Friars of the Philippine Provinces of San Pedro Bautista and San Antonio de Padua under five years of their perpetual profession of the vows gathered in Luzon from July 23-August 1 for this year’s Accompaniment Program.
The Annual Program is a venue for the young friars to listen to one another’s joys and struggles and foster dialogue and mutual care. Furthermore, this program is a concrete translation of our missionary vision of a stronger collaboration of both provinces. In addition, through this program, the brothers are also updated on liturgical principles which can serve as a guide in their ministries.
This year’s program is made more meaningful because of the onslaught of typhoon Carina which caused massive flooding in Manila. As a concrete gesture of solidarity and care, the brothers participated in a relief operation in the parish of San Pedro Bautista in Quezon City.
Br. Lino Gregorio Redoblado, OFM, Minister Provincial of San Pedro Bautista Province, presided over the closing mass at the Shrine of Saint Anthony in Sampaloc, Manila.
Br. Mark Anthony Zarate, OFM
