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Investiture 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 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 MoreSolemnity of St. Augustine; Culmination of Buwan ng Wika
By: Bro. Alvin Laserna BAGUIO CITY— “Run the race of life. run the good race.” Rev. Fr. Ralph Laureen Ciceron told the congretation on the Solemnity in honor of St. Augustine last August 28, 2021, at the seminary chapel. The seminary’s new spiritual director invited the people to “start with a good decision,” in order…
Read MoreFormation Year Commences with Mass of the Holy Spirit
By: Bro. Sean Cass Alvarez BAGUIO CITY — Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary commences the formation year with the Mass of the Holy Spirit presided by Rev. Fr. Bernard C. Amparado, OAR, last August 21, 2021. The seminary rector emphasized the importance of the Holy Spirit’s role not just on individual’s life, but the Church as a…
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…
Read MoreCaReS Kindness Station Inaugurated
Baguio City— Aside from the virus, kindness is also contagious. Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary (CaReS) officially inaugurates CaReS Kindness Station on the feast of St. Joseph the Worker, last May 1, 2021. Also on the celebration of National Labor Day, 64 indigent beneficiaries received rice, goods, bread, and perishable goods such as vegetables and spices, poultry…
Read MoreDean of Studies and SHS Principal Celebrates 20th Anniversary as a Religious
Baguio City—Rev. Fr. Anthony Irineo, OAR celebrates his 20th anniversary of simple profession of vows last April 28, 2021. The College Dean of Studies and Senior High School Principal professed his vows of poverty, chastity and obedience in St. Ezekiel Moreno Novitiate-Recoletos in Antipolo City, on April 28, 2001 together with his other 12 batchmates…
Read MoreJornadas de Filosofia 2021 Culminates with Quiz Bee and Awarding Ceremony
Baguio City— The four fraternities of seminarians competed for the last time in the Philosophical Quiz Bee as Jornadas de Filosofia 2021 culminates last April 16, 2021. A team of four members represented each fraternity from different year levels for the Philosophical Quiz Bee composed of three rounds—easy, average, and difficult. Fraternidad de Jesus Nazareno…
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