Surigao Diocese pursues clergy development program,
Clergy and Ordinands undergo CPE session.

Surigao Diocese celebrates Thanksgiving Day

Surigao Clergy passed resolutions opposing charter change and constituent assembly during their regular meeting at Malimono Parish Church on June 8-11, 2009. For full story, go to News from Other Dioceses.

“Sulong Iglesia Filipina” By The Rt. Rev. Eustaquio D. Coronado

Homily delivered at the EAM Consultation on June 22, 2009 at DaySpring Episcopal Conference Center in Parrish, Florida. For the full text, please go to Articles.

On June 6, 2009, a gathering of representatives of human rights organizations, advocate groups, various churches, and concerned individuals was held in Washington, DC. This gathering, called Emergency Human Rights Summit on the Philippines, was organized to build upon the strong but relatively dispersed response of US-based communities of faith, human rights and labor advocates, and members of the Filipino community to the human rights crisis in the Philippines. It provided these various groups the opportunity to have conversations and to share about their work and analysis on human rights in the Philippines. Bishop Valentin Lorejo of St. James' Parish, Philippine Independent Church, Chicago, attended this summit. For more details regarding this event, visit this website:  http://www.katarungan-dc.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/emergency-hr-summit-program.pdf

What Honor Requires  (For the full message, go to the OM's webpage)

Let the Power of Christ’s Resurrection Touch and Transform Our World

Address of the Obispo Maximo to the 2008 Mindanao Plenary Assembly

Pastoral Letter of the Obispo Maximo in Commemoration of the Second Death Anniversary of the Most Reverend Alberto B. Ramento

Stop the bloodshed and immoral war, pursue peace for the people of Mindanao.

A power punch of faith can knock out our fear of change and uncertainty

Those who belong to Christ are counted as children of the promise

Seize the moment when opportunity knocks

The Feast of Holy Child Jesus
The Parish of the Immaculate Concepcion in Van Nuys will celebrate the feast of the Holy Child Jesus on January 16, 2010, Saturday. Jaden Andrew Tiu will be the Hermano Mayor. The celebration will start at 4:30 pm with the Holy Eucharist, followed by dinner and fellowship at the parish hall. For more information, contact Fr. Gerry and Leila Engnan at 818-361-3311, or visit the Posting Board for more details.

Sinulog Festival
St. James’ Parish in Chicago will have their third annual celebration of the feast of Sto. Niño on January 16, 2010, Saturday. The celebration will begin at 4:00 pm with the Holy Eucharist, followed by festive dinner and fellowship at the parish hall.

Joint-Christmas Party
The three PIC congregations in Illinois held their joint Christmas party last Dec. 27, 2009 at Lone Tree Manor in Niles. Bishop Val Lorejo, Fr. Bert Liggayu and Fr. Ernie Halina concelebrated at the Holy Eucharist service. The service was followed by a delightful meal and special presentations from St. James’, St. Luke’s and St. Augustine’s members. The Calma family provided the music and other special numbers.

The Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Parish of the Immaculate Concepcion in Van Nuys held their annual fiesta celebration in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary on December 5, 2009. The celebration started at 4:30 pm with the Holy Eucharist, followed by dinner and fellowship at the parish hall. Edna Esguerra was the Hermana Mayor. For inquiries, please call Fr. Gerry Engnan at 818-361-3311, or read the Posting Board for more details.

Lay Preaching Class Sessions
Classes are offered for lay preachers at St. Augustine’s Parish beginning November. It will be conducted at members’ residence once a month. For more information, please contact Fr. Jojo Pamatmat at E-mail: jopam729@gmail.com.

St. Luke’s Fiesta, Chicago
On October 18, 2009, St. Luke’s Parish celebrated the feast of their patron saint. The celebration began with the Holy Eucharist at 3 pm and then followed by dinner and entertainment in the parish hall.  Clergy and members of St. Augustine's and St. James’ congregations participated in the celebration.

Laua Dinner-Dance
On September 12, 2009, the Annual Luau Dinner-Dance was held at St. Mark’s Parish Hall in Van Nuys, California. There was a live band entertainment during dinner. For inquiries, please call Fr. Gerry Engnan & Leila 818-361-3311; Sole Filoteo 818-768-0931; Jane Fetalvero 818-390-3985; Edgar Cruz 818-988-3192 (or read the Posting Board for more details).

Fiesta Celebration
On August 30, 2009, St. Augustine’s celebrated its 15th foundation anniversary and the feast of its patron saint. This special event was marked by the celebration of the Holy Eucharist with the installation of their new rector, the Rev. Roberto Pamatmat by Bishop Raul Tobias. The celebration continued at the pairsh hall after the service with dinner, fellowship and special presentations of Morong Chicago Association. Visit St. Augustine’s website for more details:  http://www.ifi-illinois.org/st.augustine/id26.html

Holy Baptism
Janelle, daughter of Fr. Roberto and Lorena Pamatmat, was received into the household of God through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on August 29, 2009. Bishop Raul Tobias administered the Holy Baptism and he was assisted by Bishop Val Lorejo. After the service, reception was held at Lone Tree Manor in Niles. Visit St. Augustine’s website for pictures:  http://www.ifi-illinois.org/st.augustine/id25.html