Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary Community joins the Chrism Mass at the Our Lady of the Atonement Cathedral
By: Bro. Alvin C. Laserna Jr. BAGUIO CITY— The Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary attended the Chrism Mass held at the Our Lady of the Atonement Cathedral last April 4, 2022. The mass was presided by the bishop of the Diocese of Baguio, Most Rev. Victor B. Bendico, D.D. In his homily, Bishop Bendico connected the Chrism…
Confraternidad Cristo Jesús Rey del Universo: “Kings of Quiz Bee”
By: Bro. Alvin C. Laserna Jr. BAGUIO CITY— Confraternidad Cristo Jesus Rey del Universo proved themselves to be the Kings of Quiz Bee by winning for the fourth time Jornadas de Filosofia 2022, last April 1, 2022, on the fifth day of Jornadas de Filosofia 2022. Each fraternidad is composed of one student-seminarian per year…
CaReS holds Philosophical Debate during Jornadas de Filosofia 2022
By: Bro. Alvin C. Laserna Jr. BAGUIO CITY— Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary holds philosophical debate during the 4th day of Jornadas de Filosofia 2022, last March 31, 2022 at the Seminary Mini-Theatre. Six seminarians from different fraternities volunteered for the debate who comprised the three-man-team of the affirmative and negative side. The debate used a Modified…
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…
Jornadas de Filosofia 2022 Showcased Writing and Speaking Skills
Bro. Alvin Laserna BAGUIO CITY— The second and third day of Jornadas de Filosofia 2022 centered on the writing and speaking abilities of the seminarians with the Essay Writing contest and Group Extemporaneous Speaking last March 29-30, 2022. Second Day: Cristeros Dominates Essay Writing Contest Two members of each fraternity represented their team in English…
Jornadas 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…
Seminarians 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…
CaReS 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…
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…
Cofradia 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…