Grand Reunion 2009

Seminarians' Network of the Philippines

WHAT IS SEMNET?

The Seminarians’ Network of the Philippines (SemNet) is a network of authentic and committed diocesan theology seminarians who, amidst the diversity in their respective charisms, are united in mission to be formed after the image of Christ and to respond to the signs of the times in loving service of the Church and society in the Philippines.


WHO CAN BE A MEMBER OF SEMNET?

SemNet is open to all diocesan seminarians undergoing formation in Theology including those on regency program who have been granted approval by the rector and/or the community. Seminarians of the member seminaries of the network are qualified to be members of SemNet. A member of SemNet participates and cooperates in all SemNet related and/or initiated activities.


WHO ARE THE MEMBER SEMINARIES OF SEMNET?

There are currently 24 member seminaries of SemNet from all over the Philippines, which include San Jose Seminary and De Paul House of Formation (Quezon City), San Carlos Seminary, Lorenzo Mission Institute, and Holy Apostles Senior Seminary (Makati City), University of Santo Tomas Central Seminary (Manila), Fil-Mission Society Seminary, St. Augustine Seminary, San Pablo House of Formation, Tahanan ng Mabuting Pastol House of Formation (Tagaytay), Immaculate Conception Major Seminary (Malolos, Bulacan), Mother of Good Counsel Seminary (San Fernando, Pampanga), Immaculate Conception School of Theology (Vigan, Ilocos Sur), St. Aloysius Regional Seminary (Lucena, Quezon), Holy Rosary Major Seminary (Naga), St. Francis Theological Seminary (Lipa, Batangas), St. John the Evangelist School of Theology (Palo, Leyte), Military Ordinariate of the Philippines, Seminario Mayor de San Carlos (Cebu), St. Francis Regional Seminary (Davao), St. Joseph Regional Seminary (Iloilo), among others.


WHAT IS THE KAPATIRAN?

The KAPATIRAN is the annual General Assembly of the members of SemNet, which aims at fostering camaraderie among member seminarians of SemNet. It is a gathering of all its members from different seminaries around the country every year. Games, tours, and talks were among the activities highlighted by the event. This year, St. Alphonsus Regional Seminary in Lucena, Quezon, will be hosting the 7th KAPATIRAN meet.


WHAT IS THE SEMNET SECRETARIAT AND CORE GROUP?

The CORE GROUP shall be composed of two coordinators from each seminary, who implements plans, policies, and programs set up by SemNet in their respective seminaries. On the other hand, the SECRETARIAT shall be composed of seminarians coming from San Jose Seminary, who disseminates all information regarding the various activities of the network to the different member seminaries through their respective core group members.


WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP SEMNET?

One can help living and upholding the ideals of SemNet by:

1. Actively participating and cooperating in all activities of the network
2. Contributing one’s time and talent for the betterment of the network through suggestions and comments
3. Upholding the by-laws of the network
4. Paying the yearly dues and fees necessary for the operation of the network
5. Encouraging other member seminarians to live and uphold the ideals of SemNet.
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for more information visit http://semnetph.org/

Ex-Seminarians Grand Reunion

GRAND REUNION 2009
Former Seminarians of the St. Francis Xavier Seminary
Catalunan Grande, Davao City
April 24-26,2009
THEME : LET US MAKE A BIGGER DIFFERENCE
Retracing the Community Past, Facing the Challenges of the Present, Making together a Difference to the Future
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Day One : Friday April 24, 2009
Venue : XACOSE GYMN
Morning
9:00 ............Registration, Site Seeing
10:00............Opening Ceremonies
Invocation ............ Romoaldo Salva
Meditative Reading .... Emeterio Josue, Jr.
National Anthem ....... Romulo Castilo
Welcome Remarks ........Rev Fr. Julius Rodulfa, DCC, XACOSE Rector
Edward R. Cagape , MD
10:30 ............Group Singing ............Jesus P. Mercado and Ruben Villarin
10:45............Recognition of Participants, Former Professors ,Guests
11:00 ............Introduction of Guest Speaker by Rey Sorongong
11:00 ............Keynote Speech............ Msgr. Andre Vallee, D.D. PME
11:30............Response ............ Reynaldo G. Sorongon, JR.
11:40 ............Awards and Citations............ Valentino S. Ipong
12:00............ Lunch
Afternoon
1:00 ............Photo Session ............Secretariat
2:00............ Small Groups: Conversations
Sessio: Past, Present, Future............Romeo Lagahit
3:00 ............Group Singing ............ Jesus P. Mercado
3:15............Assembly Presentation of Stories, Key Insights .....social Media Reporters
4:00 ............Small Groups: Wishes/ Gifts/Commitments Writing....Volunteers
4:30 ............ Break Time for Mass Preparation
5:00............ Concelebrated Mass
6:00............Dinner
7:00 Organizational Furon ............Edward Cagape

EMCEES : ERNIE LORENZANA, ISAURUS GRAVADOR
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Day Two : Saturday, April 25, 2009
THE RELAXATION & REFLECTION PROGRAM @ KAPUTIAN BEACH PARK, ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL
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