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Journeying with Humility | 20 years of our presence in Maumere
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Journeying with Humility | 20 years of our presence in Maumere

We, the Missionaries of St. Charles – Scalabrinians, started our journey in the Diocese of Maumere, Flores Island, Indonesia, in 2004. We had a humble beginning with the purchase of an old property (used to be a hotel) in Nangalimang, called Lusiana, which later was transformed into our Formation Center (philosophy house).             That modest […]

October 11, 2024
Priestly Ordination in Vietnam: Two New Vietnamese Priests for the Scalabrinian Family
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Priestly Ordination in Vietnam: Two New Vietnamese Priests for the Scalabrinian Family

With heartfelt gratitude to the Lord for the gift of Scalabrinian vocation, the Congregation of St. Charles-Scalabrinians joyfully welcomes two young Vietnamese priests into the Scalabrinian family. On July 29, 2024, Most Rev. Peter Nguyen Van Vien, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Vinh, ordained Rev. John Baptist Phan Van Hoa, CS to the […]

August 28, 2024
SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: RENEWAL OF RELIGIOUS VOWS AND THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF
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SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY: RENEWAL OF RELIGIOUS VOWS AND THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF

MANILA, August 16, 2024 On August 15, 2024, Scalabrinian family gathered together at the Scalabrini Theological House of Studies, New Manila, Q.C. to joyfully celebrate the solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This solemnity, marking the assumption of Mary into heaven, was a profound occasion for reflection on her role as a […]

August 16, 2024
Regional Assembly of Scalabrinians in Asia (RASA) 2024
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Regional Assembly of Scalabrinians in Asia (RASA) 2024

Manila, August 2, 2024. More than 35 Scalabrinian missionaries working in Asia and 20 Scalabrinian brothers from Scalabrini Theological House of Studies gathered together at Prince Hotel, Ermita, Manila from July 29 – August 2, 2024 for the Regional Assembly of Scalabrinians in Asia (RASA) with the theme: Spirituality of St. Scalabrini & Synodal Community. […]

August 2, 2024
St. Scalabrini: Father to the Migrants
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St. Scalabrini: Father to the Migrants

He felt that migration is a human need and a human right. During his time, he forcefully urged governments to intervene with laws to regulate migration and to protect migrants on their long and perilous journey from departure to arrival. He spoke up against migration agents, calling them “dealers of human flesh,” because they were […]

June 1, 2024
God is Faithful!
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God is Faithful!

I was asked, “If I could summarize the past 25 years of my priestly life in three words, what would it be?”  I replied without hesitation, “God is faithful!” The past 25 years as priest is not about my personal achievements, titles or roles.  It is not about my successes or failures.  It is not […]

May 21, 2024