Thursday, June 24, 2010

ACDO Chancery attends 6th Diocesan Chancellors’ Convention

Rev. Panilagao representing Cagayan de Oro at the 6th Diocesan Chancellors’ Convention.


By Rev. Santiago Panilagao

The Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro Chancery Office represented by this writer, attended the 6th Annual National Convention of Diocesan Chancellors of the Philippines at the MGM Resort and Convention Center in Boracay, Aklan last April 13-16 with the theme “Faithfulness of Priests and Lay Workers in the Chancery Ministry.” Around 90 participants attended, 80 of which were chancellors and vice chancellors.

The convention was aimed to strengthen ties between diocesan chancellors and chancery employees from all over the Philippines. This was to enable them to work as a community in service of the Church. The 3-day convention include discussions on wellness given by alternative medicine proponents Drs. Ibarra and Christine Gonzales; “Spirituality and Faithfulness” by Auxiliary Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of Jaro; “Fr. Erwin Balagapo,  chancellor of the Diocese of Naval spoke on Canon Law Re-admission to the Sacred Ministry”. The election of officers for the 2011-2012 terms was also discussed.

The new officers for the next term are: President - Msgr. Paul Cuison (Archdiocese of Davao); Vice President for Luzon - Fr. Romulo Felix (Diocese of Bayombong); Vice President for Visayas - Fr. Bernie Barrios (Archdiocese of Capiz); Vice President for Mindanao - Fr. Celso Singson (Diocese of Mati); Secretary - Fr. Tomas Avila, Jr. (Diocese of Tagum); and Treasurer - Fr. Antonio Sila (Diocese of Digos).

The convention was organized by the National Association of Diocesan Chancellors. Next year’s convention will be held in the Archdiocese of Davao.

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