Philippine Province
Final Yes of Sr. Shellane Dala, pm
The Lord has called me from birth
(Isaiah 49:1)
The Sisters of the Presentation of Mary (PM Sisters) of the Philippine Province celebrated the gift of vocation of Sister Shellane Dala as she pronounced her final yes to God on June 24, 2023, on the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist.On the eve of he Perpetual Profession of Vows ceremony, Sr. Shellane and the Sisters of the Province gathered to listen mutually. Sr. Shellane shared her journey and she received the counsel of the Sisters through the Superior Provincial, Sr Samuelita Enriquez, pm. This is a touching moment of fraternal acceptance and friendship .
The PM sisters, sister Shellane’s family and friends, clergy from the Archdiocese of Davao, religious priests, and religious brothers and sisters all gathered at the Lord’s banquet with The Most Reverend Abel Apigo, D.D., Bishop of Mati, who presided over the Eucharistic celebration and the rite of the perpetual profession. Sister Shellane is the fourth of ten children from Borongan, Eastern Samar.
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Bishop Apigo stated in his homily that Sister Shellane is prepared to sacrifice herself so that everyone may know Christ. Her Yes is indeed a gift to the congregation and to the Church. Thus, the perpetual profession of a religious is a powerful message of effective evangelization, that is, to leave everything behind and to proclaim the Good news. Bishop Apigo continued by saying that while there are opportunities at every age and the pull of the world is strong, some young people in our day are still sensitive to the tiny whisper of God, which is still heard by some young people in this generation like Sister Shellane. Hence, there were uncertain times in her life as she continued to commit her life to God. However, with the support of her sisters, she was able to go through the challenges with the help of God’s grace and the intercessions of St. Marie Rivier and the Blessed Virgin Mary. God delivered her from her darkest moments.
Bishop Apigo emphasized that she was created by God with a specific purpose in mind. Sister Shellane is convinced that the Lord has called her from birth. He assured her of his prayers for her holy perseverance.
Following the Eucharistic celebration, an agape meal was served to everyone in the refectory of the Rivier Retreat House, where the family, friends, and guests of the newly perpetually professed enjoyed the food and the company of one another.
Greetings to our beloved Sister Shellane! More devoted and loving years of service!
(Sr. Roselyn Garde and Alfie Billion)
Philippine Province
Final Yes of Sr. Shellane Dala, pm
The Lord has called me from birth
(Isaiah 49:1)
The Sisters of the Presentation of Mary (PM Sisters) of the Philippine Province celebrated the gift of vocation of Sister Shellane Dala as she pronounced her final yes to God on June 24, 2023, on the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist.On the eve of he Perpetual Profession of Vows ceremony, Sr. Shellane and the Sisters of the Province gathered to listen mutually. Sr. Shellane shared her journey and she received the counsel of the Sisters through the Superior Provincial, Sr Samuelita Enriquez, pm. This is a touching moment of fraternal acceptance and friendship .
The PM sisters, sister Shellane’s family and friends, clergy from the Archdiocese of Davao, religious priests, and religious brothers and sisters all gathered at the Lord’s banquet with The Most Reverend Abel Apigo, D.D., Bishop of Mati, who presided over the Eucharistic celebration and the rite of the perpetual profession. Sister Shellane is the fourth of ten children from Borongan, Eastern Samar.
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Bishop Apigo stated in his homily that Sister Shellane is prepared to sacrifice herself so that everyone may know Christ. Her Yes is indeed a gift to the congregation and to the Church. Thus, the perpetual profession of a religious is a powerful message of effective evangelization, that is, to leave everything behind and to proclaim the Good news. Bishop Apigo continued by saying that while there are opportunities at every age and the pull of the world is strong, some young people in our day are still sensitive to the tiny whisper of God, which is still heard by some young people in this generation like Sister Shellane. Hence, there were uncertain times in her life as she continued to commit her life to God. However, with the support of her sisters, she was able to go through the challenges with the help of God’s grace and the intercessions of St. Marie Rivier and the Blessed Virgin Mary. God delivered her from her darkest moments.
Bishop Apigo emphasized that she was created by God with a specific purpose in mind. Sister Shellane is convinced that the Lord has called her from birth. He assured her of his prayers for her holy perseverance.
Following the Eucharistic celebration, an agape meal was served to everyone in the refectory of the Rivier Retreat House, where the family, friends, and guests of the newly perpetually professed enjoyed the food and the company of one another.
Greetings to our beloved Sister Shellane! More devoted and loving years of service!
(Sr. Roselyn Garde and Alfie Billion)
Philippine Province
Final Yes of Sr. Shellane Dala, pm
The Lord has called me from birth
(Isaiah 49:1)
The Sisters of the Presentation of Mary (PM Sisters) of the Philippine Province celebrated the gift of vocation of Sister Shellane Dala as she pronounced her final yes to God on June 24, 2023, on the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist.On the eve of he Perpetual Profession of Vows ceremony, Sr. Shellane and the Sisters of the Province gathered to listen mutually. Sr. Shellane shared her journey and she received the counsel of the Sisters through the Superior Provincial, Sr Samuelita Enriquez, pm. This is a touching moment of fraternal acceptance and friendship .
The PM sisters, sister Shellane’s family and friends, clergy from the Archdiocese of Davao, religious priests, and religious brothers and sisters all gathered at the Lord’s banquet with The Most Reverend Abel Apigo, D.D., Bishop of Mati, who presided over the Eucharistic celebration and the rite of the perpetual profession. Sister Shellane is the fourth of ten children from Borongan, Eastern Samar.
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Bishop Apigo stated in his homily that Sister Shellane is prepared to sacrifice herself so that everyone may know Christ. Her Yes is indeed a gift to the congregation and to the Church. Thus, the perpetual profession of a religious is a powerful message of effective evangelization, that is, to leave everything behind and to proclaim the Good news. Bishop Apigo continued by saying that while there are opportunities at every age and the pull of the world is strong, some young people in our day are still sensitive to the tiny whisper of God, which is still heard by some young people in this generation like Sister Shellane. Hence, there were uncertain times in her life as she continued to commit her life to God. However, with the support of her sisters, she was able to go through the challenges with the help of God’s grace and the intercessions of St. Marie Rivier and the Blessed Virgin Mary. God delivered her from her darkest moments.
Bishop Apigo emphasized that she was created by God with a specific purpose in mind. Sister Shellane is convinced that the Lord has called her from birth. He assured her of his prayers for her holy perseverance.
Following the Eucharistic celebration, an agape meal was served to everyone in the refectory of the Rivier Retreat House, where the family, friends, and guests of the newly perpetually professed enjoyed the food and the company of one another.
Greetings to our beloved Sister Shellane! More devoted and loving years of service!
(Sr. Roselyn Garde and Alfie Billion)
Philippine Province
Final Yes of Sr. Shellane Dala, pm
The Lord has called me from birth
(Isaiah 49:1)
The Sisters of the Presentation of Mary (PM Sisters) of the Philippine Province celebrated the gift of vocation of Sister Shellane Dala as she pronounced her final yes to God on June 24, 2023, on the Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist.On the eve of he Perpetual Profession of Vows ceremony, Sr. Shellane and the Sisters of the Province gathered to listen mutually. Sr. Shellane shared her journey and she received the counsel of the Sisters through the Superior Provincial, Sr Samuelita Enriquez, pm. This is a touching moment of fraternal acceptance and friendship .
The PM sisters, sister Shellane’s family and friends, clergy from the Archdiocese of Davao, religious priests, and religious brothers and sisters all gathered at the Lord’s banquet with The Most Reverend Abel Apigo, D.D., Bishop of Mati, who presided over the Eucharistic celebration and the rite of the perpetual profession. Sister Shellane is the fourth of ten children from Borongan, Eastern Samar.
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Bishop Apigo stated in his homily that Sister Shellane is prepared to sacrifice herself so that everyone may know Christ. Her Yes is indeed a gift to the congregation and to the Church. Thus, the perpetual profession of a religious is a powerful message of effective evangelization, that is, to leave everything behind and to proclaim the Good news. Bishop Apigo continued by saying that while there are opportunities at every age and the pull of the world is strong, some young people in our day are still sensitive to the tiny whisper of God, which is still heard by some young people in this generation like Sister Shellane. Hence, there were uncertain times in her life as she continued to commit her life to God. However, with the support of her sisters, she was able to go through the challenges with the help of God’s grace and the intercessions of St. Marie Rivier and the Blessed Virgin Mary. God delivered her from her darkest moments.
Bishop Apigo emphasized that she was created by God with a specific purpose in mind. Sister Shellane is convinced that the Lord has called her from birth. He assured her of his prayers for her holy perseverance.
Following the Eucharistic celebration, an agape meal was served to everyone in the refectory of the Rivier Retreat House, where the family, friends, and guests of the newly perpetually professed enjoyed the food and the company of one another.
Greetings to our beloved Sister Shellane! More devoted and loving years of service!
(Sr. Roselyn Garde and Alfie Billion)

