Brothers' House
Edmund Rice Philippines Ministry
Programme Design/ General Description
The Christian Brothers are working in the small cities of Kabankalan on the island of Negros and Hilongos on the island of Leyte. Their ministries range from working to build the capacity of principals and teachers in Catholic schools to providing special programmes for young people at risk.
The Brothers established the Kabankalan community in 2006. Kabankalan City is the centre of a small rural diocese established by the Columbans who worked there and established many schools. Part of the work of the ministry is assisting out-of-school children and young people to access an education.
The Brothers at Hilongos have begun teaching in St Teresa’s High School. This initial experience will help them form a relationship with the local community and, over time, identify how best to minister with them.
Kabankalan
- Rod Ellyard works as the Director of Education for the Diocese of Kabankalan;
- John Moodie works with the special school for kids at risk;
Maasin
- Paul Coster, Graeme Leach, Theo Alares and Roshan D'Cunha work with the local schools and parish;
Aim of Programme
- To be a presence in the local community as followers of Edmund;
- To assist where we can in the local Catholic School in our area;
- To engage the community in our area and be able to reflect on it in the light of the gospel and Edmund’s Charism;
- To help the poor and neglected members of our society especially those who do not attend School.
Target Group
Young people and vulnerable school aged kids.
Main Contact
Kabankalan
Head of Ministry Email Phone Contact
Br Rod Ellyard rjellyard@edmundrice.org +63 344712792
Hilongos
Head of Ministry Email Phone Contact
Br Frank Perkins fwperkins@gmail.com +63 53 381 4251
Other Articles on this Site:
News from Kabankalan April 2011
Brothers return from the Philippines:
St Joseph’s Nudgee College & The Philippines
Edmund Rice Brothers helping the Deaf
