Canossian Volunteers Philippines - CVP

22/05/2026

The admin of this page usually posts birthday greetings only for current core group members. We apologize, as doing this for all volunteers would flood the newsfeed with too many greetings. However, this time, we are making an exception. Why not?

She is one of the pioneers who initiated the program 35 years ago and was assigned to different mission areas across the Philippines. Through VOICA, our international Canossian volunteer arm, she has also been entrusted with various mission assignments around the world. Even now, she continues to quietly cheer for the volunteers from afar, praying for and supporting them in her own simple ways.

Today, we celebrate not only your life but also your beautiful legacy of service and love, 𝗔𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮.

Happy Birthday! May God continue to bless you with good health, joy, and countless graces. Thank you for your inspiring witness and for being a light in the mission. You will always be part of this journey that continues to unfold in love and service.

With love and gratitude, from your CVP family.

20/05/2026

20/05/2026

“𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗲: 𝗪𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁’𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱”

From the just concluded Meaningful Summer 2026 in El Nido, Palawan together with the VOICA mission in Indonesia, we celebrate with deep gratitude the many hearts who made this possible.

𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
With heartfelt thanks to all our Friends of the Mission, your generosity has set hearts ablaze and created waves of compassion that ripple far beyond our gathering. Through your support, Christ’s love is not only shared but truly lived, reaching communities and touching lives with hope, joy, and faith.

Your kindness has been a source of strength for this mission, enabling moments of encounter, service, and transformation. Because of you, seeds of love have been planted, and countless lives have been uplifted and renewed.
💖 Beth De Leon
💖 Nhica Bueser
💖 Cheche Arapeles
💖 Ryka Bubod
💖 Zhiela Bautista
💖 Ms Grace Gardiola
💖 Ms Lilibeth
💖 Ms Pi
💖 Caren Luna
💖 Alvin Ribano
💖 Princess Quibal
💖 Virgel Juguan
💖 Janelle Montales-Zoleta
💖 Bing Ramos-Bandalan
💖 Victorino Acosta
💖 Rose Anne Bringas
💖 Joy & Ferdinand Dalinas
💖 Dra. Luisa Vargas
💖 Cyril Francis Licyayo
💖 Aireen Resma
💖 Niña Angelica
💖 Ian & Annaleah Ramos
💖 Canossa College Student Council (Canossa San Pablo)
💖 Canossa College - CCD (Canossa San Pablo)
💖 Canossa Academy Lipa
💖 Fr. Mark & the whole community of El Nido, Palawan
💖 Ms Marissa Hernandez
💖 Sr Marisse Q. & Canossian Sisters San Pablo
💖 Sr Ono & Canossian Sisters Lipa Community
💖 Sr Elsie, Sr Rose & Canossian Sisters Santa Rosa Community
💖 Sr Mila & Canossian Sisters Bulihan Community
💖 Sr Esther and Council
💖 Sr Ana & Canossian Sisters Calamba community
💖 Mr Rene from Calamba Community
💖 Sr Eva & Canossian Sisters Paco Community
💖 Sr Criz & Novitiate Community
💖 Sr Lerma & Hiyas Community
💖 Sr Cecile & Palo, Leyte Community
💖 Sr Virgie & Don Carlos Community
💖 Sr Evelyn & Malaybalay Community
💖 Sr Gina & Cagayan Community
💖 Sr Jeana & Gumaca Community
💖 Sr Vholet & Tagaytay Community
💖 Ms Lani from Lipa Community
💖 Sr Sally, Sr Christina and council of Canossian Sisters Indonesia
💖 Sr Melissa Dwyer of VOICA and team
💖 and to all who purchased our St Magdalene & St Bakhita crochet and chibbies & other fundraising merchandize

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽)
To our Companions in Mission, thank you for your unwavering commitment, leadership, and quiet sacrifices behind the scenes. Your presence has guided and sustained this journey, making every moment an experience of service, encounter, and love.

Through your selfless dedication, you have inspired others and helped build a community rooted in faith, compassion, and mission.
🔥 Rose
🔥 Zandro
🔥 Jena
🔥 Alaiza
🔥 Noahnn
🔥 Milo
🔥 Herman
🔥 Gelen
🔥 Reynel
🔥 Ezekiel
🔥 Alex
🔥 Fey
🔥 Ninia
🔥 Aireen Kaye
🔥 Joy & Aloy
🔥 Jester
🔥 Jeremie
🔥 Heide
🔥 Diane
🔥 Kyle

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟯𝟱 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀)
To our Hearts in Mission, thank you for your courageous “yes” to serve. With hearts filled with passion, you became part of the waves of compassion, bringing Christ’s love to communities through selfless service, accompaniment, and hope.

Your presence touched lives and became a living witness that even the simplest acts, done with love, can create a lasting impact.
🌊 Kenneth Alonzo
🌊 Enrique Saldajeno
🌊 Rose Elinor Ricafranca
🌊 Zandro Bobera
🌊 Jenalyn Virgo
🌊 Kwen Angela Mina
🌊 Janssen Mher Asuncion
🌊 Maridhen Hernandez
🌊 Regie Frias Jr.
🌊 Keene Omar Garcia
🌊 Shania Bonavente
🌊 Carol Leyesa
and to all who attended the formation days

𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 (𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗔 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀)
To our Missioned Beyond Borders, thank you for your generous spirit and courageous response to serve beyond our shores. As you journeyed in mission in Indonesia, you became living witnesses of Christ’s love, bringing hope, unity, and compassion across cultures.

Your journey built connections and showed that the mission knows no boundaries—only hearts willing to be sent.
✨ Alex Titong
✨ Rowena Dela Cueva
✨ Diane Amante
✨ Jhim Brethren Dela Cruz
✨ Maria Cecilia Icaro
✨ Jeremie Monguiho
✨ Kisha Jairah Veronica Tanio
✨ Gelen Saldajeno
✨ Sr. Rochelle Mariano, FdCC
✨ Nickah Joy Abilar
✨ Herman Manalang

Each contribution, each presence, and each act of love becomes a spark that fuels our mission and strengthens our journey together.

May the Lord continue to bless and guide each of you, filling your hearts with peace, joy, and renewed courage to serve. May the love you have shared return to you a hundredfold, and may we always remain instruments of His compassion wherever we are called.

18/05/2026

𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 | 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵.

𝘚𝘳. 𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘊𝘝𝘗. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘚𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳, 𝘢 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥, 𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺. 𝘓𝘦𝘵 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘨𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘌𝘭 𝘕𝘪𝘥𝘰, 𝘗𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘯, 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘴.

My reflection on our service mission with the Canossian Volunteers in Bagong Bayan, El Nido, Palawan, highlights the three years of dedicated work of the Canossian Fathers in the area. Inspired by the theme “Hearts Ablaze: Waves of Compassion, Bringing Christ’s Love to Our Communities and Beyond,” we embraced the challenge of sharing the Good News with the young people and children served by the Canossian Fathers.

I was deeply moved by the simplicity of life and the strong sense of community experienced in the chapels, which reflected the profound impact of the Canossian Fathers’ mission. One leader shared that, despite their poverty, they feel rich because of God’s closeness—especially through the Sacraments, particularly the Eucharist. This insight challenged me to deepen my faithfulness and passion in my vocation as a Canossian Sister.

This experience continues to inspire me to bring Jesus to others through my presence, reassuring them of God’s unending love and faithful accompaniment in their life journey.

Sr. Rose Aquino, FdCC

“𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗯𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗲: 𝗪𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁’𝘀 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱”

16/05/2026

𝗖𝗩𝗣 𝗜𝗡 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗔 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗔

After meaningful encounters in Jakarta as our first stop, and in the communities of Kupang and Kasongan, where we exchanged smiles, stories, heartfelt hellos, and shared parting moments, we reunited in Bali for a rich sharing of experiences. This coming together marked not only the closing of our mission journey but also the beginning of a new chapter: united hearts, strengthened by faith, service, and compassion.

In Bali, we continued our time of reflection and sharing, deepening our exchange of meaningful experiences. We also had the opportunity to visit the Canossian Sisters community, a moment of connection that further enriched our journey. Alongside these encounters, we explored some of Bali’s treasures, from serene temples and vibrant local culture to breathtaking beaches and lush landscapes. It was a well deserved holiday, a joyful pause that celebrated a mission well done and the beauty of God’s creation.

We, the 11 volunteers (Jeremie, Herman, Sr. Rochelle, Diane, Cecilia, Rowena, Jhim, Alex, Kisha, Nickah, and Gelen), offered our dedication, love, and compassion to make this mission possible. Each spirit of service, together with the people we encountered, has left a lasting mark on our hearts. We believe this mission was made possible through the dedication of each one of us, united in love and compassion.

With heartfelt gratitude to the Canossian Sisters in Jakarta, Kupang, and Kasongan, and to all the people we encountered along the way, your kindness, prayers, and shared moments of faith and friendship gave life to this mission and will remain in our hearts.

May the seeds of compassion planted in every encounter continue to grow, bringing hope and unity wherever the mission leads.