DECEMBER 2014 NEWSLETTER FRANCIS RAISES THE MISSIONARIES OF THE POOR TO THE STATUS OF PONTIFICAL RIGHT “THE LORD HEARS THE CRY OF THE POOR” (Ps. 34) His Holiness, Pope Francis, by formal , has approved the Missionaries of the Poor (MOP) as Lay of PONTIFICAL RIGHT on December 8, 2014, feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Institutes of pontifical right are those erected or approved by the by formal decree. MOP was founded by Very Rev. Fr. Richard Ho Lung in 1981. It is an international monastic order of Brothers, Priests and Sister dedicated to "Joyful Service with Christ on the Cross" to serve the poorest of the poor. It has now grown to over 550 brothers from 13 countries serving the Lord in nine missions around the world. With hearts full of gratitude to God, together with our Blessed Mother Mary, and our Poor, we sing the Magnificat: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit exults

Very Rev. Fr. Richard Ho Lung, founder of in God my Savior! He has looked upon his servant in her lowliness, with favor on the humble estate of the Missionaries of the Poor. his servant” (Luke 1: 46-48).

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW MOP SUPERIOR GENERAL BROTHER AUGUSTO SILOT JR! THE MISSIONARIES of the Poor has elected a new superior general, Brother Augusto Silot Jr., to succeed Father Richard Ho Lung, who founded the institution dedicated to serving the poorest of the poor, and has served at the helm since 1981. Brother Augusto was elected on March 25, 2014.

Right photo: Father Richard Ho Lung (left) poses with Superior General Brother Augusto Silot

THE BROTHERHOOD IN CHRIST A Special Christmas Message from Fr. Joseph Ssali MOP Regional Superior , Philippines & Indonesia "And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us" (John 1:1-5). Christmas reminds us of a profound Mystery – the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. Jesus’ birth reveals His humility. He emptied Himself and became man. Thus, Christ shared His human nature by becoming a Brother to us and through Him, we became adopted sons (and daughters) of the Father. The celebration of Christ’s coming reminds us of the call to Brotherhood in Christ. Our vocation as Missionaries of the Poor is marked by the Spirituality of Brotherhood. We are brothers in Christ. Like Christ, we are brothers to all men, especially the poorest of the poor. As brothers, we live a life of prayer – making us aware God’s special plan for us; a life of love – for each other and a life of free service – working and serving among the poorest of the poor. It is a joy to live in community! Our community life is a witness to the world that in Christ there is unity. Although we come from different parts of the world, we live in a monastery that builds us as brothers and sets aside all our differences – cultures, character and even color! It draws us together as brothers toward a common goal for the building of the Kingdom of God here on earth. During this Christmas season, let us continue to share our lives with the poor. Remember that when you share Baby Emmanuel, a special child, is yourself with others especially the poor, life begins to find its meaning. When you help others, you start planting carried by Fr. Joseph Ssali, MOP Re- a lifetime of happiness. The time you touch the lives of others is the moment you truly live your purpose. The gional Superior. The MOP also care for kindness you do is never lost. Each act takes root in every bit of love you sows. Merry Christmas to you all! children with special needs.

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OUR COMMUNITY OF BROTHERHOOD & APOSTOLATE IN NAGA

THE BROTHERS It entails great self- sacrifice on our part to be a Missionary of the Poor. Our best kept secret is the Holy Mass, life of Prayer and adoration of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist. This is summit and the source of our life and apostolate. We pray daily, at least five times a day.

SHELTER AND RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR THE HOMELESS /ABANDONED CHILDREN AND ELDERLY AND CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS The MOP brothers at play with the residents at the Divine Mercy Apostolate in Cararayan Naga City, Phil- ippines. This is the center of the life of the MOP apostolate. The residents are children with special needs aged three (3) to twenty (20) . The child can be in his/her 20’s yet they are still cared for because of their situation. Most of them have cerebral palsy , autism and heart problems.

WE CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS At this center, children can find and form a family with other resi- dents as well as with the MOP brothers and Lay Volunteers. Ac- tivities include daily prayer, physical exercise and physiotheraphy, gardening, house chores and recreation. Big percentage of the residents receive regular medication for mental illness, diabetes, epilepsy, hypertension and others. We also care for children with special needs who are homeless or abandoned by their own families or whose families are too poor to give them the care they deserve.

WE OFFER OPPORTUNITIES TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY The Nazareth Center for Children has pre- school, feeding program for the malnourished kids and evening program for grade school children to assist scavenging the trash with their parents for recycla- them in their proper development. The children come ble materials, discarded foods and other items. from the poor families who live near the dump site and Nazareth offers them the opportunity to break the squatter areas of barangays Balatas and Del Rosario, cycle of poverty in their early childhood. Naga City. Without these programs, children spend

in Naga, would run towards them far, came to help and I am pretty sure I FOUND THE REAL MEANING OF whenever they came. The first mass I they came because they have felt God’s GOD’S MERCY! - Lydia Dy-Prieto attended with the Brothers in Carara- love through the Brothers too. Twenty-One years ago, a solicitation envelope led me to a yan, projected to me the image of how As a Catholic, I feel I have found the nipa hut where the Brothers first stayed. Never in my imagi- Christ must have mingled with the real meaning and purpose of my being. I nation did I expect to see a monastery so humble. While I poor people during His time. am eternally thankful that the Lord for waited for Fr. Brian and Bro. Max, I got the chance to read They grew fast and the number of giving me this opportunity to be associ- the Constitution of the Missionaries of the Poor. As I went Brothers multiplied swiftly. The ated with the Missionaries of the Poor. through the text, something in my heart as a Catholic was somehow rekindled. countless lives they have touched and The Brothers have taught me the real What ran through my mind was like of a small child who suddenly found her have helped, physically and spiritually, meaning of charity and God’s mercy. way home. It was what I imagined my church should be! the children they have fed and edu- Their lives not only inspire me but have I saw with my own eyes, how the Brothers, lived the life emulating that of cated are numerous. The homeless made my relationship with our Lord Christ. They ate simple food through begging, dwelled in a very humble place, and destitute, the mentally challenged Jesus more tangible. I am so grateful worked with their own hands, possessed only few pieces of clothing and a pair special children they have rescued, that all these experiences became so of sandals, no car of their own, no TV nor radio, not even a rice cooker or saved and given dignity, leaves us to contagious that affected my whole fam- washing machine, they prayed 5 times a day, had to beg their fare money when admire the commitment and dedica- ily. My husband, children and grand- taking public transport, went around in twos in their habit, yet, they were so tion of these consecrated religious. children have completely joined me in joyful in serving the poor. Children at the core shelter for the informal settlers More and more friends from near and my journey with the Brothers!

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Cadlan Ministry MOP has outreach program for the poorest of the WE REACH poor and the needy. MOP regularly visit the patients at Cadlan Mental Hospital. They pray with the pa- OUT TO THE tients, they shave them, they feed them, they also have fellowship with them bringing them the joy of the POOREST OF Lord. MOP brothers go to Cadlan Pili once a week. THE POOR

GIVING FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY HOUSE FOR THE HOMELESS

The house was built through the generosity of Fr. Damian and a group of 22 Australians composed of teachers and students from Igham Australia. The recipient of the house is a family of eight children. The father was a former carpenter but met an accident while working. The mother was once a volunteer at the MOP This is the gift giving of the MOP brothers to the needy and indigent families – bringing joy to them through sharing. The gift apostolate. They couldn’t work anymore. Both parents have no gainful occupation at the contains rice, coffee, sugar, milk, noodles, sardines – a little bit moment. The MOP brothers helped in the construction of their new house. of everything for several days of consumption .

groups of students from both our TRULY AN High School and the local government High School have gone on mission. One EXTRAORDINARY adult group spent ten days with the broth- ers last year and another group of adults is BLESSING FOR being formed for a visit next year. Each group has found the experience life- US! changing. Our teens have become more - FR. DAMIAN MCGRATH grateful for the blessings they experience back home and more mindful of the poor. I am the parish priest of three Our adults have become quite determined small country parishes in northern fundraisers and have run a number of Queensland, Australia. Four years events to raise funds for the MOPs in ago, our parishes were blessed to Naga and are currently involved in a pro- be visited by three brothers of the ject to send a shipping container of goods Father Damian with the group of Australians who visited MOP Missionaries of the Poor. The for the brothers and their ministry. brothers celebrated Holy Mass in As a parish priest, the most important pines. Our parishioners give because they know where the money is our churches and worked with outcome for me has been the sense that going and how it is being spent. students in three of our Catholic the whole parish has come along for the This is especially the case when we visit the brothers and assist in Schools. During a session with journey. This is most clearly demon- building a home for a poor family. We know that it is our parish students at our co-educational strated in both my parishioners’ ongoing which has bought the bricks and paid for the cement; it is our contri- Catholic High School, one of the financial support for the MOPs and in bution that has placed a stable roof over this particular family’s heads. brothers extended an invitation to their ardent prayer for our partnership Our relationship with the Missionaries of the Poor in the Philip- the students to pay the brothers a with the brothers. Just this year alone, we pines has been an extraordinary blessing for us as a community. We return visit in Naga City. Thus have given the brothers about AU$60000. are deeply grateful to God for what he has done for us through our began a wonderful relationship in This is an extraordinary figure coming partnership with the brothers. which we have visited the brothers from a financially depressed rural commu- three times and they have returned nity in Australia. Fr Damian McGrath another time to us. As the parish reflects on its generous Parish priest In a very brief amount of time, response to the MOPs and their work, it St Patrick’s Ingham, St Peter’s Halifax, it is now firmly established as part has become clear that their level of gener- St Teresa’s Abergowrie of our parish life to send either osity is shaped by the personal relationship high school students or adults to we have with the brothers in the Philip- Naga for mission experience. Two

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MISSIONARIES OF THE POOR - MANILA

go with everyone we meet. s we prepare the way for A Sirach 6:14 tells us that ‘Faithful the coming of the Lord, may our friends are a sturdy shelter, who- gratitude for the many graces we ever finds one has found a treas- are blessed with transform our ure.’ The best friend we could hearts and inspire us to be mes- ever be blessed with is Jesus sengers of HOPE to all those we Christ himself. This Advent and meet. Many are called but only Christmas season let us intro- a few are chosen says the Lord. duce our friends at home with May we respond by helping the those that we made with MOP; least of our brothers and sisters. the residents, the children and Set the world on fire by leaving a the brothers. We bring our- Brothers and children in Manila Mission trace of LOVE everywhere we selves closer to God by the trust of a friend. Together we shall wait anxiously for the coming of our Savior and Lord, LOVE is an ACTION word! JESUS CHRIST !

St. Anne’s hospital brings a new resident to MOP Empowered Disciples shared prayers with residents

Fr. Damian & Students visit the neighborhood homes.

MOP FRIENDS SHARE THEIR GIFTS !

MOP friends sharing their stewardship gifts with our outreach program A generous of medicines was provided by ICTSI Medication Inc.

“THE POOR NEEDS DIGNITY NOT CHARITY” - POPE FRANCIS

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MISSIONARIES OF THE POOR - INDONESIA Jesus is our Hope and our Salvation! time the true meaning of Christ- Jesus the Savior of the mas! A call for us to be that world has come down from twinkling light today for those in heaven. Let us rejoice! This we the dark. proclaim with deep rejoicing, In the heavens there echoes the echoing the Angels’ voices at proclamation of the angels:"To Bethlehem. Let us celebrate and you is born a Savior in the city of renew our hope and unchanged David, who is Christ the Lord" (Lk joy: THE SAVIOUR IS BORN 2:11).What wonder! By being FOR US! A wave of tenderness born in Bethlehem, Jesus has and hope fills our hearts, to- entered into the history of each gether with an overpowering one of us. He is now present in need for closeness and peace the world as the one Savior of flowing from Him, our Peace humanity. For this reason let us and Hope. pray to him: Savior of the world, In the crib we gaze, adore and save us! Save us from sinfulness contemplate the One who that we may be pure and holy, stripped himself of divine glory from selfishness that we may we worship him and trustingly say: we need You, Redeemer of in order to become poor, driven continue to share with the man, you who know the hopes and fears of our hearts. Come and by love for us sinners. This is a needy, from discouragement so stay with us, Lord! May the joy of your Nativity spread through daily reality for us as Missionar- that we may bring joy and hope our loving care for one another and empower us to carry our daily ies of the poor as we care for the to those in despair. crosses joyfully. poor, and sick and dying. Beside O Mary, Virgin of expectation the crib, the Christmas tree, and fulfillment, who hold the MERRY CHRISTMAS with its twinkling lights, reminds secret of Christmas, make us us that with the birth of Jesus the able to recognize in the Child A PROSPEROUS HAPPY NEW YEAR 2015 tree of life has blossomed anew whom you hold in your arms, BRO. EMMANUEL, MOP & in the desert of us, humanity. the heralded Savior, who brings The crib and the tree: precious hope and peace to all. With you MOP INDONESIA COMMUNITY symbols, which hand down in

JOYFUL SERVICE WITH CHRIST ON THE CROSS ALWAYS

Fr. Joseph Ssali, MOP Regional Supe- rior , Philippines & Indonesia visits the The formators at MOP MOP Community Indonesia

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CEBU MISSION: “COMPASSIONATE BROTHERS”

1. MOP BROTHERS RESPONSE AFTER THE 7.2 EARTHQUAKE ON OCTOBER 15, 2013 AND THE CONTINUOUS AID AND SOLIDARITY WITH THE “YOLANDA” SURVIVORS. NOV. 8, 2013 2013 has been a year of true solidarity with those who are in need. In the wake of the major disasters of 7.1 Earthquakes and the Super typhoon Yolanda occurring in the very region where Missionaries of the Poor (MOP, Cebu) operates a mission for the homeless or abandoned elderly and disabled children, the Brothers of the MOP immediately sprang into action in bringing immediate and long term relief and shelter to the victims. Our facilities in Cebu City, the major hub of the region, became temporary shelters in the imme- diate aftermath of the twin disasters. Hundreds of displaced families took refuge at the MOP monastery and apostolate centers. They were fed, cared and housed for by the MOP Brothers.

2. OPENING OF HOUSE OF THE LORD ELDERLY MEN AND WOMEN HOME Roger, 65 one of the Elderly men whom we have accepted as a resident into our newly built - “House of the Lord” - thru the enormous generosity of the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation and Incorporated (RAFI). This home is dedicated for the poorest and rejected elderly men and women.

3. LILAC CENTER FOR THE SPECIAL CHIL- DREN AND OUR NEIGHBORS Our open chapel during Sunday wor- ship flock by our Lilac Children and our neighborhood in ‘Pasil Sawang Calero, Cebu. They also received our regular food and kind distribution twice a month. We also offer confes- sion, counseling, house visitation and recreation.

4. OLSG - OUR LADY OF SATURDAY GROUP OLSG - Our Lady of Saturday Group is the name of hundreds of single mothers and senior citizen who come to the Brothers’ Mon- astery to pray the Holy Rosary and received spiritual and physical nourishment.

5. STO. NINO CHARITY CLINIC This is our future “ Sto. Nino Char- ity Clinic” to which it can serve the sick people who are in need of medication and consultation. Kuya Jess could have been cared for in this clinic when it gets done. For this we appeal for your generous donation to bring this project into completion. See address at the back page...

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WE SAW THE SUFFERING FACE OF CHRIST IN THE POOR LIKE NEVER BEFORE-- PAUL TANNOUS

As we continued our journey carry them out as we ask him to guide our hands and our footsteps Before we began our first jour- and returned to the Philippines a as we help carry the cross with the poor. ney to the Philippines, we were second time although we were Truly we felt what it must have been like for Simon of Cyrene filled with excitement and anxi- saddened by what we saw we as he was given the privilege of carrying the cross with our Lord. ety because for many of us we were so grateful to God that We are also given that same privilege. For that we are forever did not know what to expect. through MOP we were able to grateful to Fr. Ho Lung, Fr. Joseph and the MOP brothers. We all knew one thing- that we have our eyes opened and see were going to leave our comfort Jesus. zones to serve the poorest of the Our mission didn't stop poor. We didn't expect what we when we left. We were saw . deeply touched by our en- From Manila to Naga we saw counter that we began a char- the suffering face of Christ in the ity called Maronites on Mis- poor like never before- an ex- sion and started fundraising perience that changed our lives and planning various projects in a beautiful way. From the to help the poor communities. neglected orphans, to the fami- We believed that there would lies in the slum, to the mentally be no sacrifice too great if it ill we encountered so many dif- will help fix what we saw. ferent types of suffering- emo- In our work, we are con- tional, physical and psychologi- tinually blessed as God gives The volunteers (Maronite on Mission ) with Archbishop Rolando Tirona , cal. us the ideas and the means to Bishop Antoine Tarabay of the Maronite of Australia

OUR HEARTS WERE CHANGED JUST BY SEEING THEIR HELPLESS FACES -Badwee and Nazha The QMHR’s annual fundraiser After the typhoon in December 2013, our Holy Mother in MAY 2013 was held on behalf showed us the scarce need for yet more support and labor in aid of and in support of MOP for the of the Philippines. Our sense of responsibility grew to that of a construction of the apostolate. family member aiding their brothers and sisters. There was abso- It seemed that the more and lutely no doubt that we would work non-stop, doing no matter more that we give, the more what it entails. and more we wanted to keep The more and more that we prayed, the more and more Our giving. Virgin Mother showed us the way. A container was filled with Each member of our team was non-perishable food, water, basic daily needs, furniture and of- touched by MOP and none of us fice equipment for the apostolate and offices. Each of these things remained the same. were donated to us by various people in the form of clothing, Several members of our team goods and even donations of large amounts of money. The con- later expressed interest in par- tainer was filled by the members of QMHR and some generous taking in more good works with volunteers from our ROSARY ARMY. We, at QMHR are con- MOP. In October of 2013, the tinuously blessed with aid each time we communicate the cry of QMHR team launched our the poor. It is through the inspiration of Missionaries of the Poor QUEEN OF THE MOST ‘SPONSOR AN ANGEL’ child and their ability to give until it hurts and then give some more HOLY ROSARY (QMHR) was sponsorship program in conjunc- that we are able to continue all of our good works. blessed to have met Fr. Joseph tion with the MOP. This in- QMHR is currently on the verge of sending some members of Ssali from Missionaries of the volves feeding, clothing and the team for our FIRST QMHR to MOP missionary trip in De- Poor in October of 2011, while sheltering 80 orphaned, aban- cember of 2014, as a further measure we are also attempting to he was in Australia seeking funds doned and mentally challenged raise the funds for a fully equipped ambulance that will surely aid in assistance of the construction of children from Naga and Cebu. the brothers at MOP in their mission. the Manila apostolate. We were The hearts of many were QMHR is so grateful for the many opportunities we have been immediately touched by Fr. Jo- changed just by seeing their help- given, and the many blessings we have received from Our Lord. seph’s sincerity. Through the less faces, so many lives at We look forward to many years yet of hard work alongside our grace of the Holy Spirit, QMHR QMHR and wherever the team brothers in Christ at Missionaries of the Poor. had a sense of overwhelming ur- reached out to, we were gency to get involved. changed. Badwee and Nazha (Sydney) ssio PAGE 8 MISSIONARIES OF THE POOR "“JOYFUL SERVICE WITH CHRIST ON THE CROSS"

I HAD TO LEAVE MY DEVELOPED WORLD ATTITUDE - RITA TOHME would teach the bros some nurs- “Dreams come and go....some you ponder ing and first aid skills, which was about, some you let go...others remain in your challenging in itself when it came heart and mind until one day the beautiful Lord to language barriers and medical says..."It's time....Let's make it a reality...... " terms..but we got through it, So when something you have dreamt of for years and they graduated with flying becomes reality it reinforces to you that you are colours. not alone and that there is a higher being...that I spent a lot of my time at the someone who is central in your life is guiding you Apostolate and it was a privilege on your earthly journey....guiding you to the to be part of the family which unknown and holding your hand every step of compromised of those who were the way.....there is no other explanation....it just disabled, mentally challenged, is” sick or abandoned. Seeing the So my dream came true when I arrived in the bros at work at the apostolate would bring that’s when I felt like I had started Philippines to do missionary work with MOP. me so much joy and if I had a moment of to really understand that all will For as long as I can remember it was tugging at boredom I would look to them and feel re- take place in Gods time, not my my heart, and finally I answered Gods call and he energized within a moment. The caregivers time; but I need to use the talents guided me on one of the most amazing journeys (who were poor themselves) who tended to bestowed upon me to carry out his of my life to MOP. A quote that I try to live by is those poorer than them truly inspired me as will. from St Mary Mackillop ‘Never see a need with- well. The local community was I am so thankful to all the out doing something about it’. I’ve worked as a incredible. I would walk past them every day priests and bros for my stay with pediatric nurse for the past 10 years in Sydney, on my way to the apostolate, looking at their MOP at all three missions, Manila, Australia and even though it’s very fulfilling, I living conditions, they bear all weather con- Naga and Cebu in the Philippines. I was about to embark on a journey that would ditions, from extreme humidity to extreme am thankful that I could pray with transform my heart and mind and allow me to storms and still they smile. This became my the brothers. It helped me grow fall in love with the poor. life, this is what grew to be normal for me, to spiritually. The homilies at mass From the moment I landed in Manila I felt an see how content they were with the basic were based around us being created overwhelming feeling of peace within my heart necessities of life, that was truly an eye in the image of God, and serving where I heard the Holy Spirit say “You are ex- opener. each of our brothers and sisters actly where you are meant to be at this point in The brothers inspired me so much during with seeing God in them. This your life”. my stay. I had moments which were challeng- stuck in my heart and mind. I truly The brothers in Manila greeted me at the ing thinking ‘Why can’t this be done’, and sensed that I was looking into the airport and their Christ like warmth shone ‘Why does this take so long’? I had to leave eyes of Our Lord with every per- through as I spent a couple of days with them my developed world attitude aside and see son that I came across with this day with the poorest of the poor. My heart exploded this for what it was, the simplicity for what I strive to do that on a daily basis. It with joy from that moment on. I would spend MOP stood for...Provide LOVE for your is challenging on many occasions the next 3 and half months with over 50 brothers neighbor and the blessings will be abundant. but through the power of prayer all at their mission in Naga City where How blessed And it was true. This is where I learnt I had things are possible and I know that was I!! to accept that the simple things in life really Our Lord and Mother Mary, who is It was already decided from home that I did bring much joy to those around me and truly the cause of our Joy, are guid- ing me every step of the way.

POVERTY IS LEARNED WITH THE HUMBLE, THE POOR, THE SICK AND ALL THOSE WHO ARE ON THE EXISTENTIAL PERIPHERIES OF LIFE. THEO- RETICAL POVERTY IS OF NO USE TO US. POVERTY IS LEARNED BY TOUCHING THE FLESH OF THE POOR CHRIST, IN THE HUMBLE, THE POOR, THE SICK, IN THE CHILDREN….. - POPE FRANCIS ssio DVECEMBEROLUME 1,2014 ISSUE 1 PAGE 9

I LEARNED TO DECREASE IN MYSELF TO LET CHRIST'S LIGHT SHINE - Ben Saliba

ily and parishioners of my local Church and through I visited the Missionaries of the grace of God will be returning with more will- the Poor in December 2013 ing servants to assist and over six weeks stayed MOP. To know that there with the brothers in Manila, are many religious orders Naga and Cebu. My experi- doing this work inspires ences with MOP were life me to continue giving as changing. I learned to de- every little donation crease in myself to let Christ's (monetary or material) light shine to service those less goes a long way. God bless fortunate. The MOP brothers Missionaries of the Poor were truly an inspiration to and the witness of Christ work with. To know they they give to those who have given their lives to this need Him the most. service was something that has helped me discern what God Ben Saliba wants from not only myself but from all of His children. I have been blessed to share my experience with friends, fam-

Be a VOLUNTEER NOW! visit http://www.missionariesofthepoor.org/volunteers.php Regional Mission Directory Fr. Joseph Ssali, MOP Regional Superior Contact #: 09183581586 “NOT TO SHARE ONE’S GOODS WITH THE POOR IS Naga Mission (Regional Base) Heart of Mercy Monastery TO ROB THEM AND TO DEPRIVE THEM OF LIFE. IT San Rafael Cararayan Naga City P.O. Box 6117 IS NOT OUR GOODS THAT WE POSSESS BUT 4400 Philippines , Email: [email protected] THEIRS.” Cebu Mission Holy Cross Monastery Uldog St. Poblacion Talisay City - SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM 6045 Cebu Philippines Email: [email protected] The Missionaries of the Poor (M.O.P.) is an international monastic or- Indonesia Mission Corpus Christi Monastery der of Brothers dedicated to "Joyful Service with Christ on the Cross" to JL Eltari, Komplex Bandara serve the poorest of the poor. The order was started in 1981 by Father Rich- Labuan Bajo, Flores NTT Indonesia 86554 Email: [email protected] ard Ho Lung and has now grown to over 500 brothers around the world.

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