MANILA PRIORY NEWSLETTER St. Scholastica’s Priory 2560 Leon Guinto Street Malate, Manila, Philippines Vol. III No. 3 Apr-May 2013 Still exhilarated - like the rest of the Catholic world- with news of newly elected Pope Francis, and hope-filled with the election of a new prioress, thirty (30) delegates and nine observers trooped to St. Scholastica’s Center of Spirituality, Tagaytay for the 20 th Manila Priory Chapter from April 2 – 12, 2013. This, following the 12 th General Chapter in Rome in September-October 2012, and coincided with the Synod of Bishops which opened the Year of Faith. The chapter opened with the celebration of the Eucharist presided by Rev. Fr. Tarcisius Ma. Narciso, OSB, Abbot Emeritus of Our Lady of Montserrat, Manila. In the afternoon reports from the Prioress, the Procurator and the Superiors were delivered. Reports from the Task forces continued the following day. This is the first chapter under the leadership of Mo. Adelaida Ygrubay, OSB, who was elected Prioress in January, 2013. In her report, Mo. Adelaida acknowledged and expressed her gratitude for the work of former Prioresses, Mo. Mary John Mananzan, OSB and her immediate predecessor, Mo. Lumen Gloria Dungca, OSB. Setting the tone for the Business Chapter, Sr. Angelica Leviste, OSB gave an input on Pope Benedict XVI’s Apostolic letter Porta Fidei (Door of Faith), the blueprint for new evangelization in The Year of Faith. With “virtual technology”, Sr. Angelica informed the delegates that she invited a guest speaker to help deepen the topic at hand. A video clip of then Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle’s talk during the 50 th International Eucharistic Congress in Canada in 2012 was shown. She also showed clips on the Taize community as an example of evangelization in non-traditional forms. In response to a serious and urgent crisis of faith within the church, Sr. Angelica stressed the importance of the call to be evangelizers anew. The delegates were then given time for the reflection questions which would serve as impetus as they tackle the issues and proposals in this year’s chapter. The Sisters also took time to watch the musical “King and I” at Resorts World Manila, which served as a refreshing break in-between those busy working days. The Opening and Closing liturgies were lovingly prepared by Sr. Pia Lansang, OSB. All were grateful for the hospitality of Mo. Irene Dabalus, OSB and Sr. Benita Reyes, OSB and the ready service of all the staff of St. Scholastica’s Center of Spirituality which helped make the days of the chapter fruitful and grace-filled. As the chapter came to an end, the delegates went home full of hope and enthusiasm for the tasks ahead believing that wherever we are, life will continue to flow and that the Good News will continue to be shared. By: Sr. Angeline Arceo, OSB Seated from left to right: Sr. Josefina Nepomuceno, OSB, Sr. Mary John Mananzan, OSB, Sr. Angelica Leviste, OSB, Mo. Irene Dabalus, OSB, Mo. Adelaida Ygrubay, OSB - Prioress, Sr. Lydia Villegas, OSB - Sub-Prioress, Sr. Mary Thomas Prado, OSB, Sr. Ana Maria Raca, OSB, Sr. Mary Jerome Pineda, OSB, Sr. Pia Lansang, OSB; Second Row from left to right: Sr. Constance Tecson, OSB, Sr. Mary Bellarrmine Bernas, OSB, Sr. Leonor Barrion, OSB, Sr. Ma. Teresita Lafuente, OSB, Sr. Mary Vincent Feliciano, OSB, Sr. Baptista Busmente, OSB, Sr. Odilia Bulayungan, OSB, Sr. Cecille Ido, OSB, Sr. Vida Mones, OSB, Sr. Miriam Noemi Francisco, OSB, Sr. Rosalina Fajardo, OSB; Third Row from left to right: Sr. Pauline Triviño, OSB Sr. Ma. Luisa Villanueva, OSB, Sr. Michaela Manalang, OSB, Sr. Ma. Ezechiel Fernandez, OSB, Sr. Eloisa David, OSB, Sr. Celine Saplala, OSB, Sr. Mary Frances Dizon, OSB, Sr. Rebecca Manalang, OSB, Sr. Mary Paul Baul, OSB
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MANILA PRIORY NEWSLETTER
S t . S c h o l a s t i c a ’ s P r i o r y 2 5 6 0 L e o n G u i n t o S t r e e t M a l a t e , M a n i l a , P h i l i p p i n e s
Vol. III No. 3 Apr-May 2013
Still exhilarated - like the rest of the Catholic
world- with news of newly elected Pope Francis, and
hope-filled with the election of a new prioress, thirty (30)
delegates and nine observers trooped to St. Scholastica’s
Center of Spirituality, Tagaytay for the 20th Manila Priory
Chapter from April 2 – 12, 2013. This, following the 12th
General Chapter in Rome in September-October 2012,
and coincided with the Synod of Bishops which opened
the Year of Faith.
The chapter opened with the celebration of the
Eucharist presided by Rev. Fr. Tarcisius Ma. Narciso,
OSB, Abbot Emeritus of Our Lady of Montserrat,
Manila. In the afternoon reports from the Prioress, the
Procurator and the Superiors were delivered. Reports
from the Task forces continued the following day.
This is the first chapter under the leadership of
Mo. Adelaida Ygrubay, OSB, who was elected Prioress
in January, 2013. In her report, Mo. Adelaida
acknowledged and expressed her gratitude for the work
of former Prioresses, Mo. Mary John Mananzan, OSB
and her immediate predecessor, Mo. Lumen Gloria
Dungca, OSB.
Setting the tone for the Business Chapter,
Sr. Angelica Leviste, OSB gave an input on Pope
Benedict XVI’s Apostolic letter Porta Fidei (Door of
Faith), the blueprint for new evangelization in The Year
of Faith. With “virtual technology”, Sr. Angelica
informed the delegates that she invited a guest speaker to
help deepen the topic at hand. A video clip of then
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle’s talk during the 50th
International Eucharistic Congress in Canada in 2012 was
shown. She also showed clips on the Taize community as
an example of evangelization in non-traditional forms. In
response to a serious and urgent crisis of faith within the
church, Sr. Angelica stressed the importance of the call to
be evangelizers anew. The delegates were then given time
for the reflection questions which would serve as impetus
as they tackle the issues and proposals in this year’s
chapter.
The Sisters also took time to watch the musical
“King and I” at Resorts World Manila, which served as a
refreshing break in-between those busy working days.
The Opening and Closing liturgies were lovingly
prepared by Sr. Pia Lansang, OSB.
All were grateful for the hospitality of Mo. Irene
Dabalus, OSB and Sr. Benita Reyes, OSB and the ready
service of all the staff of St. Scholastica’s Center of
Spirituality which helped make the days of the chapter
fruitful and grace-filled.
As the chapter came to an end, the delegates went
home full of hope and enthusiasm for the tasks ahead
believing that wherever we are, life will continue to flow
and that the Good News will continue to be shared.
By: Sr. Angeline Arceo, OSB
Seated from left to right: Sr. Josefina Nepomuceno, OSB, Sr. Mary John Mananzan, OSB, Sr. Angelica Leviste, OSB, Mo. Irene Dabalus, OSB, Mo. Adelaida
Ygrubay, OSB - Prioress, Sr. Lydia Villegas, OSB - Sub-Prioress, Sr. Mary Thomas Prado, OSB, Sr. Ana Maria Raca, OSB, Sr. Mary Jerome Pineda, OSB, Sr. Pia
Lansang, OSB; Second Row from left to right: Sr. Constance Tecson, OSB, Sr. Mary Bellarrmine Bernas, OSB, Sr. Leonor Barrion, OSB, Sr. Ma. Teresita Lafuente,
OSB, Sr. Mary Vincent Feliciano, OSB, Sr. Baptista Busmente, OSB, Sr. Odilia Bulayungan, OSB, Sr. Cecille Ido, OSB, Sr. Vida Mones, OSB, Sr. Miriam Noemi
Francisco, OSB, Sr. Rosalina Fajardo, OSB; Third Row from left to right: Sr. Pauline Triviño, OSB Sr. Ma. Luisa Villanueva, OSB, Sr. Michaela Manalang, OSB, Sr.
Ma. Ezechiel Fernandez, OSB, Sr. Eloisa David, OSB, Sr. Celine Saplala, OSB, Sr. Mary Frances Dizon, OSB, Sr. Rebecca Manalang, OSB, Sr. Mary Paul Baul, OSB
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“ Has heaven come down right here or have
we been lifted up to the heavens?” Such was the
impassioned question S. Consilio N. Napi, OSB, one
of the golden jubilarians, asked in her response
toward the end of the Eucharistic celebration with
Renewal of Vows on Wednesday, April 24, 2013,
9:30 a.m. at St. Scholastica’s Chapel, Manila. She
referred mainly to the liturgy just experienced, but the
golden day was preceded by meetings, practices and a
flurry of preparations. The idea of having a quiet,
monastic celebration was quite far-fetched
considering the other two jubilarians: S. Mary
Bellarmine G. Bernas, OSB. President of St.
Scholastica’s College, Manila for a number of years
among other positions held and S. Mary Placid C.
Abejo, OSB, Dean of the School of Music and
Alumnae Moderator for many years.
The number of guests had increased as the
day drew near and as expected, included not only
members of families but also school officials, past
and present, alumnae, classmates, friends and other
well-wishers. Add to that number the School of
Music choir, the members of the Manila Symphony
Orchestra and the Missionary Benedictine Sisters
from the Luzon communities. It could not be but a
grand celebration!
A day before, the chapel, the passages, the
refectory, the cells of the brides in the Priory House,
the Kuniberta and Barrion Halls of the school came
alive with golden and white flowers. The day itself
dawned with a serenade with no less than Mother
Prioress Adelaida Ygrubay, OSB as the guitarist.
Than as early as 8:30 a.m., guests were ushered into
the chapel. At the end of the line during the
processional were His Eminence, Luis Antonio
Cardinal Tagle, D.D., the presider, Abbot Emeritus
expectations, schedules and activities of the following
days followed. Then a tour of the camp site, the chapel
area and tasking. Some other Camp activities :
By: Sr. Cecille Ido, OSB
Thanksgiving liturgy
Servers of the day prepare meals
A surprise visit by the Marikina Sisters led by M. Angelica was a real bonus.
The climb to the Groto Our Lady of Lourdes
On top of the Hill
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SC voids parts of Marikina fence ordinance
By Edu Punay (The Philippine Star) | Updated March 27, 2013 - 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines - The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed a Court of Appeals (CA) ruling nullifying provisions of a Marikina City ordinance regulating the fences and walls of establishments in the city.
In a ruling promulgated last March 12 but released only yesterday, the SC held that the city government’s imposition of standard height, location and type of fences and walls of industrial establishments, including schools, was invalid.
Justices voted unanimously to affirm the CA’s decision that voided Sections 3.1 and 5 of Marikina City’s Ordinance 192 imposed on St. Scholastica’s Academy and dismiss the local government’s petition for review.
The high court struck down the two provisions of the local ordinance as invalid for being in violation of the school’s constitutional rights to property. The other provisions of the ordinance still stand.
In enforcing the ordinance, the city government ordered the school to move its fences six meters back from the road to provide parking space to the public.
The SC, in a ruling penned by Associate Justice Jose Mendoza, held that the order – which was stopped by a local court through a writ of prohibition – would have converted 3,762 square meters of the school’s land for public use and violated the Constitution’s provision on eminent domain, which provides that private property should not be taken for public use without just compensation.
The SC added that the ordinance’s provision requiring at least 80 percent of fences to be see-through also violates the constitutional guarantee on privacy, “considering that the residence of the Benedictine nuns is also located within the property.”
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We express our gratitude to all who have
contributed to this newsletter.
Sr. Virginia Ferino, OSB Priory Secretariat
Maria Anabel Alcaraz Layout Editor
SPECIAL EVENTS
Marikina
May 28 – Groundbreaking of a new
building.
Angeles April 22-May 14 –Summer Catechetical Camp 2013 in Sitio Maling,
Cutcut. Expected are between 80-100 6th Graders and 36 student
volunteer catechists. Karen Gutierrez organized the whole camp. The
camp run for three weeks.
Formation House
April 4-9 The novices had their exposure-immersion with the rural
poor in Pintong Bukawe. This consisted in an overnight stay in
Puray, Montalban: an experience of traveling by “habal-habal” (an improvised vehicle for traveling up and down the hills of
Montalban); experience of solar lamps at night, water sold and
delivered by small business enterprises, farming, harvesting and
household chores. Ms Cel, a staff member of the Tuazon Center was guide and companion for the entire exposure-immersion. Sister
Miriam Noemi Francisco, OSB gave the preliminary orientation.
Manila
April 15 -Sr. Vicenta joined the Office and the General Services personnel for their outreach activity in Sun Valley, Paranaque. The
employees shared their expertise and skills on food preservation, low
cost recipes and home arts like manicuring and hair care to the
mothers of SunValley.
April 18 – St. Scholastica’s School of Music was named Center of
Excellence in Music Education. Congratulations to Sr. Mary Placid Abejo, OSB, Dean, School of Music.
Marihatag
April 21-22 There was a Mindanao-wide gathering of Lumads
(tribal Filipinos) representing the 18 tribes in Mindanao at
ALCADEV, Hanayan to celebrate EARTH DAY and to build solidarity among themselves in their struggle against displacement,
relocation and the plunder of their ancestral homes. Sr. Stella, as
General secretary of the Panalipdan, helped facilitate the election of officers.
Tacloban School
April 15-16 Community outing to Naval, Leyte arranged for us
through the kindness of bishop Florencio Bactol, Bishop of Naval.
We went to three beaches where we enjoyed boat riding, swimming and good food. For the night we were housed in a new mini-hotel for
divers which is beside the sea. The event was also a despedida for
Srs. Rosario and Catalina who will soon leave for their new
assignment.
Sr. Veritas Lee, OSB Back to Seoul, Korea
March 27, 2009 - May 24, 2013
Sr. Imelda Halili, OSB From Rome, Italy To Manila Priory for good! April 7, 2013
Sr. Edna Quiambao, OSB Angeles May 15, 2013
Sr. Adela Arabia, OSB Westgrove
May 18, 2013 AM
Sr. Leticia Saraza, OSB Missioned to Bulgaria April 30, 2013
Sr. Benita Reyes, OSB
Tagaytay
May 18, 2013 PM
Sr. Ma. Luisa Villanueva, OSB St. Benedicts’s Home
May 20, 2013
Sr. Evangeline Madayag, OSB
Mati
May 24, 2013
Sr. Rosario Obiniana, OSB Tabunok
May 27, 2013
Sr. Ana Maria Raca, OSB Tacloban Hospital May 29, 2013