RASA 2025
Regional Assembly of Scalabrinians in Asia
Overview
The Regional Assembly of Scalabrinians in Asia (RASA) 2025 convened in Ermita, Manila, Philippines, aligning with the Catholic Church’s global Jubilee Year theme of hope. This significant gathering brings together Scalabrinian priests, perpetual brothers, and theology students in formation across Asia to evaluate regional pastoral works (including Stella Maris seafarers’ centers and migrant shelters), coordinate formation stages, and align activities with the province’s post-General Chapter guidelines.
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 21 – 25, 2025
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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. Tran Quoc Bao, csand Host Confreres
Assembly Program & Agenda
Monday, July 21
- 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 22
- 7:00 AM
Breakfast.
- 8:00 AM
Opening prayer & Lauds.
- 8:20 AM
Welcoming remarks and official opening of RASA 2025 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 23
- 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, July 24
- 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 General Chapter actions and decrees (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 evaluations, and planning for the next RASA cycle (evaluating a biennial structure).
- 6:00 PM
Concluding Eucharistic Celebration & Evening Prayer. Presider & Homilist: Fr. Provincial Superior, Gospel: Rev. Jonas.
- 7:00 PM
Closing Dinner.
- 8:00 PM
Free Night.
Friday, July 25
- 7:00 AM
Breakfast.
- 9:00 AM
Holy Mass (optional).
- 12:00 PM
Check-out and departures.
