The Young Clergy of Ozamis Archdiocese (composed mainly of
Diocesan and Vincentian priests who are ten years below in the ministry), after the Clergy Annual Retreat held in Alfonso, Cavite, unanimously decided to continue its annual on-going formation program which constitutes updating on Clergy spiritual and pastoral life, as well as having recreation time together away from the bustle of pastoral work for a while. It has been decided that the activity would take place in Surigao City, Philippines.
On November 24 26, 2016, 12 Young Clergy namely: Frs. Fernando
Aguilar, Regidor Abalde, Rolly Lagada, Jezon Panaguiton, Daryl Rosales, Lhem Naval, Giovani Canete, Sandy Cometa, Danny Rudinas, Juniber Roma, Elias Tabuco, and Kit Torayno, CM, attended the said program. The Facilitator cum Program Companion was the Very Rev. Fr. Mamerto Dolera, from the Diocese of Dipolog, concurrently, Spiritual Director of Saint Marys Theologate, the Regional Theological Seminary of the Ecclesiastical Province of Ozamis.
On Day 1 (November 25) Fr. Dolera talked about the importance of
the Gift of Celibacy, Sacerdotal Fraternity and the Spirituality of Priests working in the Diocese as well as in the Basic Ecclesial Communities. We had our personal sharing done in group. We culminated the whole day activity with the celebration of the Holy Eucharist. On day 2 (November 26) the Young Clergy went to the Hinatuan Enchanted River for our recreation time. The team went home to the archdiocese bringing experiences, inputs, and renewed strength necessary for the ministry.
The group expresses heartfelt gratitude to the funding it received
from Church in Need through the facilitation of the Chancery Office. Attached herewith is the financial report and other documents appurtenant thereto.