Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints helps renovate Catholic seminary’s sports facility in Manila
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manila collaborated on a remarkable endeavor—the renovation of the seminary sports facility at the Holy Apostles Senior Seminary (HASS).
Demonstrating their commitment to the holistic development of Roman Catholic priests, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Philippines graciously provided a generous and substantial contribution to HASS.
This project serves as a profound testament to the harmonious relationship and divine grace that emerge from the interreligious dialogue.
José Lázaro Fuerte Advíncula Jr, the Archbishop of Manila, thanked the officials of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Philippines.
The late Jaime Cardinal Sin, who was Manila's archbishop at the time, noticed how many young professionals were pursuing vocations. He established the Holy Apostles Senior Seminary (HASS) in 1985 with 17 applicants.
They fully committed themselves to the task of nurturing the growth of the people of God entrusted to them while discerning their identity—a new breed of Filipino diocesan clergy called late in life.
The initial group of candidates was ordained to the priesthood in 1990. Over the years, the seminary has welcomed men from a variety of vocations into the formation program, including doctors, teachers, lawyers, accountants, businesspeople, engineers, dentists, managers, and others.
Three former HASS graduates who were ordained to the priesthood have already been named bishops: Mylo Hubert C. Vergara of the Diocese of Pasig, Roberto O. Gaa of the Diocese of Novaliches, and Jose Alan V. Dialogo of the Diocese of Sorsogon.
The first Filipino accepted membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1945. In 1961, the Philippines granted the church official status. The Philippines has historically had the fourth-highest percentage of Latter-day Saints of any nation in the world. - Santosh Digal
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