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An Unforgettable Journey

As I am traveling back to the United States from a 10-day visit to our missions in Africa, I cannot help but to thank the good Lord for the opportunity He has given me to venture into this memorable visit. I also would like to thank our Father General, Fr. [...]

April 28th, 2019|

Novitiate: Life of Encounter with Jesus

The letter REJOICE, began with the following words.  “The joy of the Gospel fills the heart and lives of all who encounter Jesus. With Jesus Christ joy is constantly born anew. “ The document later states that “Consecrated life is a call to incarnate the Good News, to follow Christ, the [...]

August 15th, 2018|

Delegation Appointments 2018-2021

Order of Clerics Regular Minor Padri Caracciolini – Perés Caracciolini – Adorno Fathers USA-Philippines Delegation New Appointments 2018-2021 Rev. Fr. Anastacio Villaluz, CRM Pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Lodi, New Jersey Rev. Fr. Arman Hagos, CRM Formator and Vocation Director, Theology house in Lipa, Philippines Rev. Fr. Arnel Hagos, CRM [...]

August 9th, 2018|

Gratitude: our heart’s response to the graciousness of God

Over the last month, the Adorno Fathers celebrated its 63rdGeneral Chapter. For two weeks, the chapter fathers labored prominently with the desire to pave the way for the Order’s future while the rest of the Adornos waited in anticipation for what would be the outcome of the Chapter. With the [...]

August 8th, 2018|

The 60th Superior General of the Adorno Fathers

Father Teodoro O. Kalaw, CRM was born in Lipa City, Philippines, on September 10, 1977. One of six children, he is the son of Francisco and Belen Kalaw. He graduated from De La Salle University in Lipa City, Philippines, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Secondary Education. He [...]

July 12th, 2018|

Discerning who will be the next Superior General

As the General Chapter is on going, discernment and openness to the inspiration of the Holy Spirit has been the occupation of the Chapter Fathers. According to the Constitutions No. 203, “The Superior General, as successor of the Holy Founders, is the supreme Moderator, principle of unity and master of [...]

July 8th, 2018|

Al Centro l’amore – At the Center is Love

Behold I will make all things new (Rv 21,5) – “Ecco, io faccio nuove tutte le cose” The Order has a rich history since its founding in 1588 in Naples, Italy. Ven Agostino Adorno, St. Francis Caracciolo and Fabrizio Caracciolo dedicated their lives to establish the Order from its humble [...]

July 7th, 2018|

The Outgoing Superior General of the Adorno Fathers

The outgoing Superior General, Father Raffaele Mandolesi, CRMwas elected Superior General during the 61stGeneral Chapter in 2006 and reelected at the 62ndGeneral Chapter in 2012.  He is the 59th Superior General of the Clerics Regular Minor – Adorno Fathers. He has been instrumental in the strengthening and growth of four delegations [...]

July 5th, 2018|

The President of the General Chapter

Rev. Carlo De Angelis, CRM made his solemn profession on January 5, 1972. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 17, 1972 and is currently assigned at the parish of St. Francis Caracciolo Parish, in Naples, Italy. He was elected as the president of the 63d General Chapter of Adorno [...]

July 5th, 2018|