The Augustinian friars in the Philippines

This is one of the vintage pictures of Augustinian friars assigned in the Philippines during the Hispanic colonization

Sunday, July 29, 2012

BEC Revival in Burgos, Siargao Island: A pastoral reflection of faith and experience of Summer 2011

 The Augustinian missionary presence in Burgos is embodied in the persons of Rev. Fr. Benjamin Unabia, OSA (Parish Priest/Prior) and Rev. Fr. Leonard Realiza, OSA (Asst. Parish Priest). These two friars cater to the various needs of the Catholic faithful. There’s a consciousness among the people of Burgos that their faith is an inseparable part of their lives. The people love their parish and recognize it as a community where they can...

Zambales Exposure: A Pre-taste of Missionary Life

     The Catholic Church has always been more than consistent with her teachings on the dignity of the human person not simply in terms of humanitarian purposes but precisely on the basis of man’s being God’s image and likeness. The Church is greatly convinced that the poor in particular need special attention.             The plight of the natives of Botolan, Zambales...