Fr. Demet Celebrates 53 years as Salesian Priest

On November 28, 2023, Fr. Demetrio Carmona, SDB, celebrated his 53rd anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. He celebrated the morning mass at the May Help of Christians Chapel with the Pinardi Scholars and the Salesian Community.

In the homily, he recalled how Saint Pope Paul VI ordained him and 279 others to the Order of Priests at Luneta Park (now Rizal Park) 53 years ago.

He also shared a reflection on his journey. 'If I were asked to repeat, would I take the journey again? Yes, I would… Should I be willing to undergo the hardship again? Yes. It was not the hardship only that I encountered. God gave me also the joy of working for the young and the sick.'

He concluded with an invitation to the youth and a call to generosity for parents. 'Who knows? God might be calling some of you, young people. (For the parents who are listening,) I hope you will be generous with God. Don't worry, God will not be outdone in generosity. To the young, it is a privilege to work with Don Bosco.'

We thank God for His faithfulness in the Salesian priestly vocation of Fr. Demetrio Carmona, SDB. Happy Anniversary!