Collegio Filippino set for RP bishops’ ‘ad limina’ visit
ROME, Nov. 20, 2010—The Pontificio Collegio Filippino is all set to welcome the first batch of Philippine bishops who are scheduled for their ‘ad limina’ visit to Vatican.
“The Pontificio Collegio Filippino is ready for the arrival of the first batch of Bishops to have their ‘ad limina’ visit here in Rome,” PCF Rector Fr. Gregory Ramon Gaston said.
Fr. Greg enumerated the preparations done in anticipation for the bishops’ arrival.
He said everything is organized including the rooms, the computer system with its printer which the bishops could use with regards to their documents, e-mails and other necessary paper works; the easy access for requesting papal blessings certificates, some souvenir items for sale, service van to bring the bishops to their destinations, laundry schedules and many more.
The first batch of bishops together with Cardinal Rosales and Cardinal Vidal are scheduled to be in Rome from November 25 to December 6, 2010.
The last ‘ad limina’ visit of the Bishops from the Philippines took place in 2003. This ‘ad limina’ from November to February for the three batches of bishops from all over the Philippines will be the first time with Pope Benedict XVI.
The ‘ad limina’ visit is an opportune time for the bishops of the Philippines to visit the Pope and to renew their commitment to shepherd the Faithful in our local Church in the Philippines. (Garret Alfonso Ulanimo)
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I am fortunate to be in Rome, taking up my Licentiate and doing news services in my country to two media groups in the Church not only serving as my internship but a personal growth and discipline in the media profession. This AdLimina Visit gives me an opportunity to journey with my Archbishop together with other bishops from my country who are now in Rome having their visit and report to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. I am inspired by their holiness and dedication in serving the Church. As their priest in the Philippines, I am moved to do my best in helping them out in their pastoral ministry.
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