Last July 18, 2021, VIDES Pinoy welcomed its new Board of Trustees, composed of seven (7) FMA community animators and seven (7) volunteers. It held its first meeting presided by the new VIDES Delegate, Sr. Maria Socorro Bacani, FMA. This historical meeting, held via Zoom, marked the beginning of a new organizational structure for VIDES Philippines which is aligned to the VIDES International model with FMA sisters and lay volunteers. They are committed to walk together sharing the one vision and mission of VIDES.
Chaired by Sr. Socorro, FMA, the
newly mandated Board is composed of the following:
The 7 FMA animators from seven
communities in Luzon and the Visayas: Sr. Catherine Urgello, FMA (LV Palawan);
Sr. Arlene Rafaela, FMA (MHCS Minglanilla, Cebu); Sr. Guia Asparen, FMA (LV
Malihao, Victorias, Negros Occidental); Sr. Lyn Yap, FMA (MHCS Mabalacat,
Pampanga); Sr. Nancy Esmero, FMA (MHC Agri-Tech. Center, Mindoro Or.); Sr. Ma.
Teresa Lorenzo, FMA (MHCC Canlubang, Laguna); Sr. Debbie Ponsaran, FMA (DBS
Manila).
The BOT members engaged in a lively discussion on VIDES
Pinoy’s programs, projects, activities, and future plans. VIDES Office staff and coordinator of VIDES
community in Cavite, Ms. Amy Suzara, was invited to present an updated report
on the organization's initiatives and recent accomplishments.
In her good night talk, Sr. Tita
Padron, FMA FIL-PNG Provincial Superior,
lauded the good work being done by VIDES in spreading God’s good news
and serving the underprivileged. She
drew insights from this day’s Gospel wherein Jesus invited the apostles to
“come away to a deserted place and rest awhile” after their busy day helping
many people in need. So busy were they that
they even had no chance to eat. Similarly,
Sr. Tita encouraged the Sisters and volunteers, no matter how busy they are, to
also take time for self-care and rest awhile in Jesus, the Good Shepherd, whose
heart was filled with compassion for all.
