Daughters of Saint Paul

Bicol Region Clergy Retreat

“Revisiting the Priesthood in the light of St. John Vianney’s Life and Example” was the theme of the 5-day retreat of more than 400 Bicolano priests held at Bethlehem Retreat Center in Bacacay,  Albay.

Masbate Bishop Joel Baylon, Secretary General of the Union of Bicol Clergy (UBC) said the regional clergy retreat is being held because of Pope Benedict XVI’s proclamation of the period from June 19, 2009 to June 19, 2010 as Year for Priests. This retreat was an integral part of the spiritual preparation for the 300th anniversary of Peñafrancia devotion in 2010 and the Golden Jubilee of the Union of Bicol Clergy (UBC).

The Daughters of St. Paul organized bookdisplay for this event. Books on spirituality and on the formation of priests and CDs were available. The Bicolano priests were happy about the materials which are of great help in their ministry