“Rooted in Filiation and Fraternity: Giving Witness to Hope and Joy for a More Humane and Just World”

The FI Social Apostolate and Networking (FISAN) Team gathered for a meeting today, November 3, 2026, at the Mater Dei Conference Room. The meeting commenced with an opening song, “The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor,” led by Sr. Leoly Quitorio, Provincial Superior. She then reviewed and reminded the team members of Determinations Nos. 22 and 23, which serve as the guiding framework for the FISAN Program. She also warmly welcomed the new coordinator and the new members of the team.

All team members were present except for Jessie E. Zaragoza from St. James Catholic High School, who was unable to attend due to circumstances beyond his control. The team is composed of Sr. Lorna Bonghanoy, FISAN Coordinator and member of the Equipo de las Periferias, currently assigned in El Salvador, Misamis Oriental; Sr. Mary Juelar from Indonesia; and Ariel Cañete, Outreach Coordinator of Manresa School, who attended onsite. Joining online were Sr. Femy Pomado from Bangladesh and Rhodora Edullantes from Stella Maris Academy, Davao.

During the meeting, each FI Center’s outreach program was reviewed using the criteria outlined in Determinations Nos. 22 and 23 of the 19th General Chapter to ensure consistency, effectiveness, and alignment with the Determinations. The team carefully examined the various outreach initiatives and classified them under the following categories: Education, Health, Livelihood, Spiritual Formation, Social Development, and Laudato Si’.

Following a thorough analysis of the programs, the team provided recommendations and suggestions for improvement. The revised programs will be returned to the respective centers for further refinement and will then be resubmitted to the FISAN Team for final review and approval on or before November 30, 2026.

 We express our sincere gratitude to all FISAN members, with the guidance and support of Sr. Leoly Quitorio, for their dedication, commitment, and sacrifice in meeting the timeline for the development and alignment of their outreach programs.

Sr. Mary Juelar, F.I. FISAN team member