The First Streaks of Dawn

Meanwhile, in Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte, the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Herman van der Sman, MSC, a Catechetics expert from Holland, motivated the young ladies to be involved in the catechetical work of the parish. He had in mind the idea of forming catechists in the barrios. Among his first contacts were Zenaida Famador and Ana Dultra both were teachers in Candelaria Institute of Cabadbaran, Paz Geotina from Dinagat, Surigao del Norte, Priscilla Cagang a “star” catechist from Los Angeles, Butuan City ang Angelita Bacleon also a catechist from Cabadbaran. All were members of Legion of Mary. He also brought into the group a Surigaonon contact of Bishop Ouwelant, Cipriana Acosta a teacher whom he asked to teach at the Summer Catechetical Institute that he organized. This common activity with Fr. Van der Sman reinforced the desire of these young ladies to become religious Sisters. Such also became the seed of a religious congregation soon to grow.