Balitang Sandigan: DIOCESE’S CONSECRATED PERSONS HOLD LATEST ASSEMBLY (09.08.24)

The Association of Consecrated Persons (ACP) of the Diocese of Malolos held their General Assembly, which was attended by active members from various religious congregations within the Diocese. Led by Rev. Fr. Ronnie Tuazon, Episcopal Vicar for Consecrated Persons, convened and gave an interview with the theme "Journeying with Hope: From Pilgrims of HOPE to Becoming Prophets of HOPE."

In his message, Fr. emphasized. Ronnie the important role of prayer, Word of God, Eucharist, and Reconciliation as sources of hope for every person ordained. He encouraged those present to continue to be "Prophets of Hope" and to be a symbol of faith, hope, and love in their communities.

Rev. Fr. Avelino Sampana, Episcopal Vicar for the Northern District, was the celebrant of the Holy Mass. In this same gathering, the new members of ACP who attended this gathering for the first time were introduced, including the Congregation of the Augustinian Missionaries of the Philippines (AMP) and the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady Mother of Mercy (SCMM).

Here is the list of active congregations that are members of the Association of Consecrated Persons (ACP) in the Diocese of Malolos, including secular, contemplative institutions, and religious fraternities:

A. Active Congregations:
1. Augustinian Sisters of Our Lady of Consolations (OSA)
2. Carmelite Missionaries (CM)
3. Dominican Daughters of the Immaculate Mother (OP)
4. Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena (OP)
5. Dominican Sisters of St. Joseph (OP)
6. Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Hearts (SFSC)
7. Handmaids of Merciful Love (HML)
8. Religious Catechists of Mary (RCM)
9. Religious of the Divine Word (RDW)
10. Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM)
11. Sisters of the Divine Shepherd (SDS)
12. Sisters of Our Lady of La Salette (SNDS)
13. Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres (SPC)
14. Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit (SSpS)
15. Sisters of St. Andrew Kim
16. Congregation of the Augustinian Missionaries of the Philippines (AMP)
17. Sisters of Charity our Lady Mother of Mercy (SCMM)

B. Secular Institutions:
1. Notre Dame de Vie Institute (NDV)

C. Contemplative Institutions (Affiliated to the Association):
1. Order of St. Augustine Nuns Mother of Good Counsel Monastery (OSA)
2. Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mt. Carmel (O. Carm)
3. Cloistered Dominican Nuns of Perpetual Adoration (OP) Queen of Angels Monastery

D. Religious Clergy:
1. Augustinian Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus of the Philippines (OSA)
2. Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (SSS)
3. Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC)
4. Montfort Missionaries (SMM)
5. Sons of Merciful Love (FAM)
6. Community of the Brothers of Mercy of St. John of God (FM)

Unity and fellowship with the purpose of spreading the Good News was the feature of the gathering. ACP continues to express their aspiration to be a light of hope in every corner of the diocese, while fulfilling their vocation as people assigned to serve.

News from Sr. Mary Rose Alejo, OP 
Photo taken from Sr. Violeta Juanico, RVM

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