Quinquennium
These are the eleven young priest participants of the Quinquennium held in Guimaras Island, Frs. Amador Tumabaga, CMF, Resty Audal, CMF, Mauricio Ulep, CMF, Dennis Tamayo, CMF, Eduardo Ricaborda, CMF, Anthony Carreon, CMF, Benedict Dilag, CMF, Ralden Mercadejas, CMF, Gilbert
Queñano, CMF, Antonino Eucapor, CMF, Efren Limpo, CMF. The encounter was facilitated by Frs. Victor Sadaya, CMF and Benedict Dilag, CMF. The latter gave a talk about “Living Our Strengths,” while Fr. Victor moderated the said gathering and the role of the quinquenio group in the upcoming Provincial Chapter. It was a moment laden with fraternal sharing about the situation of each young priest in their respective ministries. The journey towards that place proved to be so memorable and fun-filled for the participants. The first mass was presided by Fr. Ralden Mercadejas, CMF, the next day by Fr. Efren Limpo, CMF; and on the third day, by Fr. Victor Sadaya, CMF, who capped the encounter with gratitude and fervent hope for all of us. After the gathering, the priests visited the Trappists Monastery and had a short encounter with one of the extern monk. They also passed through the RMI Claretian Missionary Sisters’ house in Guimaras, where they had lunch while the family of Fr. Benedict Dilag, CMF welcomed the priests to their home for the night in Iloilo Province. |