PHILIPPINES - FORUM 2022

CATHOLIC TEACHERS’ GUILD 

OF THE PHILIPPINES

 

 (CTGP) HOLDS LENTEN RECOLLECTION- FORUM 2022

On April 8, 2022 at 1400 hrs ( Philippine time) , the CTGP livestreamed it’s Lenten Recollection-Forum with the UMEC-WUCT Secretary General Giovanni Perrone as Keynote Speaker.

The Italian Keynote reflections focused on “ Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving.” The inspiring and deepening address was highly recognized and appreciated.

Dean Pilar I. Romero, PhD, of the University of Santo Tomas ( UST) College of Education, Speaker and host of the Forum had Rev. Fr. Maximo P. Gatela, OP, Regent, College of Education, and Rev. Fr. Paul Reagan O. Talavera, OP , Parish Priest of Santisimo Rosario Parish, UST as fellow speakers. The term “ Yakap”

( embrace) was given relevance and concrete examples. Prayer, fasting and almsgiving were underscored. Prayers for peace were requested of the teachers and lay faithful.

The Holy Mass was presided over by Rev. Fr. Maximo P. Gatela, OP.

Prof. Leo- Martin Angelo R. Ocampo, OP, a professed Lay Dominican, PRO of CTGP, served as Lector and host for the significant event. He read out the text of the Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Giovanni Perrone. It was signed by Prof. Belén L. Tangco, OP, PhD, CTGP National President and Rev. Fr. Maximo P. Gatela, OP, CTGP Spiritual Director.