A New Priest for FIN Province

Parañaque City, the Philippines, 25 June 2021 – On the solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist on 24 June 2021, Bishop Broderick Pabillo, DD, ordained Deacon Cyril Vincent Saldana Noel, SDB into the sacred order of Presbyters in the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians. As the youngest priest of the Salesians of Philippine North Province (FIN), Fr. Cyril chose the pericope of Jeremiah 3: 15, “Th en I will give you shepherds aft er My own heart,” as his ordination mott o. Th is emphasizes the importance of unity with the Great Shepherd, to not only become a mere shepherd but moreover, should be a shepherd aft er the heart of God. In his homily, Bishop Pabillo invited everyone to thank God for the gift of a vocation and pray for those who received it from God. In line with his mott o, Fr. Cyril was reminded to be a shepherd with the heart of Jesus, the meek and humble heart. Th e newly ordained priest shared his humble gratitude to God aft er calling back to his vocation journey. All are grace, in the right time and situation God touched his heart. Fr. Cyril also realized that it is through the support of the family, friends, and confreres, he can hear and joyfully answer the call of God. Th e new priest is a gift from God for the Church. Let us thank God for the gift of the new priest and continue to pray for Fr. Cyril for his future ministry and joyful perseverance.