The Scalabrinian family gathers in Quezon City to witness a lifelong “yes” QUEZON CITY, November 4, 2026. On the feast of St. Charles Borromeo, the patron of the Congregation, Br. Oktavianus Pendong Jedadu, CS, known to his confreres as Bro. Ovan, made his Perpetual Profession of Vows. He pledged his whole life to God, to the Church, and to the Congregation in poverty, chastity, and obedience. The celebration took place at 6:00 in the evening at the Scalabrini Theological Hou

The Missionaries of Saint Charles (Scalabrinians) marked the 44th anniversary of their presence in the Philippines with a Thanksgiving Mass presided over by His Eminence Jose Cardinal Advincula, Archbishop of Manila, celebrating more than four decades of pastoral service to migrants, seafarers, and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). The celebration highlighted the congregation’s enduring mission of accompanying people on the move, reaffirming its commitment to welcoming, prote

Hello, I am Fr. Tomas Eduardo Ruiz Miranda, and since 1 May 2024, I have been serving as the Provincial Bursar of the St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Province. During my first six months in this role, I continued serving as Parish Priest of Mater Christi Parish in Seaton, South Australia, as well as Chaplain to the Spanish-speaking community in the Archdiocese of Adelaide. After that, I was transferred to the Provincial House in Mosman, New South Wales, where I continue my present

Rome, 11 September 2026 — H.E. Ambassador Anthony C. Y. Ho, accompanied by Mrs. Ho and staff members of the Embassy of the R.O.C. (Taiwan) to the Holy See, visited the General House of the Missionaries of St. Charles – Scalabrinians in Rome on Friday, 11 September 2026. During the visit, Ambassador Ho and the delegation held a donation ceremony and a meeting with Rev. Fr. Leonir Chiarello, CS, Superior General of the Missionaries of St. Charles – Scalabrinians, alongside memb

My name is Jonas Fernandez, a Scalabrinian missionary. Looking back, I am deeply grateful for the incredible journey God has shaped through my vocation. My path – stretching from Asia to Venezuela across rich cultures and diverse communities – has continually deepened my understanding of what it truly means to serve. Formation and Roots in Asia From 2018 to 2024, I lived and studied in the Philippines, completing my formation at the Loyola School of Theology (LST). Immersed i