NAME OF PRIEST:

Fr. Cecilio Genaro Molina Tupasi

BIRTH PLACE:

Poblacion Tayum, Abra

AGE WHEN YOU DECIDED TO ENTER THE SEMINARY?

12 Years old

REASONS WHY YOU CHOOSE YOUR VOCATION?

I did not choose to become a priest. This is a call from God. I did not even know then
that I was to become a priest. My Grade 6 teacher suggested that I would go to take the
entrance exam in the seminary. Since some of my friends also went, I readily went too.

DIACONATE ORDINATION, PLACE AND DATE:

St. Paul Cathedral in Vigan City, December 15, 1990

PRIESTHOOD ORDINATION, PLACE AND DATE:

St. Catherine of Alexandria in Tayum, Abra, January 28, 1992

FIRST ASSIGNMENT:

St. Joseph Seminary, Pidigan, Abra

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

I had no accomplishments on my own. This is not a career but service. I always tried my
best to do the will of God for me in all my parish assignments including my school
apostolates. I helped a lot in the Worship and Liturgy Commission.

WHAT CAN YOU SAY ABOUT YOUR LIFE AS A PRIEST? WHY?

My Life as a priest is a life of service and mission. God put me in this life. I always felt
His Hand guiding me, His Heart teaching me to love, His wisdom directing me to teach
and lead.
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In Rel.Ed
Flerimei Angelli Barba
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In Rel.Ed

Cynthia P. Benabese
NAME OF PRIEST:
Bernard Pacis Barbosa

BIRTH PLACE:
Greenfields, Novaliches, Quezon City

AGE WHEN YOU DECIDED TO ENTER THE

SEMINARY?
18 years old
REASONS WHY YOU CHOOSE YOUR VOCATION?

I have chosen this vocation simply because it is what makes me happy

DIACONATE ORDINATION, PLACE AND DATE:

St. Joseph Seminary, July 3, 2010

PRIESTHOOD ORDINATION, PLACE AND DATE:

December 11, 2010 at St. John the Evangelist Parish, San Juan, Abra

FIRST ASSIGNMENT:

My 1st assignment as a deacon was in manabo (2010) my first assignment as a

priest was in manabo also (20101-2011)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

I would rather mention my office/ assignments: former youth director,

former associate editor of abra today, former secretary of the clergy,
parochial vicars in manabo, pidigan, bangued, perfect of discipline at sjs, at
present Im the diocesan catechetical director of the diocese, parish priest of
luba, school director of luba-tubo catholic school

WHAT CAN YOU SAY ABOUT YOUR LIFE AS A PRIEST? WHY?

My life as a priest or my vocation is the greatest gift I received from God. I

really cherish and love my vocation. Priesthood is a manifestation or one of
the proofs of Gods love to His people