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CHS Centennial Newsletter 2013 March
1. The SPIRIT ABLAZE!
Inside this issue:
Centennial Newsletter M BM R R 2 H 122 1 3
NOVE E A C0 0
Feb.2 Response on
1,2
Behalf of Awardees
HOMECOMING 2013
Feb.3 Centennial
1,3,4
Committee Report
Response on behalf of THE Awardees As I stand here before you, on this stage, in this audi-
by Vicky P.Garchitorena torium, I remember with great clarity my graduation
Journey of 100 Years 5,6 day from college almost 50 years ago. I invite you all to
Castmembers 9 Feb. 2, the Award Ceremony hark back to that day in our lives as we held our diplo-
(For the full text, log on to ma in our hands, eager to face the future, confident in
Centennial Outstand- http://vickygarchitorena.blogspot.com) the kind of education we received.
ing Alumnae:
A very good afternoon to you all. With that diploma in our hands, we felt we could con-
Lucille Tenazas 7 quer the world.
Victoria Cajipe I am deeply honored and truly humbled to have been
given this wonderful opportunity to respond on behalf As we heard of the wonderful achievements of our
Ma.Concepcion C. 100 Outstanding Alumnae, it seems like we DID con-
Lizada of my fellow awardees—all awesome, accomplished,
8 quer the worlds in which we decided to serve. By the
Rora N. Tolentino and successful ladies, many of whom I have looked up
Rosa A. Mo to as my role models. Truly Women of Faith, Service, excellent quality of their work, by their courage, by
Luisa E. Wallenstein and Excellence. Continued on Page 2
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Dolores Q. Perez First let me thank you, on
behalf of all of us, for this
Art Exhibit Reception 10,11 tremendous honor the
School has bestowed
Centennial Wrap-up 11 upon us. It is an award
that we will treasure
SSpS Story 12-15 forever. It is an honor
that we hope will inspire
Thanksgiving Lunch 14 our younger alumnae and
students to aspire for as
they navigate the difficult
paths they must choose
throughout their lives.
CHS Centennial Committee Report their loving care. And tonight, it is our love for the
by Vicky P.Garchitorena school that molded us into what we are today that
Acronymns Feb. 3, 2013 Centennial Gala Night brought us here.
CHSM—Mendiola school For the full text, log on to Indeed, tonight is a love fest. In the words of the song
http://vickygarchitorena.blogspot.com “Can you feel the love tonight?”...
CHSAF—CHS Alumnae Foundation
CHSNAF—CHS No.America Fdn A very pleasant evening to you all! When we launched the CHSM Centennial celebration a
CHSAF Postoffice: If we ask ourselves, why are we here today? Why are year and a half ago, we did so with great trepidation.
chsaf.mla@gmail.com we celebrating in such a grand manner the centennial Most of us were working full time. We all had our fami-
of the College of the Holy Spirit? lies to attend to. We had other advocacies and causes
Prepared by Tita Dizon HS-63 we were supporting. But the Holy Spirit had called to
Our answer might be this: It was love – our parents’
Editing assistance by us, firing our hearts with courage and determination.
love for us that brought us to the doors of the College
Vicky Barretto-.Anastacio And so with our Spirits Ablaze, we all said yes.
of the Holy Spirit in Mendiola. In turn, it was the love –
HS-63 the love of the Sisters of the Holy Spirit, the love of our At times we felt like we were on a roller coaster, as we
teachers, staff, manangs and manongs that took us into struggled to manage a whole gaggle of volunteer alum-
Continued on Page 3
2. Centennial Newsletter MARCH 2013 Page 2
FEBRUARY 2, 2012 ACTIVITIES
CHSNAF PNW Chapter’s
rendition of the “Sister Act”
Campus in jubilant mode HS Golden Jubilari-
an Lucia B. Quim-
son with Golden
Jubilarians-in-
waiting Dodit
O.Reyes HS-64 (R),
and Rosalou
S.Lamson HS-65
Bishop Bacani considered
himself blessed to be
among the women of CHS.
CHSNAF’s Nevada Chapter dance invitation to the
Centennial Reunion in Las Vegas, Oct. 17-20, 2013.
Feb. 2 Awards, Response Continued from P. 1
their commitment and dedication, by dents, what we have achieved since our we owe our Alma Mater, we pledge to
their unselfish service; they have made graduation, what we are today, we owe find ways to help her continue her mis-
their mark in countries around the world. in large measure to the years we spent in sion of offering quality education to all
The intellectual power, the expertise and these hallowed halls. Our teachers de- who need it. We offer our time, our tal-
experience, the passion, the dedication manded excellence, but had the patience ent, and our treasure and will encourage
and commitment they have shown are to work with us on our difficulties. Our all our alumni to do the same.
the best reason to celebrate the 100 years nuns demanded strict disci- It is the Holy Spirit who has
of CHSM. They are the fruits of the dedi- pline, but could laugh with us ...offer our time, brought us here, at this time, in
cation of the nuns, faculty, and staff who at our teenage pranks. The
our talent, and this place... Let us all pledge to-
labored in the vineyard of the College of manongs and manangs served
the Holy Spirit. us with quiet dignity, teaching our treasure and day - all of us, in the name of our
23,000 or so alumnae - to be co-
us the value of service to others. will encourage creators with the Holy Spirit as
Actually, however, there are many more...
Through it all, we learned the all our alumni to together we strive to “renew the
outstanding CHSM alumni out there who
enduring values of Veritas in
have lived lives of professionalism, excel- do the same... face of the earth” through our
Caritate – truth in love – three full and unstinting support to
lence, integrity, dedication, and hard
words which sum up our CHS the renewal and revitalization of
work. They are wives and mothers..., gov-
education. the College of the Holy Spirit. If we har-
ernment officials and employees…, teach-
ers…, nuns and lay workers…, scientists, Today, in grateful acknowledgment of ness the talent, experience, passion, and
writers, artists, accountants, doctors, en- the debt we owe our Alma Mater, we energy of all our alumnae, we can truly
trepreneurs - individuals who, in their pledge to continue learning, to continue conquer the world. Let us start with our
own ways, by their Spirit ablaze! have striving for excellence in everything we Alma Mater.
been role models to all those whose lives do, to continue seeking the truth and May the Holy Spirit continue to guide us,
they have touched… Each one of them is upholding the truth, to continue main- inspire us, protect us, and bless us all.
the reason the Holy Spirit guided those taining the highest levels of integrity,
four intrepid nuns to travel across the and to continue offering fraternal love Spirit ablaze!
world to establish a school in Her name. and charity to all who need it. Today, in Victoria P. Garchitorena
grateful acknowledgement of the debt
Indeed, what we dreamed as young stu-
T h e S P I R I T A B L A Z E !
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Centennial Committee Report at the Gala, Feb. 3, 2013 continued from P. 1
nae…. But,... we organized ourselves into committees, rolled up our - Young sisters – Ellen Gomez HS-68, Angeline Chung HS-70, Susanne
sleeves, and went to work. It has been a tremendous journey filled Marie Padua HS-71/BFA-77, Lorraine Marie Sylianteng HS-73
with fun, camaraderie, and fulfillment. - And yours truly, HS-60/BSPhysics-64
The CHSM Centennial Coordinating Committee, in consultation with In addition to the members of the Paraclete Circle, other generous do-
CHS Alumnae Foundation, the CHS North America Foundation, as well nations have bolstered our Centennial Capital Campaign fund.
as the class representatives, set for ourselves three major goals: 1. Isabel Caro Wilson HS-49
1. To celebrate the school’s centennial in a very special way over a 2. Cathay Drug c/o Greta Yao-Go HS-54/BSC-58
two-day weekend.... The objective was to engage and energize 3. Amb. Jose Cuisia and wife Victoria Jose-Cuisia HS-65
our alumni, with special focus on the college alumni…. 4. Cynthia Lorenzo-Picazo HS-61/BSC-65
2. To raise a total of P100M for the college over a 5 year period, in 5. Mary Jane Crisanto-Ortega HS-56/AA-58
order to upgrade its facilities, to improve its technology infra- 6. Radiowealth Finance Corporation
structure, to offer scholarships to bright but financially dis-
tressed youth, and to continuously develop our faculty.
3. Within this ambitious goal, we also set out to generate funds
for “100 Scholars for 100 Years”….
For those of you who were there, yesterday’s Centennial Home-
coming was a tremendous success…. It was also packed with
activities!
The College hosted a lovely and delicious buffet lunch for the 100
Outstanding Alumnae and their families.... A solemn Centennial
mass was con-celebrated in the afternoon led by Bishop Teodoro
Bacani. The day was capped by the formal recognition of the 100
Outstanding Alumnae at the Paraclete Auditorium…. It was truly
a day to remember.
Our Grand Centennial Gala tonight is a first in the history of the
school. We have with us about 1,800 alumni and their guests, who
have come from far and wide to celebrate the 100 years of CHSM…. There are many others who have pledged their support and... to all of
The program… promises a wonderful evening for all of us. them our heartfelt thanks.
So we would like to think that we achieved our first goal of making the We also wish to acknowledge the many alumnae and those who share
Centennial Celebration a truly memorable once-in-a-lifetime event. with us our vision of offering quality education through our scholarship
Spirit ablaze! program. Chaired by Yolanda Manding-Albano, the scholarship com-
mittee has labored long and hard to achieve our goal of “100 Scholars
On our second goal of raising P100M in five years, we are greatly for 100 years.” This school year, we have 68 scholars–20 in high school
pleased that, as of today, we have received pledges of more than P46 and 48 in college. As of a few days ago, we had pledges amounting to
Million!!!!! Wow! We’re almost halfway to our goal and we are just P16.6 million, including an SGV endowment of P1M.... When I was con-
beginning! This tremendous achievement has been the result of the firming the figures, Yola was confident we can fund 100 scholars this
all-out efforts of the following committees - the entire Centennial coming June. Well, it seems that the Holy Spirit has worked Her miracle.
ng
Coordinating Committee..., the Ways and Means Committee…, the During the centennial mass yesterday, one of our alumnae, Mercedes
e CHSAF board and class reps, the scholarship committee..., and the Tan-Gotianun, delivered the amazing news that she is pledging to fund
CHSNAF board and regional chairs…. These are the ladies who took 50 scholars! That brings our scholarship fund to P32.6 million! Yola’s
on this challenge and worked hard to achieve success. fearless forecast has come true. We will have funds for 130 scholars
We wish to acknowledge with deeply grateful hearts the individuals when school opens in June! Spirit ablaze!
and companies that responded to our invitation to join the Paraclete So, as the Chair of the Centennial Committee, I am pleased to report
Circle with a minimum donation of P1 million. They are: that we have achieved two of the three goals we set for ourselves. This
- Mercedes Tan-Gotianun HS-46 is, I believe, a minor miracle, brought about by the Holy Spirit who is
- Senator Edgardo Angara and wife Gloria Manalang Angara (HS-60/ blessing our efforts. And we are confident that we will achieve our third
AB-64) goal of raising P100M in five years.
- Pilipinas Shell
Last night, as the awards were being given out at the Paraclete Auditori-
- Atty. Alfonso Reyno and wife Yolanda Guevara Reyno AB-65
um, I truly felt the Holy Spirit spreading Her wings over all of us. I feel
- Eustaquio Sisters – Milagros Aurea Syme HS-61, Lourdes Aurea Con- the same way tonight, and believe that the Holy Spirit is with us here
treras HS-61/Chem-66 and Maria Victoria Anonuevo HS-67 and now, covering us all with Her wings and Her blessings. If you feel
- Dayrit Sisters - Teresita Villaruz HS-52, Amelita Guevara HS-53, Pi- the Holy Spirit tugging at your hearts to join these generous individuals,
larica Camacho HS-54, Carmen Padilla HS-60 please respond positively to Her call.
- Gonzalez sisters – Sr. Pilar HS-42, Gloria Lim HS-47, Mary Goolsby
HS-55, Edith Dinglasan HS-55, Teresa Pestano HS-62 In addition, we had some generous gala
Continued on Page 4
T h e S P I R I T A B L A Z E !
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Centennial Committee Report at the Gala, Feb. 3, 2013 continued from P. 3
sponsorships which allowed us this grand I wish to thank again all our alumni who have ways will be the compass that will guide us
gala and at the same time keep our ticket joined the various committees of the Centen- throughout our lives.
prices to a minimum so that all our alumni nial Celebration. Thanks also to Grace Mas-
The Holy Spirit has brought us here, at this
could join us tonight. These are: cenon and her team…, Felina’s team…, Men-
time, in this place. Let us keep praying to the
1. Ayala Corporation chu Que and Viqui del Rosario..., Monette
Holy Spirit a slightly revised prayer -
2. Ayala Land Iturralde-Hamlin..., Emy Masigan-Mercado...,
3. Globe Telecom Cora Parco and Benjo Macaso…, the many “ Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of
4. TeamAsia more alumnae who raised funds. To all of you, thy faithful and enkindle in US the
our heartfelt thanks! fire of Thy love. Send forth Thy Spirit
5. Metrobank Foundation
6. Land Bank of the Philippines As you know, this weekend is really just the and WE shall be created and WE shall
7. Pioneer Insurance start of our Centennial Year that goes from renew the face of the earth.”
8. Marilen Nolasco-Espiritu BSC-63 February 2013 to February 2014. We invite all
Let us all pledge tonight to be co-creators with
9. Jollibee Corporation of you to continue reaching out to your class-
the Holy Spirit as together we strive to “renew
mates, especially our college alumnae. We
We wish we could share with you tonight the the face of the earth” through our full and
dream of an even more active and engaged
names of all the many, many alumnae and unstinting support to the renewal and revitali-
community of CHSM alumni who will offer
friends who have made pledges or made do- zation of the College of the Holy Spirit which
their time, talent, and treasure as our way of
nations. They have all responded so gener- was established in Her honor.
giving thanks to the school which helped edu-
ously to the call of the Holy Spirit. We will, cate us, mold our characters, instill in us a May the Holy Spirit continue to guide us, in-
however, publish the list in our website as deeply spiritual life, as well as our drive for spire us, protect us, and bless us.
well as our newsletters so that everyone can excellence, integrity, passion, and commit-
be acknowledged properly. To all of them Spirit ablaze!
ment. The motto of our Alma Mater – Veritas
MARAMING SALAMAT PO! in Caritate – Truth in Love has been and al- Thank you again and enjoy the evening!
Photo by CSVargas
Photo by CSVargas
Photo by CAPayumo
T h e S P I R I T A B L A Z E !
5. Centennial Newsletter MARCH 2013 Page 5
JO U R N E Y
OF A
HUNDRED
YEARS
Produced by:
Centennial Coordinating Committee
The Gala Presentation was a col- Liberation of the country by US forces brought
laborative work of the Jubilarians about unprecedented progress to the country
under Production Manager Emy (backdrop of new buildings and fresh green sur-
Masigan-Mercado of HS-63. Emy roundings) and growth to our ‘stellar’ school.
went beyond the call of duty to Life was progressive and Filipinos adapted easily to
ensure that this play will be a fit- American culture (boogie, Beatles and ‘Dancing
ting tribute to the SSpS and CHSM’s Queen’ sequences.)
centennial. For Emy, this was “...a
The Bagong Lipunan era was ushered in , with politi-
work of total dedication & love.” cized groups defying the oppressive government of
Against a backdrop of old Philippines, ethnic tribes reveal the gentleness Pres. Marcos. The school, under its new name-
of our original culture through dance. The calm is disrupted with the com- College of the Holy Spirit, tried to continue its quali-
ing of the ‘conquistadores’ who introduce dance (flamenco) and the Cath- ty education in spite of the chaos at its gates. Men-
olic faith and its rituals. diola Street had become a battleground.
With the rise of nationalism, local folk rebelled against the yoke of centu- Martial Law was imposed and the people longed to
ries-old colonialism symbolized by a fight-dance and bystanders cowering be free as symbolized by the 3 pairs of dancers
in fear, with the stage backdrop showing the plight of the Katipuneros. But wearing the flag’s colors, and a dove in flight to the
freedom came through the Americans when the uniformed Spanish sol- music of ‘Bayan Ko.’ The School joined the Parlia-
diers fell to the American sailors. ment of the Street, pushing for humane Christian
nationalist values. Over a weekend, People Power
With the flight of the Spaniards, faith languished. As early as 1894, Fr. Ar-
installed a new democracy under Cory Aquino.
nold Janssen had been asked to send missionary Sisters to the Philippines.
Finally, the original 4 intrepid SSpS Sisters left the familiarity of Steyl for Continued on Page 6
the uncertainty of their new mission believing that they will walk with a
loving God. They travelled by boat, calesa, bamboo raft, and carabao cart.
They were finally welcomed in the night with a lantern procession by the
people of Tayum. Then they started their mission of educating children.
In July 1913, Sr. Hieronyma was asked to start College of the Holy Spirit in
Manila. With the loving care and the high quality of education the Sisters
offered, the school grew in enrollment.
War War II reached the Philippines and Manila was in ruins. Atrocities by
the Japanese soldiers with bayonets reflected the cruelty endured by the
populace. Death and devastation affected the Sisters (backdrop of Sisters on their way
bombed buildings and families fleeing their homes are shown). to the Philippines
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JOURNEY of a Hundred Years Cont’d from Page 5
Life in Mendiola stabilized under the stewardship of the
different SSpS Superiors. The school became co-ed, while
CREATIVE TEAM alumnae rallied to keep the school alive and ablaze.
Emilina Mercado — Producer, Coordinator, Costumes
In July 2011, Dr. Felina C. Young was handed the helm of
Michael Stuart Williams—Director the school which continues to uphold the SSpS quality
Daryl Zarraga—Assistant Director education it has been known for—faith, excellence and
Laura Guevarra—Script Writer & Videographer service under Truth and Charity.
Deana Aquino—Choreographer
The curtain call brought out all
Weng Doctolero—Props the participants, to the enthusi-
Martin Esteva—Lights Designer astic applause of the audience.
Chats Billano & Rosalyn Perez—Narrators It was truly
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER ! ! !
Photos by MLCuisia & CSVargas, HS-63
T h e S P I R I T A B L A Z E !
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CENTENNIAL Starting with the November Centennial Newsletter, feature articles on some cen-
tennial awardees were included, and we continue with more in this issue.
OUTSTANDING
ALUMNAE Aside from Ms. Tenaza’s recognition award from AIGA, the rest are the award-
ees’ own revelations and testaments to what motivate them. Common to most
Continued from the JAN 2013 issue awardees are the yearning to help others, and the love of God and fellow men—
creeds we absorbed during our SSpS education.
Lucille Tenazas HS-71/BFA-75
(Media, Culture & the Arts)
Eight Designers Awarded the respected design education programs—always with exquis-
AIGA Medal for 2013 ite execution.
NEW YORK—February 5, 2013 Lucille Tenazas is both an educator and a graphic designer.
A lifetime of achievement in Her journey from the Philippines to San Francisco, then to
design can take many forms. Cranbrook Academy of Art in Michigan for graduate stud-
The 2013 recipients of the ies—combined with her collective experience of living on the
AIGA Medal, the highest honor West and East coasts of the United States—has had a pro-
of the design profession, rep- found effect on her work. Her studio, Tenazas Design, was
Photo: Matthew Sussman based in San Francisco for 20 years but relocated to New
resent the range of contribu-
tions designers make to clients, future generations and soci- York in 2006, when Tenazas returned to the city where she
ety at large—through inspiration, thoughtful critique, social first began her design practice in 1982. This creative trajec-
impact and the education of future design leaders. This tory has resulted in a hybrid aesthetic and a lifelong interest
spring, AIGA will recognize eight designers with this pres- in the complexity of language and the overlapping relation-
tigious award: John Bielenberg, William Drenttel and Jessi- ship of meaning, form and content.
ca Helfand, Jonathan Hoefler and Tobias Frere-Jones, Tenazas is currently The Henry Wolf Professor at the School
Stefan Sagmeister, Lucille Tenazas, and Wolfgang of Art, Media and Technology at Parsons The New School
Weingart. for Design in New York, where her pedagogical interests lie
Design educator and practitioner Lucille Tenazas will be in the intersection of design, craft and technology. Previous-
recognized for her prominent role in translating postmod- ly, she was the founding chair of the M.F.A. program in de-
ern ideas into critical design practice; her exploration of sign at the California College of the Arts in San Francisco.
the relationship between type, photography and lan- Taken from http://www.aiga.org/news-20130205/
guage; and the development and leadership of highly- American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA)
INQUIRING mind, perceiving magic in the (light as wave or particle), elegant ex-
Victoria B. Cajipe HS-73 ordinary – these words describe the essence pression (Maxwell’s equations), inclusive-
(Health & Science) of my experience of “being,” most poign- ness (grand unified theory), discipline
antly as a child. The universe is a wondrous (verifiable results) and whimsy
place and I’ve always sought to understand (Schrödinger's cat!). My career has actual-
as much about it as I can. Equally founda- ly been relatively mundane, but it included
tional to my life were the nourishing warmth basic discoveries (new ferroelectrics), tech-
of a loving home, and the example and nological successes (devices for x-ray im-
encouragement of achievers in my family. aging and space exploration) and some
My parents worked hard and were gener- unusual geo-cultural circumstances (when I
ous to others. Overall, I was raised thinking was a Filipino-American researcher in
that anything was possible, that I could be France). Work and a sense of adventure
whatever I wanted to be. But I also recog- have largely determined my life trajecto-
nized a certain interconnectedness in the ry; the values of my upbringing guided me
Inquiring mind, perceiving ma world and knew that my happiness and that through tough times and misadventures. I
of others are mutually dependent. am one very lucky human being and I
know I can be luckier still by sharing my
Physics was a natural choice for me: it of-
good fortune with others.
fered awe (expanding cosmos), paradox
T h e S P I R I T A B L A Z E !
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Ma. Concepcion Claudio WHAT I AM today I owe to family, built on. My ever-protective father, a survivor
Lizada BSChem-69 friends, mentors and institutions. My parents of Fort Santiago and the Death March, would
always eventually give way to his children
instilled in their children the value of doing
(Health & Science) expressing beliefs in action, despite risks, as in
one’s best, devoid of pressure to work for
recognition. Staying steadfast in the face the events of 1986.
of challenges, while gratefully deriving joy Reinforcing my parents’ values and spirituali-
from having survived such challenges, is ty, CHS guided me through unprecedented
their enduring legacy. Their lives demon- learning and discovery. Not only was Sr. Aux-
strated that, with prayers, one can over- ilindis a mentor in academics, but a constant
come in the Sisyphean struggle to integrate ally in the arena of life, as well. Through the
the spiritual with day-to-day affairs. A years, Sr. Rosalinda and batchmates from
descendant of Andres Bonifacio, my mother CHS have strengthened my ties with CHS.
was a firm believer in a well-rounded edu-
cation and valued the Germanic tradition My journey has been enriched by those, who,
of discipline and excellence that CHS is by their love, make the Spirit manifest.
THE EARLIEST influences in my life were Armed with solid HGC values and educa- Rora Navarro
my parents, whose nurturing love, full faith in tion, I entered the UP to pursue a BS Foreign
Service degree. In 1965, I met my class-
Tolentino HS-63
my potential, constant encouragement and
mate, Abelardo Miguel Tolentino, Jr. (Jun) (International Relations)
moral support accompanied me in my youth,
and through my adulthood. Their personal and we both entered the UP College of
examples of hard work, discipline, compas- Law. We got married in 1972 but our life
sion, charity and strong love for family be- partnership auspiciously began as students
came my guideposts in relating with others and as friends. Jun became instrumental in
and in dealing with challenges in my life. guiding me as I prepared my tough reviews
for both the 1971 Foreign Service Exams
Firmly believing in the great educational val-
ue of international travel, my parents took and the 1973 Bar Exams.
the family for two months in 1964 on a world With Divine Providence, a loving family and
tour. I was only 18 years old then and the true friends as faithful companions in my
deep impact of that fascinating travel expe- life's journey, I am happily what and where I
rience exposing us to different peoples and am today! I thank God for His abundant
interesting cultures led me to pursue a career blessings throughout my life!
as a diplomat for our country.
Rosa Alvarez Mo HS-65 / prioritize my activities. My accomplish- given by my fun-loving, out-of-this world,
BSFN-69 (Health & Science) ments have been more achievable since I supportive friends. I can really halakhak
control my time. I am so passionate with them. My sports friends in biking (we
about nutrition and dietetics that I cannot complete 40-mile tours), tennis (we play
distinguish between work and play. Tuesdays and go out for drinks), golf (we
When I work, I have so much fun that take golf vacations), and skiing (we have
time just flies. When I play, I work hard girls’ ski weekends) keep me energized.
and loving it. The university gives me a I am inspired and blessed with still having
sense of community with my colleagues connections with my friends from high
who intellectually inspire me. school, college, dietetic internship and the
I take advantage of what life offers con different countries we lived in. Taking
gusto. I surround myself with ebullient risks invigorates me. After bungee jump-
and exuberant friends. The variety in the ing in Australia, I felt like I could conquer
circle of my friends inspires me. How in the world and take on any project given
PUTTING GOD above all else the world do you receive a pedicure to me. I never think of failure and I al-
and family before work helps me while in the hospital bed? Only when ways keep a positive outlook.
T h e S P I R I T A B L A Z E !
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Ma. Luisa Echevarria IF YOU CAN make it in New York, they When the chips are down, I find myself
Wallenstein HS-65/BSC-68 say, you can make it anywhere! Now, asking: What is being taught me here in
(Humanitarian & what exactly is it that I can make? this situation? Usually, it is a time of fine-
Apostolic Service) tuning, re-directing, and dying (to myself,
The most important discovery I made is some more). When the bright days are
this: In God’s Eye, I am His Beloved and with me, I know grace has sufficiently cov-
in Him, with Him, and through Him, I live, ered me and there is something yet to
and move, and have my being. discover of that purpose in my life that still
Translating this discovery into every day awaits to be done.
life, I found I could do more listening, Did I need to be in NY to come to this con-
more sharing, more loving. The most en- clusion? I conclude that I needed to be
couraging about this is that an awareness removed from the familiar, the usual, and
comes to me that I know when I am led the comfortable, in order to develop the
(inspired, perhaps?) as against when I am ear to hear, the heart to see, and the will
on my own (meaning, my ego is desiring
to let go.
to establish turf, identity…)
Dolores Quimbo Perez
AMONG the numerous prestigious awards The other reason I was very excited
HS-53 (Media, Culture & the Arts)
I have received, the 100 Outstanding CHS about the award was that it was going
Alumnae Award is by far the most meaning- to make me an “equal” to my husband
ful. Not only does it signify my Alma Mater’s who was one of the “Bedans of the Cen-
recognition of my achievements, it clearly tury” during the 100 year-celebration of
proves God’s great love for me. I felt finally SBC. This may sound like a very shallow
vindicated for the painful experience of not reason, but to me it means a lot.
graduating as an honor student in High I have been blessed with 17 bright and
School because of a grade of 79 in Pilipino talented (with good looks to boot!)
which automatically disqualified me. When grandchildren. I always tell them that
I was informed that I was one of the 100 brains are a precious gift from God
awardees, this lingering memory of this therefore should be utilized and maxim-
trauma magically disappeared as if a thorn ized for His greater glory.
was plucked from my heart !
Journey of a Hundred Years CASTMEMBERS Continued from P.6
HS-53 HS-68 College-63 Non-Jubilarians
Belen Luna Lizaso Catalina F. Tacujan Cora Parco Pinky Cuenca HS-54 Julius Czar Visconde
Dolly Q. Perez Guillermina Ong Virginia Macaso Linda del Rosario HS-57 Gia Marie Serrano
Josefina Cacnio Mimi de ArellanoHS-62 Company Dancers
HS-58 Toni Gabriel HS-63
Amelia Batalla Students: Bell Argueles
Vivian Ching Auxilladora Bautista
Cecilia Fernandez Katrina Berte June Decena
Charrie Lim
Encarnita Sevilla
HS-73 Nicole Bringas Clark Dela Riva
Chats Billano
Grace Mascenon Sharina Dela Paz Genevieve Favorito
Lina Arce Chita Santos
Lorraine Sylianteng Mary Jane Esteban Katsie Llave (Flamenco
Marylou Albert Haydee Gabutina
Maica Fernandez Jhansen Julian Dance)
Nancy Ty Lucia Quimson
Tess Llave Catherine A Lacambra Carlos Percil
Ofelia Alba Maricar Cuisia
Perla Reyes HS-78 Keziah Natividad Cassey Jennel Perena
Marilu Naval
Rosario Clemente Grace Ongtengco Miguel Grecco Reyes Mark Rosaroso
Mamal Tuason
Teresita Ablaza Marlene Vinzon John M Salmorin Bobby Superales
Menchu Marty
Reggie Gatchalian Juliana M Salmorin Janine Tolentino
Milagros Ladrido
Susan Jhocson Raquelyn Vardeleon Nicky Trenno
Rhoda Recto
Tessa Orosco
T h e S P I R I T A B L A Z E !
10. Centennial Newsletter MARCH 2013 Page 10
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‘HIGH SPIRIT’ highlights women’s inner strength
Ph i l ip p in e Da i ly I nq u ir er 1 1 : 1 6 p m | S u n d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 0 t h , 2 0 1 3
“High Spirit,” the art exhibition, celebrates the centennial anniversary of College
of the Holy Spirit, Mendiola (CHS). Fifteen accomplished CHS women alumnae in
their various fields of endeavor participate, with their art to be viewed at the
Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Little Theater lobby and second-floor
hallway. The exhibit runs until March 27. Free viewing is open daily Tuesday-
“Pandanggo” by “Laguna de Bombon” by Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., and during theater performance intermission.
Rosita T. Natividad Rhoda Recto
Mentioned are the participating “Manang” by Emy M. Mercado
artists, their medium, and their art genre. The article also states that works were
gathered from different parts of the word to form this collection as an expression of
gratitude to the school, which they credit for the strength of the alumnae’s inner for-
mation. The half-page article ends thus…
“High Spirit” represents the spirit of excellence in various styles and modes of articula-
tion. The works in the exhibit are meant to inspire its viewers into looking at art-
making as a creative, humanly integrative process.
“La Amistad es el vino de la vida”
by Antonia G. Cruz
Taken from YAHOO! NEWS PHILIPPINES THE INBOX (as of Feb.20, 2013)
For full text, log on to
http://ph.news.yahoo.com/blogs/the-inbox/women-artists-high-spirit-132447518.html ing fresh names and talent in the visual
By Elizabeth Lolarga,VERA Files Photos courtesy of CHS alumnae arts would be an additional accomplish-
ment.”
The College of the Holy Spirit (CHS) beautiful visual memories.
The artists defined what CHS means to
on Mendiola Street, Manila, has found a Cajipe Endaya, who studied at CHS them. Cajipe Endaya said..., “I lived my
better way to address its centennial year from kinder to high school... said, youth and adulthood praying to the
than hosting fund-raising parties or issu- “Lenore and I thought we’d have a back- Holy Spirit. I’m grateful for that. It has
ing commemorative stamps, plates, key to-back exhibit dedicated to our alma inculcated inner strength, faith and
chains and the like. mater.... Then we decided that since we confidence that guide me in every chal-
“High Spirits,” featuring 15 alumnae vis- have many alumnae artists who could lenge and decision.” She added, “The
ual artists, led by Imelda Cajipe Endaya get involved and in the spirit of veritas nuns and teachers were stern and de-
and Lenore RS Lim, at the Cultural Cen- et caritas (truth and love), we could manded discipline. They taught me
ter of the Philippines, was put up be- project not only our own art but how simplicity, efficiency and working at
cause the organizers believe that exhib- women artists promote the school’s ide- tasks one at a time…. Early on, I learned
its create an impact, leaving behind als and vision. Identifying and promot- to accomplish my tasks ahead of time.”
Continued on Page 11XX
HIGH SPIRIT EXHIBIT
OPENING — RIBBON
CUTTING & RECEPTION
Shown after the ribbon cutting cer-
emony to officially start the exhibit
are, left to right: Rhoda Recto,
Imelda Endaya, Elaine Herbosa,
Antonia Cruz, special guest Gemma
Araneta, Lenore Lim, Pres. Felina
Young, CCP Director Chris Millado
(partly hidden), Gloria Angara, Emy
Mercado, Sr. Eden Panganiban, Celine Borromeo, Rona Chua, Chi Panistante, Aurora Shakespeare, and Mimi Tecson.
T h e S P I R I T A B L A Z E !
11. Centennial Newsletter MARCH 2013 Page 11
CENTENNIAL COMMITTEES WRAP-UP Meeting
Feb 2—Jamming & Lunch Tickets sold, Food & Non-Food Booths,
Holy Mass, Awards Lunch & Ceremony
Feb 3—Team Asia, Theater/Program, Catering, Tickets sold
MISC—Paraclete Circle, Sponsors, Scholarship Program, Souvenir
Program, Swatch
SOME MEMBERS OF SEVERAL CENTENNIAL COMMITTEES POSE FOR The first check from the CHS Watch by Swatch
POSTERITY AFTER THE SUCCESSFUL CELEBRATIONS. fundraising in the amount of P1,050,000 (one million
& fifty) is shown being handed to CHSAF Board
Left to right. Top: Menchu Members Maribel Cabrera, Lucia Quimson and
Que HS-75, Emy M. Mer- Grace Mascenon by Project Managers Menchu Que,
cado HS-63, Eden O. Kele- Viqui del Rosario and Cynthia Martinez HS-76 (not
men AB-63/BSE-64, Bernie in picture). They are grateful for the support of par-
Lazaro HS-63/BSChem-68, ticular batches and all alumnae for the success of
Lyn RS-Sunico HS-61 this project for the Scholarship Program.
Middle: Lenore RS-Lim HS- 1,300 watches were ordered and only 107 are left
63, Virgie Macaso BSChem available for sale.
-63, Tita Dizon HS-63, Lu-
cia B. Quimson HS-63/AB-
67/BSC-68, Felina C.Young
HS-65/AB-69, Viqui del
Rosario HS-77.
Front: Grace S. Mascenon
HS-73/BSFN-77, Deanna
Go Bio AB-58/BSC-59,
Isabel Cabrera HS-64/
BSChem-69, Vicky Garchi-
torena HS-60/BSPhy-64
Members of Golden Jubilarian class HS-63 are shown handing to Presi-
dent Young and Lennie dela Rosa, 2 checks amounting to P19,000 as
earnings of the 3-day student fair and alumnae homecoming FOOD
FAIR. The check for P15,000 is to benefit the CHSM Student Council.
YAHOO! NEWS PHILIPPINES
Continued from P.10
Chi Panistante, a graphic designer in art teacher and owner of Rona’s Art about their contributions, Cajipe Endaya
Dubai, said, “If I sum up all that I Center, said, “The school helped me said of Rosita Tayag Natividad and Maria
learned, it would be love for what I do, grow in faith, …participated in daily Gracia Gargantiel, “The
sincerity and truthfulness in doing it mass in a tiny chapel where the Blessed significance of including We were
trained to
well. The choices I make spring from a Sacrament was exposed all day. Profes- works of these low-profile
question in my head: Is there love, is sors taught us truth and love by disci- alumnae posthumously is
there truth? I've seen nuns, faculty and plining us with firm kindness and un- to make us remember that become
lay personnel live out this love and truth
every day in small and big ways.”
derstanding.” even if life and work cir-
women of
Tiffany Elaine Ty, a junior business ex- cumstances drive one’s art
Elaine Ongpin Herbosa, once a stocks ecutive into digital art, said, “The train- -making into the periph- substance...
and insurance marketer before becom- ing helped me reach the peak of my ery, we appreciate how
ing a painter-gallery owner, said, “The spiritual transformation. We were they had the commitment
nuns were strict, almost rigid. But they trained to become women of substance, to make art a vital part of their life and
gave us a solid foundation, a strong deeply rooted in strong faith, value and their community.
sense of values…. We became no- morals.” (VERA Files is put out by veteran journal-
nonsense members of society.” The exhibit preparations had their sor- ists taking a deeper look at current issues.
Rona Buenaseda-Chua, watercolorist, rows when two artists died. Asked Vera is Latin for “true.”)
T h e S P I R I T A B L A Z E !
12. Centennial Newsletter MARCH 2013 Page 12
This is the sixth of a series on the JOURNEY of the
The S.SP.S. Story in the Philippines… SSpS congregation in the Philippines.
With permission from the Publisher -
the SSpS Rosary Province. Excerpts are reprinted
from the book authored by Coylee Gamboa The rapid expansion during the ‘ROARING CASCADE’ period resulted
in the establishment of the Convent/Novitiate, hospitals, and schools:
LED BY THE SPIRIT Convent of the Holy Spirit/PMH PHN Quezon City, 1945-present
SSpS PHILIPPINES Little Flower Academy, Concepcion Tarlac, 1945-1982
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pinamalayan Mindoro, 1947-1991
A JOURNEY OF A HUNDRED YEARS Espiritu Santo Parochial School, Sta.Cruz M.Manila, 1947-1973
1912—2012 Holy Trinity Academy, Loay Bohol, 1947-2012
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Manila M.Manila 1948-present
Sacred Heart Academy, Loon Bohol, 1950-1957
A ROARING CASCADE Holy Cross School, Lagangilang Abra, 1956-present
USC Elementary & Girls’ HS, Cebu Cebu, 1957-present
(continued from the January 2013 issue)
Maria Clara Community, Sampaloc M.Manila, 1958-present
St. Mary High School, Pidigan Abra, 1960-1974
Last paragraph of 5th installment Holy Spirit Social Center, QC M.Manila, 1960-present
The rapid expansion in their apostolate was Our Lady of Lourdes HS, Manabo Abra, 1962-present
fueled in part by the number of Filipinas join- Holy Spirit Academy, Irosin Sorsogon, 1953-present
Imm. Conception Academy, Batac Ilocos Norte, 1963-present
ing the congregation…. By its Golden Jubilee in
St. Joseph School, San Jose Occ. Mindoro, 1964-1982
1962, the congregation had 285 sisters of Immaculate Conception Parish School,QC M.Manila, 1964-1990
whom 135 were Filipinos. Holy Spirit School, Ilang-Ilang, QC M.Manila, 1966-present
Sta. Monica Hospital, Manabo Abra, 1965-1994
Stella Maris Hospital, Binmaley Pangasinan, 1968-1978
Convent of the Holy Spirit (Provincial Motherhouse)
When war operations ceased
in Manila and schooling
Social Center, and the Produk-
tong Katutubo store for products
returned to normal, it became of the indigenous people they
imperative for the SSpS to look for minister to and support.)
a new site for its Provincialate and
Mr. Tanabe, a Japanese architect,
Novitiate building. Sisters Asela
supervised the construction. On
Heyer and Araceli Los Banos were
November 12, 1946, the novices
given the task of searching for a
and professed Sisters moved in.
suitable site.
The cornerstone of the present
After several months of searching, Provincial House was laid on
they met Mr. Huskins, a realtor June 29, 1949. The wooden post-
agent, who offered them a 3- war structure has given way to
hectare property in the bukid, as the Paraclete Wing of the PMH.
Manilans called QC in those days.
The four-story convent houses
The owners were selling the prop-
two independent communities. View of PMH from the
erty for P40,000 which the Sisters back garden.
One is the Provincial Mother-
could immediately produce be- Inset: PMH Chapel
house, which is the base commu-
cause the US Army had paid
nity of most of the members of
“rent” to Holy Ghost College for of the Provincial Leader and the Provincial
the Provincial Administration.
using the premises as a hospital. Leadership Team members. In addition,
Functionwise, the PMH is the
Later, the Sisters bought 2 other there are 30 other Sister-members of the
headquarters of the Rosary Prov-
adjoining properties (presently PMH Community, mostly semi-retired in-
ince. Here are housed the offices
used for a Formation House, a
Continued on P.13
T h e S P I R I T A B L A Z E !
13. Centennial Newsletter MARCH 2013 Page 13
SSpS Story…A Roaring Cascade Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Continued from Page 12
IN FEBRUARY 1945, after the liberation In 1968 with Sr. Clarette as the admin-
of Manila, Dr. Basilio Valdes suggested to istrator, Medical Social Service was
Continued from Convent of the HS, PMH Dr. and Mrs. Carlos Casas that they build instituted to help indigent patients.
cluding the Sisters assigned in Holy Spir- a modern hospital. There was a dire need Outreach programs, medical missions
it School, Ilang-Ilang. because many hospitals had been de- and post-graduate medical training
stroyed during the war. Construction were started in the 1970s. The sisters
The second community is the Paraclete began in June 1947. sought financial help to upgrade the
Home which houses the infirm and aged
They decided to name the hospital after hospital. The original edifice was de-
Sisters. The infirmary personnel provide
our Lady of Lourdes because of the mi- molished and the cornerstone of a
24/7 care for the sick and the elderly
raculous healings in Lourdes, France. new one was laid on July 15, 1973, the
who come from different communities
25th anniversary of its founding.
of the province. The founders asked the SSpS to take
charge on June 3, 1948. The SSpS in the Through the years, equipment and
The PMH hosts the Province’s celebra- facilities were upgraded to deliver
tions. Vows, jubilees, funerals, commis- US lent some nurse-Sisters for the start-
up, and providentially, some Sisters ex- better services to an increasing num-
sion meetings and province assemblies ber of patients. In recent times, mod-
are all held at the PMH. pelled from China were detailed to the
hospital. ernization and technological advances
More than 100 people live in the PMH posed new challenges. These, coupled
The hospital compared favorably with the
compound including Sisters, novices and with the increasing demands of run-
best in the world and was considered the
co-workers. The co-workers are given ning the hospital, prompted the SSpS
premier hospital in the 1950s.
financial help and time to acquire a col- to enter into a 20-year lease agree-
lege education. Three former employees In November 1956, the Casas couple ment with a subsidiary of Metro Pa-
have joined the SSpS congregation and decided to sell the hospital to the SSpS cific Investments Corp., while retain-
the son of a faithful carpenter has be- congregation. The hospital grew as the ing ownership of the hospital.
come a missionary priest. Sisters provided compassionate and qual-
A core group of Sisters have stayed to
ity care to all. A chapel was added in
ensure that the God-centered legacy
1963, the 4th floor was constructed in
of loving, holistic health care provided
1964, and the Nurses’ Home in 1966.
by the SSpS Sisters for many years will
The S.Sp.S. Philippines is divided into During Sr. Tonita’s term as administrator, not be lost.
2 provinces: the Rosary Province for new hospital equipment were acquired.
Continued on Page 14 for the
the Luzon area, with its Provincial
“TIDES OF CHANGE”
Motherhouse (PMH) on Poinsettia
Street; see page 12; and the Trinity
Province for the Visayas and Minda-
nao areas with its Provincial House
(PMS) in Cebu; see page 15. Each
province is independently adminis-
tered by its own Leadership Team.
Ministering to patients’
spiritual needs; comfort-
ing the sick, feeding
homeless children.
The last big group of
Sisters at OLLH.
T h e S P I R I T A B L A Z E !
14. Centennial Newsletter MARCH 2013 Page 14
SSpS Story… continued from Page 13 After Vatican II which “opened the windows of the Church,” the SSpS
got caught up in the tides of change that swept over the religious life. They
found themselves amid swirling waters as they underwent a process that
was simultaneously liberating and confusing.
Tentatively, then with growing conviction, the Sisters strove for genuine
renewal that would help situate the Church in the modern world, not apart
from it, and bring her closer to the people, especially the poor and the mar-
ginalized. The way they lived their vows, their prayer life, their community
and their ministries—all these changed as they sought to live their mission
charism more deeply in sharing their life with the poor.
The following were instituted during the “Tides of Change” period:
Holy Spirit Center of Tarlac, Matatalaib Tarlac, 1967-present
Holy Spirit Mangyan Mission, Papaitan Oriental Mindoro, 1972-2007
HS Mission Service Center, Tagaytay Cavite, 1974-present
Nazareth House, Dangcagan Bukidnon, 1975-1980
Trinity Home, Anda Pangasinan, 1978-1985
School of the Holy Spirit, BF Homes QC, MM, 1979-present
Kahayag ng Espiritu Santo, Dinagat Surigao del Norte, 1979-1991
Significantly, the coverage of their Holy Spirit Convent, Kitaotao Bukidnon, 1980-1986
ministry began to shift as they realized Holy Spirit Convent, Sindangan Zamboanga del Norte, 1982-1994
that working for justice was an integral Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters Convent
part of evangelization. The Sisters start- Provincial House, PHS Cebu, 1983-present
ed SSpS communities living among the HS Catechetical Formation Center, Tarlac, 1984-2010
poor and engaged in socio-pastoral min- Holy Spirit Convent, Dapa Surigao del Norte, 1985-2003
istry to help the poor and the indigenous
people become aware of their God-given and peace. and spiritual aspects of a person. Ongo-
rights. The Sisters struggled to help the ing formation of formators and voca-
The SSpS Congregation weathered the
Basic Ecclesiastical Communities be- tion animators was stressed. Renewal
storm, thanks to rootedness in prayer,
come self-governing and self-sustaining courses for final professed Sisters were
discernment and dialogue, its internation-
communities centered in Christ. offered and are now a regular feature
al character, and the guidance of the
These major changes coincided with the Catholic Bishops’ Conference and the As- every 5 years.
growing nationalism and activism in sociation of Major Religious Superiors. The Sisters got actively engaged in the
society, especially as a reaction to a dic- In the 70s and 80s, they defined their Vi- Cross-Cultural Mission Experience pro-
tatorship that impoverished and imper- sion-Mission-Goals as a province and fo- gram of the Congregation, either as
iled the lives of the people. The Sisters cused on Vocation Discernment and For- sending or receiving province, and or-
experienced the tension of opposing mation in all phases. They adopted a uni- ganized and hosted the International
positions, as some Sisters and communi- fied vision of formation that integrated Formators’ Course, of which 10 were
ties were deeply engaged in the transfor- the physical, psychological, intellectual held in the Philippines.
mation of the country through justice Continued on Page 15
A Thanksgiving Luncheon was hosted by CHSM February THANKSGIVING for Success of Homecoming 2013
16th, for the successful completion of Homecoming 2013.
Some who were involved with the success were out of
town and the few who joined were:
From left, front: Yola M.Albano HS-68, Eden Orosa Kelemen,
Virgie Macaso, CHSM President Felina C. Young, Ellen Y.
Gomez CHSNAF President HS-68, and Rei Fajutag for the
WE, the Alumnae.
Second row: Tita Dizon, Lucia B. Quimson, Deanna Go Bio,
Sr. Victricia, Elena P. Meir HS-65, Grace S. Mascenon, College
Dean Jose Isagani Lacson, & Prof. Louie Destacamento.
Last row Menchu Que, Vicky P.Garchitorena, & Professors
Arjan Espiritu, Jennifer Filoteo, & Florecita Offemaria
T h e S P I R I T A B L A Z E !
15. Centennial Newsletter MARCH 2013 Page 15
SSpS Story…The Tides of Change AFTER THE TURBULENCE of year high school were admitted
the early 1970s, the SSpS decided for SY 1979-1980. A separate
Continued from Page 14
to move the grade school and high school building was com-
high school departments of pleted in 1981.
CHSM to a new site in BF Homes The PAASCU-accredited school
School of the Holy Spirit BF Homes, QC QC. This was in line with the continually upgrades its educa-
government’s plan to decongest tional program, facilities and
the university belt of Manila resources. The community gives
(hotbed of student activism) and full support to the spiritual, pro-
the congregation’s desire to cre- fessional and socio-cultural de-
ate a more conducive learning velopment of its administrators,
environment for young minds. faculty and staff. The school
Construction of the new school remains committed to the inte-
began in 1978 on a beautiful 7.5 gral and holistic Christian for-
hectare wooded property the mation of its students as well as
SSpS purchased in 1968. Stu- to upgrading the services it pro-
dents from kindergarten to first vides them.
THE HOLY SPIRIT CONVENT Mabolo Community
was born on August 2, 1983. Sr. Irmella Carlos, then
Assistant Provincial Leader of the Rosary Province, Holy Spirit Missionary Sisters Convent
became the leader of this new community in Cebu.
On August 26, the SSpS Congregational Leadership
Team in Rome granted the Philippines permission to
open a second independent house in Cebu to serve
as the Central House in the South.
From their quarters at the SVD-owned University of
San Carlos Girls’ High School, the Sisters (Socorro
and Mary Evelyn Bautista, who were joined later by
Srs. Irmella Carlos, Milvida Estrada, Julita Ruelo and
Agnelis Dunca) moved to a house and lot purchased
by the congregation.
On April 7, 1986, the Trinity Region was created and new province was to be distinct— The HIV and AIDS Ministry, and
the Mabolo convent became the Regional House. separate in everything but the initial
The Kahupayan Center, a pasto-
religious missionary formation of
The Trinity Region of the Rosary Province com- ral and counseling ministry to
Sisters and the common SSpS re- women at Sto. Rosario Parish in
prised 8 communities in the Visayas and Minda- treats.
nao—the Regional House; USC-Girls’ High, Cebu; Cebu City.
Holy Spirit School, Tagbilaran, Bohol; Holy Trinity On September 2003, the Sisters’ resi-
Academy, Loay, Bohol; and 4 socio-pastoral commu- dence and the Trinity Provincialate To be continued
nities. transferred to Barangay Kasambagan,
Panagdait, Cebu City. NOTE: One more Chapter will be
The new region grew briskly, with the Sisters getting covered in the next issue.
involved in socio-pastoral missions rather than the Their special ministries are:
traditional institutional apostolates grown in the The microfinance and health
north. After periods of prayer and discernment, the ministry with the urban poor, MOVING with t h e SSPIRIT
M O V I N G w i t h the P I R I T
Sisters of the Trinity Region voted to become a prov- The ministry of presence in the
ince on its own in 1992. Center for International Education “JUST LIKE A RIVER
Global College and the Child De- shapes the land it travers-
The division of the Philippine province took place es, the Holy Spirit directs
velopment Center—Cebu,
on January 14, 1992. The meeting of both Provincial and redirects the minis-
Leadership Teams was governed by the heart and The ministry to women through
tries of the SSpS.”
Bantay Banay Inter-Agency Coor-
not the mind, so to speak. Governed by the Spirit,
dinating Council and Dilaab,
the division took place peacefully and lovingly. The
T h e S P I R I T A B L A Z E !