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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

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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

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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

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PRIESTLY ORDINATION OF REV. DEXTER IGNACIO IN MAWAB, PHILIPPINES

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 […]

June 22, 2024

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Provincial message on the Solemnity of St. John Baptist Scalabrini

Dear confreres, Today, for the second consecutive year, we are celebrating the Solemnity of our Founder, Saint John Baptist Scalabrini, after Pope Francis canonized him at St. Peter's Square on October 9, 2022, in Rome. I would like to share some interesting data about the life of our Holy founder and facts about our Congregation […]

June 1, 2024

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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

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Fr. Leo’s 25th anniversary of priesthood in Abra.

May 19, 2024 – Mudeng, La Paz, Abra. On Pentecost Sunday, Fr. Leo Bobila, CS celebrated his 25th Priestly anniversary in his parish, St. Francis Xavier Parish, Mudeng, Abra. The mass was celebrated in Ilokano, his native language. The occasion was graced by the presence of Fr. Leo's mother, close relatives, schools' friends and many […]

May 20, 2024

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25th Anniversary of Priestly Ordination of Fr. Restituto, CS

Guiuan, Eastern Samar, May 11, 2023. Fr. Restituto Caliwan Ogsimer, Jr., CS celebrated his 25th anniversary of priestly ordination at the parish church of the Immaculate Conception in the town of Guiuan, Eastern Samar, Philippines. It was in the same parish church where he was ordained 25 years ago. The celebrations were concelebrated by the […]

May 14, 2024

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The Superior General’s message on the devotion to Mary.

A solid devotion In this year, which at the exhortation of Pope Francis we have dedicated to prayer in preparation for the jubilee, with hope as a guiding theme, we cannot but refer to Scalabrini's devotion to Mary of the Assumption and Immaculate, and to the recitation of the rosary as a prayer that […]

April 28, 2024

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Answering the Call: The Journey of discernment

Greetings, dear brothers and sisters, Allow me to introduce myself. I am Angel Rey Selvido, a 21-year-old propaedeutic seminarian of the Missionaries of St. Charles—Scalabrinians. I come from San Roque parish in Mawab, Davao de Oro, which belongs to the Diocese of Tagum, Philippines. Guided by the motto ‘’Do not be afraid! Just have […]

April 21, 2024

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