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A Shepherd Remembered: The 40th Day Memorial of Fr. Celso
Makati City, 24 August 2025. Fr. Celso C. Godilano, Provincial Vicar of the SSP Philippines-Australia Province, passed on to eternal life on July 15, 2025. His mortal remains were interred in the Pauline burial lot in Lipa City on July 19. To commemorate the 40th day of his passing, the Makati community held a concelebrated Sunday Mass at 5:30 PM at the Sanctuary of St. Paul on August 24, 2025.

Gil Alinsangan, SSP
14 hours ago2 min read


WILL I GO TO HEAVEN?
We are taught that it is a place—or better, a state—where, in the presence of God, every longing of the human heart finds fulfillment. It is the state of perfect happiness. The Bible portrays this in many ways: it is where Lazarus is poor no longer, resting in the bosom of Abraham (Lk 16:22). It is where God wipes away every tear, where there will be no more death, mourning, wailing, or pain (Rev 21:4). More often, heaven is described as a banquet or feast, as in today’s Gosp

Gil Alinsangan, SSP
2 days ago2 min read


Renovated Saint Paul Sanctuary Blessed on Foundation Day
Makati City, August 20, 2025 — On the memorial of St. Bernard of Clairvaux, regarded as the “grandfather” of the Pauline Family, the Society of St Paul celebrated its 111th foundation anniversary, together with the 95th anniversary of the SSP Makati community. To mark this milestone, the Philippines-Australia Province held the solemn blessing of the newly renovated Sanctuary of St. Paul in Makati.

Gil Alinsangan, SSP
5 days ago2 min read


STANDING BY GOD’S WORD DESPITE THE COST
Today’s readings remind us of the cost of discipleship and the courage required to stand for the truth. In the First Reading, the prophet Jeremiah faced opposition for speaking God’s word. Central to Jeremiah’s message were prophecies of impending divine judgment as a warning against idolatry, social injustice, and moral decadence practiced by the inhabitants of Judea. Moreover, he told the people to submit to the yoke of the king of Babylon if they wanted to survive.

Fr. Ruben C. Areño, SSP
Aug 162 min read


MARY IS CLOSER TO YOU AND ME
In my second year in the seminary, a discussion arose among us seminarians on whether Mary died or not. Some said no —she was taken...
Fr. John Fred Caranzo, SSP
Aug 143 min read


Silence, Word, and Encounter: Wellsprings of Mission
Tagaytay City & Alfonso, Cavite — Amid the speed and noise of our times, the apostles of communication sought the quiet presence of the Master, the Divine Communicator. The priests and brothers of the Society of St. Paul (SSP) entered this sacred silence during their Annual Retreat, themed “Conformed to Christ, Him We Proclaim”, under the guidance of Fr. Norman Melchor Peña, Jr., Director of the Center for Pauline Spirituality and Animation (CPSA).

Fr. Angelo Paolo O. Asprer, SSP with Fr. Ruben C. Areño, SSP
Aug 122 min read


Going Forth Hope
Day 3 – August 9, 2025 | Makati City — The third and final day of the 1st Provincial Assembly of the SSP Philippines–Australia Province centered on the Australia community, the Provincial Superior’s Report, and an encounter with General Councilor Fr. Valdecir Uveda. As the assembly concluded, the Province moves forward, renewed with a deeper sense of purpose and hope.

Gil Alinsangan, SSP
Aug 103 min read


A FAITHFUL GOD WHO DOES NOT DISAPPOINT
Faith means trusting God even when life seems unfair—when the righteous suffer and the wicked prosper. It is believing, like Abraham, that God’s promises stand firm, and living as responsible stewards, storing up treasure in heaven.
Fr. Christmar Daguno
Aug 92 min read


Local Superiors’ Report on the State of the Communities
The second day of the Provincial Assembly was dedicated to reports on the situation of the local communities, which were scheduled for the..

Gil Alinsangan, SSP
Aug 82 min read


SSP Philippines-Australia Province Opens First Provincial Assembly
August 7, 2025, Makati City. “In hope we were saved.” Under this lapidary declaration of the Apostle Paul (Romans:24), members of the Philippines-Australia Province of the Society of St. Paul opened their first Provincial Assembly as the newly established circumscription. The three-day assembly (August 7-9) in between the annual retreat of two batches of the perpetually professed, gathered all members of the Province, including Fr. Nestor Candado and Fr. Mick Goonan from Aust

Gil Alinsangan, SSP
Aug 82 min read


A Jubilee of Hope and Unity Launching the Philippines–Australia Province
In this Jubilee Year of Hope, the Society of Saint Paul marks a historic milestone with the launch of the Philippines–Australia Province—uniting two former circumscriptions into one. More than an administrative move, it is a synodal journey rooted in communion, discernment, and shared mission. A three-day encounter in Makati gathered representatives from both regions and Rome to inaugurate this renewed path of unity and apostolic zeal.

Angelo Paolo O. Asprer, SSP
Aug 63 min read


The Society of St. Paul at the 11th Philippine Conference on the New Evangelization
In faithful witness to their charism and in close collaboration with the local Church, the Society of St. Paul (SSP) served as one of the official media partners for the 11th Philippine Conference on the New Evangelization (PCNE XI), held from July 18 to 20, 2025, at the Quadricentennial Pavilion of the University of Santo Tomas, Manila. The event drew over 5,000 participants—youth, laity, religious, and clergy—from all over the Philippines and beyond. Cardinal Jose Advincula

Society of St Paul Philippines-Australia
Jul 253 min read


In Memoriam: +Fr. Celso C. Godilano, SSP (1956–2025)
Fr. Celso Celeste Godilano was born on April 1, 1956, in Calinog, Iloilo, Philippines. He was the third of nine children—five sons and...

Society of St Paul Philippines-Australia
Jul 163 min read


Philippines-Australia: Pauline Family Charismatic Encounter 2025
Norman Melchor R. Pena Jr, SSP (CPSA) On July 12-13, the Center for Pauline Spirituality and Animation (CPSA) in the Philippines,...

Society of St Paul Philippines-Australia
Jul 152 min read


ST PAULS Bookstore opens new doors at SM Fairview
Quezon City, June 27, 2025 – A new ST PAULS Bookstore officially opened its doors on June 27, 2025, at SM City Fairview, Quezon City,...

Society of St Paul Philippines-Australia
Jul 41 min read


Three Postulants Begin Novitiate in the Society of St. Paul – Philippine-Australia Province
𝘕𝘰𝘷. 𝘑𝘶𝘥𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘱𝘦 LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — Three postulants were formally accepted into the Novitiate program of the Society of St...

Society of St Paul Philippines-Australia
Jun 32 min read


Three SSP Juniors Profess First Vows on Ascension Sunday
Anjon Fredrick C. Mamunta, SSP On June 1, 2025, the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, Cl. Anthony Joseph M. Pangilinan, SSP, Cl....

Society of St Paul Philippines-Australia
Jun 32 min read


Ten Juniors Renew Religious Vows on the Feast of the Visitation
Coinciding with the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, ten temporarily professed members of the Philippines-Australia...

Society of St Paul Philippines-Australia
Jun 11 min read


Celebrating Hope: The 56th Commencement of Saint Paul Seminary Foundation
A Joyful Gathering for New Beginnings The Saint Paul Seminary Foundation joyfully celebrated its 56th Commencement Exercises for the...

Society of St Paul Philippines-Australia
Apr 283 min read


Rev. Christian Tafalla Ordained as a Priest of the Society of St. Paul
𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘭 𝘉. 𝘔𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘺𝘰, 𝘚𝘚𝘗 Abuyog, Southern Leyte—Rev. Christian Augustine Lleve Tafalla, SSP, was ordained to the...

Society of St Paul Philippines-Australia
Mar 312 min read
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