Last June 1, 2023, the Anthonian Institute celebrated the Solemnity of St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia.
Prior to the proper feast, the community prepared the feast with a Triduum presided by Fr. Herbie Canete, RCJ the superior of the house. During the Triduum, he gave a series of reflection on the different themes of the day focus its content of St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia. St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia was born Messina on July 5, 1851 and died on June 1, 1927. He was known of his heroic virtues and holiness. He is the founder of the Rogationists of the Heart of Jesus (RCJ) and the Daughters of the Divine Zeal (FDZ). He was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1990 and was proclaimed saint by St. John Paul II in May 16, 2004.
During the celebration itself of his feast day, Fr. Herbie underlines the life of St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia and the gift of the charism that he received and bestowed also to all the members of the congregation. It is the charism of the Rogationists and the Daughters of the Divine Zeal that sustains Good and Holy workers of the Church by just simply saying, "SEND O LORD, HOLY APOSTLES INTO YOUR CHURCH." It is a powerful prayer that obtains the Church Many and Zealous workers to His harvest.
The celebration was attended by some Chuch goers of the Filipino community at some other Polish friends. The kissing of the relic of St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia took place at the end of the celebration and a simple sharing of food at the end of the celebration.