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On the 1st of September, the Recollect community, in an organized party, welcomed the fourteen (14) neophyte theologians—six (6) newly professed Recollect friars and eight (8) from Pious Unions of Clerics of the Disciples of Hope, Emmanuel Servants of the Holy Trinity, Oblates of the Alliance of the Two Hearts, and Missionaries of Mary Mother of…

The Whole Augustinian Family celebrated the Solemnity of our Father St. Augustine last August 28, 2018.   The Augustinian Recollects, one of the many followers of St. Augustine’s Rule of Life, celebrated the big day with Rev. Fr. Francisco Antonio, OAR as the main celebrant of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and concelebrated by…

The Secular Augustinian Recollects Fraternity of Recoletos Formation Center Chapter celebrated their 25th year anniversary (August 25, 2018) with Rev. Fr. Lauro V. Larlar, OAR, prior of RFC as main celebrant for the Eucharistic celebration at Our Lady of Consolation Parish (OLCP). Seminarians, guests and some parishioners attended and congratulated the members of the SARF.…

Rev. Fr. Dionisio Q. Selma, OAR, celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit together with professors, formators and students of the Recoletos School of Theology last Friday, August 17, 2018 at the Our Lady of Consolation Parish, Mira-Nila Homes, Quezon City. During the homily, Fr. Selma, the Prior Provincial of the OAR Province of St.…

MIRA-NILA HOMES, QUEZON CITY – Recoletos Formation Center (RFC) opens its Clausura and caters formation to eight (8) seminarians from four Pious Unions of Clerics: three (3) brothers from Disciples of Hope, one (1) from Oblates of the Alliance of the Two Hearts, one (1) from Emmanuel Servants of the Holy Trinity and three (3)…

The Recoletos School of Theology sets a new record on number of enrollees as it opens the Academic Year 2018 – 2019. The Office of the Registrar admits 77 enrollees from different congregations – a new record high for the First Years with 36 enrollees; 26 Second Years; and 13 Third Years – taking up…

Recollect Theology students and fathers attend a seminar on the Current Social Issues given by Atty. Antonio La Viña.  The affair was organized by the Commission on Social and Ecological Concerns—Recoletos and the Commission on Communications and Publications-Recoletos and was held at the Pastoral Center of the San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish. Atty La Viña…

Recoletos School of Theology offers “English Language Enhancement Program” (ELEP) to 41 first year students coming from different orders, congregations and pious unions. Rev. Fr. Radni Caparas, OAR, the new RST dean, motivated the students to participate actively and to learn fully in view of their future service to God and to His Church. The…

Recoletos School of Theology holds Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) review classes.  Joining the number of thirteen Augustinian Recollects friars, are seven Juniorate from the Congregation of the Augustinian Recollect Sisters.  Together they journey to be prepared for their future teaching and administration roles in schools and universities. Dr. Marilyn Balmeo, Dr. Stephenie Busbus, Dr.…

The new quadrennium (2018-2022) of the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno of the Order of the Augustinian Recollects ushers in new hopes, dreams and visions. Part of the restructuring and revitalization of programs is the change of religious assignments. RST, the theological arm of the Province welcomes REV. FR. RADNI CAPARAS, OAR as the new…