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THE CROSS A3: NEWS A6: LOCAL NEWS B1: PASTORAL CONCERNS
A SUPPLEMENT PUBLICATION Depression, isolation haunt aging priests Senator Pacquiao accused of ‘misleading’ the public Address of Pope Francis to the participants
OF KCFAPI AND THE ORDER OF of the International Conference marking the
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
3rd anniversary of the encyclical Laudato Si’
Papal nuncio Archbishop Gabriele Caccia poses for a group photo with other bishops and priests at the end of the 3rd Bicol Priests’ Congress held at the Our Lady of Peñafrancia Seminary in Sorsogon City, August 2, 2018. PHOTO FROM BCP3
dam project
By Roy Lagarde disappointment to church Fault will be a ‘sword hanging Freedom of Information.
people, local residents and over the head’ of 100,000 “This project which is
indigenous peoples in the people living downstream the connected with the Laiban
CONSTRUCTION of area who have been lobbying Kaliwa River,” he said. dam has been in the pipeline
a nearly P19 billion against the project. In 2004, a flash flood for 30 years, yet until now
dam project that will Bishop Bernardino Cortez claimed more than a it does not even have the
(what) rainforest of Infanta dismissed project thousand lives and over a necessary Environment
proponents’ claims, saying it million worth of properties. Compliance Certificate
area and displace will only bring more problems (ECC),” said Cortez.
tribespeople was giv- than benefits to villagers. Environment permit The statement was
en the green light by “It will inundate the In a statement issued on supported by more than Caritas Philippines and the Diocese of Sorsogon inaugurated on July 31 the solar PV
the government. ancestral domain of the July 26, the bishop questioned 50 other prelates led by systems in three pilot sites – Home for the Clergy, Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, and
Dumagat-Remontados, the lack of transparency of Archbishop Romulo Valles Our Lady of Peñafrancia Minor Seminary, in Sorsogon City.
The Kaliwa Dam project
uprooting them from the the process in approving the of Davao and president of the
is among the 75 flagship CARITAS Philippines common home, as articulated
Sierra Madre where their project. Catholic Bishops’ Conference
infrastructure projects of has inaugurated the solar in the encyclical, Laudato
ancestors lived for centuries,” He claimed that the of the Philippines.
the Duterte administration photovoltaic (PV) systems, Si, and to the Philippine’s
Cortez said. government has kept the Among the church leaders
that would cost P18.7 billion which will supply electricity Renewable Energy Act of
“Kaliwa dam to be data on Kaliwa dam “secret” who signed the statement
to build in Quezon province. to major facilities in the 2008” Archbishop Rolando
constructed over the Infanta despite the much publicized Dam / A6
This caused major Diocese of Sorsogon. Tria Tirona, National Director
The PV facility will cover of Caritas Philippines.
CBCP officials welcome shift of church teaching on death penalty electricity consumption in at The ceremonial switch-
least three pilot sites — Home on was witnessed by more
AN official of the Catholic Bishops’ archdiocese-run Radio Veritas on towards the people, especially to for the Clergy, Saints Peter than 500 priests and the
Conference of the Philippines has August 7. the weak, is really unconditional,” and Paul Cathedral, and Our religious from all over Bicol
welcomed the change made to the The CBCP’s Episcopal Commission Diamante said. Lady of Peñafrancia Minor region attending the 3rd
Church’s Catechism declaring death on Prison Pastoral Care also welcomed The Vatican earlier announced that Seminary. Bicol Priests Congress on
penalty as “inadmissible” and echoed Pope Francis’ decision to revise the Pope Francis has declared that the death “This historic event is our July 31.
the call to stop the revival of the capital Catechism and its explanation of penalty is never admissible, calling it “an concrete response to Pope “This is a clear message to
punishment in the country. the Church’s teaching on the capital attack on the inviolability and dignity of Francis’ call to care for our Solar / A6
Manila Auxiliary Bishop Broderick punishment. the person”.
Pabillo, chairman of the CBCP’s Mr. Rodolfo Diamante, Executive The revised Catechism also advocates
Commission on the Laity, stressed Secretary of ECPPC, said they have long abolishment of the abolition of capital Bishop urges Church media to work
that “the purpose of punishment is
rehabilitation and not vengeance”.
been pushing for such revision.
“It should never be said, especially in
punishment worldwide.
The House of Representatives had
together to spread God’s truth
“Death is totally unacceptable because the teachings of the Church, that death already approved the death penalty bill A CATHOLIC bishop
there are now means to rehabilitate those penalty is justifiable,” he said. early last year but a similar measure encouraged a wide variety of
who commit crime while protecting the “If you will be faithful of reading has remained pending at the Senate. church media organizations
community,” Pabillo said over Manila the Scriptures, God’s compassion (CBCPNews) to work together to combat
“fake news” and spread the
“truth of Christ”.
Speaking at the end of the
Letter to the Bishops regarding the new revision of number 2267 of the Catechism of the Catholic 4th National Catholic Media
Church on the death penalty, from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, 02 August 2018 Convention in Davao City
Aug. 9, Bishop Mylo Hubert
1. The Holy Father Pope the development of the guarantee this.” acceptable means for the Vergara of Pasig said the
Francis, in his Discourse doctrine on this point that 2. It is in the same protection of the common time is calling “to strengthen
on the occasion of the has taken place in recent light that one should good, today the increasing out social communications
twenty-fifth anniversary times. This development understand the attitude understanding that the ministry”.
of the publication of the centers principally on the towards the death dignity of a person is not “Let us use our resources Bishop Mylo Hubert Vergara, chairman
Apostolic Constitution clearer awareness of the penalty that is expressed lost even after committing and our circle of influence of the CBCP’s Commission on Social
Communications.
Fidei depositum, by which Church for the respect ever more widely in the the most serious crimes, the to proclaim the truth, to be
John Paul II promulgated due to every human life. teaching of pastors and deepened understanding bringers of Good News,” proclaiming the truth of
the Catechism of the Along this line, John in the sensibility of the of the significance of said Vergara, chairman of Christ and making that stand
Catholic Church, asked that Paul II affirmed: “Not people of God. If, in fact, penal sanctions applied the bishops’ Commission on out amidst fake news, given
the teaching on the death even a murderer loses the political and social by the State, and the Social Communications. all the lies that we hear,” he
penalty be reformulated his personal dignity, and situation of the past made development of more “And when we work said.
so as to better reflect God himself pledges to the death penalty an Letter / A7 together we can be one He particularly emphasized
moral and spiritual voice Media / A6
A2 WORLD NEWS August 6 - 19, 2018, Vol 22, No. 16 CBCP Monitor
How family structure affects the Is family planning just about limiting number of kids?
likelihood of child abuse BEFORE it came to mean Exploitation of Children:
WASHINGTON D.C.— 2011 showed that children something else, the term “Welcoming Them for My
Amid a renewed public living with their biological “responsible parenthood” Sake” (Mt. 18:5) in the same
conversation about what can mother and her boyfriend was first notably used by exhortation, said it is part of
be done to keep children safe were 11 times more likely Blessed Paul VI’s in Humanae Filipino culture to welcome
from abuse, studies show that to be sexually, physically Vitae half a century ago to life, particularly children.
unstable family structure is a or emotionally abused and stress that parents indeed
major risk factor for abuse. six times more likely to be have a God-given privilege Embracing life
When looking at overall neglected than children who to raise and educate their “It is natural for married
trends in child abuse, Dr. W. lived with their married children responsibly. Filipino couples to
Bradford Wilcox, director of biological parents. On the golden anniversary wholeheartedly embrace
the University of Virginia’s “In other words, one of of the landmark encyclical each child, who is a fruit
National Marriage Project, the most dangerous places of then Pope Paul VI which of their love for each
told CNA that studies for a child in America to find would definitively reaffirm other. Despite the fear and
show children who come himself in is a home that Catholic teaching on criticism that arise from
from unstable homes with includes an unrelated male contraception and abortion, having big families, we still
unmarried parents are most boyfriend - especially when Catholic Bishops’ Conference rejoice at the coming of a
likely to be abused, especially that boyfriend is left to care of the Philippines president Thousands of couples listened to sessions on parenting, the Biblical meaning of child,” he said.
by someone close to them. for a child by himself,” Wilcox Davao Archbishop Romulo marriage, and the foundations of marriage, at the “Family is a Gift” conference held The prelate noted how
“Family drama and family wrote at the time the study Valles clarified that being at the SMX Convention Center, June 16, 2018. NIRVA DELACRUZ a Filipino mother when
chaos are breeding grounds was released. responsible parents is not criticized for having five
for abuse,” Wilcox told CNA. The study also showed about limiting the number of released a CBCP pastoral the avoidance of pregnancy, children instead of will ask:
“Kids who are exposed to that even if children were offspring. exhortation in time for should we be puzzled when “Who among my children
instability are more likely living with their biological “Every family plans for the 50th anniversary of some children feel that should have not been born?
to be exposed to unrelated parents, they were four times their future: when they are Humanae Vitae on July 25. they are fruits of ‘unwanted What will you do with my
adults, especially unrelated more likely to be abused and ready to have children or pregnancies’? Won’t they ‘excess’ children?”
adult males.” three times more likely to be when to add more, how ‘Contraceptive mentality’ feel that their parents love Written in 1968, Humanae
Kids in chaotic family neglected if those parents they will be raised, where According to Valles, the them simply because they Vitae expounds on Catholic
situations are also more likely were cohabiting rather than they will be sent to school, faithful need to expand their have no choice? This is the teaching on love between
to be emotionally distraught, married. how to teach them to pray, concept of family planning effect of what we call the spouses, responsible
a vulnerability that adult This information was where they could go for beyond the “avoidance of ‘contraceptive mentality,’” parenthood, and the
abusers are likely to prey on, reported in the Fourth vacations, how will they pregnancy.” Valles, who also marked rejection of artificial birth
Wilcox said. National Incidence Study of manage their finances, etc.,” He added: “If family the 20th year of the CBCP’s control. (Nirva’ana Ella
A federal study released in Abuse / A6 explained the prelate, who planning is simply reduced to Pastoral Letter on the Delacruz/CBCPNews)
EDITORIAL
Inadmissible
DEATH PENALTY is now inadmissible under any
circumstances. Pope Francis has approved the new revision
of number 2267 of the Catechism of the Catholic Church on
death penalty saying that “The death penalty is inadmissible
because it is an attack on the inviolability and dignity of the
person.”
In his letter to the bishops released August 2, 2018,
the prefect of the Congregation for Doctrine of the Faith,
Cardinal Luis Ladaria, explains that Pope Francis, on the
occasion of the 25th anniversary of the promulgation of the
Catechism, had asked that the teaching on the death penalty
be reformulated to “better reflect the development of the
doctrine.” This new formulation of the Catechism, according
to Ladaria, expresses “an authentic development of doctrine
Monitor
CBCP Fr. Roy Cimagala
PROTAGONIST OF TRUTH, PROMOTER OF PEACE WE need to be able to distinguish makes one holy, and helps him grow in hardly cares for Church doctrine and
between the two. They notoriously look humility and all the other virtues. approved practices. It often is showy and
Pedro Quitorio alike, but one is genuine while the other A pious, or better said, a pietistic likes to flaunt its religiosity.
Editor-in-Chief is fake. obsession is a weed that can impersonate It is important that we develop our life
One can truly help in our relation with as a devotion and is sown, if not by man of piety to the point of devotion, because
Nirva’ana E. Delacruz Ron Ramos God and others, while the other tends himself, then by the devil. (cfr Mt 13,36- that would only show that we are giving
Associate Editor Design Artist to harden our self-centeredness. One 40) It makes one proud and vain. Its everything to God and to everyone else
is usually accompanied by peace and motive is mundane, not sacred. It can because of our love of God
Roy Lagarde Mercedita Juanite joy despite trials and difficulties, while even be tinged with malice, A good devotion properly involves the
News Editor Circulation Manager
the other would make us restless and meant to deceive others. Hypocrisy emotions and passions in its expression.
Christine Paguirigan Marcelita Dominguez agitated despite the apparent reigns supreme in it. It makes us think of God and others
Managing Editor Comptroller pleasures it can give. True devotion is always respectful of constantly, ever ready to do things for
Devotion is a good seed or the wheat Church doctrine even as it assimilates them, to serve them despite difficulties
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CBCP Monitor August 6 - 19, 2018, Vol 22, No. 16 OPINION A5
The View from the Mountain The challenges the Church in the Philippines faces
Fr. Amado L. Picardal, CSsR, STD
(Part III)
THE family remains a cause for formation of conscience. is to be transformed. So far, by Vatican II and PCP II must be to accept suffering and martyrdom
concern. How to develop truly The participation of young the models of leadership have imbibed—leadership motivated if required. Without this kind of
Christian families is a challenge people in liturgical celebrations been inadequate and so is the by humble and loving service leadership, the vision of a renewed
for the Church when the family as and youth activities at the parish leadership-formation for clergy, (servant-leadership), being a Church of Vatican II and PCP II
an institution has been weakened and diocesan levels remain high. seminarians, religious and lay compassionate good shepherd will remain an empty dream—
due to migration, reduced size, But we cannot be complacent people. Many of the clergy who with the smell of the sheep. forgotten beautiful documents
and the influence of a globalized as the globalized secular and are ordained are not prepared to This leadership style is more relegated to the archives.
culture and technology. Family materialistic culture continue exercise leadership roles in the participative, consultative, We should not expect that we
evangelization programs need to to influence young people. parish and diocese although they collegial or collaborative and can fully achieve the vision of
be developed as well as marriage- Formation/Evangelization may have adequate theological, inspired by vision (the vision a renewed Church in our own
enrichment programs for couples. programs for young people spiritual and liturgical formation. of a Church renewed)—hence, lifetime. It is a continuing effort,
Pre-marriage/pre-Cana seminars that will include formation of Many continue to associate visionary leadership. This type of an ongoing journey. The Church,
needs to be updated. conscience and involvement in the leadership primarily with power, leadership demands scrutinizing after all, is constantly reforming
In promoting communion prophetic and servant mission of privilege and status—influenced the signs of the times— and renewing herself – ecclesia
and carrying out her mission the Church should be emphasized. by the prevailing dominant viewing reality from a broader semper reformanda. Like the
– especially the prophetic The Church should not forget cultural models. Thus, they turn perspective—looking at the big Kingdom of God, it is an “already-
evangelizing mission, the Church to address young people’s need out to be incompetent figureheads, picture and the long view. This type not-yet” reality. Hence, we must
must make use of technology – for meaning and direction as or petty tyrants, or bureaucrats, of leadership is more concerned always be patient and do what we
whether in mass media and social well as appropriate spirituality. or administrators operating in with building up the Church as a can. After all this is the work of the
media. The cyberspace or the Hopefully, from among them a maintenance mode. Worst of living community rather than in Spirit and we should rely on the
internet is helpful in developing will come the future priests and all, some become involved in building expensive churches or guidance and the dynamism of the
communion – connecting the religious, as well as lay leaders. sexual misconduct and corruption, cathedrals. To avoid maintenance Holy Spirit. Vatican II was seen
members of the Church with one Finally, the Church must address lacking in conscience, failing to mode, this requires planning as a new Pentecost. It was just a
another and with their pastors the issue of leadership in the exercise with integrity ethical and strict implementation yet new start. Those who started have
no matter how distant they are Church which is a reflection of leadership. characterized by flexibility. already gone before us and it is our
physically. The Church needs to the crisis of leadership in society. This is the kind of leadership This kind of leadership requires duty and obligation to continue
avail of technology to not just The quality of leadership is very that will weaken the Church and courage—the courage to speak what they started just as we hope
in imparting the teachings and important if the Church is to block Church’s renewal. Thus, out, to confront the wolves that the next generation will continue
doctrines of the Church but in the survive and thrive and if society the model of leadership promoted threaten or wound the flock and to do so. There is no turning back.
A6 LOCAL NEWS August 6 - 19, 2018, Vol 22, No. 16 CBCP Monitor
Tribal refugees refuse to go back home the death penalty was continued with the subsequent
Pontiffs. Benedict XVI recalled “the attention of society’s
leaders to the need to make every effort to eliminate the
SURIGAO DEL SUR— Tribal of human rights group death penalty.” He later wished a group of the faithful
people in the southern Karapatan’s Surigao del Sur that “your deliberations will encourage the political and
Philippines who fled their chapter, said problems in legislative initiatives being promoted in a growing number
homes last month have vowed communities occur because of countries to eliminate the death penalty and to continue
not to return to their villages security forces do not keep the substantive progress made in conforming penal law
after the military refused to promises made to the people. both to the human dignity of prisoners and the effective
sign an agreement banning “These indigenous maintenance of public order.”
soldiers from entering their communities have been 6. In this same prospective, Pope Francis has reaffirmed
communities. subjected to forced evacuation that “today capital punishment is unacceptable, however
About 1,600 tribal people many times because of serious the condemned’s crime may have been.” The death
from villages in the town military operations and penalty, regardless of the means of execution, “entails
of Lianga, Surigao del Sur occupation,” he said. The cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment.” Furthermore,
province, left their homes prelate added that soldiers it is to be rejected “due to the defective selectivity of the
on July 16 because of alleged should go after rebels in the criminal justice system and in the face of the possibility
harassment by soldiers who forests instead of harassing of judicial error.” It is in this light that Pope Francis has
accused them of being rebel tribal communities. asked for a revision of the formulation of the Catechism of
sympathizers. Soldiers block a road to prevent about 1,600 tribal people from marching to the “The absence of armed the Catholic Church on the death penalty in a manner that
Armed forces spokesman, provincial capital of Surigao del Sur in the southern Philippines on July 30. MARK SALUDES forces in any civilian affirms that “no matter how serious the crime that has been
Major Ezra Balagtey, said that community can prevent committed, the death penalty is inadmissible because it is
while the military would agree Colonel Maurito Licudine, Peace negotiations between rights abuses, which the an attack on the inviolability and the dignity of the person.”
to a “temporary withdrawal” deputy commander of the the government and the tribal people have been 7. The new revision of number 2267 of the Catechism of
of troops in the villages, “we Philippine army’s 401st rebels stalled after President complaining about,” Bishop the Catholic Church, approved by Pope Francis, situates
cannot ignore our duty to Brigade, said the soldiers’ Rodrigo Duterte repeatedly Villasanta said. itself in continuity with the preceding Magisterium
conduct security operations.” presence in the villages aims postponed the talks. Catholic priest Raymond while bringing forth a coherent development of Catholic
On July 30, local “to protect the community Tribal group leader Sarry Montero Ambray of Tandag doctrine. The new text, following the footsteps of the
government officials from arme d e le me nts,” Campos, spokesman of the Diocese said the tribal people teaching of John Paul II in Evangelium vitæ, affirms that
mediated a dialogue between adding that it is the duty of group Mapasu, said people are already “traumatized” ending the life of a criminal as punishment for a crime is
the tribal people and soldiers the army to go after armed would not go back home by the presence of soldiers inadmissible because it attacks the dignity of the person,
who agreed to move out rebels. without the military signing because of past incidents, a dignity that is not lost even after having committed the
of the communities and “We will not cease patrols an agreement. including the killing of three most serious crimes. This conclusion is reached taking
allow the villagers to return because there are threats “We want an assurance tribal leaders in 2015. into account the new understanding of penal sanctions
home, but refused to sign the posed by rebel forces,” he that the army will not go back The killings perpetrated applied by the modern State, which should be oriented
agreement. told ucanews.com. He said and occupy the villages,” she by an armed militia backed above all to the rehabilitation and social reintegration
Balagtey told ucanews. if rebels enter tribal villages, told ucanews.com. by the military resulted of the criminal. Finally, given that modern society
com that “groups with “we have no option but to “We cannot just rely on in the evacuation of more possesses more efficient detention systems, the death
political motives” could use hunt them down in those their word because even than 4,000 people who only penalty becomes unnecessary as protection for the life of
the document to hinder the places.” signed agreements in the went back to their villages a innocent people. Certainly, it remains the duty of public
military from conducting Communist rebels have past were not honored,” she year later after the military authorities to defend the life of citizens, as has always
operations against been waging almost five added. ordered the withdrawal of been taught by the Magisterium and is confirmed by
communist insurgents in decades of guerrilla warfare Protestant Bishop Modesto troops from the area. (Mark the Catechism of the Catholic Church in numbers 2265
the area. in Philippine rural areas. Villasanta, chairman Saludes/UCANews) and 2266.
8. All of this shows that the new formulation of number
And That’s the Truth / A4 2267 of the Catechism expresses an authentic development
of doctrine that is not in contradiction with the prior
where Catholics are a majority, there is Novaliches asked, “Mr. President, how the back row asked, “Sir, may we have teachings of the Magisterium. These teachings, in fact, can
an unbridgeable gap between the rich do you plan to win decent followers to your Ten Commandments?” Duterte be explained in the light of the primary responsibility of
and the poor!” your new religion when you cannot keep snapped, “Of course, I said you are my the public authority to protect the common good in a social
A parish pastoral worker from Albay, your promise to clean your language?” guests, I’ll tell you everything. Here context in which the penal sanctions were understood
John Paul Gutierrez, asked, “How do Without missing a beat, the president they are: differently, and had developed in an environment in which
you propose to start your new religion— said, “Why are you media people always 1. I am the Lodi your god. Thou shalt it was more difficult to guarantee that the criminal could
isn’t it a tedious process?” His reply: criticizing my language? That’s who I not have other Lodis before me. not repeat his crime.
“I am the President of the Philippines. am. That’s how I get things done. That’s 2. Thou shalt not speak the name of 9. The new revision affirms that the understanding of
If any country boy can start a religion how I got voted into office. Pero sa totoo your Lodi in vain, because I am not a the inadmissibility of the death penalty grew “in the light
that would become an international lang, walang masama diyan sa akin! I stupid god. of the Gospel.” The Gospel, in fact, helps to understand
sensation, why not a President of a have foul language because I eat durian 3. Honor the Sabbath Day—kung wala better the order of creation that the Son of God assumed,
republic? I can do what I want not only for breakfast, lunch and dinner. What’s kang pahinga, mamatay ka maaga. purified, and brought to fulfillment. It also invites us to the
because I have the power to do so, but so immoral about that?” 4. Honor thy father and thy mother— mercy and patience of the Lord that gives to each person
because I have the passion for it. Kayo, Apolinario Samar, who works at the otherwise hindi ka nila pamanahan. the time to convert oneself.
kahit ang Pope niyo, hindi magawa Pasig Diocesan office, politely asked, 5. Thou shalt not kill—puwera lang 10. The new formulation of number 2267 of the
iyan!” “What will be the principal teaching of kung nanlaban. Catechism of the Catholic Church desires to give
Follow up question: “But wouldn’t your religion, sir?” Duterte replied, “You 6. Thou shalt not commit adultery— energy to a movement towards a decisive commitment
your founding a religion be a slap in know. I cannot rush these things. You but it’s okay to kiss thy neighbor’s wife. to favor a mentality that recognizes the dignity of
the face of the Iglesia ni Kristo who all have to give me time. I am still waiting 7. Thou shalt not steal anything below every human life and, in respectful dialogue with civil
voted for you?” Duterte grinned and for inspiration, maybe in six months it six million pesos—and don’t get caught, authorities, to encourage the creation of conditions
said, “Ah, I love the Iglesia ni Kristo— will come. However, I am sure na sa please. that allow for the elimination of the death penalty
they are not an enemy. In fact, I intend relihiyon ko, walang bawal-bawal! You 8. Thou shalt not bear false witness where it is still in effect.
to make them a sister-religion. Yung can do anything you want! Pero dapat against me—that’s fake news. The Sovereign Pontiff Francis, in the Audience granted
sa akin, Iglesia ni Digong.” Sr. Everlyn meron ding Ten Commandments…” 9. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s to the undersigned Secretary of the Congregation for the
Miramar, a nun from St. Paul, stood The crowd speechlessly hung on to the wife—kill the husband first to legalize Doctrine of the Faith on 28 June 2018, has approved the
up boldly and asked, “Will your new president’s word: “Siyempre you can’t your lust. present Letter, adopted in the Ordinary Session of this
religion also have nuns, sir?” Duterte take that away from me. I was raised 10. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s Congregation on 13 June 2018, and ordered its publication.
snorted and said, “Ay siyempre naman, a Catholic—ang nanay ko, rosary yan goods—unless you’re Chinese.”
sister, kung wala, sino na magpunas umaga, tanghali, gabi, para ako bumait. The media people took selfies with Rome, from the Office of the Congregation for the Doctrine
ng puwet ng mga pari?” Laughter Sabi niya sa akin nung bata pa ako, hindi the president on his way out, but they of the Faith, 1 August 2018, Memorial of Saint Alphonsus
followed, then Duterte rebounded, pa ako tuli non, ‘Panoorin mo yang Ten admitted they were reluctant to file Liguori.
“Joke lang Sister, wag mo siryosohin. Commandments para maniwala ka sa stories anywhere, because one never Luis F. Card. Ladaria, S.I.
Na-kyutan lang ako sa iyo. Hindi ko pa Diyos.’ So pinanood ko sa sine, favorite knows when the president is joking Prefect
alam kung magkaroon ng mga madre ko diyan yung nabiyak yung dagat, and or serious. The encounter, however, X Giacomo Morandi
ang relihiyon ko, but I suppose they the stupid Egyptians drowned. Because became the highlight of the day at the Titular Archbishop of Cerveteri
will be useful for rehabilitating drug the god of the Israelites was a smart god. convention whose theme is “Fake News Secretary
addicts, or as caregivers to politicians Naniwala nga ako sa diyos. Ok, I have and Journalism for Peace.”
in the departure area, you know, like time for one last question, hinintay na As you may have noticed by now, dear (Footnotes have been removed for reasons of space.)
Enrile, etc.” ako ni Honeylet, baka isipin non ka- readers, the above news item is fake
Minni Agdeppa from the Diocese of date ko si Mocha Uson.” A voice from news. And that’s the truth. _____________________
A8 PEOPLE, FACTS, AND PLACES August 6 - 19, 2018, Vol 22, No. 16 CBCP Monitor
Bishop Daniel Presto was officially installed as the new head of the Diocese of San Fernando in La Union on August 2. PHOTO COURTESY OF SABINS STUDIO
A SPECIAL ceremony The diocese serves Salle University in Manila. only during difficult
took place in San roughly around 703,480 Prior to becoming situations, “but even in
Fernando City on Aug. Catholics in 28 parishes, a bishop, he served good times”.
2 to officially install or about 86 percent different parishes and “We pray for one
the man Pope Francis of the province’s total as director of the Saint another. I ask you dear
selected to lead the population. Augustine School of Iba parishioners to pray for The Our Lady of the Angels Seminary (OLAS) seminary foundation day featured “Ang Kamatayan ni
Kamatayan,” a stage-play directed by Jonathan Oraño, Aug. 2, 2018. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Catholics throughout La Presto had served as and president of the us priests and religious,”
Union province. the administrator of Magsaysay Memorial he said. “Pray that we EXTRA-JUDICIAL killings, Citizens and all sectors of society
Most. Rev. Daniel Presto the diocese of Iba for College of San Narciso. become holy priests and murder of priests, rising inflation, are suffering,” Oraño explained in
became the sixth bishop around three years, and “Bishop Presto is here… religious in the same way injustice, and fake news. These Filipino.
of the Diocese of San at 55, is now among the 20 for only one reason: God we shall pray for you were just some of the highlights of He then challenged the public
Fernando, having been youngest Filipino bishops. sent him here. La Union always.” “Ang Kamatayan ni kamatayan,” a to reflect on the play’s deeper
appointed to the position He succeeds Bishop is God’s will for him,” The new bishop also stage-play directed by Jonathan S. meaning. “We need to act. When
by the Pope on May 9. Rodolfo Beltran who died said Archbishop Socrates said that he will be a Oraño during the Our Lady of the are we speaking up, when we are
About a dozen other in office last year. Villegas of Lingayen- collaborative worker Angels Seminary (OLAS) seminary all in jail?”
bishops and more than Born in 1963, Presto Dagupan in his homily. with diocesan personnel, foundation day in Novaliches,
a hundred priests and was ordained a priest Presto then asked the government leaders Quezon City on Aug. 2. Thankful for 56 years
religious attended the for Iba diocese in 1990 faithful to support him and all those with “The play that I wrote is about Meanwhile, seminary rector
solemn ceremony held and earned his mater’s in in his huge responsibility responsibility in the the social issues here in our country Fr. Joel Sulse, OFM expressed
at St. William Cathedral. education from the De La with their prayers not diocese. (CBCPNews) every character is symbolic, and it gratitude for this year’s celebration
will challenge us to use our rights of the seminary’s 56th foundation
and to fight for our lives in this time anniversary. Founded in 1962, the
of political persecution,” said Oraño seminary will be preparing soon for
in Filipino. its 60th anniversary.
According to him, the comedy- “…We must thank God as He
drama aims to become a wake-up continues to guide our seminary…
call to Filipinos. Truly, this year is a year of grace,
it is a year of thanksgiving to our
Speaking up Lord and truly, this is a gift even
“This is a perspective we want to our community and to all of us
to share with Filipinos who are celebrating as a family here…For
anxious, whose fears overcome this year’s celebration, we praise
them, [and who] don’t want to act and thank God,” said Sulse. (Mark
despite human rights and our rights Joy Guntero Basallajes/
as Filipinos being trampled on. CBCPNews)
Thirteen deacons prostrate themselves before the altar at the Cathedral of St Vitalis and the Guardian Angels during their ordination as priests of
the Archdiocese of Cebu on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. SAMMY NAVAJA
Pope Francis receives the participants of the International Conference on the third anniversary of Laudato Si’. VATICAN MEDIA
3. Love in harmony
Occasional ‘misencounters’
By Bishop Virgilio Pablo David “intervention” was unintended, that it had upon by the very people who should be the chaplain of one of our mission stations
been caused by a sheer “lack of coordination”. protecting them? Who will they turn to when saw nine men being arrested without
They’d be called “misencounters” caused by the supposed law enforcers turn out to be law warrants. This has become a common
EVERY now and then, something embarrassing some glitches in communication. I imagine the breakers? practice especially in the slum communities
happens in the war against drugs. It turns out exasperation on the part of the more decent, It’s amusing that a warrant of arrest is now where people are unaware of their human
that it’s the police against the police; the police or—to be more exact with the vocabulary—the being revived by a court against supposed rights. Good thing if all of them are brought
not knowing it’s their fellow men in uniform more naive elements among the police. leftist leaders for command responsibility immediately to the police station. In several
they are pursuing. These incidents happen Need we belabor the point that there are behind a killing that happened more than a instances, big groups between ten to twenty
by sheer accident; they are taken by surprise abusive men in uniform who have been decade ago, while no such arrest warrants have been rounded up. In one instance,
when the disclosure happens. I am inclined taking advantage of the government’s war are being served against police chiefs for of fifteen people arrested, eleven were
to think that this is precisely the reason against illegal drugs? Their sense of impunity command responsibility behind the countless brought to the police station and the rest
why they’d rather not pursue the masked gets a further boost each time they get an killings being regularly committed against “went missing”. Of course, they’d declare
killers who target the same “drug suspects”. assurance from the higher ups that, in their alleged drug suspects. that only eleven (not fifteen) were arrested.
They might end up getting reprimanded for operations against illegal drugs, they will be Now they’re also arresting media The missing ones are lucky if they are
“getting in the way”. In such “unfortunate” given a guarantee of protection from whatever practitioners for covering the violent dispersal allowed to surface after a few days—their
instances, the uniformed operators have every charges might be filed against them. Who will at the picket of striking NutriAsia workers last dead bodies mutilated, bearing unspeakable
right to complain to their higher ups that the people run to when their rights are trampled Monday afternoon, July 30. A few days ago, torture marks.
(Free Prior and Informed Consent) to the World Conservation Union (IUCN) reported our largest watershed and these would refill
Kaliwa dam project as required by R.A. 8371. that while “dams have made an important our underground aquifers which are now
2. Kaliwa dam to be constructed over and significant contribution to human over extracted.
the Infanta Fault will be a “sword hanging development, and benefits derived from
over the head” of 100,000 people living them have been considerable... in too many All of us—government and the people—
downstream the Kaliwa River. Etched in their cases an unacceptable and often unnecessary have to work together to resolve our water
memory is the 2004 flash flood that left 1,000 price has been paid to secure those benefits, issues. Hence as pastors of the faithful we
killed and over million worth of properties especially in social and environmental 1. Support a transparent dialogue with
destroyed. terms, by people displaced, by communities MWSS and NEDA and the stakeholders of the
3. Climate change and its ill-effects are the downstream, by taxpayers and by the natural Kaliwa dam making available all the pertinent
‘new normal’ that could no longer be ignored environment.” documents;
yet we do not know of any study made on Angat and IPO dams supply Metro Manila 2. Support the initiative in Congress and
climate and the Kaliwa dam. The ambivalent with 4,000 MLD of water but a big percentage Senate to make an inquiry into the Kaliwa
nature of climate change can cause random of this is lost due to leaks. With the P18 Billion Dam; and NO TO KALIWA DAM… A Pastoral
and sudden flooding. Japan with its highly budget for constructing Kaliwa Dam, there Letter 3
advanced technology was devasted by the can be alternative sources of water, many of 3. Encourage all to “rethink how to use
earthquake in 2011. The catastrophic collapse which are being advocated now: water” in terms of the demand-side and
of the dam in Laos last July 25, 2018 has a 1. Launch a massive education campaign consumption and protect our environment.
OUR country has been blessed by God with message to all of us. to convince the 13 million Metro Manila
an abundance of natural resources especially 4. Global warming was 0.8 degree residents to learn “water management”. World Commission on Dams sees that
water, but for many factors, we are now faced centigrade when Yolanda struck us with This would reduce water consumption “the future for water and energy resources
with the concrete reality of managing our 315 kph winds. This year we have reached significantly. This could be bad news for development lies with participatory decision-
water especially for the next generation. 1 degree centigrade. How much rainfall can business but best for the environment. making, using a rights-and-risks approach
After listening to the strong opposition this dam hold when another Yolanda comes 2. Harvest rain water which flood us that will raise the importance of the social and
to the construction of the New Centennial in Quezon? About the landslides? NO TO perennially and implement the pertinent environmental dimensions of dams to a level
Water Source Kaliwa Dam Project, we too KALIWA DAM… A Pastoral Letter 2 provision of the National Building Code of once reserved for the economic dimension.”
express our opposition to the said project and 5. NEDA has kept the data on Kaliwa dam the Philippines (RA 1096). Pope Francis warns that: “Caring for the
strongly recommend to look for alternative secret with the word “confidential” despite 3. Fast track the recovery of the NRW (non- ecosystems demands farsightedness, since no
sources to the Kaliwa Dam for the following the much publicized Freedom of Information revenue water) through fixing leaks; one looking for quick and easy profit is truly
reasons: E.O. No. 2, series of 2016. 4. Rehabilitate the Pasig-Laguna River interested in their preservation.” (Laudato
6. This project which is connected with Basin which would cost only P13 Billion Si #36)
1. It will inundate the ancestral domain of the Laiban dam has been in the pipeline for (estimated by Dr. Esteban Godilano, an
the Dumagat-Remontados, uprooting them 30 years, yet until now it does not even have environmental scientist).
from the Sierra Madre where their ancestors the necessary Environment Compliance 5. Adopt the Singapore New Water For the Clergy of the Prelature of Infanta:
lived for centuries enjoying a symbiotic Certificate (ECC) as mandated by R.A. 7586. technology which treats wastewater to +BERNARDINO C. CORTEZ, D.D.
relationship with the earth like the children become potable. Bishop-Prelate of Infanta
to their mother. Undeniably, until now the In 2000 the World Commission on Dams 6. And most importantly, protect and 26 July 2018 Feast of Sts. Anne and
indigenous people have not given an FPIC (WCM) mandated by the World Bank and the expand our dwindling forests that serves as Joachim
Proper/ B2 Treatment / B2
also stated the procedure to follow complaint regarding a liturgical can issue a Decree of Prohibition, sacred species. Anyone, therefore, Roman Missal are to be observed,
in case of complaints as regards the abuse to the diocesan Bishop or the addressed specifically to priests, who acts contrary to these norms, and in particular, whatever may
celebration of the Holy Mass, to wit: competent Ordinary equivalent to under pain of withdrawal of the for example casting the sacred remain of the Blood of Christ
183. In an altogether particular him in law, or to the Apostolic See latters’ Ministerial Faculties. species into the sacrarium or in an must be entirely and immediately
manner, let everyone do all that on account of the primacy of the Priests have to be reminded that unworthy place or on the ground, consumed by the Priest or by
is in their power to ensure that Roman Pontiff. It is fitting, however, their faculty to celebrate Mass is at incurs the penalties laid down. another minister, according to the
the Most Holy Sacrament of the insofar as possible, that the report or the pleasure of the Local Ordinary Furthermore all will remember norms, while the consecrated hosts
Eucharist is protected from any complaint be submitted first to the (they need the celebret), the latter that once the distribution of that are left are to be consumed by
and every irreverence or distortion diocesan Bishop. This is naturally to can withdraw such faculty. Without Holy Communion during the the Priest at the altar or carried to
and that all abuses are thoroughly be done in truth and charity. that faculty, the priest may indeed celebration of Mass has been the place for the reservation of the
corrected. This is a most serious In conclusion, for the cases in celebrate Mass validly, but he completed, the prescriptions of the Eucharist.”
duty incumbent upon each and question, the Bishop can definitely would do so illicitly—i.e., he not
every one, and all are bound to carry prohibit the celebration of the only commits a mortal sin but Among / B5
it out without any favoritism. Eucharist under such precarious commits a crime, which can be
184. Any Catholic, whether Priest circumstances outside the holy punished with a just penalty (again formation and family apostolate. direction, personal accompaniment,
or Deacon or lay member of Christ’s places as established by c.932. To left to the discretion of the Local … Indigenous Peoples and counseling and therapy.
faithful, has the right to lodge a make such disposition binding, he Ordinary). Interreligious Dialogue, we Jesus challenged the disciples
· assist our indigenous brethren that leaders should be servants.
Church / B5 in their livelihood and campaign He gave reference to the kings of
love—in order to evangelize, and help - respecting the lead of the regions. against mining, forced evacuation, the Gentiles who “lord it over” the
build lasting peace. As in previous people themselves in realizing their b. Provide regular orientation on militarization and other activities people whom they rule and govern.
gatherings, this way of proceeding aspirations, especially those of the AMRSP and the Mission Partners’ detrimental to them. He made a strong statement after
was evidenced in this convention United Mothers of Marawi and work for new members. · dialogue with other religions on that: “but among you it shall not
by the active participation of the youth who strive for a hopeful c. Have the Joint Executive justice and peace. be so” (22:26). Our role as leaders
the local networks of AWRACO future, Board review the relationship of … Mutual Relations with the in our own communities takes this
(Association of Women Religious of - in collaboration with our local the local women associations in Bishops and their Dioceses, we imperative. We lead not as the
the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro) associations and other networks. the organizational dynamics of the · collaborate more closely with the kings of the Gentiles. We lead not as
and AWRI (Association of Women 2. Among ourselves: AMRSP. local church (diocese and parish) hirelings. We should lead as Jesus
Religious in Iligan). a. Create empowering and We take to heart the words of where we belong in view of better did: as SERVANTS, STEWARDS
Appropriating for ourselves the transformative structures and Jesus the Christ, whom we have relationship and synergized activity. and SHEPHERDS.
theme of this Year of the Clergy spaces that foster friendship and vowed to follow: “If I then, your · strengthen our participation In carrying out the commitments
and Consecrated Persons, we, the participation in our congregations, Teacher and Lord, have washed in the activities of the Episcopal we have made in this convention,
Association of Major Religious ministries and the communities we your feet, you also ought to wash Commission on Mutual Relations. we will remember this brand of
Superiors of Women in the work with. one another’s feet. For I have given … Religious Men in Crisis, we leadership. Together with these, we
Philippines, make the following b. Evolve formation programs for you an example that you also should · strengthen the initial formation commit our presence among our
commitments: religious men and women for this do as I have done to you.” (John 13: in the human and psycho-spiritual confreres and among the people
1. In mission: kind of solidarity with the suffering. 14-15) aspects to help avert future problems. entrusted to our care. The words of
a. Continue our thrust to go to the c. Participate in the work of the · pool our inter-congregational Jesus are ours: “I am among you as
poor and the peripheries. Mission Partners and the JPICC. Participants AMRSWP National human resources together to the one who serves.”
b. In particular, support the people 3. For the AMRSP: Convention 2018 help each other both in the initial Given on July 31, 2018 at the
of Marawi and the rehabilitation of a. Expand the activities of the July 13, 2018 and ongoing formation of our Carmelite Missionaries Center of
their destroyed homes and city Mission Partners and JPICC in SEARSOLIN, Cagayan de Oro City. religious in the areas of spiritual Spirituality, Tagaytay City
B8 ENTERTAINMENT August 6 - 19, 2018 Vol. 22 No. 16 CBCP Monitor
Buhay Parokya
Location: Paris, London,
Kashmir FIND 3 MISSING THINGS:
Running Time: 147 minutes and save humanity. 1. ST. JOHN PAUL II
Mission Impossible Fallout 2. ST. TERESA
Technical assessment: 3.0 does not disappoint. It 3. POPE FRANCIS
Moral assessment: 3.0 brings non stop exhiliration
CINEMA rating: V14 occassionally interrupted
MTRCB rating: PG by the narrative. Cruise
is adorable with his aging
Ethan Hunt (Cruise) accepts boy-next-door-trying-to-be-
the mission to retrieve three action-star look. Ferguson
plutonium balls before a is brilliant and delightful
group of terrorists, known as to watch with her quick
The Apostles, can sell them to witted moves and delicate
their fundamentalist client, fierceness. Cavill’s Walker
John Lark. Lark intends to is disappointing. He is
detonate a nuclear bomb stiff and lacks the range of
and wipe out humanity. He emotional depth to pull off
works with his trusted allies, his character. Story-wise,
Benjand a CIA (Pegg) and the movie had too many
Luther (Rhames). However, twists and interconnection
their mission in Berlin to but the storytelling provided
intercept the plutonium fails a smooth transition of plots
when Eghan chooses to save and sequences. No doubt, the
Luther’s life at the expense movie will fare more than well
losing the plutonium to the in the technical area.
The Apostles. The team device Mission Impossible Fallout
a plan to capture Lark at the has one very strong message
exchange and travel to Paris that is valuable — whether it be
with imposed agent, Walker one life or the life of millions,
(Cavill), because the latter’s there is no math. The film’s
agency does not trust him. first sequences deliver this
Hunt and Walker are able with a punch. Life should be
to trace Lark but in a bloody valued. While Ethan chose
bathroom battle where the to save his friend at the risk
latter is killed by Ilsa Faust of failing his mission, he did
(Ferguson). Left with no all, gave all and risked all
choice, Hunt impersonates to make sure the millions
Lark to meet the White of lives of people he did not
Widow. However, Ilsa has know will also be saved. While
another standing mission institutions put weight on
which tests her loyalties. In adherence to law to ensure
a series of revelations and peace and order, at the end of
twists that take them from the day what really matters is
London to Kashmir, Ethan how law and its enforcement
and company race against work for the protection of life
time to deactivate the bomb and dignity of people.
136th SUPREME CONVENTION. Last August 7-9, 2018, the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council held their annual convention at Baltimore, Maryland. Brother knights from around the globe were present including the Philippine delegates. In photo were Supreme
Director and Luzon North Deputy Jose C. Reyes, Jr., Luzon South Deputy Ramoncito A. Ocampo, Mindanao Deputy Gerry Eutemio T. Mission, State Chaplains: Most Rev. Reynaldo G. Evangelista, DD, Most Rev. Honesto F. Ongtioco, DD, Most Rev. Jose Colin M. Bagaforo,
DD and the Philippine delegates. Visayas Deputy Anthony P. Nazario was represented by his State Secretary Noeni S. Nepomuceno and its Chaplain Archbishop Jose F. Advincula, DD.
THE four Jurisdictions of the 7-9, 2018 in Baltimore, or greater membership quota the Philippine Jurisdiction we recognize our Worthy Deputy Gerry Eutemio T.
Knights of Columbus in the Maryland with the theme and Circle of Honor level 2. include the Very Important Supreme Director and Mission for achieving another
Philippines receive various “Knights of Charity”. Pinnacle jurisdictions set Proposers (VIP) Club, Top Luzon North Deputy Jose Pinnacle Award. We are very
recognitions including the Pinnacle Award recognizes a standard of excellence for Recruiter, Round Table, C. Reyes, Jr., Worthy Luzon proud of your dedicated
prestigious Supreme Knight’s the state deputies for their the Order. This achievement Century Club Award and South Deputy Ramoncito fraternal service to the Order
Pinnacle Award from the combined achievement is the result of the collective the Culture of Life Activities A. Ocampo, Worthy Visayas and to the brother knights in
recent 136th Supreme in several membership efforts of the jurisdictions. Award. Deputy Anthony P. Nazario the Philippines. Vivat Jesus!
Convention held on August categories that required 110% Other awards received by With great pride and honor, and Worthy Mindanao (JSServiento)
K of C Philippines Updates:
Columbian Year 2018-2019
Board Trustees / Directors
Knights of Columbus Fraternal Association
of the Philippines, Inc. (KCFAPI)
Jose C. Reyes, Jr. Chairman
Ramoncito A. Ocampo President
Gerry Eutemio T. Mission Treasurer
Anthony P. Nazario Secretary
Jacinto S. Pancha Trustee
German F. Martinez, Jr. Trustee
Noeni S. Nepomuceno Trustee
Bonifacio B. Martinez Trustee
Rene V. Sarmiento Trustee
The Visayas State Deputy Anthony P. Nazario with its State Officers and Membership Keys Realty and Development Corporation (KRDC)
The Luzon North Jurisdiction through the initiative of its State Deputy and Supreme Program Director Vincent A. Pacis during the District Deputies’ Organizational Meeting
Director Jose C. Reyes, Jr. held its District Deputies’ Organizational Meeting last July held at Iloilo Grand Hotel last July 28-29, 2018. Other organizational meetings were Alonso L. Tan Chairman
21-22, 2018 at the Manila Grand Opera Hotel. also held last July 14-15 at Calbayog City and July 21-22 at Cebu City. Arsenio Isidro G. Yap President
Ramoncito A. Ocampo Secretary
Anthony P. Nazario Treasurer
Jose C. Reyes, Jr. Director
Gerry Eutemio T. Mission Director
Danilo A. Sanchez Director
Teodulo C. Sandoval Director
Proculo T. Sarmen Director
Noeni S. Nepomuceno Director
Antonio B. Fidelino Director
K of C Foundations:
LORENZ JOSEPH M. BILLENA, CPA.
Another KC Philippines Foundation,
Inc. scholar passed the Certified Public
Accountant Licensure Examination
last May 2018. Mr. Billena, a native of
Gatbuca, Calumpit, Bulacan, started as
a KCPFI scholar last 2013. He studied
at Bulacan State University, City of
Malolos, Bulacan. He was a member of
the Columbian Squire Circle No. 5417
from 2012-2015. For the CY 2012-2013,
Lorenz was awarded as the Squire of
the Body of Christ. At present, he is a
3rd Degree Member of the Order of the
Knights of Columbus at St. John the
Baptist Co. 10582, Calumpit, Bulacan.
We extend our warmest congratulations
The Philippine State Deputies and their ladies during the 136th Supreme Convention. In the picture from left – right: Supreme Director and Luzon North Deputy Jose C. Reyes,
Jr. and Lady Ma. Ofelia; Luzon South Deputy Ramoncito A. Ocampo; and Lady Jocelyn and Mindanao Deputy Gerry Eutemio T. Mission. to him and his family.
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Ramoncito A. Ocampo Ma. Theresa G. Curia
Faith in Action ON August 15, the Church Son, in body and soul.
celebrates one of the most Third, her perpetual
FAITH in Action is the new program introduced by the important feasts dedicated to virginity – her body was
Supreme Knight, Carl Anderson, for this Columbian Year the Blessed Virgin Mary: the preserved in unimpaired
2018-2019. As a brother knight born to be of service, not only Feast of Her Assumption. At virginal integrity.
in our own families but also in the communities and parishes, the conclusion of her earthly And fourth, she participated
needs to fully understand the love for service. Many articles are life, the Mother of Christ in the work of Christ – she
being published pertaining to faith, but not all pertains to faith was raised, soul and body to enjoys the full fruit of the
in action. This new program designed by the Supreme Council Heaven, in full communion Redemption, which consists
gives us the clearer path towards enhancing our practice of with God. in the glorification of soul
faith in action. Mary, the Blessed Mother and body.
It has four program categories—Faith, Family, Community, of our Savior, lived a life full Mary’s Assumption is a
and Life. Strengthening our brother knights and their families’ of God’s grace. We celebrate sign of hope that we will share
faith; family, being the basic unit of the community also needs the fact that she never lost in the Resurrection of Christ.
to be strengthened, weakened familial bond within the family this grace and therefore was It also assures us that in God’s
members could result to a number of undesirable outcomes; “assumed” or transferred eyes our entire humanity is
community, strengthened with familial bond of all families directly to heaven with a precious and one day we will
composing the community can result to a healthy environment glorified body. Take note that experience the promise of
for your children to grow and prosper in the long run; and we do not say she went up to mysteries of Jesus’ life, it is dogmas as infallible truths. Jesus that: “I will raise you up
preservation and the protection of life. heaven, like Jesus did at the not surprising that the Holy The dogma of the on the last day.”
Initially, Knights of Columbus is also known for having a Ascension. She was assumed Spirit has led the Church to Assumption affirms that Besides, being intimately
motto of “In service to One, in service to All”. This long time to heaven. It was by God’s believe in Mary’s share in His Mary’s body was glorified close to God, she radiates His
motto of our fraternal organization not only embodies our power that she did. glorification. So close was she after her death. In fact, while infinite beauty and love. This
ability to help and be of service not merely to our own but to In 1950, Pope Pius XII issued to Jesus on earth, she must for other human beings the leads us to a very practical
others as well. Walk for Life, Special Olympics, Ultrasound the Apostolic Constitution be with him body and soul in resurrection of the body lesson on how to be beautiful:
Initiatives, Coastal Clean-up are just some of our commonly Munificentissimus Deus heaven. will take place at the end be in love, truly in love with
practiced programs reaching out to our families, communities (“Most Bountiful God”). That Mary was assumed of the world, for Mary the God – like Mary! Be intimately
and parishes. Here he defined that “the to heaven is a dogma of glorification of her body united with God and your life
“Faith in action is love, and love in action is service. By Immaculate Mother of God our faith. Mary did not was anticipated by a special will exude an extraordinary
transforming that faith into living acts of love, we put ourselves … having completed the ascend by herself. She privilege. beauty like Mary. Mary’s
in contact with God Himself, with Jesus our Lord” says Mother course of her earthly life, was was assumed. The dogma of the is the beauty of somebody
Teresa. In as much as we would like to engage ourselves in assumed body and soul into But what is a dogma? Assumption of Mary is based, who is in love, whose life is
faith-deepening activities, it is our own choice on how we would heavenly glory.” A dogma is a definitive according to the Fathers of completely immersed in the
like to perceive and execute our faith. When the pope solemnly article of faith that has been the Church, on at least four love of God.
At the end of the day, small things matter. Faith in action declared this dogma, it was solemnly promulgated by arguments: first, Mary is the The Assumption of Our
matters. No matter how grand nor modest an act could be. already a common belief in the college of bishops at an Immaculate Conception – Lady reminds us that human
Vivat Jesus! the Catholic Church. From ecumenical council or by she did not incur the general beings are of inestimable,
the sixth century the feast the pope when he speaks curse of sin and so her body eternal value. Christ’s being
Arsenio Isidro G. Yap was celebrated under various ex cathedra, (from his was “exempted” from the fully human has elevated our
names: Dormition, Passing, chair as pope) in which the general law of dissolution dignity as human beings.
A Brother’s Insight Assumption.
Why did the people believe
magisterium (teaching
office ) of the Church presents
and immediately assumed
into the glory of Heaven,
Therefore, we are taught not
to treat human beings as
that she was assumed into a particular doctrine as in accordance with God’s means to an end; to value,
heaven? necessary for the belief of all original plan for humankind. and care for, human life—both
Since Mary is closely Catholic faithful. The faithful Second, she is the Mother of individually and collectively—
associated with all the are required to accept the God – there is likeness to her Curia Settings / C3
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because of the difficulties and Marie Vianney were by age 13 and especially behind while praying in a
that we go through, we often very religious and devout during his preparation for Church the second time
give up on our dreams. Catholics who often helped confirmation. he was drafted, he was led
A Supplement Publication of the How about you? Do you the poor. Being a practical It was Napoleon Bonaparte to a mountain village and
Order of the Knights of Columbus and KCFAPI remember what you wanted Catholic at this time was who re-established the was unable to serve in the
Editorial Board
to be when you were a child? very dangerous because of Catholic Church in France in army and was considered a
Were you able to achieve that the French revolution. The 1802 and while John Vianney deserter. He stayed in that
Jose C. Reyes, Jr. dream? The saint we will be said revolution affected John was concerned about his village for a while and even
Chairman featuring today has had a Vianney’s life in a big way, 1st future vocation at this time, put up a school for children.
very challenging life but he is because he had to abandon his faith and perseverance After about fourteen
Ramoncito A. Ocampo persevered on to ultimately his studies and 2nd because kept him going. At school, months, all deserters from
President
achieve that dream. So who the practice of Catholic faith he was struggling with the army were able to return
Ma. Theresa G. Curia is this saint? Why? It is none was banned. Priests had his subjects of arithmetic, to their own homes thanks to
Executive Vice President other than JEAN-BAPTISTE- to carry out Sacraments in geography, history and Latin. an imperial declaration that
MARIE VIANNEY, more secret. They would often hold It was only through his sheer granted them amnesty. John
Msgr. Pedro C. Quitorio III commonly known as St. John Mass in distant lands, away will of wanting to become a Vianney was able resume his
Spiritual Director Vianney. Let’s take a look from the reach of the regime. priest and the patience of his studies again, but like the
at the life of the saint who The young John Vianney teacher, Abbé Balley that he last time he went to school,
Mary Magdalene G. Flores
Editor-in-Chief
has come to be known as realized that such priests managed to pull through. he again struggled and the
the “Patron Saint of Parish risked their lives on a daily In 1809, St. John Vianney’s teachers considered too slow
Juan Karlo Serviento, Jerome P. De Guzman, Erwin John B. Mallari Priests.” basis so he began to see these studies were interrupted and will be unable to finish.
Contributors His life started on May priests as heroes. The secret ag ain. This t ime it w as It was his old mentor Abbé
1786 in Dardilly, France practice of John Vianney’s because he was drafted to EJ’s Corner / C3
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By James B. Reuter, SJ THE “Fr. George J. Willmann Fellows” was launched by the Knights
CHAPTER FOUR of Columbus Father George J. Willmann Charities, Inc. last June
29, 1997 during the Centennial Birth Anniversary celebration of Rev.
Fr. George J. Willmann, S.J. This fund-raising campaign finances
ATTENDANCE at Sunday Mass was, of yours, we would never have the problem the theological research expenses necessary to possibly raise Fr.
course, insisted upon. Reception of the of overcrowding in our prisons.” Willmann to the honors of the altar. Last December 7, 2015, Manila
Sacraments, while strongly urged, was The Catholic Youth Organization Archbishop Luis Antonio G. Cardinal Tagle has officially opened
not compulsory, to prevent any possible (CYO), established by Father Willmann the Archdiocesan Process for the Causes of Beatification and
sacrilegious participation in the holy in Manila in 1938, carried the same name Canonization of Fr. George J. Willmann and monthly Ecclesiastical
rites. as the youth program organized in the inquiries are being held at the Manila Metropolitan Tribunal.
Membership to the Fr. Willmann Fellows is open to all Knights
Within a short time, clubs were started United States in 1930 by Bishop Bernard of Columbus councils, members, their families, friends and
in six sections of the city — Intramuros, J. Sheil of Chicago, Illinois. But the even to business institutions. As of August 2017, more than
Trozo, Ermita, Ayala–Paco, Santa Ana local C.Y.O. in Manila was never meant 1,100 individuals and 36 institutions all over the country have
and Sampaloc. Facilities usually were to become an adjunct of the C.Y.O. in already joined this fellowship. Father Willmann Fellows serve
not fancy. In Ayala–Paco, however, America. Father Willmann was trying as co-sponsors in the work of spreading the good news about
we had first class bowling alleys and, to set up an independent organization, Fr. Willmann’s life, works and holiness. Their donation is a
lifetime subscription to the initiative of the Knights of Columbus of
with our rate of two games for a nickel, to meet the local needs of the Philippines. promoting awareness on Father Willmann in order that authentic
cheapest in the city, they attracted big The C.Y.O. in the U.S.A. was primarily devotion to him may be encouraged among the faithful, especially
crowds. a preventive measure, for youngsters those who need his intercession for God’s grace.
At Sampaloc we developed a fairly full- who — because of broken homes or We therefore cordially invite you and your loved ones to join
scale social center. Here the playground parental neglect or abandonment or the Fr. Willmann Fellows. Aside from being an advocate in
was thronged daily with boys from the boredom — were prone to criminal spreading the sanctity of Father Willmann and the graces that
nearby slums. In the ruins of the former tendencies. come with it, each Fellow is entitled to receive the following items
as memorabilia: (1) a Certificate of Membership, (2) a lapel pin
“convento” (rectory) we conducted a and household commodities. Father Willmann felt that this was and (3) a pamphlet entitled “A Quest for a Cause of Fr. George
small elementary school by day and In all these activities we felt we were valuable — he constantly spoke of J. Willmann, S.J.”. We further urge you to fervently seek Fr.
an Adult Education class at night. We making a little progress. We couldn’t “Battling the Devil” — but he hoped Willmann’s intercession in all your petitions for God’s graces and
had vocational classes, too, where auto- pretend that we had actually licked the that the Philippine CYO, primarily, to report to the Foundation all blessings you may have received
mechanics was taught to ambitious busy Devil of these various districts. would promote the spiritual health of its with the intercession of Fr. Willmann.
youngsters. But definitely he was no longer in the members. He hoped that this would be KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
And here it was that we experimented driver’s seat. The boys and young men achieved in five ways: FR. GEORGE J. WILLMANN CHARITIES, INC.
with Cooperatives, as an economic help were friendlier to the priests. The anti- 1. By assisting young people to keep Gen. Luna cor. Sta. Potenciana Sts., Intramuros, Manila
for the poor. The Knights of Columbus clerical lies that “The Church doesn’t love near to the Church and the pastor, and by Tel. Nos. 527-2223 local 221 & 527-2244 (Fax)
Cooperative Committee had printed the poor” were stopped. Attendance at encouraging them further to participate
some pamphlets on the subject. The Mass improved in the churches. In the in its sacramental life. APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
to FATHER GEORGE J. WILLMANN, S.J. FELLOW
Government Cooperative Bureau liked playgrounds, honesty, and fair play and 2. Positively, by keeping them
these pamphlets so much that it asked clean living were taught. wholesomely occupied. 1. Name of Applicant (individual or institution):
permission to reprint them by the Our work began to attract public 3. Negatively, by keeping them out of _________________________________________________
thousands. attention. The Honorable Eriberto Misa, trouble. 2. Address: _________________________________________
But this was only theory. Sampaloc was Director of Philippines Prisons, wrote 4. By associating them with proper Tel. Nos. ______________________________________
a good testing ground to practice in. As to us: companions. 3. Office Name & Address: ______________________________
an example of a Producers’ Cooperative, “I have heard of the work of your 5. By assisting their normal Tel. Nos. __________________________________________
4. K of C Council Number and Location: ____________________
we organized an embroidery Co-op for organization and I congratulate you for development — spiritual, intellectual, 5. Enclosure: _________________________________________
the women of the district. In the field what it is doing for the poor boys of the emotional, physical, social, aesthetic and [ ] Cash P ____________ [ ] PMO/check No.___________
of marketing, we started a Co-op store City…. vocational. (Note: Please make check payable to KC Fr. George J. Willmann
where the poor could purchase their food “If there were more organizations like (to be continued on the next issue) Charities, Inc.)
Brother’s Insight / C2
Date: ______________________________________________
Signature: __________________________________________
Servant of God Fr. George J. the BGC which is showing its projects and concerns. For KCFAPI headquarters and
Willmann both in the KCFAPI a very bright potential for the past five years or so, we offices which shall be called EJ’s Corner / C2
compound. The Fr. George the group. This property is had increased the earnings the KCFAPI Tower.
J. Willmann building houses expected to double in value from around 700 hundred We had achieved so much Balley who persuaded the Vicar general that Vianney’s piety
not only a world class, state of in one or two years after thousand per year to one in the past ten years. I don’t was great enough to compensate for his ignorance. Through
the art museum for the cause turnover in 2020. million guaranteed. see any reason why we cannot years of hardwork, John Vianney was finally ordained priest
of Fr. Willmann but also a 2013 was the key turning Looking forward to our achieve what are being on August 12, 1815 in the Couvent des Minimes de Grenoble.
chapel in his honor. The chapel point of KCFAPI when its 75th Anniversary, KCFAPI planned for 2033, our 75th He celebrated his first Mass the next day, and was appointed
was designed by an Architect leadership was the same with through Keys Realty also Anniversary. The only thing the assistant to Balley in Écully.
Priest, Rev Fr. Alex Bautista. that of the Jurisdictions. It plans to develop a Memorial we need to do is to provide Abbé Balley was St. John Vianney’s greatest inspiration
Although the design is quite was no longer two groups Park, complete with a chapel, for the financial future of because he was a priest who remained loyal to his faith
modern, it still has a presence running side by side but it funeral parlors, crematorium, our family by patronizing throughout the Revolution even when it was illegal. After
of sacredness that would leave was like one team running columbary; Knights of KCFAPI. Increased his mentor’s death in 1818, St. John Vianney was appointed
anyone in awe and compel him together with synergy Columbus Village which insurance coverage would parish priest of Ars, a town with a population of 230
to say a prayer. and resulted to better can be replicated in major mean increase revenue for inhabitants.
We are also venturing into revenues for KCFAPI and cities/provinces all over the KCFAPI. This would mean While serving as parish priest, he came to the realization
the hotel business with our better recruitments for the Philippines; at least two more increase investments and that the Revolution greatly affected the people of this town
Columbus Plaza Hotel at Jurisdictions. Columbus Plaza Hotels in developments through Keys and they were very lax and ignorant towards religion. People
Gen-San. It has 29 rooms We were not thinking only Baguio and Tagaytay Cities; Realty. I am pretty sure that preferred working in the fields, or dancing and drinking in
and 10 commercial spaces. of financial gains for the more investments from key we have a product that would taverns during Sundays over attending Mass. To solve the
After about three years or group, but also on how we and premier developers in the cater to all walks of life across tough situation they were in, St. John Vianney spent a lot of
so of operation, its hotel has could increase our funds for country like the Ayala group all ages and income brackets. time in the confessional and gave homilies against blasphemy
65-70 percent occupancy our charitable causes. We and land banking for our And I am pretty sure that and paganic dancing and warned the townspeople that if they
despite the state of martial established the Seed of Hope own future developments. new products would still be continued on with their way of life they would not be given
law in Mindanao. Our Fund, a ten million peso Also being considered is a developed to enhance the absolution.
commercial spaces are 90- investment whose earnings diagnostic clinic which could future financial needs of our St. John Vianney became famous internationally, and
100% occupied. would be turned over to the complement the operations family. It’s a dream for now, people from distant places began travelling to consult him.
We have also invested in Catholic Bishops Conference of KCFAPI and hopefully a a reality tomorrow. Happy The number of pilgrims who would seek him would reach to
an Ayala development at of the Philippines (CBCP) for new site for a new and bigger Diamond Anniversary! about 20,000 a year and in the last ten years of John Vianney’s
life, he spent 16 to 18 hours a day in the confessional.
Curia Settings / C2 On 4 August 1859, St. John Vianney died at the age of
73. In 1925, 66 years after his death, St. John Vianney was
by beholding persons in the light of Like her and through her maternal goal and come to share in her glory. She canonized by Pope Pius XI, and by 1929, was made patron
eternity. intervention, we will find the way to is indeed a sign of hope for us. saint of parish priests.
Our lives, seen in the light of Mary’s heaven, our true and lasting home. Because of the traits and virtues that St. John Vianney
Assumption into Heaven, is not a The lesson of the Assumption is that (For more reflection on the possessed, he is considered to be an excellent example and
wandering without meaning, but a the Blessed Mother attains what all meaning of the Assumption there model to all those in the clergy.
pilgrimage that, with all its uncertainties believers hope one day to share. Let us are many more articles you can St. John Vianney is indeed a great example to follow not
and sufferings, has a sure destination: look at Mary as our model and pray to google, from which this piece was only for the members of the clergy but of everyone to follow
the house of Our Father. her that we may see heaven as our final taken.) our dreams and strive to achieve them.
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