Kanlungan ni Maria Home
for the Aged started its operation in May 2002 under the auspices of The Roman
Catholic Bishop Of Antipolo Through the guidance and sponsorship of former
Bishop Crisostomo A. Yalung. For Bishop Crisostomo A. Yalung, Kanlungan ni
Maria is a dream. A dream that through his initiative and perseverance he made
it possible and thereupon May 1, 2002, Kanlungan ni Maria was born. It was
blessed by no other than Rev. Father Uldarico D. Dioqiuno together with some
friends and benefactor of the home.
The idea of establishing this home came from Rev. Father Bienvenido Guevarra who established and run the former Bahay Kalinga Home for the aged located at Binagonan Rizal. He was then the assigned parish priest of the said town of Rizal. This gave the idea and encouragement to Bishop Yalung together with a group of Focalore who expressed their deepest desire to care for the elderly.
The leadership of Rev. Uldarico D. Dioqiuno, Fr. Dari in short, was chosen because of his awareness of the proliferation of the abandoned, the neglected, the needy older person, the disadvantage and the marginalized sector of the community and the society as a whole. The plight of this sector touches his heart as he feels the hardship of their situation. Hence, he provided them a shelter, food, clothing, medicines and other basic needs.
Rev. Fr. Dari made sure that Kanlungan ni Maria us a family and home environment wherein the target client could live a better and dignified life and while they are in the home, the staffs, the caregivers and the volunteers provides them love and affections, support and maintain their daily need. Make them feel that there are in a family and home environment. Throughout their stay in the home, a social worker will try to locate their families and friends for the purpose of reconciliation. In case no family can be traced, a long-term placement will be provided for them.
Because of his compassionate and humanitarian heart, his leadership is being supported by all priests of the Diocese and lay people within the diocese of Antipolo. The Kanlungan ni Maria home for the aged was originally located at #35 Langka St, Nayong Silangan subdivision, Antipolo City it stayed there until October 2004 when it transferred to a new place located at #17 Lanzones St, Nayong Silangan Subdivision Antipolo City. This new site is considered to be much larger and spacious than the old site since it conforms to the requirements of the home. It has three rooms, which can accommodate four elders in each room. The covered garage was converted into a dining area for the elders, a dirty kitchen for cooking and food preparations, a dinette and a living room for recreation and TV viewing and lastly it has two separate toilet and bath.
On October 29, 2004 under the present guidance and sponsorship of Bishop Gabriel Reyes, Kanlungan ni Maria Home for the Aged was officially registered at the Securities and Exchange Commission as a non-stock non-profit organization. The approved name was Kanlungan ni Maria Home for the Aged Inc, Incorporators include Bishop Gabriel Reyes, D.D., Msgr. Rigoberto de Guzman, Msgr. Peter Canonero, Fr. Reynante Tolentino and lastly Rev. Fr. Uldarico D Dioqiuno who is now the Priest in Charge o the home. All of the Incorporators belong to the Diocese of Antipolo City. Kanlungan ni Maria Home for the Aged Inc. became and independent institution whose operation depend on donations and solicitations give by kind-hearted individual and organizations. To date, we have served a total of 54 residents. 17 are within our care, 16 were reconciled to family and relatives, 12 were referred to other institutions and 9 already joined with our creator.
The idea of establishing this home came from Rev. Father Bienvenido Guevarra who established and run the former Bahay Kalinga Home for the aged located at Binagonan Rizal. He was then the assigned parish priest of the said town of Rizal. This gave the idea and encouragement to Bishop Yalung together with a group of Focalore who expressed their deepest desire to care for the elderly.
The leadership of Rev. Uldarico D. Dioqiuno, Fr. Dari in short, was chosen because of his awareness of the proliferation of the abandoned, the neglected, the needy older person, the disadvantage and the marginalized sector of the community and the society as a whole. The plight of this sector touches his heart as he feels the hardship of their situation. Hence, he provided them a shelter, food, clothing, medicines and other basic needs.
Rev. Fr. Dari made sure that Kanlungan ni Maria us a family and home environment wherein the target client could live a better and dignified life and while they are in the home, the staffs, the caregivers and the volunteers provides them love and affections, support and maintain their daily need. Make them feel that there are in a family and home environment. Throughout their stay in the home, a social worker will try to locate their families and friends for the purpose of reconciliation. In case no family can be traced, a long-term placement will be provided for them.
Because of his compassionate and humanitarian heart, his leadership is being supported by all priests of the Diocese and lay people within the diocese of Antipolo. The Kanlungan ni Maria home for the aged was originally located at #35 Langka St, Nayong Silangan subdivision, Antipolo City it stayed there until October 2004 when it transferred to a new place located at #17 Lanzones St, Nayong Silangan Subdivision Antipolo City. This new site is considered to be much larger and spacious than the old site since it conforms to the requirements of the home. It has three rooms, which can accommodate four elders in each room. The covered garage was converted into a dining area for the elders, a dirty kitchen for cooking and food preparations, a dinette and a living room for recreation and TV viewing and lastly it has two separate toilet and bath.
On October 29, 2004 under the present guidance and sponsorship of Bishop Gabriel Reyes, Kanlungan ni Maria Home for the Aged was officially registered at the Securities and Exchange Commission as a non-stock non-profit organization. The approved name was Kanlungan ni Maria Home for the Aged Inc, Incorporators include Bishop Gabriel Reyes, D.D., Msgr. Rigoberto de Guzman, Msgr. Peter Canonero, Fr. Reynante Tolentino and lastly Rev. Fr. Uldarico D Dioqiuno who is now the Priest in Charge o the home. All of the Incorporators belong to the Diocese of Antipolo City. Kanlungan ni Maria Home for the Aged Inc. became and independent institution whose operation depend on donations and solicitations give by kind-hearted individual and organizations. To date, we have served a total of 54 residents. 17 are within our care, 16 were reconciled to family and relatives, 12 were referred to other institutions and 9 already joined with our creator.
