St. Roque Parish, Mawab, Davao de Oro.
On June 15, 2024, Most Rev. Medel S. Aseo, D. D., Bishop of Tagum, ordained Rev. Dexter Ignacio, CS to the order of priesthood. Concelebrated with him were the emeritus Bishop, Most Rev. Wilfredo D. Manlapaz, D. D. and 12 priests coming from the Diocese of Tagum. From the Scalabrinian family attending the ordination, there were Fr. Leonilo Dolorito Mantilla, CS, one of the provincial councilors and some other Scalabrinian priests, two deacons, one brother, some Seminarians and some Scalabrinian sisters.
The holy mass started at 2pm with the presence of his mother, relatives, friends and many parishioners of St. Roque Parish. After the celebration, there was a dinner at the Assumption academy of Mawab near the parish. Great gratitude was attributed to Fr. Ruel Gualderama, the parish priest of St. Roque, Fr. Arman, the assistant priest, and all committees who had worked hard for the ordination. Thanks for their generosity and support.
