Mabuhay!
Welcome to the website of Fox Valley Filipino-American Catholic Ministry (FVFACM) in the Diocese of Rockford, Illinois.
Mission:
We, the Filipino-American Catholics of Fox-Valley in the Diocese of Rockford, IL, nourished by the Word of God and the Sacraments, envision to become faithful disciples of Jesus Christ in the realization of God’s Kingdom.
Vision:
The Filipino-American Catholics in the Diocese of Rockford, aware of our identity as members of the Catholic Church, commit ourselves to:
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Foster the growth of Filipino Christian faith and traditions.
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Promote fellowship and unity among Filipino–American Catholics in the Diocese.
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Participate and collaborate with the Church leadership: Clergy, Religious and Laity.
Fox Valley Filipino-American Catholic Ministry (FVFACM) was formed in 2001 under the Filipino Ministry of the Ethnic Apostolates in the Diocese of Rockford, IL. We are dedicated lay Catholics living in the Fox Valley area in Illinois that aim to foster the growth of our catholic faith and share our Filipino religious and cultural heritage to other cultures through Misang Filipino and Simbang Gabi. We also aim to help in our own small way our "Kababayans" in the Philippines who are victims of natural disasters and calamities by fundraising campaigns.
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