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am reposting here these brilliant words from gerry arnedo (b83) for sano bawozo...
I used to call him the “Great Pang-Bawi” The only somber and sane voice among the boisterous, rowdy crowd that the Class of ’83 was in its heyday. As a class, we could be considered crass and arrogant and too confident in our wise-ass ways. Except that it would not be fair, because we had Fr. Jimmy in our group, and he was the antithesis of all that.
To say that he was well-grounded and humble is a gross understatement. Fr. Imbo had this wise-beyond-his-years sense of self. He knew he was more than intelligent, and yet saw no sense in calling the world’s attention to it. He was an Oak among Cherry Blossoms, unspectacular in the display of his hues but definitely the steadiest of the lot. You could say he died as he lived, choosing the most quiet of ways, leaving in his sleep, leaving while all of us were asleep. He would have it no other way
read the rest at the b83 blog....
From 2010 Dodge City Daily Globe Original article here..
Father Jimmy Barrozo, 44, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2010, at the Catholic rectory in Meade.
He was the parochial administrator of St. John the Baptist, Meade; St. Anthony, Fowler; and St. Patrick, Plains.
Father Barrozo was born July 12, 1966, in Marikina , Metro Manila, Philippines, to Juanito Salazar and Celerina Antiado Barrozo. He was ordained to the priesthood Dec. 4, 1993, by the Most Rev. Jesus Y. Varela, bishop of Sorsogon, at Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Sorsogon City.
Father Barrozo was a priest from the Diocese of Sorsogon in the Philippines. He began his assignment in the Diocese of Dodge City on Dec. 4, 2009. This was his only assignment in the United States.
He served as associate pastor at Immaculate Conception, Sorsogon, (1993-1994) and Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, (1994-1997). From 1997 to 2000, Father Barrozo served at Lady of Penafrancia Seminary at Sorsogon as spiritual director, academic formator and dean of students. His pastorates were at St. Raymond Nonnatus (2001-2005) and St. Michael the Archangel (2005-2009), both in Sorsogon.
Father Barrozo served his diocese in the Philippines as diocesan Internet program director; secretariat diocesan synod head; episcopal vicar; and as a member of the Board of Consultors and Presbyterial Council.
Survivors include his mother and five siblings.
He was preceded in death by his father.
The vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. John the Baptist Church, Meade, with Msgr. Angel Dy presiding. The funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Church, Fowler, with Bishop Ronald M. Gilmore presiding.
Friends may call from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade. The Mass of Christian Burial and interment will take place later in the Diocese of Sorsogon.
Memorials can be sent to the Seminary Fund of the Diocese of Dodge City, PO Box 137, Dodge City, KS 67801.
sad news mga sano. learned from fr. egays fb feed that f. jimmy passed away yesterday.
let us all pray for fr. jimmy and send our condolences to his family.
farewell fr. jimmy and may you rest in the god's peace...
Rev. Noel Listana & Rev. Philippe Andrew Gallanosa ordained as deacons
0 comments Posted by Sano jetski at 4:34 AMmore pixs and details at the OLPS Seminary website
The two newly ordained Deacons of the Diocese of Sorsogon;Rev. Noel Listana & Rev. Philippe Andrew Gallanosa.
Our condolences and prayers to the family of Sano Rommel Abear (B89) who passed away today from a heart attack.
from tato of b87
Odi, Gerald, Don Robert, Tootsie, Batot, Bernie & Tion Tom finalizing the members of the alumni who are expected to join the reunion come Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 6pm, Sorosogon College of Criminology, Inc in Piot. (Photo by Tato)
Mga sano, the BlackSat is on! SANO facebook page sez:
TIRIPON SA BLACK SATURDAY!! a reunion of OLPSEMINARY ex seminarians
Venue: JPM HALL, SORSOGON COLLEGE OF CRIMINOLOGY,PIOT, SORSOGON CITY
TIME: 6 PM
NO REGISTRATION
here's a post from batch 83 about their latest reunion. featuring the recently found fr. imbo... more pix and funny kwentos at their blog!!!
A Tale of Two Reunions-Part 1-Finding the Lost Shepherd
You have all heard of the parable of the lost sheep, right? How about the lost shepherd? Its not in the Bible, but in the lores of the class of '83. The class " pambawi" ( sa mga kabuangan natun) Fr. Imbo Barrozo surfaced and happily we had an excuse to have the first of the get-togethers last August 13 at the Eastwood City. Fr. Imbo is about to leave for a three year assignment with Sorsogon's "sister" diocese Kansas. Aside from Jayhawks, Kansas is known for their excellent beef - basi lamang yadto si Baka-King, Cula, matuparan man ni Fr. Imbo.
Captured and not about to let go! Gerrox shows Fr. Imbo how much he has been missed by the class of '83
Captured and not about to let go! Gerrox shows Fr. Imbo how much he has been missed by the class of '83
more here at B82...
again from Tato of B87 from his recent visit:
The study hall
VOCATION CAMPAIGN HOLY SPIRIT ACADEMY OF IROSIN FEB 25, 2010
kaiingit man an seminario niyan ano. mayad pa kay bagan kadamo san activities ninda. never remembered we had this much goings during the 80's.
visit the OLPS Minor for more pix and stories of the seminaristas... show some love people..
Lia -- Tato Marcial's daughter showing her favorite pose; at the background is the "bahay-kubo," built by HS Seminarians as part of their intramurals contest.
Manila-based B94 finally made an excuse out of Ronald's wedding and Manu Dugan's birthday to have a mini-reunion {aka: irinuman}.
