Salesians of Don Bosco
The Philippines North Province (FIN)
News and Articles
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FIN Province Celebrates Provincial Chapter 2024
By Fr. Joel Camaya, SDB Confreres from the Salesian Province of Philippines North-Malaysia (FIN) gathered in Don Bosco Batulao from June 16-20, 2024, for the Provincial Chapter 2024 (PC 2024). According to the Salesian Constitutions (170), the provincial chapter is the “fraternal gathering in which the local communities strengthen their sense of belonging to the…
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Church Welcomes 2 SDB Priests on MHC Solemnity
On May 24, 2024, at the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Parañaque City, two Salesians, Rev. Fr. John Joseph Aguila, SDB, and Rev. Fr. Enrico Mercado, SDB, were ordained to the presbyterate by His Excellency Most Reverend Bishop Broderick S. Pabillo, DD. The ordination’s theme was “My Soul Magnifies the Lord!” from…
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FIN Hosts first-ever EAO Regional Quinquennium
Fr. Paul Dungca, SDB Tarlac City, May 6-10, 2024—In a gathering resonating with youthful zeal and scholarly wisdom, the first-ever EAO Regional Formative Encounter of Quinquennial Confreres unfolded at the picturesque Westwood Farm in Tarlac City. Facilitated by the esteemed Fr. Francis Moloney, SDB, hailing from the Australian shores and adorned with a wealth of…
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Four Confreres Made Perpetual Profession
Written By Cl. Paulo Miguel Calderon, SDB Photos by Mr. John Villafania May 1, 2024, Parañaque City, the Philippines–Today, Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker, four Salesian Clerics committed themselves forever to the life and mission of St. John Bosco–helping the young save their souls through human and spiritual formation. Held at the National Shrine…
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My Palawan Missionary Adventure
By Fr. Rene Lagaya, SDB I celebrated my Golden Jubilee of Salesian Religious Profession last 26 April 2023. Before the end of my jubilee year, I thought of doing something special. Thus, I sought the approval of my local community and the consent of my Provincial Superior to spend some days at the Apostolic Vicariate…
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Salamat at Paalam, +Fr. Cris!
By Rev. Jogar Villanueva, SDB Every Funeral Mass for a deceased confrere gives meaning to our lives and vocation as Salesians—to tell the story of how a confrere touched the world and what the world would be like without them. A liturgist, +Fr. Crisostomo “Cris” Eugenio Magbitang, SDB, 61, was called by the Father on…
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11 Lessons I’ve Learned in my Zatti Soujourn (so far)
By Fr. Carlo Villegas, SDB The author has been a ‘bedspacer’ in the Zatti Clinic since 2017. He also volunteers a disclaimer: The content of this article is the personal and sole view of the author. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of this publication. 1. WHEN HAVING THOUGHTS OF INVINCIBILITY? Remember, O Man,…
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Research, AI, and a Case of Schrodinger’s Cat…?
By Miguel James Obispo Picture this: a Bosconian uses ChatGPT to do something he couldn’t be bothered to do himself. In doing so, he may have inadvertently subjected himself to a little quantum physics. How though? Research, artificial intelligence (AI), and the quantum realm appear incongruous. Can the esoteric ideas of some physicists help us…
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EASTER TIME OUT WITH THE RISEN LORD!
By Fr. Bernard Nolasco, SDB What better way to spend a meaningful Easter season than to have a spiritual time out with the Risen Lord! The lay-mission partners of Word And Life Publications took a two-day “holy break” from their busy work days last April 15 and 16, 2024, for their annual spiritual retreat. They…
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FIN Province Compensation Analysis Workshop 2024
By Fr. Eugenio Raymundo B. Inocentes III, SDB The work of administration covers: (a) the introduction and application of sound and effective polices; (b) the design and implementation of efficient methodologies; and, (c) the inspiration, education and training of personnel in performing their responsibilities and tasks. With these comes the need for vigilance in intervening…
