Bishop Dinualdo D. Gutierrez ordained priest Rev. Jefil Quizo Callego on 11 April 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Church, Polomolok, South Cotabato.
Fifty-five priests concelebrated: 2 from the St. Francis Xavier Regional Seminary, DavaoCity; 3 from Cotabato; 2 from Kidapawan; 2 Passionist Fathers (and a deacon); the rest, diocesan.
Theme: Service.
Bishop’s homily.
God said, “Whom shall I send?” Isaiah answered, “Here I am, send me” (Is. 6:8-9). We shall always be ready and willing to answer God’s call to service.
Whom shall we serve? All. So that all may become one, holy people.
Unity and holiness are achieved through loving service.
Service includes catechesis, administration of the sacraments and social action.
An adequate knowledge of our faith is necessary given our society which is secularistic and materialistic. Correct understanding of God’s commandments and their faithful observance will result into a morally upright society.
Social action aims towards a more humane, just and free Philippines.
Prayers, the Eucharist and the sacraments of reconciliation are means designed to strengthen us as we fight unjust structures and transform these structures of sins into just, “graced” structures.
Our prayers will sustain Rev. Jefil in his commitment to loving service.
Jefil Quizo Callego was born on 15 December 1979 to Felix and Elizabeth in Polomolok. Eldest of six children – 5 boys and 1 girl. Degrees: AB Philosophy, Notre Dame of MarbelUniversity, Master in Pastoral Ministry (MPM),St.Francis Xavier Regional Major Seminary, Davao City.
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