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Claretian Publications

Claretian Publications. In 1981 Claretian Missionaries of the Philippines initiated a program that would serve the local church then and up to now and in the future …. Fr. Alberto Rossa,CMF an Argentine Claretian was assigned to spearhead this project. the beginning of the publication.

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Claretian Publications

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  1. Claretian Publications

  2. In 1981Claretian Missionaries of the Philippinesinitiated a program that would serve the local church then and up to now and in the future …

  3. Fr. Alberto Rossa,CMF an Argentine Claretianwas assigned to spearhead this project

  4. the beginning of the publication

  5. Working for the first translation of the New Testament into CHAVACANO language ClaretianMissionariesin Zamboanga oftentimes working withcandle light

  6. For two years, during siesta time Fr. Rossa went to Makati (St. Paul office) just to check two or three pages of the lay-out. Computers were not yet available then.

  7. Chavacano New Testament First project published in 1981 with the St. PAULS PRESSunder Bro. Banfi, SSP

  8. The printing process • was a one-man’s job: looking for: • good Manuscripts • finding Translators • Copy-editors • Printing • Distribution • Sales • Payment … He went around Manila in a motorcycle in search for editors for the first manuscripts

  9. PRESSonce again the PARTNERin printing

  10. St Paul press evaluated the first manuscripts of Pastoral Exchanges Seriesand believing in the value of the books agreed to a “print now – pay later” arrangement. The First Book Published (1982) The Spirituality of Evangelization

  11. Claretian Publications started with absolutely no budget at all!

  12. …St. Paul press could not copewith the volume(demand was high for fast delivery, low-priced and reasonable credit terms!).We were “advised” to start our own press.

  13. THE NEW PRINTING PRESS “Small enough to be different, large enough to make a difference!”

  14. Fr. Rossa at work …

  15. Personnel at work …

  16. Formally inaugurated by Cardinal Sinand the then Mayor Adelina Rodriguezon October 24, 1984 at the basement Claret Parish

  17. Blessing of the first office by Cardinal Sin

  18. First Stock Room

  19. The work began on promoting a sound liberation theology and a new model for the Church through publishing. “We are publishing books even for readers without theology background”

  20. Claretian Publications pursue its mission through its grassroots-directed, expanded multi-media thrust,with a staff supportcoming from various professions and contributing a variety of skills.

  21. In 1985, we created the Bible Diary • It was printed in our own press. Since then, the idea caught fire with other publishers in the Philippines and abroad.

  22. And now Bible Diary is in its 22nd year. Commentaries for 2007 are already finished. • Editions are now in different languages and there are many other versions around.

  23. With the arrival of Fr. Bernardo Hurault, a French diocesan priest,in 1986, the project of anEnglish Pastoral Biblebegun.

  24. Fr. Bernardo at work …

  25. The Christian Community Bible first published in 1988 and blessed personally by Pope John Paul II.

  26. Translations in other languages followed: In Vernacular Filipino Languages and Foreign Languages

  27. Ingeniously provides grassroots and liberational perspective to the Scriptures • It has adapted to Third-World realities and usable by other denominations.

  28. It has been subjected to rigid scrutiny by experts in the USA, Australia, India and many parts in Europe • Now it has been adopted as Textbook supplement for Christian Living Education Classes by most catholic schools and university nationwide!

  29. PRINTING PRESS: the making

  30. the printing press Construction of the Building of Claretian Publications in 1990

  31. the printing press Construction of the Building of Claretian Publications in 1990

  32. the printing press the new office then

  33. Blessing of Bookstore by Bishop Ted Buhain

  34. the bookstore

  35. management team “expansion according to the signs of the times”

  36. Kadena Press (sister company) in 1993

  37. the printing press 1994

  38. the production work

  39. the production work

  40. sample titles of books that were produced

  41. the Blessing of the New Building 1996 by Bishop Antonio Tobias and Claretian Superior General

  42. the Blessing of the New Building 1996 by Bishop Antonio Tobias and Claretian Superior General

  43. MULTI-MEDIA CENTERS1993-1996 CLARETIAN MULTI MEDIA CENTERS • Pangasinan • Lipa, Batangas • Makati • Cebu • Cagayan de Oro • Davao We’ve come halfway to be near you

  44. MULTI-MEDIA CENTERS1993-1996 MAKATICLARETIAN MULTI MEDIA CENTER Blessed by Bishop Rosales

  45. Employees 1996

  46. Fr. Fernando Torres, CMFExecutive Director 1998

  47. and to better promote the Pastoral Edition of the Bible, with the 27th edition, the Claretians in 1999 established

  48. Pastoral Bible Foundation

  49. Pastoral Bible Foundation • To make the Bible available to people in an easy & understandable language at an affordable price • To offer Biblical Formation & Education • To facilitate cooperation & sharing that nobody is too poor not to own & have a Bible.

  50. Our International Network • Since 1986, we have been participating in the Annual Frankfurt Book Fair(Germany) – opportunity of establishing business contacts with foreign publishing firms

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