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Phl Knights of Columbus marks Fr. George J. Willmann, SJ 34th death anniv, FBG presents list of qualified applicants for Academic Excellence Award and Fr. George J. Willmann Charities scholar ordained priest

Posted on September 6th By Denise Solina, KC News; Michael Medina, KCFAPI News and Yen Ocampo

Phl Knights of Columbus marks Fr. George J. Willmann, SJ 34th death anniv

The Knights of Columbus in the Philippines are commemorating the 34th Death Anniversary of Rev. Fr. George J. Willmann, S.J. On September 14, 2011.

It will be highlighted by a Family TV Mass at the San Agustin Church at 9:00 in the morning with Most Rev. Jesse E. Mercado, D.D., Bishop of Parañaque as Main Celebrant to be assisted by KC Priest-scholars and the Augustinian Priests.

The Mass will be aired on September 25, 2011 at IBC Channel 13 from 9:00 to 10:00AM.

A wreath-laying ceremony will follow at the statue of Fr. Willmann located at the Knights of Columbus Fraternal Association of the Philippines, Inc. (KCFAPI) head office in Intramuros, Manila.

Father Willmann is referred to as the “Fr. McGivney of the Philippines” because, like the venerable founder of the Knights of Columbus, he vigorously pursued the growth of the Order and dynamically worked for the radical transformation of faith into action.

Fr. Willmann spent 44 fruitful and productive years in the Philippines serving young people, the poor, the sick, the orphans, the oppressed, the lonely and the desolate.

Born on June 29, 1897 to very devout Catholic parents in Brooklyn, New York, Fr. Willmann was granted Philippine citizenship by then President Ferdinand Marcos through Presidential Decree No. 740.

Father Willmann established numerous organizations in the country most notable of which is the Knights of Columbus Fraternal Association of the Philippines, Inc. (KCFAPI) which he, together with a number of dedicated KC members, founded in 1958. (Denise Solina, KC News)

FBG presents list of qualified applicants for Academic Excellence Award

The Fraternal Benefits Group of the Knights of Columbus Fraternal Association of the Philippines, Inc. (KCFAPI) presents the list of qualified applicants for the Fr. George J. Willmann, SJ award for Academic Excellence, which is conferred to inspire the members of the Knights of Columbus family to excel academically which could serve as an asset in forming a ‘strong Christian society.’

The program was divided into 4 divisions, namely: Elementary Level (Valedictorian of the Graduating class of 2010-2011), High School Level (Valedictorian of the Graduating class of 2010-2011), College Level (Cum Laude and higher of the Graduating class of 2010-2011) and passer of BOARD/BAR examination from July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011.

To date, there are a total of 69 applicants who qualified for the incentive program; seven from the Elementary Division, six from the High School Division, nine from the College Division and 47 from the BAR/BOARD Passer Division. Each of them will be receiving the Fr. George J. Willmann, SJ’s Award for Academic Excellence Medallion and a Certificate of Recognition. The awarding will take place in their respective councils and will be facilitated by their Area Manager.

The Fr. George J. Willmann, SJ award for Academic Excellence was sponsored by KCFAPI to recognize the members of Knights of Columbus and their immediate families who have excelled in their studies.

Here are the lists of qualified applicants for incentive program: Board/Bar passers: Berbadeth Antalan, teacher; Roda Antalan, Cyndale Glaze and Amarillento Aparente, Registered Nurse; Bryan Ray Arzanan, CPA; Percy Balderia, Medicine; KC Love Cong, CPA; Daniel Espina Corpin, Crimimologist; Edison Pescante Daigdigan, Architect; Francisco de Torres, Jr., Registered Nurse; Sydrick Jose Andrei Deiparine, Lawyer; Ramon Dela Cruz, Laywer; Rose Anne Derramas, Registered Nurse; Ivan Andrew Derramas, Registered Nurse; Jose Ramil Escasinas, Registered Nurse; Rosa Dalya Enriquez, CPA; Gloreline Denolio Florida, Registered Nurse; Mark Louie Francisco, Dentist; Maria Angelica Fernandez, CPA; Dareall Allan Garcia, Engineer; Kharlo Mikhail Gonzales, Med Tech;

Nip Victor Belloga Hipolito, Registered Nurse; Sarah Jane Claudine Jose, Registered Nurse; Catherine Anne Junio, Registered Nurse;Kyle Anthony Laserna, Registered Nurse; Reynaldo Chan Libatique III, Lawyer; Reymund Chan Libatique, CPA; Melanie Libatique, Teacher; Joanna Kay Liberato, Registered Nurse; Jefferson Mari Mariano, Registered Nurse; Michael Jordan Navarro, Registered Nurse; Ryan Jay Orteza Salvador, Registered Nurse; Ma. Krisirene Santilla, Registered Nurse; Jeffrey Medina Santos, Lawyer; Glaiza Gonzales SArmiento, Lawyer; Dee Magaux Villareal Sudario, REgistered Nurse; Diana Mae Villareal Sudario, Registered Nurse; Richard Liston Tabublong, Agriculturist; Anna Victoria Talens, Registered Nurse; Orlando Tenorio, Jr., Lawyer; Vian Karel Tolentino, Registered Nurse; Vladimir John Untalan, Engineer; Jade Sagnip Verdillo, Registered Nurse; and Jeruh Viesca, Registered Nurse.

Recipients of Academic Award in College are: Rona Mae Mangle Baligala, Cum Laude; Carlo Antonio Buado,, Cum Laude; Gerard Angelo Salmorin Cruzado, Cum Laude; Reyman Estrella Dominguez, Cum Laude; Antonette Hallara Palacios, Cum Laude; Mary Luz Sajulga Pelesco, Magna Cum Laude; Rhoda Redulla, Cum Laude; and Ritz Darwin Payoyo Resuello, Magna Cum Laude.

Recipients of Academic Award in Highschool are: Aliana Grace Alipio, Valedictorian; Rommel Rodrigo Ceblano, Valedictorian; Angelica Capito Frias, Valedictorian; Camille Anne Ocumen, Valedictorian; and Dave Sim Servano Saul, Valedictorian.

Recipients of Academic Award in Elementary are: Anthony Rodrigo Ceblano, Valedictorian; Jean Diolas, Valedictorian; Ryan Glenn Fronda, Valedictorian; Kino Gabriel Gumayagay, Valedictorian; Myra Elizabeth Raquino Pascua, Valedictorian; Aldrea Marie Santos, Valedictorian; and Neal Patrick Sumagaysay, Valedictorian. (Michael Medina, KCFAPI News)

Fr. George J. Willmann Charities scholar ordained priest

Another human instrument of Jesus was ordained to the Sacred Order of Priesthood through the assistance of the Knights of Columbus Fr. George J. Willmann Charities, Inc.

On August 23, 2011, San Carlos Bishop Jose F. Advincula ordained Rev. Fr. Stephen P. Bendanillo to the Sacred Order of Priesthood at the San Carlos Borromeo Cathedral Parish in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental.

Fr. Bendanillo was a scholar of the Knights of Columbus Fr. George J. Willmann Charities, Inc. during his Theological studies at St. Joseph Regional Seminary in Iloilo City from 2006 to 2011.

On March 28, 2011, only days after he graduated from Theology, Fr. Bendanillo was ordained to the Order of Deacons together with other two seminarians of their Diocese.

The Presbyterial ordination of Fr. Bendanillo was attended by the clergy of the Diocese of San Carlos and St. Joseph Seminary, relatives, friends, benefactors and the faithful of San Carlos, Negros Occidental.

A great deal of the Fr. George J. Willmann Charities programs have been focused on the scholarship of seminarians and priests.

This foundation provides assistance to deserving and qualified students, including but not limited to those in pursuit of religious vocation, formation or development and higher specialized studies. Since beginning of its foundation, the program has already graduated over a hundred priests.

For those who want to avail of the foundation’s scholarship grant, here are the three categories of scholarship: seminarians who are on their last course in theology; priests who wish to earn licentiate or doctorate degrees in ecclesiastical disciplines in local theology schools or seminaries; and priests who wish to earn licentiate or doctorate degrees in ecclesiastical disciplines in Rome.

It may be good to note, that those who have successfully graduated from this scholarship have formed an organization in 1999. They call all themselves, KC-Priests Scholars Association. (Yen Ocampo)

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