On April 18, 2026, the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament – Province of Our Lady of the Assumption (POLA) joyfully celebrated the Jubilee Anniversaries of four confreres whose years of religious profession is a witness to faithful service, steadfast vocation, and enduring commitment to the Eucharistic mission of the Congregation and the Church.

The celebration began with a solemn Eucharistic Celebration at the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, presided over by His Excellency Sofronio A. Bancud, SSS, DD. The liturgy gathered priests, religious, family members, friends, benefactors, and members of the Eymardian Family in thanksgiving for the gift of vocation and the faithful perseverance of the jubilarians through the years. 

Honored during the celebration for their 50 years of Religious Profession were Fr. Mark Honesto Del Rosario, SSS, Fr. Armando Tipones, SSS, and Fr. Jesus Malit, SSS. Their five decades of consecrated life reflect a journey of generous service, pastoral dedication, and unwavering fidelity to their religious vows. Likewise, Fr. Nelson Roque, SSS celebrated his 25 years of Religious Profession, commemorating a silver milestone of devoted ministry and commitment to the mission of the Congregation.

Following the Mass, guests gathered for a reception and fellowship. It was an occasion rich in fraternity, filled with shared stories, fond memories, and laughter among family, fellow religious, collaborators, and friends who have supported the jubilarians over the years.

More than a commemoration of years for being part of the Province, this Jubilee celebration was also a concrete reflection of God’s sustaining grace and abiding presence in the lives of those called to consecrated life. Amid the challenges and demands of religious vocation, the witness of these jubilarians continues to inspire younger generations to remain faithful, generous, and rooted in the Eucharistic charism entrusted to the Congregation.