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Priestly and Diaconal Ordinations in Manila

Priestly and Diaconal Ordinations in Manila

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Sunday, March 15, 2026
On 14th March 2026, at the Christ the King Parish in Project 7, Quezon City, Metro Manila (Philippines), through the laying on of hands by Bishop Elias Lumayog Ayuban Jr. (Claretian), Bishop of Cubao, we witnessed the priestly ordination of Father Nguyen Van Tien (Peter), a Vietnamese national, and the diaconal ordination of Mercado Sandoval Diego Martín, from Mexico.

The celebration was attended by the parish priest, Father Jose Glenn V. Orocio, Father Mejia Domingues Victor Alejandro, representing the Comboni Missionaries of Mexico, numerous confrères working in Asia, and a significant number of diocesan priests, religious brothers and sisters, as well as a group of friends of the mission and benefactors.

Father Nguyen’s ordination represents a historic moment, not only for the Asia delegation but also for the entire institute, as he is the first Comboni missionary from Vietnam. Our gratitude was profound, not only towards the Lord, but also towards Saint Daniel Comboni, whose life and charism inspired these two confrères to embrace the missionary vocation with great generosity and dedication.

The celebration was prepared with meticulous care, aiming to foster a deeply prayerful atmosphere that enabled everyone present to appreciate the significance of this historic moment. We express our sincere thanks to Bishop Elias for presiding over the celebration with wisdom and genuine joy, leaving a meaningful memory for all participants.

We are particularly grateful to the mother and sister-in-law of Father Peter Tien, who travelled from Vietnam to attend the ordination and to offer the generous gift of a son to our Institute. Our thanks also go to the mother and aunt of Deacon Diego Mercado, who journeyed from Mexico to share in this important event, entrusting their beloved son and nephew to the Comboni mission in Asia.

We wish to express our deepest gratitude to all who, through their support and presence, made this extraordinary celebration possible. May the Lord grant them abundant blessings.

On 15th March 2026, the feast day of Saint Daniel Comboni, Father Tien celebrated a thanksgiving Mass at the St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Sucat, Parañaque City, Metro Manila. He was assisted at the altar by Deacon Diego Martín Mercado Sandoval, in the presence of confrères, friends, and benefactors.

We hope that these two events will inspire many young people throughout Asia to dedicate themselves to God in missionary service.

Father Victor Aguilar,
MCCJ, Delegate Superior for Asia