RASA 2026

Regional Assembly of Scalabrinians in Asia

Theme: Rekindle the Gift of Vocation in Biblical and Pastoral Approach

Overview

The Regional Assembly of Scalabrinians in Asia (RASA) 2026 gathered at the Carmelite Missionaries Center of Spirituality in Tagaytay City, Philippines. The core mission of this assembly was to listen deeply, journey together, and rekindle the sacred flame of the Scalabrinian vocation. Inspired by our founder, Saint John Baptist Scalabrini, RASA 2026 structured its itinerary around two inseparable pillars: a Biblical Approach (re-anchoring our calling in the Word) and a Pastoral Approach (expressing our vocation through active hospitality and mission at the margins).

Assembly Committees

Moderators

Bro. Yohanes Nepomusenus, cs

Bro. Oktavianus Pendong Jedadu, cs

Secretaries

Bro. Heronimus Rambak, cs

Br. Yohanes Latrino Lele, cs

Liturgists

Br. Dely Ulysse, cs

Br. Yugi, cs

Scrutineers

Br. Maxi Siprianus Ngaguk, cs

Br. Tran Van Han, cs

Socials

Br. Nguyen Ngoc Hien, cs

Br. Mukesh Soreng, cs

Br. Peter Anderson Clejuste

Br. Tran Khac Dung, cs

Br. Ivontus Asa, cs

Br. Geranel Charles, cs

Founder’s Spiritual Heritage

The biblical focus of RASA 2026 was anchored in Saint Paul’s exhortation to Timothy, urging confreres to renew and stir into flame the ministerial gift of their calling:

“I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you…”

— 2 Timothy 1:6

Details

Dates July 27 – 30, 2026
Location Venue Carmelite Missionaries Center Kabangaan Road, Tagaytay City, Cavite
Assembly Scope Regional Gathering (Asia Mission)

Organizing Committee

Coordinators Fr. Leonilo Mantilla, cs Fr. Gerardo Garcia Ponce, csFr. Kenneth Lapitag Laorden, CSFr. Tran Quoc Bao, cs & Others

Assembly Program & Agenda

Monday, July 27

Morning
Arrival & registration of RASA participants (coordinated by Fr. Bao).
12:00 PM
Lunch.
3:00 PM
Orientation and house rules review by the Carmelite Missionaries Sisters.
3:05 PM
Welcoming Remarks, Official Opening of RASA 2026, and updates of the Province presented by the Provincial Superior. Followed by Q&A.
3:35 PM
Pastoral Year Sharing: Bro. Roni and Bro. Hans.
3:55 PM
Regional Vocation Office Reports: Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, and India.
4:55 PM
Mission Reports: Indonesia and Vietnam.
5:35 PM
Concelebrated Holy Mass. Main Celebrant: Fr. Gerardo Garcia, CS.
6:30 PM
Dinner.
7:30 PM
Welcoming Social Night (led by RASA Social Committee).

Tuesday, July 28

7:00 AM
Breakfast.
8:00 AM
Opening Liturgy: Lauds.
8:20 AM
Keynote Address: “Rekindle the Gift of Vocation in Biblical and Pastoral Approach” by guest speaker Fr. Stan, SVD, followed by Q&A.
10:00 AM
Study Session: “Religious Vows inside the Community” by Fr. Stan, SVD, followed by group discussions.
12:00 PM
Lunch.
3:00 PM
Regional Formation Reports: Philippines communities (Theology, Novitiate, Philosophy, Postulancy) and India.
4:10 PM
Mission Reports: Japan, Philippines, and India chaplaincies and centers.
5:20 PM
Holy Mass. Main Celebrant: Fr. Rofinus Sumanto, CS.
7:30 PM
Fraternal Dinner: Hosted outside at Ponderosa (Mr. Boy Guevarra’s Place).

Wednesday, July 29

7:00 AM
Breakfast.
8:00 AM
Departure for Cavite & Holy Rosary recitation.
10:00 AM
Holy Mass & Solemn Perpetual Profession. Main Celebrant: Fr. Martin Ignacio Gutierrez, CS.
12:00 PM
Lunch, followed by departure back to Tagaytay at 2:00 PM.
4:00 PM
Professional Standards Session: Safeguarding Report by Fr. Luis Antonio Diaz Lamus, CS and Michael Elphick.
5:00 PM
Scalabrini Communities and housing report (Scalabrini Villages) presented by Richard de Haast.
6:00 PM
Evening Prayer.
6:30 PM
Dinner.
8:00 PM
Social Night.

Thursday, July 30

7:00 AM
Breakfast.
8:00 AM
Lauds.
8:20 AM
Mission Reports: Taiwan (Taipei, Kaohsiung & Tainan), and Scalabrini Migration Center updates by Dr. Marla Asis.
9:20 AM
Financial Report: Presented by Fr. Tomas Ruiz, CS.
9:50 AM
Media & Communications Report: Presented by Fr. Tran Quoc Bao, CS.
10:25 AM
Varia Session: Addressing submitted pastoral and community concerns.
10:45 AM
Evaluation of RASA 2026 and initial preparations and planning for next year’s RASA.
11:00 AM
Closing Remarks by the Provincial Superior.
11:15 AM
Concluding Holy Mass of RASA 2026. Main Celebrant: Fr. Kenneth Laorden, CS.
12:00 PM
Lunch, Check-out and Departures.