Agustinos Recoletos
Anniversary of the Inauguration of San Sebastian Basilica
MANILA–Happy birthday, San Sebastian Basilica! On this day in 1891, the fifth and current version of San Sebastian opened its doors after ten years since the previous church was affected by the devastating 1880 earthquake. “The construction of the new temple is over. It is a monumental edifice that rivals with the most sumptuous ones … Read more
In Pictures: RST’s Mass of the Holy Spirit
Mira Nila Homes, QUEZON CITY—School year 2019-2020 of the Recoletos School of Theology officially began last August 12, 2019 with the celebration of the Mass of the Holy Spirit in Our Lady of Consolation Parish. As is the custom, professors made their profession of faith and new officers of the RST Student Forum and the … Read more
Following in the footsteps of St. Augustine in Rome
Note: This was translated from the original Spanish article posted on the official website of the Order of Augustinian Recollects (www.agustinosrecoletos.com) The new series ‘Lugares Agustinianos de Roma’ reviews the experiences of St. Augustine in the center of Catholicism and his opinion on the Roman society of his time. St. Augustine arrived in Rome in … Read more
New structure of the Order of Augustinian Recollects: 4 new Provinces
Note: This was translated from the original Spanish article posted in the official website of the Order of Augustinian Recollects (www.agustinosrecoletos.com) The four Priors Provincial explain what is the new reality of the Augustinian Recollects after the process of joining provinces carried out during 2018. General Curia, ROME–The Augustinian Recollects face from the past year … Read more
Bp. Ángel San Casimiro receives the keys to the City of Alajuela
Note: This article was translated from the original Spanish article posted in the official website of the Order of Augustinian Recollects (www.agustinosrecoletos.com) The Augustinian Recollect Bishop has been distinguished with this recognition after eleven years of pastoral service in the diocese of Alajuela. COSTA RICA–The Augustinian Recollect Bishop Ángel San Casimiro received the keys of … Read more
An Urgent Call for Ecological Conversion, Hope in the Face of Climate Emergency
“We know that all creation is groaning in labor pains even until now; and not only that … we also groan within ourselves as we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies” (Romans 8:22-23). Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: In 1988, we issued a groundbreaking Pastoral Letter on Ecology entitled, “What is Happening to … Read more
Message of Gratitude from the Prior Provincial
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I thank you for your warm greetings and congratulatory messages given to me during the 38th Anniversary of my Simple Profession of Vows. Be assured of my prayers for all of you. Please continue to pray for me and for the whole Province, the Order, and the Church … Read more
Curso de Preparación 2019: The preparation for the definitive “yes” to Christ
Note: This was translated from the original Spanish article posted in the official website of the Order of Augustinian Recollects (www.agustinosrecoletos.com) For six weeks, 10 Augustinian Recollects prepare themselves for their definitive “yes” to Christ as religious. It is the course of preparation for the solemn profession. SPAIN–The Solemn Profession of Vows puts an end to … Read more
Bp. Carlos celebrates his first Mass as Auxiliary Bishop
Note: This was translated from the original Spanish article posted on the official website of the Order of Augustinian Recollects (www.agustinosrecoletos.com) The new Augustinian Recollect bishop celebrated his first Eucharist as Auxiliary Bishop of San Juan de Cuyo in the Cathedral of San Juan Bautista, accompanied by Augustinian Recollect and religious Bishops. ARGENTINA–Without having completed … Read more