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Teresian Association Feature
[IT] / [TA] Teresian
Association
(E-1911)
United Nations-ECOSOC
Official Contact Address
56 Sgt. Esguerra Street
Brgy. South Triangle,
1103 Quezon City
Tel.: + 63.2. 8924.1195,
+ 63.2.8926.1642
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The Teresian Association was
founded by Saint Pedro Poveda- a
secular priest, educator and martyr,
in 1911 in Spain. He received the
inspiration to found this association
at the shrine of our Lady of
Covadonga. He was canonized on
May 3, 2003.
The Teresian Association is present
in 28 nations across the continents
of Europe, America, Asia and Africa,
and is involved mainly in the field
of education and human development.
The members are integrated
into different associations according
to their vocation and type of
commitment: The Primary Association
and the Teresian Cooperative
Associations (ACIT).
MAIN ACTIVITIES
Members are Working in:
Educational Centers (Teacher formation),
Colleges and Universities,
Scientific and Health Research,
Diocesan Catechetics, Church and
Pastoral Concerns, Social Projects,
Livelihood Projects, Health Projects,
Family Ministry, Government
And Cultural Agencies; Arts, Non-
Government Organizations, Youth
Organizations, Intercultural and
Interreligious Dialogue
CURRENT OFFICERS
Sector Council
(Primary Association)
(2019-2022)
Sector President
ANABELLE S. DE LOS REYES
Secretary
Michelle Ann R. Ruiz
Treasurer
Fabiola A. Bustamante
Luzon Zone Delegates
Charisse Marie C. Raagas
Mary Ann C. Escucha
Visayas Zone Delegate
Gilda S. Salmo
Mindanao Zone Delegate
Lea S. Perez
Council Member
Juanita V. Alonsabe
Rosalinda Y. Basas
Belinda S. Villegas
Nenita T. Tenefrancia
ACIT BOARD
(2018-2021)
President
Editha A. Peñano
Vice President:
Emmanuel Joseph O. Innis
Treasurer
Jelly C. Villamor
Secretary
Geneveve U. Sy
AFFILIATIONS
National Affiliation:
Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas
International Affiliation:
Pontifical Council for the
Laity-Rome
AREAS PRESENT
Members are present in:
Diocese of:
Bacolod, Imus, Malaybalay
Archdiocese of:
Cagayan de Oro, Cebu,
Cubao, Davao, Jaro, Manila
The Pontifical Missionary Societies (PMS) Feature
PONTIFICAL MISSION SOCIETIES IN THE PHILIPPINES
National Office
824 Don Quijote St., Sampaloc, Manila
Tels.: +632.8731.3208; +632.8781.9518
Mobile: 09213499720
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Website: https://pms-phil.org/
FB Page: Pontifical Mission Societies Philippines
National Director
REV. MSGR. ESTEBAN U. LO, LRMS
Finance Officers
Ms. Janil Uy
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Mr. Jemcer Teng
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(For concerns regarding donations and Pontifical collection remittances.)
Formation & Fundraising Coordinator
Br. Anthony S.P. Dameg, FMM
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(For concerns regarding enrollment for membership for the Holy Childhood
Association (HCA) and Society for the Propagation of the Faith (SPOF),
trainings, workshops, formation sessions relative to the four Pontifical
Societies as well as fundraising activities.)
Information Coordinator
Ms. Gracelyn R. Nacionales
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(For concerns regarding in keeping, maintaining and releasing of
promotional and informational materials relative to the four Pontifical
Societies.)
Secretary & Project Coordinator
Sr. Maricel G. Dilengencia, MSBS
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(For concerns regarding incoming and outgoing communications, archiving,
as well as applications for subsidies)
The Pontifical Mission Societies consist of the Pontifical Society for the
Propagation of the Faith, the Pontifical Society of the Holy Childhood,
the Pontifical Society of St. Peter the Apostle and the Pontifical Society
of Missionary Union. The Pontifical Mission Societies have, as their
primary purpose, the promotion of a universal missionary spirit – a spirit
of prayer and sacrifice – among all baptized Catholics.
The first three Societies, in carrying out that goal, invite baptized Catholics
to express their missionary commitment by offering their prayers,
personal sacrifices and financial support for the work of the Church in
the Missions. The Pontifical Missionary Union works to deepen mission
awareness among priests, men and women Religious, catechists,
and educators so that they are fully prepared to take on the mission
formation of the faithful. These four Societies each received the title
“pontifical” in 1922 to indicate their status as official instruments of the
Holy Father and of the Universal Roman Catholic Church.
VISION
“A dynamic Philippine Church responding to the call for Universal Mission”
MISSION
The Pontifical Mission Societies in the Philippines, in collaboration with the
local Church, commit to:
1. Promote passionately the goals and objectives of the four Pontifical Societies
(Pontifical Society for the Propagation of the Faith, Pontifical Society
of the Holy Childhood, Pontifical Society of St. Peter the Apostle, Pontifical
Missionary Union);
2. Enhance active participation of Diocesan Mission Directors and Collaborators;
3. Increase missionary consciousness among the People of God;
4. Foster spiritual cooperation;
5. Promote vocation, especially for mission ad gentes;
6. Bring efficient collection of material and financial support for mission
endeavors.
The Mission Education Commission
Rationale:
“For all missions and for the whole missionary activity, there should be
only one competent Curial Office, namely: that of the Propagation of
the Faith. This office should direct and coordinate missionary work itself
as well as missionary cooperation through the world.” Vat. II Sec.
29, Decree on the Missionary activity of the Church.
Thrust:
To work together for the implementation of Vatican II Decree on the Missionary
Activity of the Church.
Main Objective:
To promote mission consciousness and to foster cooperation/collaboration
with Mission Partners in order to actively spread and share the
Christian faith among the people of God in the various sectors of the
Philippines.
Specific Objectives:
1. To promote missionary vocation among the faithful.
2. To encourage the faithful to help the PMS according to their means.
3. To participate in the promotion of the four Pontifical Mission Societies.
4. To recruit members to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith
(SPOF) and Holy Childhood Association (HCA).
Membership Composition:
1. Superior General or Provincial Superior of a Religious Congregations/
School heads or duly designated representative/delegate.
2. Representatives from the different congregations and parishes.
3. Duly appointed by the PMS National Director.
Duties:
To pray for the missions and carry out the thrust and objectives of the
MEC.
Activities:
1. Offering of sacrifices for the success of the missions.
2. Facilitating the dynamic networking between the PMS National Office
and the Religious Institutes/Congregations/Parishes/Communities.
3. Conducting conferences/seminars in schools and parishes on the missionary
duty of every Christian and about the life and works of the four
Pontifical Mission Societies.
4. Distributing literatures on missionary and religious vocations.
5. Organizing missionary gatherings, meetings, mission clubs and similar
activities to enkindle and deepen in the faithful the love for the
missions.
6. Contributing to the Mission Newsletter.