Filipino Catholics interwoven by faith, service to God, and heritage
Our History
Years of Journey
SFJM was spearheaded by Alagad ni Maria, a Philippine-based congregation founded in 1990 by the late Carmelite Bishop Julio Xabier Labayen. Established and recognized by the Diocese on June 1, 2021, the SFJM continues to grow and touch more lives of the Filipinos and Filipino-Americans alike.
Diocese of Orange San Jose Filipino Ministry, SJFM for short, is an organization of volunteers from various parishes of the diocese.
(With Cardinal Luis Tagle and Bishop Kevin Vann at a Youth Prayer Rally and Mass in Ynares Arena, Manila, Sept 2017)
Our Mission
To help deepen out faith, promote spiritual growth and help enrich the faith, culture and traditions of Filipinos and Filipino-Americans in the Diocese of Orange by reaching out to the community in the service of the church.
Our Vision
To bring together all Filipinos and Filipino-Americans to live as witnesses to the Good News in union with the Catholic Church of the Diocese of Orange.
Ministry members
Our Ministry Officers
Ike Quiaoit
Chair
Becky Tamondong
Vice-Chair
Roy Militante
Treasurer
Mercy Fontanilla
Asst. Treasurer
Tess Quiaoit
Secretary
Cheri Loreto
Asst. Secretary
Rolly Arenz
Auditor
Pol & Rossana Talosig
Pol & Rossana Talosig
Fr. Peter Lavin, A.M.
Fr. Peter Lavin, A.M. Spiritual Adviser
Fr. Anthony Bautista, A.M.
Asst. Spiritual Adviser