10/01/2026
Galvan Chapter commemorates decennial anniversary, blesses letter standee
By: Angela Camille Velasco
Nueva Ecija Archdiocese
In a momentous event, Galvan Chapter celebrated their 10th-year Church and Convent Anniversary and blessed the โI love CDCC,โ and โProud Crusadoโ letter standee project, Saturday, December 27, 2025.
In honor of the church's anniversary, a ribbon-cutting ceremony to formally bless one of the chapter's newest projects this year was held prior to Holy Mass led by Msgr. Ernesto Garlitos, together with Princess Lourdes V. Magliba-Andres (PLMVA) and her spouse, Msgr. Avelio Andres and clergies from the Archdiocese.
Shortly after the mass, officiated by Msgr. Garlitos, a short program was held led by Rev. Fr. Stephen John Y. Tabuyo, Galvan chapter clergy assigned, to honor each member of the said chapter for their unwavering dedication to the congregationโs projects and programs.
Moreover, Ms. Ma. Trisha Samoy, Crusaders Kabataan Chapter President, shared a brief account of the chapter's beginnings in the late 1950s and early December 1999, wherein the donated lot's concrete foundation groundbreaking was sanctified by Mons. Dr. Rufino S. Magliba.
As guest of honor of the event, PLMVA delivered her inspirational speech emphasizing the roots of regular visits to the Galvan chapter.
โKapag galing sa mission si Apo Lakay at madadaanan niya ang Galvan ay hindi pwedeng hindi bababa sa simbahan. Iyan din ang aking namana kaya't ipinagpapatuloy ko ang gawain ni Apo Lakay na dalawin ang mga anak [Niya] dito [sa Galvan],โ shared PLVMA.
โAng Galvan Chapter ay may espesyal na espasyo sa aking puso kaya't ganyan na lamang kalapit ang mga miyembro dito sa aking puso at dahil dito rin nakilala ng aking pinsan na si Felix Villena ang kanyang asawa,โ PLVMA shared, recalling her memories with Ama RSM.
Additionally, Msgr. Garlitos and the chapter's officials conveyed messages emphasizing faith and unity in sharing the truth and reaching this kind of milestone.
