Despedida for Fr. Alan Pulgo

He was not among those for whom the BEC Night and Despedida
Party was dedicated. Thus, it was rather a surprise that Fr. Alan
announced that Bishop Ledesma has approved his sabbatical leave
starting SY 2009-2010. A rush or whirlwind despedida for him
was then organized, starting with a simple dinner in the Seminary
highlighted by the goat caldereta and papaitan at the expense of
the newly-bought breeder goat, hehe! The simple meal, however,
turned into a more elegant one with Bishop Yet Cabajog inviting the
group for coffee at Candy's downtown. And the rest is (Church) History!
We thank Fr. Alan for his long years of service to the Seminary; but
of course positive that he will come back with an even greater smile
than what shows in the photo. The lingering question, however, was:
to whom or with whom will he leave or bequeathe his Ford Escape?
Most opinions (though unsolicited) say, to the Rector! WHY NOT?!

SJVTS Hannabi Batch 2009

SJVTS Graduation 2009

18 March 2009 marks the 20th Graduation Ceremonies of the
Seminary. The Baccalaureate Mass was presided over by H.E.
the Most Rev. Antonieto D. Cabajog, D.D., Bishop of Surigao with
H. E. Most Rev. Nereo P. Odchimar, D.D., Bishop of Tandag concel-
ebrating. Here are the photos.

Inauguration of SJVTS Benefactors' Mural

To formally launch "Project 25 for 25", a fund-raising campaign for the build-up
of the Seminary's Trust Fund in view of her Silver Jubilee in 2010, the Benefactors'
Mural was inaugurated on 17 March 2009, 6:00 pm, timed with the regular Board
Meeting of the Bishops and Faculty. The Chairman of the Board, the Most Rev.
Antonio J. Ledesma, S.J., D.D., led the simple blessing and unveiling rites. Here are
some photos of the occasion.

BEC Night and Despedida for Fr. Norlan

Fr. Norlan and the GY'ers

GTP Fellowship Day

To celebrate the year that is almost ended and to congratulate those who
have finished and passed their Comprehensive Exams, the GTP students
held a simple fellowship at Lighthouse Restaurant in Gaisano Mall. 16 students
came. The Director, the blogger, treated the group to a simple
"all you can eat" merienda. The group had a lively time together
although the aircon was not quite working! We hope to repeat this
fellowship in the future. OUR WARM CONGRATULATIONS
TO THOSE WHO WILL GRADUATE ON 18 MARCH: Mr. Fritchar Gevero,
Mr. Jongjong Pimentel, Mr. Jimmy Duhaylungsod, and Mr. Orly
Montalvan.