The Rogate Family joyfully and doubly celebrated the New Year and the natal day of the well-loved Major Superior, Fr. Bruno Rampazzo at the Father Di Francia Center of Studies in Greencourt, Parañaque City. Twenty Rogationist priests concelebrated with him in the celebration of the holy mass with six deacons assisting.  Present were the Daughters of the Divine Zeal, religious brothers, officers and members of the Union of Prayer for Vocations, Parish Pastoral Council officers, and several parishioners.  Procession inside the church was held with Fr. Bruno carrying the Infant Jesus being brought to the altar where those present kissed and prayed before him. Afterwards, Pollizzina cards were picked up with so much delight and excitement.  After the mass, barrio fiesta motif filled the area with the typical Filipino festive mood.   Native delicacies were being offered of which fresh buko juice was the favorite.  There were also parlor games ‘ala carnival’ with big prizes at stake.  Everybody cheered and enjoyed the celebration with gusto! What a momentous event! What a great spirit because everybody made a choice to be happy!

A man with a passion for vocations, a vision for the future!

On July 5, 2009, a mass was celebrated at the St. Hannibal Formation, Merville, as a tribute to Fr. Antonio, whose contribution to the Rogationist Mission in the Philippines left significant memories in the hearts of people whose mission for vocations he touched and nourished.

UPV joins the Rogationist Community in the celebration of the 11th priestly anniversary of Fr. Rene Ramirez, RCJ.

The day will worth remembering, great gift given to the poor-men, women and children – who had the good fortune of witnessing the first coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament inn the little church in the Avignone Quarter!