Friday, March 4, 2011

Fr. Leonard McManus, Salesian, Cebu, Philippines

Fr. Mac at the mangrove viewing deck at
KPAF (Katunggan Permaculture Adventure Farm)

Fr. Mac saying mass at the Chapel at KPAF

Fr. Mac blessing the Marian Loop at KPAF


Fr. Mac,
with his goatee
and Indian accent,
is someone you cannot forget.

A Salesian priest,
a BBB: British-Burmese-Bisaya,
assigned at Lourdes Parish
since the 1970's.

I've known him
since I was a kid.
Now, he is a certified antique,
and a Salesian icon.

He has an easy smile,
a generous heart,
a bantering spirit,
and a true missionary.

Thanks for being a witness
to the lives of your grateful parishioners.

2 comments:

  1. Yes indeed, a Salesian icon I respect and love...He fondly calls me Carlos - though he knows I am Carlito... Thanks Father Mac for being there and for the privilege of knowing you...

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  2. fr. mc was with us last weekend at kpaf. he continues to work in cebu and is now assigned in pasil. he ministers the families living in the streets of downtown cebu.

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