3819_Quinquennial Seminar for Priests and Brothers

By Bro. Jomar Castillo, SDB

Indang, Philippines - From November 23-25 priests and perpetually professed brothers in their first five years organized their quarterly formation held at the Balay Indang in Indang, Cavite, 1 hour south of Manila. This quarter's seminar focused on three themes. First was on the new Young Adults Ministry of FIN (Peaceworks103) given by Fr. Armand Robleza, SDB, followed by Catechetics in Youth Ministry by Fr. Joebeth Vivo, SDB, Youth Ministry Delegate of FIN and Fr. Edwin Ulanday, SDB, Provincial Economer, on the Sacrament and Ministry of Confession in our schools.

The three days spent together was an opportunity to bond and catch up with one another. I was also an opportunity to unwind and relax from the busy and fast-paced life in the apostolate. The confreres returned home energized and ready to face the new challenges in their various ministries (school, parish and formation centers).

Salesians join the Philippine Association of Religious Treasurers

Tagaytay, Philippines, November 13, 2015 - The Philippine Association of Religious Treasurers (PART) held their 39th National Convention with the theme "Consecrated Men and Women at the Service of the Poor" from November 9-13, 2015 at the Angels' Hills Retreat and Formation Center in Tagaytay City (1 hour south of Manila). More than 300 religious men and women from local and major religious congregations participated in the event. This year, two Salesians actively participated in the organization and one was invited to be a plenary speaker.

Br. Jomar Castillo, SDB (Local Economer of the Postnovitiate FIN) was the national corporate secretary who is ending his term this December and Fr. Adriano Satura, SDB (Provincial Economer of the FIS Province) was re-elected for the second year as Regional Coordinator of the Visayas Region.

Fr. Marciano Evangelista, SDB, President and Founder of Tuloy Foundation, Inc. (Tuloy sa Don Bosco Street Children Village in Alabang), one of the plenary speakers, shared his passion and life working with and for the poor for the rest of his life. He gave a passionate and inspirational talk to motivate the participants to be inspired to work more dedicated for the poor.

PART is an association of treasurers of religious men and women from different congregations who form a network to help each other to address various concerns in administration and formation.