The 9th Provincial Chapter of the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno concluded in Cebu (Philippines) after ten days of intense prayer, dialogue and discernment. With the presence of the Prior General of the Augustinian Recollects, Fray Miguel Angel Hernandez, OARMiguel Ángel Hernández, OAR, the province renews its commitment to the mission of the Church, under the motto “Walking together in unity, collaboration and shared purpose.”.
Ten days of discernment and communion
The Chapter began at the Talavera House of Prayer-Recoletos with a day of prayer and Eucharist invoking the Holy Spirit. What followed were days of review of provincial life: reports from the secretariats, evaluations of the mission, and spaces of fraternity that recalled the spirit of communion that defines the Augustinian Recollect family.
“Each day was another step in our desire to live the charism we have received with creative fidelity,” said several capitulars.
The chapter moved from the informative phase to the proposal phase and, finally, to the decisions that will shape the new Life and Mission Project. Life and Mission Project (LAMP) for the next four years.
New prior and provincial council
In this climate of discernment, Friar Bernard C. Amparado, OARhas been confirmed as Prior ProvincialBernard C. Amparado, OAR, has been confirmed as Prior Provincial, accompanied by a new council that will assist him in the animation of the province:
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Kenneth Joseph Onda, OAR – Vicar and 1st Councilor
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Leander Barrot, OAR – 2nd Councilor
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Anthony Morillo, OAR – 3rd Councilor
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Rafael Pecson, OAR – 4th Councilor
The process was lived in an atmosphere of recollection and hope, trusting in the Holy Spirit to guide the province in the challenges ahead.
Closing: a new stage begins
At the closing Mass, Miguel Angel Hernandez, OARMiguel Ángel Hernández, OAR, addressed a word of thanks to all the participants, encouraging them to live this new stage with unity, collaboration and shared purpose. unity, collaboration and shared purpose..
“This chapter is not an end, it is a new beginning. Let us walk with the confidence that God is always ahead of us”, said the Prior General.
With the Eucharist of thanksgiving, full of signs of joy and fraternity, the chapter was officially closed, giving way to a new stage of mission and evangelization.
We walk together, with renewed hope
The Provincial Chapter has not only renewed structures, but also hearts. In this spirit, the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno is prepared to continue to proclaim the Gospel with fidelity to the charism of St. Augustine and sensitivity to the needs of today’s world. and sensitivity to the needs of today’s world.
From the entire Augustinian Recollect family, we unite in prayer to accompany this new stage of grace and commitment.