TOC Attend Thanksgiving Mass for St. Titus Brandsma

Members of the TOC from various communities attended the thanksgiving mass for the canonization of St. Titus Brandsma, titular patron of Carmelites in the Philippine province, held at The Immaculate Conception Cathedral (Cubao Cathedral) last May 28.

Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula led the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, with Papal Nuncio Archbishop Charles John Brown, Prior Provincial Rev. Fr. Rico Ponce, O.Carm, and Cubao Cathedral Rector and Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Dennis Soriano among the co-celebrants.

Archbishop Charles John Brown delivering his homily

Also attending the event were representatives from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and different members of the Carmelite family. A short procession and simple gathering followed.

St. Titus Brandsma was recently canonized in Rome by Pope Francis last May 15, 2022, along with 9 other holy men and women.

TOC Pilar

With Fr. Bal Ronato and Bro. Alvin Lozano

TOC Bacoor

With Fr. Rico Ponce, Prior Provincial

With National Prior, Bro. Alejandro "Bot" Bautista

With Fr. Gabriel Dolotina, Academics and Research & Publications Director
of the Institute of Spirituality in Asia

Additional Sources:

CBCP News. Titus Brandsma canonization a source of 'consolation' amid 'fake news' crisis - PH Carmelites.

Dominus Est. World Communications Sunday 2022. 

Vatican News. Titus Brandsma: Journalist, martyr, saint of the 20th Century.

Licas News Philippines. Manila prelate urges faithful to fight for truth, follow example of Titus Brandsma.