RASA 2024
Regional Assembly of Scalabrinians in Asia
Overview
The Regional Assembly of Scalabrinians in Asia (RASA) 2024 convened in Ermita, Manila, Philippines. RASA gathers Scalabrinian missionaries, priests, perpetual brothers, and theology students in formation across Asia to pray, share regional reports, and dialogue on pastoral expansions. The 2024 assembly concentrated on promoting the spirituality of Saint John Baptist Scalabrini, reviewing formation structures in Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines, and aligning missionary strategies ahead of the XVI General Chapter.
Assembly Committees
Moderators
Fr. Tran Quoc Bao, cs
Bro. Robertus Wawan Setiawan, cs
Secretaries
Fr. Dexter Ignacio, cs
Fr. Hendrikus Arianto Ukat, cs
Liturgists
Bro. Nguyen Trong Khuong, cs
Bro. To Van Binh, cs
Scrutineers
Bro. Yohanes Don Bosco Londa Da, cs
Bro. Nguyen Van Chuong, cs
Bro. Heronimus Rambak, cs
Socials
Bro. Oktavianus Pendong Jedadu, cs
Bro. Saul Hernan Gauto Cabera, cs
Fr. Tran Quoc Bao, cs
Bro. Daniel Civil Marroquin, cs
Bro. Yohanes Nepomusenus, cs
Founder’s Spiritual Heritage
Reflection sessions evaluated how to actively apply and promote Bishop Scalabrini’s theology of communion and the love of God in the daily service of our regional missions:
“God loves his Son and loves him in essence. It is impossible that he may find his delight in anyone else but in him because God’s love is infinite and it can only have an object of infinite value… But this beloved Son of his, became man. Therefore, he loves man in him. With one joy and one love he embraces all, body, flesh, and soul.”
— Bishop Scalabrini, Lent Pastoral Letter (1878)
Details
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Dates July 29 – August 2, 2024
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Location Venue Prince Hotel 1000 San Marcelino St. Ermita, Manila, Philippines
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Assembly Scope Regional Gathering (Asia Mission)
Organizing Committee
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Coordinators Fr. Leonilo Mantilla, cs Fr. Leo Bobila, csFr. Nguyen Van Giang, csFr. Tran Quoc Bao, csBro. Vu Ngoc Khanh, cs
Assembly Program & Agenda
Monday, July 29
- 2:00 PM
Arrival and registration of RASA participants (coordinated by Fr. Bao).
- 6:00 PM
Opening Holy Mass.
- 7:00 PM
Welcome Dinner.
- 8:00 PM
Social Night (led by social coordinators).
Tuesday, July 30
- 7:00 AM
Breakfast.
- 8:00 AM
Opening prayer & Lauds.
- 8:20 AM
Welcoming remarks and official opening of RASA 2024 by the Provincial Superior.
- 8:30 AM
Study session: “Spirituality of St. Scalabrini” led by Fr. Thiet, CS.
- 9:00 AM
Study session: “Scalabrinian Spirituality” led by Fr. Edwin, CS, followed by Q&A.
- 10:30 AM
Group Sharing Session: *How to actively promote St. Scalabrini’s spirituality and Scalabrinian identity inside the Cabrini Province?*
- 11:15 AM
Presentation of group sharing reports.
- 12:00 PM
Lunch.
- 2:45 PM
Marian Rosary recitation.
- 3:15 PM
Safeguarding Standards session led by Fr. Luis and Michael Elphick.
- 5:00 PM
Eucharistic Celebration & Evening Prayer. Presider: Fr. Leo (celebrating his 25th priestly Ordination Anniversary), Gospel: Rev. Jonas, Homily: Fr. Leonilo.
- 6:00 PM
Dinner gathering at the Ermita Center (coordinated by Fr. Paulo).
Wednesday, July 31
- 7:00 AM
Breakfast.
- 8:00 AM
Lauds.
- 8:20 AM
Session: “Synodal Community in Mission” reports: Philippines (ECMI, Stella Maris seafarers), Indonesia (Batam mission), Japan, and Taiwan (Kaohsiung, Taipei, Tainan). Followed by Q&A.
- 10:30 AM
Session: “Synodal Community in Formation” reports: STHS, SFC, Postulancy, Novitiate, Ruteng, Maumere, and Vietnam communities, followed by Q&A.
- 12:00 PM
Lunch.
- 2:45 PM
Rosary.
- 3:15 PM
Vocation Office Reports: Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam, followed by Q&A.
- 4:30 PM
Sharing session by the Pastoral Year Brothers: Bro. Ha and Bro. Hendro.
- 6:00 PM
Eucharistic Celebration & Evening Prayer. Presider: Fr. Dexter, Gospel: Rev. Jonas, Homily: Fr. Paulo.
- 7:00 PM
Fraternal dinner out by groups.
Thursday, August 1
- 7:00 AM
Breakfast.
- 8:00 AM
Lauds.
- 8:30 AM
Updates from the Province, presented by the Provincial Superior.
- 9:00 AM
Study Session: Preparations for the XVI General Chapter (led by Fr. Paulo and Fr. Dex). Coordinated workshops continue at 11:00 AM.
- 12:00 PM
Lunch.
- 2:45 PM
Rosary.
- 3:15 PM
Scalabrini Villages report and strategic planning.
- 4:30 PM
General Varia session, RASA 2024 evaluations, and planning for the next RASA cycle (evaluating a biennial structure).
- 6:00 PM
Concluding Eucharistic Celebration & Evening Prayer of RASA 2024. Presider & Homilist: Fr. Provincial Superior, Gospel: Rev. Jonas.
- 7:00 PM
Closing Dinner.
- 8:00 PM
Free Night.
Friday, August 2
- 7:00 AM
Breakfast.
- 9:00 AM
Holy Mass (optional).
- 12:00 PM
Check-out and departures.
