2008 OFFICERS

JOSE RELUNIA JR
President

GERRY MUSA
Vice President
Internal Affairs

NERIA SOLIMAN
Vice President
External Affairs

JOSIE MUSA
Secretary
Public Officer

NORMA EVANS
Treasurer

DING ALANO
Auditor

NESTOR MONTAIS
Public Relations Officer

LEON DECENA JR
Ex Officio Member

SPIRITUAL ADVISERS

FATHER RANING CRETA
Filipino Chaplaincy
Diocese of Parramatta

MONSIGNOR ROMULO VERGARA
Rector Basilica of Peñafrancia

The Australian Devotees of Our Lady of Penafrancia under the guidance of the Filipino Chaplaincy, Diocese of Parramatta and the Basilica of Penafrancia is devoted to the propagation of the devotion to Our Lady of Penafrancia. History suggests that the image of Our Lady was miraculously discovered in the hills of Spain and was accompanied by a number of miracles. This image was taken to the Philippines by missionaries and following a number of other instances of divine assistance, churches and devotions were established. In 2006 a replica of the image was brought to Australia and the Bishop of the Diocese of Parramatta was asked if he would find a church where the image could be displayed and devotions held. It was approved that the image be placed in the church of St Nicholas of Myra at Penrith on 6 September 2006. Novena masses are held monthly on the 1st Saturday of the month at 11:00 am. The Feast of Our Lady of Penafrancia is held on 3rd Saturday of the September with a concelebrated mass at St Nicholas of Myra, fluvial procession at the Nepean River and fellowship, program and entertainment at the Tench Reserve.

ADOLP is inviting everyone to visit our Lady of Penafrancia at St Nicholas of Myra Church and join us in our 1st Saturday monthly novena masses. For details, please contact Jun Relunia on 0419-233-643. In Sept 2010, the devotees will be celebrating the 300 years of devotion of Our Lady of Penafrancia – main celebration will be in Naga City. If you want to join us in the 2010 pilgrimage to Naga City, please contact ADOLP.

For more information visit ADOLP website.