Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Official Seal of JPII Minor Seminary


The John Paul II Minor Seminary of the Diocese of Antipolo opened 3 years ago to promote more vocations to the priesthood among the young people.  It was also in response to the growing number of boys wanting to experience God's call to them, even at a young age.

This is the official seal of the said seminary which I designed - integrating the papal seal (to represent Pope John Paul II) and a stylized image of Our Lady of Antipolo on top of 'tipolo' leaves (coming from the design of the official coat-of-arms of the Diocese of Antipolo).  The wheat and grapes symbolizes the Eucharist and the priestly ministry.  Imposed on the seal is the motto of St. John Paul II, "Totus Tuus" (All Yours).  It is highlighted as it gives challenge to the seminarians to ready themselves to surrender everything to God.  The cross symbolizes Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd and the Lord of the Harvest.

Two Logos for the Silver Jubilee



For the 25th Anniversary of the foundation of the Diocese of Antipolo, I was asked by the Diocesan Jubilee Commission to create 2 designs of logos that would represent the celebration  -- our story, yearnings and vision of our diocese when we celebrated the silver jubilee last 25 June 2008.  With its 25 years of good voyage, we were challenged to venture into "deeper seas" with Mary...

Vocation Cards for the Diocese of Antipolo



The Antipolo Diocesan Vocations Office (ADVoc), for the past 4 years, have asked the help of OP Communications, 
(a Makati-based advertising firm) to conceptualize and design its new promotional materials for vocation campaigns among the young people.   This card is an attempt to revolutionize the vocation campaign methods in the Diocese of Antipolo.