I checked the website of the CBCP for the real figures and here they are  http://www.cbcponline.org/gen_info/statistics.html

Active Members – 95

Honorary Members – 24

No. of Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction – 80

* Archdioceses – 16
* Dioceses – 51
* Vicariates – 7
* Prelatures – 5

Military Ordinariate – 1 :

Thanks for the correction Brods. With that let's go to the sixth installment:

THE ROLE OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS

By proposing the formation of this alliance, I am not proposing the dissolution of the alumni associations, their identity, affiliations, and independence. The best examples for this kind of framework are the United States of America, the Dominion of Canada, and, most of all, the European Union.

The United States of America is composed of 50 autonomous states, state governments with almost similar responsibilities, powers, and authority as that of the federal government. Each state government has its own constitution, 3 branches of government (legislative, executive and justice), set of taxation, laws, and militia. The only differences between the federal and the state governments are in the realm of foreign policy, armed forces, and review of state laws, which are the prerogative of the central government, and other central functions such as the general application of economic policies and others in the entire country and the adjudication of disputes between states.  This is also similar to the Dominion of Canada, which is composed of 9 autonomous provinces, which have their own economic and government policies independent of each other and the central government.

The 27 members (and counting) of the EU are sovereign states, which have their own armed forces, economic and foreign policies, and previously, their own currencies (that is, for most of the states). Of course, as the EU is slowly integrating, some of the powers and prerogatives of the states are being surrendered to the European Commission, the governing body of the EU. Even then, these nations will try to maintain their sovereignty on certain matters, such as the form of their own governments.

The proposed group could learn from these two entities on how to define the role of each alumni association within the alliance. However, one function which cannot be removed from each association is the authentication of the identification of each member. This function will be too cumbersome for the alliance to assume unless a computerized system can be established.

Moreover, as I have mentioned, the alliance cannot replace the associations.  We can say that the associations are basic units of the alliance, in the same manner that the families are the basic units of our society.  We cannot and should deny their importance nor replace the loyalty of the ex-seminarians to their alumni associations.  Each ex-seminarian should retain his original identification as a Pian, Paisano, Angkan ni San Vicente, Mariani, Niñan, etc.

RELATIONSHIP WITH THE HIERARCHY

Under our By-laws and Articles of Incorporation, as its name implies, the St. Pius X Seminary Alumni Association, Inc. is a non-profit and non-stock corporation whose membership is composed of all persons who have studied for at least one year in the Seminary of St. Pius X.

Nota Bene:

The reason notes from this series is interspersed with reference to the Alliance of Christian Ex-Seminarians (ACES), particularly in the early parts is due to the fact I originally proposed for the establishment of this group worldwide.  In March 2008, the group of Ricky Ribo decided to name it to the Philippine Alliance of X-seminarians, as this alliance is conceived in the Philippines. ACES might eventually become a reality when the alliance spread worldwide.  PAX is then a pioneer in the establishment of this organization, and will eventually become the mother national alliance.

Objectives of the Alliance

In my discussion with some priests, bishops, Pians, and other ex-seminarians, I have mentioned to them the following objectives for the formation of this group:

Mga Pais, below is my copy & paste posting from our Pais Carlo - OIC, Head Counselor:

The Ateneo de Manila Human Resources Management Office wishes to announce job openings for the following positions:

1. HR OFFICER (Policy Development & Staff Relations Section)

College degree holder, preferably major in Psychology/ Industrial Relations
At least 5 years experience in handling labor relations, union
(including administrative cases and employee programs)
Personable with good oral and written communication skills
Proficient in MS Office applications
A good team player

II. HR Officer (Compensation Section)

College degree holder, preferably major in Accounting/ Finance
At least 3 years experience in accounting/ finance work
Personable with good oral and written communication skills
Proficient in MS Office applications, especially Excel
With a keen eye for details, must be analytical and systematic
A good team player

Interested employees must write a letter of intent
Mrs. Imelda G.
Nibungco, Director, Human Resources Management Office, duly
approved by the
supervisor/ unit head.

This letter should be submitted to Mrs. Mila R. Sandoval, Employment
& Development
Services Section on or before 28 July 2010.

I. OFFICE ASSISTANT (Office of the Registrar, Loyola Schools)

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. College degree holder
2. With experience in liaison work
3. Good interpersonal and frontline skills
4. Proficient in MS Office applications
5. Must be attentive to details, organized and analytical
6. A good team player

II. LIBRARIAN (Rizal Library, Loyola Schools)

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. College degree holder in Library & Information Science
PRC License
2. Very good interpersonal and communication skills
3. Proficient in MS Office applications
4. With experience in indexing of newspapers, journals and magazines

Interested employees must write a letter of intent addressed to
Mrs. Imelda G.
Nibungco, Director, Human Resources Management Office, duly
approved by the
supervisor/ unit head.

This letter should be submitted to Mrs. Mila R. Sandoval, Employment
& Development
Services Section on or before 28 July 2010.

Best Regards,
--
Pais Carlo P. Carlon
OIC - Head Counselor
Guidance and Counseling Program
Ateneo De Manila High School
Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Tel: 426-6001 loc. 6180

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