26/08/2026
Thanksgiving Mass of the Four Newly Ordained Dominican Priests
Yesterday, August 25, Rev. Fr. Alexander Constantine Narag Seño, OP; Rev. Fr. Laurence Ryan Villar Mata, OP; Rev. Fr. Jeffrey Mon Pagaduan, OP; and Rev. Fr. Vince Stanley Bautista Iñigo, OP celebrated their Thanksgiving Mass at the Santo Domingo Church. Fr. Jeffrey Mon Pagaduan, OP, served as the principal celebrant of the Holy Eucharist.
In his homily, Fr. Jeff expressed his gratitude to everyone who supported him throughout his formation journey. He also thanked those who had reminded, corrected, and even scolded him along the way. Recalling how Jesus rebuked the Pharisees in the Gospel—not to condemn them, but to save them from condemnation—he shared his gratitude for the corrections that helped form him and his brother-ordinands into the Dominican priests they are today.
Let us continue to pray for their perseverance and faithfulness in their vocation. May the Lord also call more men to the Order of Preachers.