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Fr. Danny Torres, SDB, Rector of Tuloy sa Don Bosco Streetchildren Village in Muntinlupa pens this piece in memory of his priestly ordination batchmate Fr. Richard Varela, SDB, who passed away last August 14. The photo below was taken last May 24, Solemnity of Our Lord’s Ascension, when they had a concelebrated Mass. Fr. Richard…
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Though the task is done primarily by Bros. Raffy, JB, JJ, and myself, the main gardener is the community insofar as we all belong to one Community. We do the gardening because the community trusts and supports us. Historically, we started our garden since we have transferred here in this community, but the…
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FIN Province, 21 August 2020–The FIN Province had its first quarterly recollection for this formation year. The talk was preached by Bishop Broderick Pabillo, Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Manila through a pre-recorded video. Organized by the Commission on Formation (CForm), the confreres from their respective settings simultaneously listened to Bishop Pabillo. Afterwhich, they…
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17 August 2020, Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna, the Philippines–The Salesian Philippine North Province (FIN) celebrated the gift of life to the fullest of one of its confreres in the person of Fr Richard Varela, SDB. At 2:00 PM, a number of Salesian Priests headed by the Provincial Superior, Fr. Gerardo N. Martin, SDB celebrated the…
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Memorial Service & Funeral Mass Schedule and Guidelines 15 August, Saturday His remains were cremated as per IATF & DOH protocols. 16 August, Sunday 11 AM • Salesian Community Mass in Bosco Hall, DBTI Makati 17 August, Monday 9 AM • Departure for DB Canlubang 2 PM • Salesian Family Mass & Funeral Rites in…
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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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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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By Mr. Stephen Borja Makati City, the Philippines, 2 August 2020 — Some 74 Salesians, lay animators, and youth leaders participated in the “SYM Huddle,” an online forum on youth group animation amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Are youth groups possible in this time of distance learning and physical distancing? What can be done to accompany those…
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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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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…