Rogationist Seminary- Cebu

First Day of Triduum!

Today, the community started the Triduum celebration of our Celestial Benefactor St. Anthony of Padua. The celebrant of the first night was the Rector of the community, Fr. Breynard Peji, RCJ, concelebrated by the other priests in the community. At the end of the mass, the traditional giving of St. Anthony’s bread took place. And we wish to thank all our friends and benefactors for your generosity.

May St. Anthony continue to intercede for our needs and for our benefectors.

St. Anthony of Padua, pray for us!

Blessed be God for the gift of vocations!

Today, the Rogationist Seminary Cebu welcomes 21 young men coming Visayas and Mindanao, who, after passing the entrance exam of the seminary accomapnied by prayerful discernment, have decided to answer YES to the call of God to become a worker in His vast vineyard. This year, the community is blessed to have 23 new aspirants. Thanks be to God for the continuous grace of vocation to the congregation!
Let us pray for these young that they may be granted the grace of perseverance in their God-given vocation. And let us also pray that the Lord of the harvest may continue sending more holy vocations into His Church!

St. Hannibal Maria Di Francia! Pray for us!
Send O Lord! Holy Apostles into Your Church!

Centenary celebrations of St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia - Vatican News The Rogationists and Daughters of Divine Zeal inaugurate the centenary commemorating the birth into heaven of St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia with a ...

HAPPY FIESTA!

The Rogationist Seminary Cebu joyfully celebrated the feast day of our dear Founder St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia. The precious celebration started with the Holy Mass presided by Fr Lamberto “Jhun” Paradiang, SDB, the parish priest of Our Lady of Lourdes in Punta Princesa together with the priests in the community. In his homily, he stressed on the founder’s holy life expressed through charity to the needy brothers and sisters especially in Avignone District, Messina Italy, and the founder’s full dedication to the propagation of the Rogate, the precious command of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Our heartfelt gratitude to our friends and benefactors who have helped us during the Triduum and Feast day celebration! May God bless you a hundredfold!

Send O Lord! Holy Apostles into Your Church!

𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗗𝗜 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔 | June 1

St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia was born in Messina, Italy, on July 5, 1851, into an aristocratic family. After losing his father at a very young age, he developed a deep compassion for orphans and the poor. As a youth, he cultivated a profound devotion to the Eucharist and, at seventeen, experienced the “revelation of the Rogate,” realizing that vocations in the Church come through prayer, inspired by Christ’s command: “Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers” (Mt 9:38). This became the central mission of his life.

Ordained a priest in 1878, Hannibal dedicated himself to serving the poor after encountering the suffering conditions of the Avignone district in Messina. He established orphanages under the patronage of St. Anthony of Padua, providing not only material care but also moral, spiritual, and family-centered formation for children. He promoted what he called the “twofold charity” of evangelization and care for the poor.

Believing that prayer for vocations was the key to renewing the Church and saving souls, he founded two religious congregations: the Daughters of Divine Zeal in 1887 and the Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus in 1897. He spread devotion to the Rogate through prayer movements, publications, and collaboration with Church leaders, emphasizing that the whole Church should pray for vocations.

St. Hannibal had a deep love for the priesthood and believed holy priests were essential for the salvation of the world. Known for his charity and holiness, he cared for all people in need, including seminarians, struggling priests, and cloistered nuns. He died in Messina on June 1, 1927, widely regarded as a saint by the people.

His religious institutes continue their mission worldwide through vocation ministry, education, orphan care, and charitable works. Pope John Paul II beatified him in 1990, calling him the “authentic forerunner and zealous master of the modern pastoral care for vocations.” On May 16, 2004, he was proclaimed a 'Saint' of the universal Church.

𝗣𝗥𝗔𝗬𝗘𝗥
O God, hope of the humble, refuge of the poor and father of orphans, You have chosen St. Hannibal Mary, priest, as an outstanding Apostle of Prayer for Vocations. Through his intercession, send into your harvest worthy laborers of the Gospel, and moved by his same spirit of charity, we may grow in the love of you and of neighbor. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Saint Hannibal Mary Di Francia, pray for us.
Send, O Lord, Holy Apostles into Your Church.

May 29, 2026 -
Last night, the community celebrated the first day of Triduum, in commemoration of the Blessed Transitus of our Fr. Founder St Hannibal Maria Di Francia. The Holy Mass was celebrated by the Vice Superior of the community, Fr Ulyses Angus, RCJ together with the other priests from the community.

May St. Hahnibal continue to intercede for us to God, that He may send holy laborers into His Church!

Send O Lord! Holy Apostles into Your Church!

Eyes here!

Inviting all of you to join us in our Triduum celebration of the feast of our Founder St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia and of St. Anthony of Padua on June 13.😇🙏🏻

MEDICAL MISSION ADVISORY | The Rogationist Seminary Cebu, in partnership with Chong Hua Hospital, would like to inform everyone that the scheduled Medical Mission on May 16, 2026 has been postponed and rescheduled to June 20, 2026. (Saturday)

The activity is part of the preparation for the 100th year of the birth in heaven of St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia. Free medical services such as Libreng Check-up, OB-Gyne, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, and General Surgery for cysts or bukol will still be offered during the activity.

Please be informed that listing will still continue and slots remain limited.

For listing and inquiries, kindly look for or contact Mrs. Joanne Ramirez Juezan. 0926-047-8957

May 11-14, 2026
VOCATION ORIENTATION

Last May 11, the Rogationist Seminary Cebu was so blessed to accompany and guide 13 young men in discerning the call of God. May their courageous act be rewarded by the Master of the Harvest, and may these young men continue to heed God's precious voice in their lives.
Let us pray for these young men. 😇😇😇

Send O Lord! Holy apostles into Your Church!

ANNOUNCEMENT | In preparation for the 100th year of the birth in heaven of St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia, the Rogationist Seminary Cebu, in partnership with Chong Hua Hospital, will conduct a Medical Mission on May 16, 2026 from 8:00 in the morning until 12:00 noon.

The activity aims to provide free medical services to the community as part of the seminary’s preparation and celebration in honor of our Father Founder. The services offered include Libreng Check-up, OB-Gyne, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, and General Surgery for cysts or bukol.

Please be informed that slots are limited.

For listing and inquiries, kindly look for or contact Mrs. Joanne Ramirez Juezan.

Send, O Lord, Holy Apostles into Your Church!