The second cycle of the Asian Franciscan Formators Training (AFFT) officially began on June 16, 2025, with a Mass led by Br. Derrick Yap, OFM, Custos of Singapore-Malaysia and AFFT Coordinator. In his homily, Br. Derrick reflected on the inner struggles of formation ministry, reminding participants that “God alone is enough” and encouraging them to let God’s grace overflow into their service. Participants were invited to write down a special grace they had received and their hopes for the training – offering these as intentions for the journey ahead.
AFFT, launched in March 2024 and supported by the Franciscan Conference of Asia-Oceania (FCAO), is a formation program that blends online modules with two in-person residencies – in Manila (June) and Singapore (November). It emphasizes scriptures, interculturality, emotional formation, safeguarding, adult and digital pedagogy, tailored for the Asian context.
This batch includes 14 friars from Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Myanmar, and the Philippines. The first week is facilitated by Dr. Ignatius Chan, followed by Dr. Ed Caligner, with Dr. Josephine Chin serving as co-coordinator, all from Singapore.
AFFT continues to form compassionate, culturally aware Franciscan formators – rooted in both soul and structure.
Participants:
1. Br. Pio-Paul Ng, OFM (Hong Kong)
2. Br. Sixtus Peter, OFM (Malaysia)
3. Br. Crispus Mosinoh, OFM (Malaysia)
4. Br. Asep Cahyono, OFM (Indonesia)
5. Br. Wolfhelmus Apriliano, OFM (Indonesia)
6. Br. Raymond Yim Yeung, OFM (Hong Kong)
7. Br. Augustine Seng, OFM (Myanmar)
8. Br. Cosma Vu, OFM (Vietnam)
9. Br. Tuan Nguyen, OFM (Vietnam)
10. Br. Mark Gill Yongco, OFM (Philippines)
11. Br. Joey Donato, OFM (Philippines)
12. Br. Mark Joy Basallajes, OFM (Philippines)
13. Br. Rey Silme Silangan, OFM (Philippines)
Br. Makki Cruz, OFM
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