16/07/2026
With Grateful Hearts
Today, we raise our hearts in thanksgiving to Almighty God as we celebrate the 8th Anniversary of the Presence of the Servants of Charity (Guanellians) in Santa Barbara, Pangasinan, Philippines.
Since July 16, 2018, on the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the Lord has faithfully guided our mission through the loving intercession of our Blessed Mother and the inspiration of St. Louis Guanella.
For eight blessed years, we have been privileged to walk alongside the poor, the abandoned, persons with disabilities, the elderly, and all those in need, striving to make God's providential love visible through humble acts of charity, pastoral care, education, and compassionate service.
With hearts full of gratitude, we give thanks to:
Almighty God, for His unfailing love, providence, and countless blessings.
Our Lady of Mother of Divine Providence, for her maternal protection and constant intercession.
Our Congregation, the Servants of Charity (Guanellians), for entrusting us with this beautiful mission.
Our pioneer missionaries, Fr. Charlton Viray, SdC, and Fr. Charles Antonysamy, SdC, whose faith, dedication, sacrifice, and missionary zeal laid the foundation of the Guanellian presence in Santa Barbara. We also remember with gratitude the first seminarians who generously shared in those early years of mission, helping sow the seeds of charity and hope.
The Diocese, parish communities, benefactors, collaborators, volunteers, and all our partners in mission, whose support, friendship, and prayers have strengthened us throughout these years.
The people of Santa Barbara, for welcoming us as brothers and allowing us to journey with you.
And above all, the poor, the abandoned, the persons with disabilities, the elderly, and all those entrusted to our care, who continually teach us the face of Christ and inspire us to serve with greater love each day.
As we celebrate this joyful milestone, we renew our commitment to continue the mission entrusted to us by St. Louis Guanella—to be living signs of God's Providence by serving those most in need with compassion, dignity, and hope.
May the Lord continue to bless our mission, strengthen our vocation, and make us faithful instruments of His mercy. Through the loving intercession of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the example of St. Louis Guanella, may we always remain steadfast in our commitment to proclaim the Gospel through works of charity.
"Charity cannot stop as long as there are poor to be helped."
— St. Louis Guanella
To God alone be all the glory!
Servants of Charity (Guanellians)
Santa Barbara Community
8th Anniversary of Our Presence
July 16, 2026