Fr. Soc
expresses his love to seminarians
“I readily
accepted the invitation of Fr. Rector to preside over this mass because
I want you to know how much I love you, how much your bishops love you,
dear seminarians.” These were the words of Most Rev. Socrates Villegas
(Fr. Soc as he would like to be called) of the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan
during the Lectorate-Acolytate Installations of the 1st Year and 2nd Year
seminarians of ICST held last February 22, 2010, feast of the Chair of
St. Peter at ICST Main Chapel. “As the seminary is the heart of the Diocese,
so the seminarians the heart of bishops,” he continued.
With the theme
Servire in Caritate et Veritate (Serve in Love and Truth), the bishop challenged
seminarians to be honest and true to their ministries. In his homily, he
pointed out three essential P’s to be carried out by Lectors and Acolytes
necessary in their future ministry as priests. These are Primacy through
Love, Purity of Truth and Perfection in Service or Holiness under the shadow
of St. Peter.
After the mass,
Lavern Tarubal, together with Russel Habungan, the beadles of the Neophytes
and Sophomores, respectively, awarded a Certificate of Appreciation and
handed a token of gratitude to the presiding prelate. A simple snack was
served after at the seminary main dining hall.
The celebration
was attended to by some parents, benefactors and friends of ICST.
THE PRESIDER
Most Rev. Socrates Villeges, D.D. of the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan
presides over the installation of the Neophytes and Sophomores
MESSAGE
Fr. Soc, as he would like to be called, tells of the three P’s to be carried
out by the Lectors and Acolytes in their future ministry: Primacy through
Love, Purity of Truth and Perfection in Service
NEW LECTOR
Sem. Jaime Andres receives the Sacred Scriptures from the hands of the
bishop
NEW ACOLYTE
Sem. Howard Lee Orland Baliton on his installation to the ministry of acolyte
Classes
go for recollection
The spiritual
life of the seminarians needs continuous nourishment. Aside from
the celebrations of the sacraments and other liturgical activities, spiritual
recollection plays a vital and lasting effect in the spiritual life.
The different
classes underwent a recollection on 19-20 this February. The Ubbog
class moved to the St. Joseph building in the Spiritual Formation Year
(SFY) compound. It was Fr. Ferdinand Maguiggad of the Archdiocese
of Tuguegarao who facilitated their recollection. The Asinilaw class
stayed in the main building of the seminary (ICST) for their class recollection
with Fr. Berlynden Dao-anis, the spiritual director of the Montañosa
Formation Community as their guide.
The higher
years had a separate venue for their recollection. The Himig class
had a trip to Abra (Diocese of Bangued). It was at the Diocesan Social
Action Center (DSAC) in Pidigan where the conferences were held.
Fr. Renante Bose, a priest of Bangued, led the seminarians to reflection
and spiritual pondering. The Tugon class traveled close north to
Katib, San Juan, Ilocos Sur. They had Fr. Segundino Cortez as their
recollection facilitator.
After an almost
two-day spiritual engagement, they returned to the seminary refreshed ready
to continue on the remaining days of the formation year.
SETTING
THE MOOD Fr. Renante Bose initiates the T3 seminarians to their recollection
RECOLLECTION
Fr. Renante shares the life he had before his ordination to the presbyterate
BODY PRAYER
On the second day of the recollection, the T3 seminarians started the day
with a body movement prayer
Students
of UP Los Baños visit the seminary
The School
of Environmental Science and Management of the University of the Philippines
Los Baños (Laguna) in their field trip to the Ilocos Region visited
ICST to gather information on religious institutions with programs related
to care for the environment. The group was composed of foreign and
Filipino graduate students and was headed by Dr. Carmelita M. Rebancos,
professor of the said university.
The group arrived
in the afternoon of February 13 and was welcomed by Fr. Nick Vaquilar and
seminarians Louiegene Arnold Valdez and June Caesar Ragonjan. Both
seminarians gave an orientation seminar to the group. Since
the group asked a discussion on the concrete activity of the seminary on
her contribution to environment-related programs, the LET’S GLOW (Guard
and Love Our World) program of the seminary was highlighted. The LET’S
GLOW program aims to contribute in the care for the natural resources and
environment.
The students
and their professor were very much thankful for the accommodation rendered
to them. They left the seminary after the celebration of the holy mass
the following day.
The Future
of the Past: Church Cultural Heritage 101
This was the
theme of the 2nd Academic Pastoral Function held on February 12.
Fr. Ted Milan Torralba, Executive Secretary of the Permanent Committee
for the Cultural Heritage of the Church in the Philippines was invited
to facilitate the symposium. He has been active in heritage administration,
management and advocacy having served in the Commission for the Cultural
Heritage of the Church in the Diocese of Tagbilaran, where he came from.
The speaker
spoke of the basic ways on how to preserve heritage and the reason why
there is a need to preserve the heritage of the Church; hence it was Church
Cultural Heritage 101. Fr. Torralba said that heritage is the bridge
of the past and the future. It is important then to conserve the
past for it carries with it significance and it is an imperative to pass
it to the next generation.
The morning
conferences of February 12 were spent in the Aula Magna of ICST while the
afternoon conference was held in the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Paul
the Apostle, in Vigan City. The afternoon talk was more of an application
type of the conferences done in the morning.
There were
more than 50 participants who joined the symposium. They came from
Saint Benedict Institute (SBI), Saint Paul College (SPC), University of
Northern Philippines (UNP), and religious sisters of Benedictine Nuns of
the Eucharistic King (BNEK).The event was organized by the Commission on
Academics headed by Fr. Lain Mayo, dean of the seminary.
FR. TED
shares his expertise on Church Cultural Heritage to the priests, religious
sisters, seminarians and students
THE PARTICIPANTS
listen attentively to the speaker in his conferences held at the Aula Magna
of ICST
AT THE
DOOR OF THE CATHEDRAL Fr. Ted continues to share his knowledge on Church
Cultural Heritage at the Cathedral of St. Paul the Apostle, Vigan City
HIMIG Class
in Sinait, Ilocos Sur for Pastoral Management course
In the afternoon
of January 29, Friday, the Himig class (T3) went to the Parish of St. Nicholas
de Tolentino in Sinait, Ilocos Sur for their course on Pastoral Management
under Rev. Fr. Albert Rabe, the parish priest. The seminarians were
housed in the different families near the parish convent.
Pastoral Management
is a course that gives a view of and experience in running a parish.
The seminarians were introduced to the experience of the parish and they
were made to be critical on the perennial issues besetting the place.
With their awareness of the situations in the parish, they were taught
how to make modules and programs in response to the situations.
Fr. Albert
Rabe has been teaching in ICST since 1980s. He has been helping in
the formation of future priests by guiding them in their parish exposure.
Seminarians under him are trained to be aware of and critical of the situations
so that they could help in the transformation of society in the light of
the Word of God.
After four
days of being exposed to the course, the T3 seminarians returned back to
ICST.
FR. ALBERT
RABE speaks of the new way of managing parish finance as experienced by
the parish of St. Nicholas de Tolentino
SEMINARIANS
listen to and follow through the discussion of Fr. Albert. Taken in Brgy.
Kapinggan, Sinait
TRANSPARENCY
in financial statement is always an imperative
Retreat
centers on the Word of God
On the occasion
of the Second National Congress of the Clergy (NCC II), the seminarians
of ICST underwent a four-day retreat for this second semester. Fr.
Jaimelito Gaelan, SVD who was the retreat facilitator led the seminarians
into a reflective and prayerful encounter with God.
He centered
his sharing and reflections on the Word of God. He developed a theme
on The Word of God in the Life and Mission of Future Priests.
The whole theme was divided into four structures: the Voice of the Word,
the Face of the Word, the House of the Word and the Role of the Word.
He said that seminarians in the formation must be rooted in the Word of
God and be reflections of the Word.
The retreat
renewed the spiritual life of the seminarians. More importantly,
they saw and realized the importance of the Word in their life as future
priests. They were convinced that early in the formation, love
for the Word is an imperative.
THE FACILITRATOR
Fr. Jaimelito Gaelan, SVD facilitates the retreat of the seminarians
this second semeste
FOCUS Seminarians
actively and intently listen to the sharings of the retreat facilitator
TIMPUYOG
2010 brings families together
A family that
prays together stays together was a statement quoted by Fr. Rafael T. Cruz,
Ph.D. before finally ending his talk on The Culture of the Filipino
Family on the first day of the Family Day in ICST. Families are collaborators
in the on-going formation of the seminarians. Formation in ICST values
the family of the seminarians.
From January
23-24, ICST celebrated the Family Day dubbed as TIMPUYOG. Timpuyog
is an Ilocano word for “gathering.” Families of seminarians
gathered together in the seminary for this two-day affair. Family
members started arriving early morning of January 23, while others from
the nearby provinces came in the afternoon. Almost 200 family members
attended the occasion. Families were together in listening to the
rich input of Fr. Rafael T. Cruz, together in meals and together in the
celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
A highlight
of the said event was the family encounter during the evening of January
23. This is a sacred moment where the seminarians engage in diaglogue
with their respective families. Each family went to a place where
they found comfort and prayerful atmosphere.
This year’s
theme for the occasion is Sharing Together, Binding Hearts, Joining Hands.
The Family Day ended with a lunch and a program on the second day, January
24.
DINNER
BY CANDLELIGHT Sem. Daren Avila joins his family during the dinner on the
first day of the Family Day
FR. RAFAEL
T. CRUZ speaks to families on their Role in the Formation of the Seminarians
THANK YOU
Seminarians offer their gratitude to their respective families through
singing
A FATHER’S
MESSAGE Atty. Carlito Soriano, father of Sem. Allan Soriano, expresses
his family’s support for the on-going formation of their son
Ilocandia
sponsors this month’s Bible Service
Every third
Thursday of the month is a Bible Service sponsored by the different formation
communities. This January the Ilocandia Formation Community was the
sponsor. After the gospel, the seminarians creatively portrayed the
theme Neglect of the Poor is Neglect of Christ. In their presentation,
they employed the art of hand mime, thereby bringing to life the words:
Hirap, Tulong, Pulubi, Awa, Unawa, Kristo. The words themselves capture
the cry of the poor for both physical and spiritual nourishment.
This month’s bible service exhorts constant concern and care for the lowly,
neglected, and the abandoned. Fr. Berlynden Dao-anis presided over the
celebration.
BERLYN
DAO-ANIS reads the gospel during the Bible Service
KRISTO
The Ilocandia Formation Community Seminarians form the word Kristo (Christ)
during their presentation. Kristo is among the words they formed
HEART The
shape that depicts love ends the presentation to exhort concern and care
for the poor
Medical-Dental-Optical
Mission in Puro, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur
On the Feast
Day of Sto. Niño, January 17, 2010, the seminarians and formators
of ICST, together with doctors of Ilocos Sur Medical Society, reached out
to the community of Brgy. Puro, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur for a Medical-Dental-Optical
mission. The place is surrounded by a river and is reached
only through a motorboat for around fifteen minutes.
Before the
start of the Medical-Dental-Optical mission, the celebration of the Holy
Mass was held in the barangay chapel. Fr. Marlon Belmonte, a director
of the Commission on Apostolate in ICST, led the community in the solemn
celebration. The Himig class (T3), which spearheaded in organizing
the activity, sang during the solemn celebration. After the mass,
the people proceeded to and gathered in the basketball court of the barangay
for check up and consultation with the doctors.
There were
220 individuals, both young and old, who availed the free check-up and
consultation. A number of 16 doctors and 18 nurses helped in the mission.
Asked how she feels doing such help to poor people, Dr. Georgina Andal
said, “it is always nice to serve.” She added that the society has been
conducting this mission monthly. The Ilocos Sur Medical Society is
headed by Dr. Gloria Lahoz, who was also present during the mission.
A program followed
immediately after lunch. The head of the community, Captain Noel Amicay,
expressed his thanks to the organizers of the mission as well as those
who helped and assisted in making the mission successful.
NURSE STATION
Folks of Brgy. Puro, Caoayan are led to the nurses desk before going for
check up and consultation
DR. GLORIA
LAHOZ, head of the Ilocos Sur Medical Society, attends to one of the folks
in the barangay
DR. GEORGINA
ANDAL is consulted on skin problems and pain
ON MISSION
Dentists from the society also offer their help during the mission
FR. NICK
Vaquilar, who heads the ICST formation team in reaching out to the community
of Puro, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur expresses his gratitude to all those who contributed
to the success of the mission.
HUBOG class
comes home to ICST for thanksgiving
After four
years since 2006, the Hubog class returned to ICST to offer their thanksgiving
through the Holy Eucharist last January 11, 2010. The members of
the class shared a cup of joy as they saw each other, and thereby taking
the occasion to dialogue with one another and reminisce their seminary
days. They arrived in the seminary early afternoon of Monday to play
a basketball game with the fourth year class and the formators. After
four breathtaking quarters, the combined effort of the latter won over
the Hubog class.
In the evening,
the celebration of the Holy Eucharist was offered. Rev. Fr. Julius
Cuison of the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan, a member of the Hubog class
presided over the celebration. His homily was centered on three important
points: discernment on vocation, detachment from what is enslaving, and
sharing in the mission of Christ. He said, “Following the Lord is
sharing in the mission of Christ.” This mission is primarily the
proclamation of the Gospel to all.
A short program
was prepared after the dinner. Some members of the class were asked to
share a message to the community. Naturally, all were one in thanking
ICST for preparing them to the priesthood.
There were
twenty (20) members of the Hubog class who graduated in ICST on 2006.
Eighteen (18) of them are already ordained to the priesthood, and another
to the deaconate.
GOING FOR
THE REBOUND The players of the Hubog class and the ICST formators
prepare for the rebound
THANKFUL
HEARTS 13 of the 18 priests from the Hubog class celebrate the Holy
Eucharist with the ICST formators and seminarians
MEMBERS
of the Hubog class continue to share memories of seminary days with one
another during the dinner
Seminarians
return back after Christmas break
After a three-week-long
Christmas vacation, the seminarians are back in ICST to continue the last
lap of the school year 2009-2010. The said school year will come
to its close three months from now. In the evening of their arrival,
January 03, 2010, they prayed the solemn vespers. After the prayers,
Rev. Fr. Nick Vaquilar, Rector, welcomed them with a joyful heart. Refreshed
from the break, the seminarians resumed their classes on Monday, January
04, 2010.
Christmas
break comes, seminarians on vacation
Spend time
with your family are the words Fr. Nick A. Vaquilar, Rector of ICST, told
his seminarians as they headed home for their Christmas vacation last December
13 (Sunday) after the post communion prayer of the celebration of the Holy
Mass.
The Christmas
vacation is an opportune time for the seminarians to be with their family,
relatives and friends. It is a season that binds together those who
have been separated because of work and education. Above all, it
is an occasion to share one’s presence with the other members of the family
and to feel their company.
After the
Holy Mass, the seminarians headed home for their Christmas break. They
will be back on January 3, 2010.
Through
songs, ICST spreads the message of Christmas
Caroling is
a Filipino Christmas tradition, and it has also been part of the ICST community
to spread joy and the spirit of Christmas to people through rendition of
Christmas songs. This year, the caroling was spearheaded by the different
classes. The Ubbog class (T1), Asinilaw class (T2), and Tugon Class (T4)
went around Vigan City, while the Himig class (T3) serenaded the people
of Bantay and Caoayan here in Ilocos Sur.
The proceeds
of the caroling help the ICST Fund for financing the different activities
and programs of the seminary. This way of bringing the spirit of
Christmas to people make them feel the love and generosity of God for sending
his only Son to save us from our sinfulness.
Pasko: Pagdaralita,
Pag-asa, Pilipino!
This is the
theme of the 3rd Kapihan sponsored by the Cagayan Valley Formation Community
on December 11, Friday. With the disasters brought by the typhoons
that hit the country recently, the Kapihan conveyed a message of hope for
all Filipinos. The lively presentations of the seminarians, personnel
and formators in songs and dances made the night fun and entertaining.
It was during
this event that the winners in the belen making contest were revealed.
The Montañosa Formation Community was announced winner. Also,
the result of the second semester intramurals was proclaimed where the
Asinilaw class (T2) was held the champion.
KAPIHAN
NA Bayani Flores, Charles Padamada, George Alban and Fr. Nick Vaquilar
wait for the dinner to start
PAG-ASA
Seminarians in their costumes during the program depicting the spirit of
hope in this season of Christmas
THE SINGERS
- ICST formators are one in voice serenading the community with Christmas
carols
THE CHAMPIONS
The members of the Asinilaw class on stage receive their prize for being
the over-all winner of the second semester Theolympics this school year
ICST remembers
her Benefactors and Friends
Gratitude was
the overwhelming tone of the ICST community during the Benefactors’ Night.
It was a night held to celebrate and remember the generosity of people
who are helping in the formation of the seminarians through financial support.
This occasion took place on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception,
December 08.
Rev. Fr. Adel
Agcaoili, Director of Montañosa Formation Community, presided over
the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, which opened the event. After
the Holy Eucharist, Fr. Lain Mayo formally launched the Belen-Making Contest
featuring different versions of the nativity scene creatively made by the
Ilocandia Formation Community, Montañosa Formation Community, Pangasinan
Formation Community, and Seminary Formators and Personnel. The announcement
of the winners will take place on December 11, during the 3rd Kapihan and
Christmas party. Immediately after the launching of the contest, dinner
followed. It was served in front of the seminary where tables were
set on the seminary patios.
As way of expressing
ICST’s gratitude to the many contributions of the benefactors to the formation
of the seminarians, songs and dances were rendered by the seminarians and
formators. It was a night filled with music and dancing. Dra.
Georgina Andal, a benefactress of ICST, shared her thoughts on the celebration
during the program. The community also recognized Ms. Leilani Estepa,
for significantly contributing in the field of information technology by
updating the seminary website.
THANKSGIVING
Rev. Fr. Adel Agcaoili presides over the celebration of the Holy Eucharist
to start the Benefactors’ Night
SONGS AND
DANCES The formators and seminarians sing and dance during their presentations
BELEN Judges
look closely at the belens which are official entries to the Belen Making
Contest for the Kapihan
Dra. Georgina
Andal shares her thoughts on the Benefactor’s Night
Rev. Fr.
Nick Vaquilar gives his message expressing his gratitude to the Friends
and Benefactors of ICST
Formators,
Seminarians head to Bantay for Marian walk
The cold breeze
of December did not hinder the seminarians in waking up early in order
to catch the six o’clock Marian walk on the Solemnity of the Immaculate
Conception last December 8. The seminarians and formators headed
to St. Augustine Parish in Bantay, Ilocos Sur. It is in this parish where
the statue of the Nuestra Señora de Caridad (Our Lady of Charity)
is enshrined.
Wearing their
white cassock, the seminarians devoutly prayed the Holy Rosary on their
way to Bantay. Some carried placards with themes on justice, peace
and honest elections. It was in the vicinity of the parish church where
they ate their breakfast.
IN THEIR
CASSOCK The seminarians open the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
by a Marian walk
The members
of the Cagayan Valley Formation Community pose with their placards after
arriving in Bantay, Ilocos Sur
A remarkable
breakfast of the seminarians in Bantay after the Marian walk
ICST Year
levels clash for Theolympics
The second
semester Theolympics 2009 was formally opened in the afternoon of December
6 at the basketball court of ICST by Rev. Fr. Nick A. Vaquilar. There
were four teams competing for the intramurals: Ubbog (First Year), Asinilaw
(Second Year), Himig (Third Year), and Tugon (Fourth Year). The Tugon
class was joined by the Sibol class (Spiritual Formation Year).
Before the opening program, the four teams with their own muses had a short
parade in front of the seminary. Already at the start, the
seminarians were enthusiastic to play and participate in the intramurals.
During the
opening program, Sem. Clemence Doria gave a brief explanation of the theme,
“How good and pleasant it is for kindred to live in unity.” He said that
despite the different groupings, the sports activity is one way of bringing
together these different groups and it is pleasant to see them one and
united.
The intramurals,
which was started in the afternoon of December 6 ended on the morning of
December 8. Although the activity was held within two days, the seminarians
enjoyed playing with each other, both the outdoor and indoor games.
Not only did they benefit physically, they, too, were enriched by valuing
sportsmanship and camaraderie.
The Asinilaw
class (Second Year) was announced as the over all winner for this semester’s
intramurals. The Ubbog class (First Year) got the second place, the
Himig class (Third Year) ended up being in the third place, while the Tugon
class (Fourth Year) with the Sibol class (SFY) ranked last.
ASINILAW
Sem. Greg Francisco and the second years pose together with their muse
HIMIG
Rev. Fr. Nick Vaquilar (second from right, front row) and the third years
flash a smile with their muse
GREEN IS
IN The Ubbog class with their lovely muses.
LIGTING
OF TORCH Class Beadles represent each class for the lighting of torch ceremony
Apostolate
Festival
Lay faithful
from the different apostolate areas of the seminarians gathered together
last November 29 in ICST to celebrate this year’s Apostolate Festival with
the theme Makipaset a kas pamilia, Agbiag a kas Gimong, Agturong Pagarian
ti Dios (Join as a Family, Live as a Community, Towards the Kingdom of
God).
This festival
was a whole day affair. In the morning, ballgames, both indoor and
outdoor games were held where students from different schools in Vigan
played and competed. The emphasis of the sports activities above
all was to promote camaraderie and to foster unity among students.
Aside from the sports activities, a bible quiz bee and poster making contest
also took place in the morning. A program was prepared for the afternoon.
Selected participants rendered their presentations that entertained the
audience. Fr. Nick Vaquilar, in his message, thanked those who came
for the festival adding that “they are collaborators in the formation of
the seminarians.”
Students
from the different apostolate areas of the seminarians prepare themselves
for the parade in front of the seminary main building
Rev. Fr.
Marlon Belmonte welcomes the participants of the Apostolate Festival in
the aula magna of the seminary
The students
play in the different sports events during the Apostolate Festival
Rev. Fr.
Christian Jessie Taliping gives the prize to the winners of the different
activities
Seminarians
facilitate in the Marian Congress
The diocese
of San Fernando de La Union celebrated the golden anniversary of the canonical
coronation of the Our Lady of Namacpacan in Luna, La Union last November
24, 2009. A day prior to the occasion, November 23, a Marian Congress
was held inside the parish church.
During the
said congress, ICST professors discussed three separate topics on Mary.
Fr. Nick Vaquilar, the first speaker, talked about Mary in the Scriptures.
Fr. Robert Collado came next to give the talk on Mary in the Church Tradition.
Fr. William Antonio was the last to share on the Role of Mary in Social
Transformation. The discussions aimed at establishing an objective presentation
of Mary that may lead to a profound appreciation of who she is and deeper
devotion to her.
The ICST seminarians
actively involved themselves in facilitating the said event. They
also led in the group sharings held after the talk. Aside from seminarians,
other delegates coming from the different parishes of the diocese attended
the congress.
ACTIVE
LISTENING Lay faithful coming from the different parishes of the
Diocese of San Fernando de La Union and the seminarians of the Immaculate
Conception School of Theology listen attentively to the presentation of
Rev. Fr. Nick Vaquilar on Mary in the Scriptures.
MARY IN
THE CHURCH TRADITION Rev. Fr. Robert Collado, a priest from the Diocese
of San Fernando de La Union and a guest professor at the Immaculate Conception
School of Theology, shares his thought and research on the development
of different Marian dogmas in the Catholic Church.
WITH EXPRESSION
Fr. William Antonio gestures to emphasize his message on the Role of Mary
in Social Transformation
Bishops
of Northern Luzon hold Annual Meeting in ICST
The Church
lives out her life of communion. Coming from the different ecclesiastical
territories, the Bishops of Northern Luzon gathered together in the seminary
for their annual meeting. This was held last November 11-12, 2009.
The seminary formators joined the meeting to discuss matters concerning
the seminary and the seminarians.
A celebration
of the Holy Mass took place in the seminary chapel the following day (November
11). It was Most Rev. Ernesto Salgado, DD who presided over the celebration.
He was joined by the other bishops of Northern Luzon and the formators
of ICST. It was however the Most Rev. Socrates Villegas, the metropolitan
archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan who gave the homily. The archbishop
in his homily shared about his vocation story. He also pointed
out the love and care priests and seminarians are to give for the last,
the lost and the lowly.
LIFE OF
COMMUNION His Excellency Most Rev. Jacinto Jose, DD, Bishop of the Diocese
of Urdaneta (fourth from right) dines with the seminarians of the Pangasinan
Formation Community
Most Rev.
Ernesto Salgado, DD, the Archbishop of Nueva Segovia, presides over the
celebration of the Holy Eucharist. With him are the bishops of the different
ecclesiastical territories in Northern Luzon
SERVE THE
LAST, LOST AND LOWLY The newly installed archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan
gives the homily during the Eucharistic celebration
ICST elects
New Set of Officers
Every semester,
the ICST community elects officers who will lead the community in the realization
of its different activities and programs. This second semester, a
new set of officers was again brought forth. The whole morning of
November 07, 2009 was allotted for the election. On that day, the
seminarians cast their ballots for the general offices including formation
community and class offices.
A seminarian
gives his nomination in front of the whole community
The community
cast their ballots for the general officers who will lead the Student Council
this second semester
After engaging
in the election process, they were inducted before the community on the
occasion of the People’s Mass, November 08, 2009, Sunday. The rector
of the seminary, Fr. Nick Vaquilar led the community in the celebration
of the Holy Eucharist. After the induction ceremonies, the newly
installed general beadle, Sem. June Caesar Ragonjan, delivered his message
thanking the seminarians for their trust and confidence in him as well
as exhorting them to support the plans and activities of the Student Council
in the second semester.
THE INDUCTION
CEREMONY Fr. Berlynden Dao-anis, the Spiritual Director of Montañosa
Formation Community presents the newly elected Student Council officers
to the formators and to the community
The newly
elected Student Council officers make their act of commitment to lead the
community in the spirit of service and sacrifice
Sem. June
Caesar Ragonjan, the newly elected general beadle, delivers a message to
the community
