Sancta Maria Mater et Regina Seminarium

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, MSGR. JOJO!

The Mariani community joyfully and prayerfully greets our former priest professor and the Bishop of Kalibo, the Most Rev. Cyril B. Villareal, D.D, on the occasion of his Presbyteral Anniversary.

Your faithful witness to the Gospel, expressed through your teaching and pastoral care, continues to inspire hearts and minds. As you follow the example of the Lord with care and compassion, may His abundant blessings be with you today, and in all the days to come.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, FR. NONOY

The Mariani community joyfully and prayerfully greets on of our priest professor and the Rector of Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion, Very Rev. Fr. Freddie B. Billanes on the occasion of his Presbyteral Anniversary.

Your faithful witness to the Gospel, expressed through your teaching and pastoral care, continues to inspire hearts and minds. As you follow the example of the Lord with care and compassion, may His abundant blessings be with you today, and in all the days to come.

𝐈𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢

𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐂𝐀𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 - The seminarians assigned in the Vicariate of St. Catherine of Alexandria and the Vicariate of St. Thomas of Villanova faithfully assisted in the celebration of the Holy Mass, serving at the altar and supporting their parish priests with reverence and devotion. Through their humble service, they continue to witness Christ to the communities entrusted to them.

𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐓: 𝐀 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐦

As we celebrate the Solemnity of Pentecost today, we are reminded of the glorious fulfillment of Christ’s promise to send the Holy Spirit upon His Church. Fifty days after Easter, the Apostles, gathered with the Blessed Virgin Mary in prayer, received the Holy Spirit with courage, wisdom, and zeal to proclaim the Gospel to all nations.

Pentecost invites us to open our hearts to the sanctifying presence of the Holy Spirit, who renews the Church, strengthens our faith, and guides us toward holiness. Through the Spirit, we are called to live as true witnesses of Christ, united in love, prayer, and mission, so that the fire of God’s grace may continue to renew the face of the earth.