Bon Voyage Bp. Joe and Cora

Last Sunday's Mass celebration at San Jose Mangagawa Mission Community was full of emotions as everyone bid farewell to Bp. Joe and ate Cora for another mission to fulfill in the United States.

Most Rev. Jose Madanguit, DD, MCIJ has entrusted to start a new mission in San Francisco, California, USA focusing, but not limited to, Filipinos living in the neighborhood who needs spiritual care. This mission is like planting seeds in the new soil of evangelization that needs utmost care and attention with the hope to grow and progress and eventually bears fruit in the near future.

Bp. Joe and Ate Cora assured the community, particularly the founding members and leaders as they were sentimental and starting to miss their presence , not to worry but instead full of assurance that they will be in good hands. Bishop Jeo said, "This new mission would not have been entrusted to us if we have not been effective in building the community in San Jose Mangagawa". The bishop has indebted it to to founding leaders and members of the community for their unwavering support to make the mission grow and alive. The San Jose Mangagawa Mission Community has become a model by other communities under NAORCC,Us,AoC because of how they progress, improve, and become active community.

In his absence, Bp. Joe appointed Fr. Edwin Escleto as Vicar 1 (Assistant Parish Priest) to take care of San Jose Mangagawa Mission Community with the help of Edward Loberiano and Fr. Rence Galbo.

Have a safe travel Bp. Joe and Ate Cora!!!