It has been three years since Fr. Jason was appointed the delegation superior following the election of Fr. Ted to the office of the Superior General during the General Chapter in 2018. He makes his first report to the Chapter fathers about the status of the delegation and the future plans.

He lists the Milestones of the USA-Philippine delegation:

Ordination to the Priesthood:

Rev. Kevin Daborbor and Rev. Rufino Madridejos, Jr., June 22, 2018, Immaculate Conception Church, Goose Creek, S.C. by Most Rev. Robert Guglielmone, D.D., Bishop of Charleston

Solemn Profession:

Br. Ronie Lorcha and Br. Rafael Padron: May 4, 2019, St. Joseph Church, Lodi, NJ
Br. Emiliano Gutierrez and Br. Arjay Cecilio: June 1, 2019- Adorno Fathers Seminary, Vinzons, Camarines Norte

Ordination to the Diaconate:

Rev. Rafael Padron, May 7, 2019-St. Joseph Church by Most Rev. Manuel Cruz, D.D. Auxiliary Bishop of Newark
Rev. Arjay Cecilio and Rev. Emiliano Gutierrez- June 7, 2019- Our Lady of Mediatrix Parish- by Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales- Archbishop Emeritus of Manila

Simple Profession:

Br. Hanjam Eugene Habitan and Br. Jordan Valencia- June 4, 2019 ,Adorno Fathers Seminary, Vinzons, Camarines Norte

Ordination to the Diaconate:

Rev. Br. Ronie Lorcha, December 6, 2019- Immaculate Conception Parish, Goose Creek, South Carolina by Most Rev. Robert Gugliemone, D.D. – Bishop of Charleston

Ordination to the Priesthood

Rev. Rafael Padron, December 6, 2019- Immaculate Conception Parish, Goose Creek, South Carolina by Most Rev. Robert Gugliemone, D.D. – Bishop of Charleston

Rev. Arjay Cecilio- Feb. 17, 2020- Parish of Our Lady of Mediatrix, Lipa City, Batangas by Most Rev. Gilbert Garcera, D.D.- Archbishop of Lipa

Rev. Emiliano Gutierrez – Feb. 17, 2020- Parish of Our Lady of Mediatrix, Lipa City, Batangas by Most Rev. Gilbert Garcera, D.D.- Archbishop of Lipa

Simple Profession:

Br. Jendam Bertumen and Br. John Lord Adonis – July 1, 2020, Adorno Fathers Seminary, Vinzons, Camarines Norte

Ordination to the Priesthood

Rev. Ronie Lorcha, December 5, 2020- St. Joseph Parish, Lodi, New Jersey by Most
Rev. Michael Saporito, D.D.- Auxiliary Bishop of Newark

From 2018-2021- We have produced 6 New Priests, 4 Simple Professed Brothers, (+ 2 incoming simple professed)

Statistics of the USA-Philippines Delegation

Priests: 25
Solemn Professed: 1
Simple Professed: 14
Novices: 5
Postulants: 2
Aspirant: 1

The delegation superior thanks the almighty God for sending more vocations to work in His vineyard. He thanks also the prayers of all Adornos and lay people who believe in our mission that more laborers may respond to the call to the religious life and the priesthood. Ad Maiorem Resurgentis Gloriam!