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Nagpahayag ng bagong yugto sa kasaysayan ng buhay-relihiyoso sa Pilipinas ang Conference of Major Religious Superiors of the Philippines (CMSP), dating kilala bilang Association of Major Religious Superiors of the Philippines (AMRSP).
Sa bisa ng bagong Statutes ng organisasyon ay nagsimula nang gumanap bilang isang nagkakaisang kapulungan ang CMSP sa ilalim ng iisang chairperson na tanda ng mas matibay na pagkakaisa, misyon, at pamumuno para sa buhay-konsekrado sa bansa.
“The Conference of Major Religious Superiors of the Philippines (CMSP), formerly the Association of Major Religious Superiors of the Philippines (AMRSP), has entered a new chapter in its journey. Guided by its revised Statutes, the body now functions as a unified conference under a single chairperson — a sign of renewed unity, shared mission, and strengthened leadership for consecrated life in the country.” Bahagi ng pahayag ng CMSP.
Sa naganap na kauna-unahang Biennial Convention ng CMSP noong Setyembre 3, 2025, nahalal si Very Rev. Fr. Lino Gregorio V. Redoblado, OFM, Minister Provincial ng San Pedro Bautista Province ng Order of Friars Minor, bilang President ng Men’s Section; habang si Sr. Cecilia A. Espenilla, OP, Prioress General ng Dominican Sisters of Saint Catherine of Siena, naman ang naihalal bilang President ng Women’s Section.
Bilang kinatawan ng kani-kanilang seksyon ay magkatuwang na isusulong nina Fr. Redoblado at Sr. Espenilla ang misyon at kapakanan at pagkakaisa ng mga relihiyoso sa Pilipinas.
“In the election process held last 03 September 2025 during the first Biennial Convention of the CMSP, Very Rev. Fr. Lino Gregorio V. Redoblado OFM, Minister Provincial of the Province of San Pedro Bautista of the Order of Friars Minor, was elected as President of the Men’s Section; while Sr. Cecilia A. Espenilla, OP, Prioress General of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Catherine of Siena as President of the Women’s Section. They were consequently elected by the plenum as Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Conference, respectively.” Dagdag pa ng CMSP.
Bilang pangunahing samahan ng mga pinuno ng kongregasyong panlalaki at pambabae sa bansa, nananatiling mahalagang katuwang ng Simbahang Katolika ang CMSP sa pagsusulong ng pananampalataya at katarungang panlipunan.
Sa pagpasok ng bagong yugto, inaasahang higit pang paiigtingin ng kapulungan ang kanilang pagiging tinig ng mga relihiyoso sa bansa—sa paglilingkod, pagkakaisa, at pangangalaga sa bayan at kalikasan.
Samantala, kabilang sa naman sa naihalala bilang kasapi ng Executive Board ng CMSP ay sina:
1. Very Rev. Fr. Hirohito M. Bolo Jr., CICM
(Provincial Superior, CICM Philippine Province)
2. Sr. Lumen Gloria E. Dungca, OSB
(Prioress, Manila Priory, Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing);
3. Very Rev. Fr. Amador C. Tumbaga, CMF
(Provincial Superior, CMF Rhoel Gallardo Province);
4. Sr. Elizabeth V. Pedernal, MSCS
(Delegate Superior, Missionary Sisters of Saint Charles of Borromeo – Scalabrinian Sisters in Asia);
5. Very Rev. Fr. Jay Hector J. Lituañas, AA
(Superior, Augustinians of the Assumption);
6. Mo. Mary Ann J. Lumactao, AR
(Superior General, Congregation of the Augustinian Recollect Sisters);
7. Very Rev. Fr. Gerry Gamaliel S. De Los Reyes, OMI
(Provincial Superior, OMI Philippine Province);
8. Sr. Manol T. Rosal, ICM
(District Superior, Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary);
9. Very Rev. Fr. William Orven Julius Ma. M. Padios, MMHC (Superior General, Marian Missionaries of the Holy Cross); and
10. Sr. Mary Ignatius G. Vedua, RA (Provincial Superior, Religious of the Assumption Asia Pacific Province).
