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National Association of Filipino Priests USA 2026
The next NAFP will occur in 2026 in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.
Monsignor Jeremias “Jerry” Ras Rebanal
Born: February 5, 1930
Ordained: March 26, 1955
Died: January 24, 2026
In Memoriam
The members of the National Association of Filipino Priests–USA extend their deepest condolences to the Ras-Rebanal Family and to the Archdiocese of Newark on the passing of Monsignor Jerry. We join them in prayerful solidarity during this time of profound grief.
Monsignor Jerry’s faithful dedication and generous service to the Church, particularly in the Filipino ministry, have left an enduring legacy and a profound sense of loss among those he served. We are especially grateful for his role as one of the founding members of the leadership who helped establish the National Association of Filipino Priests–USA.
With gratitude for his life of priestly service, we humbly entrust him to the loving mercy of our God and pray that the promise of the Resurrection bring comfort and peace to all who mourn his passing.
One In Christ -
Kaisa Kay Kristo
The theme song of the 4th National Assembly held in Meadowlands New Jersey.