Congregation of Dominican
SISTERS OF ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA Sta ‘ Catalina Convent-–Generallate 127 Sta.Catalina St, Corner Biak-Bato.1114 | Quezon, City Philippines Tel (02) 712-4330 | Email: secretary generalopsiena@gmail.com
M
y dear Sienans Batch ‘71, Blessed be God forever.
Golden Jubilee Celebration is a rare occasion. It took 50 magical years before you turned GOLD. But this celebration is not just about 50 years after high school graduation. It is celebrating SIENANS who have turned GOLD as persons. As I address you on your jubilee, I am looking (virtually) at you with the eyes, not anymore of a teacher, but that of a mother who has seen her daughters as growing, carefree, teenagers to the glowing dependable goldies, very much like the precious gem, GOLD, that they are now. How precious have you become? Let count the ways. Your Alma mater is a CATHOLIC School. Is God still the center of your lives? I trust you have high ideals in life. Your Alma Mater is a Dominican School. “Veritas”. Do you still stand for the truth? I believe in your integrity. Your Alma Mater is a FILIPINO SCHOOL. Whatever citizenship you have acquired now, do you
keep the “Diwang Pinoy?” I hope in your concern and love for the Philippines and your “kababayans. Your Alma Mater is a CONGREGATIONAL SCHOOL. Do you still remember the DOMINICAN SISTERS OF ST CATHERINE OF SIENA, their teachings on values, their practices, and traditions? I feel your compassion and mercy for the sick, the poor and the young. A Sienan is MAKADIYOS, MAKA - TARUNGAN, MAKA-BAYAN, MAKA-TAO. Fifty years after your unparalleled, joyful, youthful life, you still manage to be together, albeit virtually. This is a gesture of passion for unity and solidarity. Given this fraternal gathering opportunity, you will reminisce life in Siena, I am sure with tears and laughter. So be it At the end of the day, PRAY. In conclusion, I invite you to come back to your Alma Mater, SCQC. The OP-Siena Sisters are waiting for you with open and loving arms. And this is my prayer for you. Be blest so that you may be a blessing to others. In the Triune God, SR. MARIA SOFIA TAGUINON,OP Prioress, General
High School Class ‘71
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