Filipino Commission

The Diocesan Commission for Catholic Filipino Ministries (DCCFM)

The Commission is established under the name of Diocesan Commission for Catholic Filipino Ministries (DCCFM), to be the voice of and for Catholics of Filipino origin in the Diocese of Paterson with the duty to make recommendations regarding the development and implementation of a Pastoral Plan for Filipino Ministry.

The DCCFM will serve as an advisory to the Diocese of Paterson for policy recommendations and pastoral implementation of such policies. All the decisions approved by the Commission shall be submitted to the Bishop, or his designee, for written approval; the Bishop can make use of other consultative groups for recommendations previous to the approval. This would generally include the Presbyteral Counsel, the College of Consulters, the Deans of the Diocese, the Diocesan Pastoral Council, and other groups.

The commission for Catholic Filipino Ministries will be comprised of no more than fifteen voting members who are Catholic lay men and women of Filipino origin. Members may be appointed in such a way to maximize representation across the diocese.

 
EXECUTIVE COMMITEE (Elected Officials):
Elmer Maximo, President - Sacred Heart Parish, Rockaway
Prudencio Mantes, Vice President - Our Lady of Mercy Parish, Whippany
Jeanette East, Secretary - St. Christopher, Parsippany
Cora Banaag, Treasurer - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Passaic

BOARD MEMBERS:
Teresita Baldanza - St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Paterson
Cris Fernandez - Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pompton
Melba Corpuz - St. Therese Parish, Succasunna
Catherine Paraan - St. Peter, Parsippany
Ida Uri - St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Passaic
Tony Paez - St. Philip Parish, Clifton
Hera Cresencio - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Passaic
Meredith Manlasig - Our Lady of Good Counsel, Pompton
Luz Ricafort - St. John the Baptist, Paterson
Mila Burdeos, Consultant - St. Paul Parish, Prospect Park
Rev. Fr. Vidal Gonzales, Jr., Diocesan Consultant /DCCFM Adviser

DCCFM is committed to preserving and sharing the Filipino Catholic traditions and values, while bringing unity and collaboration amongst the parishes in our diocese. Through the leadership of the DCCFM officers and board members, and in partnership with other Filipino Associations and in collaboration with the Multi-Cultural Office in the Diocese of Paterson, the Commission will seek and execute activities that further the spiritual evangelization of our Filipino Catholic community while preserving our rich culture and tradition. We welcome opportunities to raise awareness and bring unity among all generations of Filipino Catholics around our diocese.

MABUHAY PO TAYONG LAHAT!!!!