
PJPS welcomes the newest member of the Jesuit prison ministry, Fr. Michael C. Porcia, SJ.
He was born on November 21, 1974 in Cebu City. He got his primary and secondary education from University of San Carlos in Cebu City. Fr. Porcia finished Bachelors Degree in Nursing in 1996 from the same school with honors. He is a Registered Nurse.
Fr. Jing, as he is fondly called by peers, was ordained last April 14, 2012 by Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle at the Church of the Gesu in Ateneo de Manila University.
The Philippine Jesuit Prison Service Foundation, Inc. Board of Trustees congratulate this year's graduating scholars for the Academic Year 2011 - 2012:
| Elementary | High School | College |
|---|---|---|
| Bacquiller, Renemae | Aldas, Angelica | Arrofo, Hyna (BS Psych) |
| Carolino, Fe Larraine | Awal, Norodin | Duyag, Carla Mae (Assoc in IT) |
| Cauilan, Eugenio | Bito-on, Joezel | Grecia, Randelyn (BSIT) |
| Clata, Jacquelyn | Dela Cruz, Noreena | Gallo, Mary Joy (HRM) |
| Dizon, Alyssa | Dacara, Jonarie | Redulosa, Rosario (BS-ECE) |
| Garcia, Ryan | Itaas, Jarel | Secuya, Paul Charles (Care Giving) |
| Maligaya, Jessica Mae | Manap, Dibina | |
| Mangrobang, Mildred | ||
| Mondaga, Liela | ||
| Sanchez, Irene May | ||
| Yabut, Eduardo Jr. |
We thank all the volunteers and benefactors who have contributed in the education and formation of these scholars. Let us continue to pray for their success.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development National Capital Region Field Office (DSWD - NCR) awarded PJPS its Registration Certificate and License to Operate as a Social Welfare Development Agency (SWDA) implementing community-based programs and services for children, youth, families and communities last March 22, 2012.
"When I was confirming our visit, I suddenly felt anxious. Am I doing the right thing? What if a riot breaks out while we are inside the prison camp? What if while at Mass, an inmate reaches out his hand to me for the 'Our Father'? What if inmates try to converse with me? I had obviously put a label on the people I would visit." A first time visitor shares her experience at New Bilibid Prison...
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