First Priest of Natonin

In a show of love and support from the whole Vicariate of Bontoc-Lagawe, the Catholic Mission Station of Natonin has witnessed the very first ordination to the priesthood of a true son, Fr. Den Christian Balaso Iddoba on 05 March 2010.
Thousands of people including the clergy of BonLag gathered under the town's covered court to celebrate this big event. No less than our own Bishop Rudy Beltran led the Eucharistic celebration. Noteworthy was the presence of Bishop Carlito Cenzon, CICM of the Diocese of Baguio whose early assignment as a young priest included Natonin.
Two of Natonin's sons who were also expecting to follow Fr. Denden's steps were present in the occasion, Bro. Rick Amiling Jr. from San Carlos Seminary, and Bro. Vincent Pinaching from San Jose Seminary, both from Manila.
After the occasion, Fr. Tugs de Guzman, Chancellor of Bontoc-Lagawe, announced the new assignment of Fr. Denden. He would be the official assistant mission rector of Bontoc Catholic Mission. The ordination to the Diaconate of another Natonin son, Rick Amiling Jr. was also announced. Bro. Rick would be ordained deacon on 20 March 2010 at the San Carlos Seminary Main Chapel.
Among the happiest in this special event was Fr. Pablo Lumiwan, Mission rector of Natonin Catholic Mission, who had been on the frontline preparing for this historical event.