An association of Filipino Roman Catholic Priests in the United States of America that promotes unity, support, and total growth among Filipino priests ministering with their cultural gifts in the Church.
LETTER of CONDOLENCES
Registration is now CLOSED.
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5th National Assembly
NAFP Assembly App is now available!
Kindly download the NAFP App:
from Apple App Store(https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nafp-conference/id6762703160)
from Google Play Store(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nafp.conferenceapp&pcampaignid=web_share).
We will be using this as our official app. It contains all pertinent information about our 5th National Assembly including programs, documents required, etc. After downloading the app, please create your account using the email address that you registered with us. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
REMINDER: Only PAID delegates can use the NAFP App.
NAFP App is REQUIRED during the assembly.
NAFP App is REQUIRED during the assembly.
5th Assembly Schedule
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12 PM - 3 PM - Arrival / Hotel Check-in / Registration
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Welcome / Opening Ceremony
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Departure for Mass in the Archdiocese of San Francisco (check NAFP App for Bus # assignment)
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM - Mass at Mission Dolores Basilica
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM - Return to the Hotel (check NAFP App for Bus # assignment)
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Dinner at the Hotel
8:30 PM – 9:00 PM - In Remembrance: Memorial Service Honoring Filipino Priests who Served in the United States
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Socials / Karaoke Night (Optional)
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6:00 AM – 8:00 AM - Breakfast at the Hotel
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM - Lauds / Morning Prayer
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM - Keynote 1: Rejoice in Hope by Very Rev. Gerry Timoner III
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM - Break / Snacks
9:45 AM – 11:00 AM - Keynote 2: Endure in Affliction by His Excellency Robert Cardinal McElroy
11:00 AM – 12:05 PM - Departure for Mass in the Diocese of San Jose (check NAFP App for Bus # assignment)
12:05 PM – 1:30 PM - Mass at Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM - Return to Hotel / Lunch (check NAFP App for Bus # assignment)
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM - Free Time / Siesta
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Break-Out Sessions (Please go to the NAFP App and enroll to one of these sessions):
Spiritual Fatherhood: Expression of the Filipino Priestly Vocation by Dr. Roland Millare, STD
Preaching the Lukan Infancy Narrative by Rev. Fr. Rene Lopez, PSS
The Challenge to the Filipino Priest based on the National Encuentro Model by Most Rev. Oscar Cantu, D.D.
Harmony in Faith: Creating Bridges Across Cultures and Generations by Clarissa Martinez
Making Disciples from Gen Z and Gen Alpha in a Digital and AI-Driven World by Joseph Nufable
Gift from the East: The Ministry of Filipino Priests to the Church in the United States by Most Rev. Jaime Soto, D.D.
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM - Vespers / Evening Prayer and Holy Hour / Sacrament of Reconciliation
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM - Dinner at the Hotel
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Regional Presentation
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Socials / Atrium (Optional)
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6:00 AM – 8:00 AM - Breakfast at the Hotel
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM - Lauds / Morning Prayer
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM - Keynote 3: Persevere in Prayer
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM - Break / Snacks
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM - Break-Out Sessions (Please go to the NAFP App and enroll to one of these sessions):
Spiritual Fatherhood: Expression of the Filipino Priestly Vocation by Dr. Roland Millare, STD
Preaching the Lukan Infancy Narrative by Rev. Fr. Rene Lopez, PSS
Harmony in Faith: Creating Bridges Across Cultures and Generations by Clarissa Martinez
Making Disciples from Gen Z and Gen Alpha in a Digital and AI-Driven World by Joseph Nufable
Gift from the East: The Ministry of Filipino Priests to the Church in the United States by Most Rev. Jaime Soto, D.D.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Departure for Mass in the Diocese of Oakland (check NAFP App for Bus # assignment)
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM - Mass at Cathedral of Christ the Light
1:30 PM – 6:00 PM - Return to Hotel:
Free Time / Siesta or
San Francisco sight-seeing (check NAFP App for Bus # assignment)
(5:00 PM – 6:00 PM) The Challenge to the Filipino Priest based on the National Encuentro Model by Most Rev. Oscar Cantu, D.D.
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM - Vespers / Evening Prayer
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM - Light Socials at the Atrium
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Gala Night with Live Band Entertainment
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6:00 AM – 8:00 AM - Breakfast at the Hotel
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM - Lauds / Morning Prayer
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM - General Business Meeting
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM - Regional Gathering with Election
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM - Break
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM - Closing Mass with Presentation of New Officers and Announcement of the National Assembly 2029
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM - Hotel Check Out / Lunch
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Departure
NOTE OF MEETING for (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM):
2026 Executive Host Committee and Leadership Council Evaluation Meeting
2029 New Leadership Council Meeting
MILESTONE
A Night to Remember
A Major Fundraising Event of the Host Committee of NAFP-USA for the 5th National Assembly
