FIRST VOWS 2009 June 15, 2009
Posted by Fr. Felmar Castrodes Fiel, SVD in First Vows.Tags: Christ the King Mission Seminary, Fr. Jaekel Solde SVD, Fr. Randy Flores SVD, Fr. Rudy Horst SVD, Fr.Heinz Kulueke SVD, Frt. Arjay Venus SVD, Frt. Augustine Wamugl SVD, Frt. Eric Lacandula SVD, Frt. Francis Gende SVD, Frt. John Cruz SVD, Frt. Jonathan Ortalla SVD, Frt. Philander Pinalgan SVD, Frt. Roy Aris Balacillo SVD, Frt. Vincent Guawi SVD, Saksi Class
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Miss Digna Santos sent me the photos taken during the First Profession of Vows of the Saksi Class at Christ the King Mission Seminary last May30, 2009. 
Congratulations to the Saksi Class! I am happy na itong mga kasama ko sa Christ the King Mission Seminary when I was still a Regent ay mga scholastics na ngayon. All the best sa inyong theological studies mga confreres!
SUMMER THANKSGIVING April 24, 2009
Posted by Fr. Felmar Castrodes Fiel, SVD in Mission Anecdotes, SVD, SVD Philippines Centennial, Tourism.Tags: Arnold Janssen Shrine Parish, Baguio, Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro City, Davao, Divine Word Formation Center of Davao, Fr. Aris Martin SVD, Fr. Dino Ariola SVD, Fr. Edgar Javier SVD, Fr. Felmar Fiel SVD, Fr. Gil Rochar Dulay SVD, Fr. Jaekel Solde SVD, Fr. Jhonatan Letada SVD, Fr. Magdaleno Fabiosa SVD, Fr. Melchor Cagape SVD, Fr. Raul Caga SVD, Fr. Redento Maniwang SVD, Fr. Reiner Franke SVD, Fr. Rico Glenn Deuna SVD, Fr. Roger Alasan SVD, Fr. Ronie Crisostomo SVD, Fr. Samuel Clarin SVD, Frt. Jules Sotto SVD, Iligan, Misamis, Pantas Class, Tagaytay
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Greetings from Davao!
For the past few days, I was always on the go. For your information, I already left St. Arnold Janssen Shrine Parish of Cainta after Easter. They prepared a program for me and that I really appreciated. Thank you to the many kind souls in the parish.
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Frt. Jules and the Knights of the Altar sang their farewell song for me.
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I went home to Davao last Easter Tuesday to also prepare the things necessary for my thanksgiving mass. The support coming from my relatives, neighbors and even of my parish was very overwhelming.
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Individual blessing
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Not only that, I also received the full support of the Divine Word Formation Center of Davao, the SVD seminary in this part of the world. Thank you confreres! Fr. Edgar Javier, SVD told me that in his long years in the priesthood, it was his first time to attend a thanksgiving mass. Maraming salamat talaga sa inyo.
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Fr. Edgar, Fr. Dino, Fr. Reiner, Fr. Gil, Fr. Jaekel, Fr. Fiel, Fr. Aris, Fr. Jhojo, Fr. Bong, Fr. Magdeng, Fr. Sam, Fr. Glenn, Fr. Manny, Fr. Ronie, Fr. Roger and Fr. Raul
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After my thanksgiving mass, I also traveled to Clarin, Misamis Occidental for the thanksgiving mass of Fr. Jaekel Solde, SVD. It was a very long travel, grabe! Maraming salamat talaga kay Fr. Sam Clarin, SVD who offered the car of the vocation office. Nadaanan ko ang Marilog District of Davao City (this place could be the next Baguio and Tagaytay of the Philippines), Bukidnon (wonderful mountains!), Cagayan de Oro City (beautiful cathedral), Iligan (we had to detour because of the bombing done sa isang tulay dito) and marami pang iba.
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Fr. Jaekel together with his mother and Fr. Arnold
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The thanksgiving mass of Fr. Jaekel was also very successful…He also received the full support of the people of his community.
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Boys’ Bonding at the Dolphin Rescue Center
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After the thanksgiving, the Pantas Class (minus Fr. Jhonatan Letada, SVD — tama po ang spelling ng name niya), had our bonding at the Dolphin Rescue Center. It was a wonderful experience for me to swim with the dolphins and feed them.
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A very rare chance…
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To Fr. Aris, Fr. Gil, Fr. Jaekel, and Fr. Jhojo, thank you very much and God bless us in our new mission. May the Heart of Jesus live in the hearts of all.
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BEAUTIFUL PHILIPPINES!!! April 24, 2009
Posted by Fr. Felmar Castrodes Fiel, SVD in Tourism.Tags: Fr. Aris Martin SVD, Fr. Gil Rochar Dulay SVD, Fr. Jaekel Solde SVD, Misamis, Pantas Class
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If you don’t like this island,
There are 7, 106 other Philippine islands to choose from…
DINNER FOR A CAUSE March 17, 2009
Posted by Fr. Felmar Castrodes Fiel, SVD in Mission Anecdotes, Seminary Life, SVD, SVD Philippines Centennial.Tags: Divine Word Seminary of Tagaytay, Fr. Ed Fuguso SVD, Fr. Emmanuel Menguito SVD, Fr. Felix Ferrer SVD, Fr. Fred Saniel SVD, Fr. Gil Rochar Dulay SVD, Fr. Henry Schenk SVD, Fr. Jaekel Solde SVD, Fr. Raul Caga SVD, Fr. Willy Villegas SVD, Frt. Benedict Awitin SVD, Tagaytay
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Several SVD confreres, especially overseas, wanted to see the Dinner for a Cause held at the Divine Word Seminary of Tagaytay last February 13. It was initiated for the renovation of the seminary roof, especially the Holy Spirit chapel. Nag-le-leak na kasi kapag umuulan (doon pa banda sa Blessed Sacrament). So, ayan na, ito na po.
This is during our practices. Complete attendance.
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That is Frt. Benedicto Awitin, SVD with our Prefect Fr. Meng Menguito, SVD. Very serious during practice, huh.
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The seminary quadrangle was the venue of the Dinner for a Cause.
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Actually, before the dinner, there was a Lucernarium or Evening Prayer which was greatly appreciated by the visitors. Then, the dinner followed.
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That’s the community, full-force!
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We also serenaded the visitors per table, actually…
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That is Fr. Jaekel Solde, SVD together with his visitors from Batangas…
OUR ORDINATION DAY December 9, 2008
Posted by Fr. Felmar Castrodes Fiel, SVD in Ordination, Vocation Story.Tags: Bishop Arturo Bastes SVD, Fr. Aris Martin SVD, Fr. Felmar Fiel SVD, Fr. Gil Rochar Dulay SVD, Fr. Jaekel Solde SVD, Fr. Jhonatan Letada SVD, Fr. Manuel Bongayan SVD, Fr. Pablito Tagura SVD, Friam Fiel, Pantas Class
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The Pantas Class finally had our presybyteral ordination last December 6, 2008 with Bishop Arturo Bastes, SVD as our ordaining Prelate. More than 100 priests came to celebrate this memorable day with us.
My brother Friam Fiel read the First Reading.
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Bishop Arturo Bastes, SVD enthusiastically delivered his homily. Interestingly, his homily on priesthood was also the topic of our class with Bishop Tagle last week.
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Fr. Pablito Tagura, one of my professors in college and one of my mentors during my Regency in Christ the King laid his hands on me.
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My last day as a deacon…
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The vesting of the new presbyters. Father Manuel Bongayan, SVD of St. Arnold Jannsen Shrine Parish assisted me.
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The neo-presbyter!
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Presentation of the new priests to the People of God. Naiyak parents ko.
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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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Indeed, parents are most proud of their sons…Father Jhonatan’s tatay cheered for him.
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Ready for the offertory…
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Bishop Bastes and the new 5 SVD Priests.
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LAYING OF HANDS December 9, 2008
Posted by Fr. Felmar Castrodes Fiel, SVD in Ordination, Vocation Story.Tags: Fr. Allan Bondoc SVD, Fr. Antolin Uy SVD, Fr. Aris Martin SVD, Fr. Felmar Fiel SVD, Fr. Fred Saniel SVD, Fr. Geronimo John Paat SVD, Fr. Gil Rochar Dulay SVD, Fr. Isabelo San Luis SVD, Fr. Jaekel Solde SVD, Fr. Jhonatan Letada SVD, Fr. John Fuellenbach SVD, Fr. Julio Barbieto SVD, Fr. Niel Ferrer SVD, Fr. Nielo Cantilado SVD, Fr. Pablito Tagura SVD, Pantas Class
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Fr. Julio Barbieto, SVD — the happy priest of Villa Cristo Rey
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Fr. Nielo Cantilado, SVD — the Provincial Superior of the SVD Philippine Central Province
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Fr. John Fuellenbach, SVD — the great SVD speaker on the Kingdom of God.
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Fr. Isabelo San Luis, SVD — one of my mentors at SVD Mission Communications Foundation Incorporated
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Fr. Wilfredo Saniel, SVD — Rector of Divine Word Seminary of Tagaytay
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Fr. Noel Ferrer, SVD — our Regent when I was still a first year seminarian at Divine Word Formation Center of Davao. He is now a formator at the Divine Word Formation Center of Urdaneta.
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Fr. Pablito Tagura, SVD — Rector of Christ the King Mission Seminary
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Fr. Allan Bondoc, SVD — Pinoy Missionary to East Timor
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Fr. Geronimo John Paat, SVD — my formator in Postulancy
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Fr. Antolin Uy, SVD — my professor in Church History
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CANDIDATES FOR ORDINATION November 12, 2008
Posted by Fr. Felmar Castrodes Fiel, SVD in Ordination, Personal Message, SVD Philippines Centennial, Vocation Story.Tags: Argentina, Bishop Arturo Bastes SVD, Davao, Divine Word Seminary of Tagaytay, Fr. Aris Martin SVD, Fr. Felmar Fiel SVD, Fr. Gil Rochar Dulay SVD, Fr. Jaekel Solde SVD, Fr. Jhonatan Letada SVD, Ilocos, Masbate, Misamis, Sorsogon
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Five of us will solemnly embrace the gift of priestly ordination this coming December 6, 2008 at 9 in the morning in Divine Word Seminary of Tagaytay. Our ordaining prelate is Bishop Arturo Bastes, SVD.
We call our class, Pantas. This is a Tagalog word for “wise man.
If you have time, please do come. Please also include us always in your prayers…
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Rev. Gil Rochar Pancho Dulay, SVD is from Irosin, Sorsogon. He will be assigned to the SVD Philippine Northern Province.
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Rev. Felmar Castrodes Fiel, SVD. I am from Kiblawan, Davao del Sur. I will be assigned to the SVD Philippine Southern Province.
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Rev. Jhonatan Alcantara Letada, SVD is from Claveria, Masbate. He will be assigned to the SVD Philippine Central Province.
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Rev. Aris Pilapil Martin, SVD is from Solsona, Ilocos Norte. He will be assigned to the SVD Philippine Central Province.
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Rev. Jakel Tocmo Solde, SVD is from Clarin, Misamis Oriental. He will be assigned to SVD Argentina East Province.
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PLEASE COME AT LEAST TWO HOURS BEFORE THE ORDINATION…GOD BLESS!
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SVD JOKES #17: FATHER DEACON November 10, 2008
Posted by Fr. Felmar Castrodes Fiel, SVD in SVD Jokes.Tags: Fr. Jaekel Solde SVD
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Some people actually do not know the distinction between a priest and a deacon: this is the observation of Rev. Jaekel Solde, my deacon classmate. Diaconate is the last stage for priesthood. A Deacon is called a Reverend, while the priest is called a Father.
In one instance, Rev. Jaekel met this woman who kept on calling him “Father, Father.” He explained to her the difference and insisted that the woman call him “Reverend” instead of “Father.” After a short explanation, the woman exclaimed, “So, deacon pa po pala kayo Father?” (So, you are still a deacon, Father?”)
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I welcome contributions! Anecdotes must be funny, true stories of SVD missionaries working in the Philippines or Pinoy SVD missionaries working in any part of the globe. Contributions may be forwarded to fielsvd@yahoo.com
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MISSION ASSIGNMENTS 2008 August 12, 2008
Posted by Fr. Felmar Castrodes Fiel, SVD in Pastoral, Seminary Life, Vocation Story.Tags: Argentina, Fr. Aris Martin SVD, Fr. Felmar Fiel SVD, Fr. Gil Rochar Dulay SVD, Fr. Jaekel Solde SVD, Fr. Jhonatan Letada SVD, Pantas Class
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Our mission assignments were officially announced last Thursday, August 7, 2008 during our concelebrated mass in Tagaytay in the presence of the whole community of the fathers and the scholastics. Honestly, we were not surprised because some SVD confreres have already congratulated us and informed us about our mission assignments, thank you to the modern gadgets of communications. Our confreres and our co-missionaries were happy for us. We were happy too. PHS, here I come!
Rev. Aris Martin, SVD – Philippine Central Province
Rev. Jaekel Solde, SVD – Argentina East
Rev. Gil Rochar Dulay, SVD – Philippine Northern Province
Rev. Felmar Castrodes Fiel, SVD – Philippine Southern Province
Rev. Jhonatan Letada, SVD – Philippine Central Province
