We have a new Saint!

Photo by CSJavier, June 4, 2007

The Canonization of Saint Marie Eugenie of Jesus that took place in Rome last 3 June 2007 has brought about a Province-wide experience of COMMUNION among the varied sectors of persons and communities of the Philippines-Thailand Province.	St. Peter's Square, June3, 2007
Sr. Marjo receiving Communion from the Holy Father, June3, 2007	But equally grace-filled was the experience of so many who witnessed the Canonization through television via satellite here in the Philippines. Communities, sisters, priests and lay friends came together to be in close union with all those who were in Rome to celebrate the Canonization of St. Marie Eugenie of Jesus. Indeed the experience transcended the distance of space and time bringing about a sense of oneness that strengthened the spirit of family and bonds of friendship.
Provincial Delegation Lay Partners at the Saint Peter's Square	Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption Bangkok, Thailand
The 20 Canonization Thanksgiving Celebrations , held either in Communities, Parishes, Dioceses, or Archdioceses in the Philippines and Thailand poured out graces and blessings for the Philippines-Thailand Province. The last Thanksgiving Celebration took place last March 29, 2008 at the Cathedral of Malaybalay, Bukidnon with His Grace, Bishop Honesto Pacana, SJ presiding. See the Welcome Message of Sr. Ma. Josefina Matias, RA delivered at the beginning of that celebration!	Cathedral of Saint Augustine, Cagayan de Oro