Category: Salesian Houses
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Youth Perspective For a Better world
By Mr. Alwin Ingua Legazpi, Philippines, 12 October 2020 — Economy of Francesco is a global gathering of young people, entrepreneurs, and economists. It was called for by Pope Francis in 2019 inspired by an ideal of fraternity attentive above all to the poor and excluded. Reimagining Development: Youth Perspectives for a Better World is one…
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Five Confreres Embrace Salesian Life Forever
Paranaque City, the Philippines, August 31, 2020–The Religious Profession of our five Salesian Confreres, which took place today, was a joyous occasion for these who made their perpetual profession and the whole Salesian Congregation as well. The following are: Cl. Jarmy Reignier Atienza Roxas, SDB (FIN) Br. Ronnel Padua Tiu, SDB (FIN) Br. Anthony Nguyen…
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The Feeding of 5,000 Continues in DB Calauan
By Mr. Charles O. Armario Matthew, a 7-year-old boy, gained two kilos after joining the feeding program a year ago. His father, who undergoes monthly dialysis, cannot provide for him and his three siblings anymore. Christy, a mother of 8 children, is a vendor of assorted kakanin (local delicacies). She enlisted her three (3) kids…
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Competency Assessment of the B21 Trainees for Machining National Certificate (NCII).
NAGA CITY, August 4, 2020–Today begins the three-day Competency Assessment of the B21 Trainees for Machining National Certificate (NCII). Mr. Gideon Ranido, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Camarines Sur Representative, oversees the assessment and orients the 25 candidates for assessment. This assessment will grant successful candidates an NC II for Machining. Additionally, this…
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Installation of Fr. Arnold Sanico, SDB
2 August 2020– Fr. Arnold Sanico, SDB was installed by Most Rev. Rolando Tirona as Parish Priest of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish in Naga City. We accompany Fr. Arnold that like St. John Marie Vianney, he may be true shepherd of souls. Photo courtesy of Fr. Abner Santos, SDB
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Healthy Lifestyle in the Midst of this Pandemic
Tarlac City, 1 August 2020 – The Salesian Community of Don Bosco Technical Institute–Tarlac values healthy lifestyle in the midst of this pandemic. In line with this, aside from the daily sports, the members allot the Saturdays, their community day for biking along with bonding, praying, and faith-sharing. Observing health protocols and safety standards, they…
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Rector of the EAO Sandor Brothers’ Formation House Installed
By Sandor House News Service Photos by Br. Marcel Ximenes, SDB Paranaque, the Philippines, 24 July 2020 – FIN Provincial Superior Fr. Gerardo Martin, SDB, installed today Fr. Roneldo Vilbar, SDB as the new rector of the Bl. Istvan Sandor Salesian Brothers’ Formation House. Before his appointment to the East Asia and Oceania Regional…
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Seminaryo ng Don Bosco and Sandor Community First Province Mass
28 July 2020– FIN Brothers from Seminaryo ng Don Bosco and Sandor Community Parañaque celebrated their first Province Mass presided by Fr. Gerry Martin, SDB, FIN Provincial. This formation year, there are 13 clerics and 3 lay brothers doing their theological studies. Photo courtesy of Cl. Daniel Gonzales, SDB
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LIFEJACKETS OF HOPE: Don Bosco Tondo and CoViD 19
TONDO, MANILA, PHILIPPINES: The heart of the Metropolis and known as the most populous district in the city of Manila making up 38.0 percent of the total population of the city (https://psa.gov.ph/) and without a doubt is also the abode of the poorest of the poor. Take for example the homes of Tondo Brgy. 115, that are interspersed among…
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‘Kindness Station’ open in Salesian Parish
First the poor – Mayapa Parish community (FIN) By our own correspondent Mayapa, Philippines, 27 March 2020 — Active already for one week, the Kindness Station at Mary Help of Christians parish in Mayapa (Calamba City, Luzon Island – Philippines) is a humble but effective response in times of crisis along the basic conviction, a reminder…