The Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish (OLMHRP) was formally instituted on the 30th of November 1979 that initially covered the areas extending from CAA to Martinville, down to Gatchalian Subdivision (Phases 2 – 10) reaching up to Villanueva Village with the areas from BF Homes to the northern part of Olivarez which were formerly parts of the St Anthony Parish. Later on, these areas were furt
her distributed to other two parishes the Mary, Queen of the Apostles Parish and Immaculate Conception Parish. Vito Di Marzio, RCJ (1978 – 1983) who was one with the first Rogationist missionaries in the Philippines namely, Frs. (†) Diego Buscio, RCJ and (†) Antonio Barbangelo, RCJ. While the parish was just starting several activities for the youth were organized with those of Charismatic Group and Life in the Spirit Seminars. Adamo Calo, RCJ (1984 – 1989) succeeded Fr Vito as parish priest with whom the land of the present location of the parish church in Multinational Village was acquired. Prior from the years of mandate of Fr. Loji Ma. Pilones (1992 – 1995) as parish priest, Fr. Vito was once again assigned as parish priest from 1989 – 1992. Niptale Frogosa, RCJ (1996 – 1998) succeeded Fr. Loji with whose term the Rogate Center and Religious students of the Fr Di Francia Center of Studies initiated the “Magbokasyon sa Bakasyon” a Youth Prayer Vigil for Vocations on the occasion of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. After Fr. Nip, Fr. Danny Montaña, RCJ (1998 – 2002) served as parish priest with whom the parish church was dedicated to God. The consecration of the OLMHRP happened through the hands of His Eminence Jaime Cardinal Sin on September 6, 1998. Fr Ariel Tecson, RCJ (2002 – 2008) was assigned parish priest through whom the enculturation of Filipino liturgical celebration was revived. After the 6years of service for being a parish priest, Fr. Benjamin Redoble, RCJ (2008-2011) succeeded Fr. Ariel. After the 3 year term of Fr. Redoble, Fr. Ulrich Gacayan, RCJ assigned as the new parish priest from 2011-2017. At present, the Our Lady of the most Holy Rosary Parish is taken care of Fr. Alfonso Flores, RCJ as parish priest (2017-present) with the help of Fr. Breynard Peji, RCJ as Superior, Fr. Ronaldo Victoria, RCJ, and Fr. Chris Melvic Floralde, RCJ. It has 19 Parish Mission Areas such as Clarmen, Fortunata Village, Fountain Breeze, Avida Towers Sucat, Gatchalian I Subdivision, John Street, Marcelo Compound, Manggahan, Sarikap, St Jude, Papa Compound, PSPQ/Phase IV, Purok 7, R Medina Compound, Sheryl Mira Compound, Verdant Heights, Villa Lourdes Subdivision, Dela Cruz Compound, Villanueva Village. Among the religious congregations present in the parish are Congregation of the Holy Spirit, Crucified Sisters Adorers of the Holy Eucharist, Mary’s Little Children Community, Oblates Sisters of the Most Holy Redeemer, Order of Friars Minor Conventual, Reparatrix Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Trinitarian Sisters, Franciscan Sister of the Holy Cross, and Sons of Holy Mary Immaculate. Meanwhile, the Saint Hannibal Multi-Level School Foundation, Inc. which was started as a soup kitchen in June 1990, was constructed as a school during the time of Fr. Danny. It currently accommodates children who cannot be mainstreamed into the regular Philippine educational system. It offers holistic education and moral formation to about 68 children (or an average of only 10 – 12 pupils per grade level). The students are free from all expenses inclusive of uniforms, books and school materials. They are also given morning and afternoon snacks and lunch which in most cases, is their only meal for the day. Vision
We in the Parish of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary with full trust in God’s love envision ourselves as community of disciples and the church of the poor committed to the total development of our parishioners and be seedbed for vocation. Mission
To achieve our visions, we shall provide services to enhance the spiritual, social, intellectual and economic needs of the parishioners through the Basic Ecclesial Community, thus attaining unity and fulfillment.
