1 Peter 1:8
“Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,”
Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord and Brethren as Filipino Katoliko,. Congratulations to us all.
Let us celebrate! Three decades later, we are still here gathered and celebtating fellowship in the Lord guided by the Holy Church Filipino Katoliko. Thirty years after we remain and are keeping our democratic tradition as a community guided and bonded by our policies and systems.
As the highest organizational body of the Filipino Katoliko involving the general membership, the 30th Annual General Membership Assembly is very momentous each year. But having it for decades with you all added more meaning to this celebration.
A few years ago, our late Head Bishop Sotero F. Fenis, Sr and late Mother Superior Rosevilla Verzano Fenis returned to the Creator and it took us much courage after several years to keep our composure together and carry on. Let us pray for them. Let us remember them to strengthen our commitment to the Lord, to each other and to the Holy Church.
30 years ago, after the antagonistic and confrontational dynamics and differences with former colleagues from the former denomination, it was unimaginable at that moment that we could stand. But, here we are, dear fellow Filipino Katoliko, in our 30th Annual General Membership Assembly.
First, we owe this to the Lord, the most merciful and the source of our strength. Second is to our dear membership for believing in the Filipino Katoliko, and to the church workers who have helped us fulfill our doctrines, responsibilities and in carrying out our mission.
Let us hear and celebrate the reports and updates from different churches and ministries and exchange recommendations for our collective progress.
The Good Lord may bless us all today and every day as we continue to serve Him, the Church, His people and the creation.
Let us celebrate our 30th Annual General Membership Assembly and mostly our community as Filipino Katoliko.
Let us offer one another a comradely hug and a happy smile.
Let us all continue serving the Lord and His people by expanding our horizons and outlooks as Christians and stewards of creation.
Let us also offer everyday prayers for the souls of our devoted brethren who have gone ahead of us.
To you all, welcome to San Antonio de Padua Parish of Sibagat, Agusan del Sur.
Congratulations to us all once again.
Most Rev Pedro P. Fenis, Jr.
September 1, 2025