Fr. Allen C. Basilio Ordained

On 23 September 2009, Fr. Allen C. Basilio was ordained a priest in a Eucharistic Celebration presided by Bishop Rodolfo Beltran at the Sta. Rita Cathedral, Bontoc, Mt. Province. The event, prepared by the communities of Bontoc Catholic Mission which included Bay-yo from where Fr. Allen's mother hailed, was attended by the different Mission Stations but mostly those which were near Bontoc. There was a big delegation from Buguias, Benguet where Fr. Allen was born and a few clergy from the Diocese of Baguio.
In his homily, the Bishop reminded Fr. Allen of his human limitations as a priest. "Taokanto pay laeng," ("You will remain a man") Bishop Rudy told the new priest. But he proceeded reminding Fr. Allen of the priests' need to always be attuned with God as it is Him who has called them.
During the Rite of Ordination, Fr. John Habawel, mission rector of Bontoc Catholic Mission and former Rector of Immaculate Conception School of Theology from where Fr. Allen had graduated, introduced the ordinand to the Bishop in the name of the Mother Church.
After the Mass, the rains started to pour while the people shared the lunch prepared for everyone.
Fr. Allen was announced to become the Assistant Parish Priest of Hingyon Catholic Mission, Hingyon, Ifugao.