ARCORES Strengthens its Social Mission
ARCORES International, the Augustinian Recollect Solidarity Network, reinforces its commitment to social transformation by actively participating in the 2025 JPIC Formation Workshop, to be held in Rome from February 10-14. This important international gathering, organized by the USG-UISG JPIC Commission, will be conducted under the theme “JPIC MISSION: Pilgrims of Hope for Systemic Transformation for
Laudato Si’ Cross, a gift to Pope Francis from ARCORES
Pope Francis received the ‘Laudato Si’ Cross’ as a gift from ARCORES, the solidarity network of the Order of Augustinian Recollects. The cross is a meaningful interpretation of the ecological advocacy of Pope Francis that inspired millions from different denominational identities to protect nature and people. The ‘Laudato Si’ Cross’ is significantly summarized by Pope
The Importance of Volunteering
ARCORES volunteering represents a unique opportunity for people to give themselves to others and experience the deep sense of solidarity and service that drives its mission. This commitment, structured across various levels: local, national, and international volunteering, allows volunteers to approach the most vulnerable realities, moving hearts towards empathy and action. In each of these
Ecumenical Dialogue through Ecology
The president of ARCORES International, Tagoy Jakosalem, participation in the 2024 Ecumenical Research Forum Conference, held at the prestigious Academy of Mission in Hamburg, Germany, from November 29 to December 1. At this significant gathering, focused on “Grassroots Ecumenism,” Jakosalem presented an innovative research titled “Ecological Action as a Path for Ecumenical Dialogue: A Philippine
The prayer of the poor rises to God
The prayer of the poor rises to God, this is the theme of the 2024 World Day of the Poor. It reminds us and encourages us to live and experience the essential union between prayer and the exercise of charity: “If prayer does not translate into concrete action, it is vain; indeed, faith without works
WORLD MISSION DAY 2024
In a few days, we will be celebrating WORLD MISSION DAY 2024. This year, the date is set for October 20th under the theme “Go and invite everyone to the banquet” (cf. Mt 22:9). Pope Francis emphasizes the Church’s mission to go and invite everyone to the Lord’s feast, without weariness or discouragement. This text
ARCORES International, CST-R Collaborate for the Fire Victims of Endrina Street Story By Georgene Quilaton-Tambiga
At least 109 families whose homes were razed by fire in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, Philippines, received a bag of rice and canned goods from ARCORES International through Colegio de Sto. Tomas-Recoletos, Inc.’s Community Extension and Development Office (CEDO). It can be recalled that last September 6, 2024, at 8:40 in the evening, families
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Two years of war in Ukraine. ARCORES continues to help
This Saturday, February 24, marks the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Thanks to ARCORES’ collaboration agreement with the Claretian Missionaries’ Proclade Foundation, our Solidarity Network continues to help in the country. In January, ARCORES sent 7,200 euros. With this amount, the Claretian Missionaries in Ukraine help the people who have returned to Truskavets,
La Salud Garden revived with organic fertilizers
Story & photos by Georgene Quilaton-Tambiga, ARCORES Filipinas Thomasian Maintenance Department, science, TLE and scouting teachers and staff joined in an exclusive training and demonstration for making organic liquid fertilizers last January 31, 2024 at the Student Kiosks alongside the site of the Jardin de La Salud. The training was in preparation for the revival
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ARCORES participates in OAR course on good treatment
The Order of Augustinian Recollects has just presented the course entitled “Good Treatment, Prevention and Reparation of Abuse in Pastoral Settings”, promoted by the Commission for the Protection of Minors and Vulnerable Adults. Carmen Montejo, doctor, member of the commission both in the Order and in ARCORES Spain and volunteer of the Solidarity Network, will