Fr. Verbeeck

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The 9 Pioneers

#8. Rev.
Father
Henri
Verbeeck
CICM (1879 – 1938)
Rev. Father Henri Verbeeck

Birth: October 3, 1879 in Puurs, Antwerp, Belguim


Vows: September 8, 1901
Ordination: October 14, 1906
Death: September 21,1938 in Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya at
the age of 58
Father Henri Verbeeck was a member
of the group that went to Baguio.

 He started the CICM mission in La


Trinidad, Benguet and eventually
became the fist Parish Priest of
what is known today as San Jose
Parish.
 Fr. Verbeeck was humble servant and loving
provider to the poor. He was a missionary who was
willing to carry on his duty in spite of the
adversities at hand in order for the people to live
humanly.

 Fr. Verbeeck’s goodness as a person was evident in


the way he cared for people. As missionary he put
himself at the service of the poor. By transforming
the lives of people he helped in the growth of the
Church.
 Fr. Verbeeck was a leader and unifier by the way
of his preaching and teaching. In his life Fr.
Verbeeck give his solemn vow to become a
faithful agent of the Church.
 He was genuine shepherd to the flock entrusted to
him.
His life clearly showed God’s graciousness at work.
Symbol

Heart
 Humble
 Loving provider to the poor
 Good leader
 Genuine shepherd

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