Why a "DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH MYANMAR" ?

• To pray for Myanmar and honor their sacrifices for democracy.
• A special day of prayerful observance and solidarity on behalf of the people of Myanmar who would be celebrating "Martyr's Day" on the said date in honor of the death and sacrifices of Gen. Aung San and his cabinet members who were assassinated on the said date, in the year 1947.

How can the Church take part?

• The CBCP (Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines) encourages all parishes and shrines to observe the following on July 19:

1. the tolling of our church bells at 12:00nn and at 6:00pm;
2. praying the Prayer of Solidarity with Myanmar prepared by the Episcopal Commission on Liturgy in all masses on the said day.

Below is the full text of the “Prayer of Solidarity with Myanmar” issued by the Episcopal Commission on Liturgy:


PRAYER OF SOLIDARITY WITH MYANMAR

(This may be prayed by all after the post communion prayer)

God our loving Father,
you guide all creation with fatherly care.
We humbly pray for our brothers and sisters in Myanmar
in these trying times brought about by the military junta and Covid-19.
Many of them are suffering, hungry, sick, victims of violence,
displaced from their homes and separated from families.
Look upon them with mercy and protect them from all harm
and unite them in justice and peace.
We pray for all who stand for truth and justice,
may your Holy Spirit strengthen them in the assurance
that peacemakers are your children
and that their sacrifice and labor will bear fruit with your grace.
We pray for all those who cause these sufferings and violence,
that you may touch their hearts and lead them to repentance and change of hearts.
Bring all of us together peacefully into one family
and keep us all united in brotherly love.
We ask this, through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
God forever and ever.
Amen.

St. Vincent School of Theology is proud to announce the new graduates during the Adamson University 83rd Commencement Exercises (virtual) and Baccalaureate Mass last July 15, 2021. We congratulate the following:

[1] Joenel B. Buencibello (MA in Theology, Major in Systematic Studies), his thesis is entitled: “Spaces for Ecumenism in the Catholic Schools”.

[2] The Academic awardees: Daryly Joy V. Almonia (Meritissimus), Ian Rio Vicente M. Dacayanan (Benemeritus), Sandra B. Pratt, (Benemeritus).

[3] The fifty four (54) graduates from Masters in Pastoral Ministry: Acebeda, Albert C., Acero, Juanito H., Albao, Michael A., Almonia, Daryly Joy V. (Meritissimus), Aspiras, Marilyn L., Aung San Htay, Baasis, Francis Edward A., Bagro Jr., Reynaldo P., Bitoon, Jordan B., Buensuceso, Abner G., Calampiano, Elvis M., Cañares, Irus G., Cedeño Jr., Faustino G., Cinco, Miko Angelo E., Dacayanan, Ian Rio Vicente M. (Benemeritus), Dayondon Jr., Gabriel G., De Castro, Randy C., De Rama, Jojit C., Del Valle, Jestoni M., Dela Cruz, Rogene F., Dery, Joseph L., Exclamador, Guilver F., Gapayao, Dominique Doarte S., Gianan, Jhon Rudolf C., Gocela, Joel O., Gonzales Jr., Fidel D., Guerrero, Bienvenido R., Hermosa Jr., Eugenio R., Inoncillo, Jonah Mari O., Labastera, Joemarie L., Lastrilla Jr., Eduardo C., Licup, Ronald Allan O., Lotoc, Jeremy C., Macanas, Edwin A., Mahilum, Val Anthony E., Manguilimotan, Ritchie S., Matos, Joy Aldrin G., Misa, Hansel C., Molito, Federico B., Pratt, Sandra B. (Benemeritus), Riomalos, Monrito M., Rivera, Joel E., Roa, Joel B., Samonte, Carlo Santino B., Santiago, Benedict O., Santos, Marlon B., Sarita, Angelo, Sorillano, Ferdinand C., Traspe, Adele S. (Benemeritus), Tulipas, Gil M., Tumambing, Ryan Jade L., Villamor Jr., Eustaquio P., Vios, Linlee B., Yosa, Oliver R.,

[4] And the seven (7) graduates from the Philosophy (bachelor) programs. From Bachelor of Arts, Major in Philosophy: Parado, Elmer M. From Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy: Bojos, Arnold James E., De Guzman, Raymond G., De Leon, Wency Lloyd B., Gadil, Jed Tajshmajal D., Raña, Raph Christian J., Valenzuela, Randy Jr. D.

Click this link to replay and watch the Youtube recorded video of this event: Adamson University 83rd Commencement Exercises (Virtual) and Baccalaureate Mass

The 4th and last on the series of SVST Academic Forum for this school year was held live online last April 28, 2021. Entitled "Experiencing Communion with God in the Time of COVID: The Sacraments and their Challenges Today", this lecture was delivered by our very own rector and the De Paul House superior- Rev. Fr. Manuel F. Ginete, CM, PhD. The webcast of this forum hosted by Sr. Daryl Joy Almonia, DC started at 1:30 pm via Zoom and was also posted live in the Facebook account of SVST.

Abstract:
COVID-19 has disrupted the usual flow of human existence. Particularly affected is the sacramental practice that characterized regular religious experience. Yet at the same time COVID provides us the precious opportunity to re-assess, re-calibrate, and re-think not only the practice but also the theology of sacraments in particular and religious experience in general. This webinar is an attempt to begin a conversation along this line.

Follow this link to access and/or react to its recording in Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/stvincent.schooloftheology/videos/4455199134507735

The current COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the physical and mental health of many people in the world. Those incapacitated to cope with life stressors due to their traumatic past are the ones most likely affected. In this academic forum, I discuss (1) the link of childhood trauma to adult wellbeing whereby more exposures to trauma in younger years means more physical and mental health problems later in life and (2) several preventive and curative interventions to improve adult wellbeing.

Ravaged by the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Filipinos turn to the Sacred for help. But what constitutes “banal” for them? This lecture examines the local religious inflections and articulations as these constantly spell a difference in the lives of millions. It will be shown how the discourse of “loob” remains an essential compass in navigating the intricacies of Filipino consciousness vis-à-vis the push and pull of and on the sacred. Fr. Kenneth Centeno, CM delivered this talk in an online symposium on February 2021. Fr. Centeno, a new member of the SVST Faculty, just graduated with the Doctor in Philosophy Summa cum Laude from RWTH –University of Aachen, Germany in 2020. Fr. Rolando Tuazon, CM moderated the conference; it was attended by around 80 persons in Zoom, and was broadcasted on FB Live Streaming. It can be accessed on this link:

St. Vincent School of Theology is proud to announce the new graduates during the Adamson University midyear commencement exercises. We congratulate the following: Sr. Lalyn C. Macahilo, OND, PhD (Doctor of Philosophy in Theology). Her dissertation is entitled: "The Existence of Structures of Sin in Ordinary Human Interactions Particularly in Domestic Setting". The following four students are graduates of the Bachelor of Arts, Major in Philosophy: Gabriel Jone C. Bayan, Exequiel Gatchalian, Gabriel Oliver Papa, Franklin Neil Presto, Jr. The graduation was held online on February 19, 2021.

It can be accessed on this link: 83rd Commencement Exercises 34th Mid Year and Baccalaureate Mass

Vincent helps started last January 2020 as the response of the Vincentian Family to the needs of the victims of with the eruption of Taal Volcano. Right after, it continued its services of food packs distribution during the Community Quarantine at the time of the pandemic. When typhoons Rolly and Ulysses came, Vincent Helps also responded to help those who are affected by them in Catanduanes and Cagayan. During the first months of the community quarantine, SVST became the repacking station of Vincent Helps. Seminarians, formators, professors, lay students and youth volunteers spent hours repacking and distributing goods and in cooking hot meals for street dwellers and stranded people. Vincent Helps launched programs such as Soup Kitchen, distribution of Hot Pandesal, Entengdahan, and relief operations for those who are hit by typhoons in the Philippines. For anyone who wanted to donate you may contact Fr. Geowen Porcincula, CM. 

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We congratulate Mr. Joenel B. Buencibello for successfully defending your thesis entitled "Spaces for Ecumenism in the Catholic Schools" in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Theology last December 10, 2020. The panel is composed of Fr. Manuel Ginete, CM, PhD; Fr. Rolando Tuazon, CM, PhD; and Fr. Jimmy Belita, CM, PhD (chair). His adviser is Dr. Emiliano Ibera III, PhD.