Recent Updates
Marian Orchard and Adorno Fathers Renew Partnership
The Marian Orchard and the Adorno Fathers have renewed their long-standing partnership, creating new opportunities for spiritual growth and service. The Marian Orchard FAITH Foundation Inc. (MOFFI), a dedicated Catholic organization promoting Marian devotion and the Catholic faith, and the [...]
The Founder’s Footprints in Naples: Santa Maria Maggiore
On July 1, 1588, Pope Sixtus V approved the new Order of the Clerics Regular Minor as outlined by Augustine Adorno, Fabrizio Caracciolo, and Francis Caracciolo. A year later, on April 9, 1589, Augustine Adorno and Francis Caracciolo made their [...]
CRM Fathers Join Religious Congregations in Audience with the Pope
After the conclusion of the 64th General Chapter on Sunday, July 14, 2024, the Chapter fathers, along with other confreres, met with the Pope today, July 15, 2024, in a private audience together with other congregations. In the Clementine Hall, [...]
Thanksgiving Mass at the Conclusion of the 64th General Chapter
The day after his re-election as Superior General, Fr. Teodoro Kalaw, CRM, celebrated a Thanksgiving Mass with all the Chapter Fathers. In his homily, he drew inspiration from the Gospel reading, describing it as Jesus' guidance and a roadmap for [...]
Re-elected Superior General and new Members of the General Council
The 64th General Chapter of the Order of the Clerics Regular Minor was celebrated in Sacrofano, Rome. Fr. Teodoro O. Kalaw, CRM, the 60th Superior General was re-elected Superior General for the next 6 years, on July 13, 2024. [...]
The Founders’ Footprints in Naples: Camaldoli
Nine days into the 64th General Chapter at Sacrofano, Rome, the Chapter Fathers took a day of pause and went on a pilgrimage to Naples. The pilgrimage to Naples aimed to trace the footprints of the founders: Augustine Adorno, [...]
Mass of the Holy Sprit: General Chapter 2024
The Mass of the Holy Spirit was presided over by Archbishop Rex Andrew Clement Alarcon, DD, Archbishop of Caceres, Naga City, Philippines. He was the former bishop of Daet, where the Adorno Fathers opened their first house in the [...]
Divine Providence: Celebrating the Centennial of Guardian Angels Parish
This year, the Parish of Guardian Angels celebrates 100 years of God’s providence and blessings. The church has been overseen by the Caracciolini (Adorno Fathers) and, since its foundation, has been staffed by them. The Guardian Angels Parish church, built [...]
Te Deum Laudamus
The 3rd Delegation Chapter has wrapped up, marking the end of a fruitful week for the Chapter Fathers as they prayed and made important decisions for the Order. Across various locations in the United States and the Philippines, the [...]
Humility: A Guiding Virtue at the 3rd Delegation Chapter
The third delegation chapter resonates deeply with the timeless wisdom found in Micah 6:8 “walk humbly with your God”. It's a poignant reminder of our vulnerability as human beings and the distractions that can lead us astray from our [...]
Bishop Opens the 3rd Delegation Chapter of the US-Phil Delegation
In Tagaytay, Philippines, Bishop Roberto O. Gaa, DD, the Bishop of Novaliches, honored the Adorno Community's gathering at the St. Scholastica Center of Spirituality for their 3rd Delegation Chapter. It's a significant event as it gears up for the [...]
Five Simple Professed Brothers Renew Their Vows
The Adorno Fathers Theologate in Silang, Cavite Philippines had a special day on May 5, 2024. Five brothers, who had previously made simple vows of chastity, property, obedience, and humility, renewed those vows. This ceremony was significant, as it [...]