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Jornadas de Filosofia 2022 Fourth Day: Niños Rule Amazing Race Once Again
BAGUIO CITY— After two years of winning the Amazing Race, the Niños—members of Fraternidad de Sto. Niño Jesus— once again proved they still got the skills to be on top, last March 31, 2022, as fourth day of Jornadas de Filosofia 2022 carries on. The Amazing Race is composed of 6 stations, which included the…
Read MoreJornadas de Filosofia 2022— Walking Together in Truth towards the House of God
BAGUIO CITY— Jornadas de Filosofia 2022 is back with the theme “Walking Together in Truth towards the House of God,” which lasted from March 28-April 1, 2022. The theme is taken from the school year 2021-2022 motto and objectives of the Augustinian Recollect Educational Apostolate (EDUCAR) which says “Let Us Build Together the House of…
Read MoreSeminarians Donate Blood a Second Time
After two years, the Baguio General Hospital Medical Center (BGHMC) conducted a blood donation drive at Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary last March 13, 2020. The BGHMC headed by Dr. Aurelia Navarro, MD in partnership with Asin Health Center harvested 25 bags of blood; just three bags shy from the last collection last June 17, 2020. “I…
Read MoreCaReS participates in Diocese of Baguio’s Dedication of an Altar
BAGUIO CITY— Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary joined Most Rev. Victor Bendico, DD in celebrating the Dedication of the Altar of the Diocese of Baguio Cathedral last November 16, 2021. Rev. Fr. Anthony Irineo, OAR, Vice-Rector of the seminary represented the formation team of Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary. He was accompanied by 3 fourth-year college seminarians who represented…
Read MoreInvestiture 2021: A Day of Gratitude
BAGUIO CITY— “Today is a day of gratitude.” With this line, Rev. Fr. Dionisio Q. Selma, OAR greeted everyone in his sermon on the Investiture 2021 of 13 new postulants, last October 12, 2021, at Capilla de Nuestra Señora del Pilar. “We thank the Lord because he chose young men to participate in His plan…
Read MoreCofradia de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Baguio accepts 18 new members
BAGUIO CITY—Cofradia de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Baguio accepted 18 new members on the feast day of Our Lady of the Pillar last October 12, 2021. Rev. Fr. Anthony P. Irineo, OAR, welcomed everyone before the start of the acceptance rite, inviting the congregation to thank God for the blessing of new members. “(W)e…
Read MoreNewly Ordained Priests to the Seminarians: “Grow where you are planted”
BAGUIO CITY— “Grow where you are planted.” With these words, Rev. Fr. Virgilio Calalang, Jr., greeted the seminarians during their thanksgiving mass which he is the main celebrant, last September 1, 2021, at the seminary’s chapel. He is accompanied by Rev. Fr. Robin Ross Plata, OAR as the homilist. Raised to the ranks of priesthood…
Read MoreSeminarians, Personnel Vaccinated
BAGUIO CITY— Fifty Seminarians and two personnel of Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary received their jabs of vaccine during a vaccination drive held at the Recoletos Gym of the seminary last August 20, 2021. The Seminarians and personnel received the first dose of the Sinovac vaccine. “We really need the vaccine,” said Rev. Fr. Bob Cabanag, OAR,…
Read MoreFather Provincial Emphasizes Importance of Renewal Visit
Baguio City— Rev. Fr. Dionisio Q. Selma, OAR Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno of the Order of Augustinian Recollects had the Visit of Renewal to the community of Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary, last June 4-5 2021. Fr. Selma’s Visit of Renewal to the Recoletos de Baguio community is his last as the…
Read MoreCaReS Kindness Station Receives Award
BAGUIO CITY— CARES Kindness Station of Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary is one of the recipients of the Heart Solidarity Award from ARCORES International (Augustinian Recollect Heart Solidarity), the social arm of the Order of Augustinian Recollects. “When we do charitable works and outreach programs, we do not expect recognition. Our faith tells us that God Himself…
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