayo

June Birthday Celebrations

June 1
June 3
June 9
June 10
June 14
June 17
June 27

Fr. Jose Alan Pulgo

Fr. Richard Deloso
Fr. Aurelio Jaranilla
Fr. Raul Ricacho
Fr. Hawthorne Galas
Fr. Cornelio Cadenas Jr.
Abp. Jesus Tuquib

Sacerdotal Anniversaries
June 4
June 5
June 7

Fr. Alexander Borres, SSJV

Fr. Medallo Valmores, SSJV
Fr. Raul Dael, SSJV
Fr. Elcon Magtrayo, SSJV
Fr. Glenn Pimentel, SSJV
Fr. Nemesio Pacaa, SSJV

June 21 Fr. Roger Almonia, SSJV

Fr. Julito Cabactulan, SSJV

Fr. Julius Clavero, SSJV