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FR RUBEN ELAGO MSP @ 35


LAST DECEMBER 31, 2009 was a day of celebration for Fr Ruben Elago MSP. He flew out all the way from New Zealand, and he had his 35th sacerdotal anniversary celebrations held in Cagayan de oro City. The Holy Eucharist was celebrated at the chapel inside the Xavier Estates was was attended by relatives and friends of Fr Ruben.

Some diocesan priests who are close to Fr Ruben came also for the celebration. The Friends and Music (choir) sang, while some of the St John Vianney seminarians served in the holy mass. The homilist was His Excellency, Most Rev Antonio Ledesma SJ, the archbishop of Cagayan de oro. Fr Pat Casino gave his felicitations to the celebrator on behalf of the Father Moderator, Fr Alfie Africa. Lunch was served at Magis Place and a short program was organized by the nieces of Fr Ruben. Congratulations, Fr Ruben!

 

 


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