Articles

My Experience in Africa

In every part of the world, people are unique in terms of their culture, language, and worship. Sacred rituals are part of the life of an individual society where they express their gratefulness and praise to God whom they believe is the reason of their daily existence in this world. [...]

August 19th, 2019|

Called to be One

In January of 2015, Pope Francis stated that “In the family, we learn to embrace and support one another, to discern the meaning of facial expressions and moments of silence, to laugh and cry together….This greatly helps us to understand the meaning of communication as recognizing and creating closeness.” We can [...]

August 3rd, 2019|

Father Bernardino Campitelli, CRM

(Trani 1597 - Palermo 3.VIII.1624 cf. Piselli, N.H., pp. 172-176) Born and raised in a noble and deeply Christian family, Bernardino moved to Naples to study Law and at the same time, he made particular progress in the Law of the Lord as he began at-tending the association established in [...]

July 31st, 2019|

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|