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| NEIL PARADO studied at St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore, Md., U.S.A. from 1953-60, where he obtained B.A. in Philosophy cum laude, and the S.T.B. summa cum laude, S.T.L. maxima cum laude, and the Doctorate in Sacred Theology magna cum laude.. On May 23, 1959, he was ordained priest by Archbishop Francis Keough of Baltimore.Then from 1960-62 he studied at the Pastoral Institute of the Lateran University in Rome, Italy, where he was awarded the Diploma "Peritus De Re Pastorali". Father Neil then returned to the Philippines where he worked in the Diocese of Palo, Leyte. Archbishop Lino Gonzaga appointed him Pastor of Tanauan Parish for one year, and then Pastor of Tacloban City for eleven years.On April 2, 1972, Archbishop Manuel Salvador invested him as Domestic Prelate . Then in July'74 Cardinal Julio Rosales appointed him Assistant Secretary General of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. In 1975 Msgr. Neil migrated to Canada and was sponsored by Archbishop Antoine Hacault to work at Holy Cross Parish in the Archdiocese of St. Boniface., where he was assigned as Director of the ADULT RELIGION COURSE. He also worked at St. Edward's Parish under Cardinal George Flahiff. In November of 1978 he was recalled by Archbishop Cipriano Urgel to assume the position of Vicar General in Palo, Leyte. However, in June of 1979, after having consulted his spiritual director Msgr. Neil came to realize that he had not been blessed by God with His precious gift of celibacy. So he returned to Winnipeg and decided to marry Gregoria Gobenciong, after having been dispensed from his promise of celibacy( but not from the priesthood, because "once a priest, always a priest "), by Pope John Paul II, Father Korewa and Father Hafichuk solemnized their marriage at the Immaculate Conception Church in Fisher Branch, Mb. Rev. Dr. Neil and Gory are now retired public school teachers and are actively working for the community. At the 15th International Assembly of the Knights of Rizal held in Jersey City, N.J., Sept.1-3/06, Sir Rev. Dr. Neil Parado, KCR, was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal of Rizal and cited as "The Most Outstanding Chapter Commander for Canada Region for RY 2005-2006." . They are also busily building their two home-based businesses: EXCEL CANADA LONG DISTANCE ESSENTIALLY YOURS INDUSTRIES www.eyicom.com/?key=GORY Married Catholic Priest Rev. Dr. Neil is registered with Vital Statistics to solemnize marriages within the Province of Manitoba, is Co-Chair with the Rev. Leonard Schmidt of the ALPHA and OMEGA CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY OF MANITOBA, and is a member of CITI ( Celibacy Is The Issue ) and CORPUS CANADA. www.rentapriest.com |
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| THE SECRET OF LIFE'S SUCCESS HERE & HEREAFTER IS STAYING ON LINE NETWORKING WITH GOD AND WITH ONE ANOTHER. |
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| Dr. Jose Rizal, foremost National Hero of the Philippines, and the Knights of Rizal official Seal with the Motto: Non Omnis Moriar ( Not everything in me dies ). The Knights of Rizal is a civic, patriotic, cultural, non-partisan, non-sectarian, and non-profit organization promoting Dr. Rizal's Ideals of justice, freedom, integrity, and unity. Rizalism: The Key to Global Peace, Solidarity and Prosperity. The KNIGHTS OF RIZAL, Winnipeg Chapter Inc., founded in 1991, and incorporated in Manitoba on April 10, 2006, is under the leadership of Sir Ka Miling Silverio, KGCR, Regional Commander for Canada; Sir Dr. Romy Magsino, KGOR, Regional Deputy Commander for Canada; Sir Dr. Roland Guzman, KGOR, Canada Regional Advisor; Sir Rev. Dr. Neil Parado, KCR, Area Commander for Western Canada; and Sir Dr. Tom Colina, KCR, Chapter Commander of the Winnipeg Chapter Inc. |
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