who we are
Pure Heart Philippines is a movement that provides a community for young people to grow in their faith and respond to God's call for our life.
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Inspired by the life and Theology of St. John Paul II, Pure Heart seeks to form the whole person - body, mind, and spirit - to become Christ-centered, pure of heart, joy-filled agents of change, and to live the abundant life God created us for.
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We then go out to share this way of life with as many young people as we can.
what we do
Pure Heart forms its members in four main ways:
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COMMUNITY - Pure Heart members become a true family, sharing our struggles and joys together and supporting each other in our growth in holiness.
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FORMATION - Pure Heart forms its members through teachings in theology, philosophy, and human formation to become confident leaders in their faith and in their lives.
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PRAYER/SACRAMENTS- The source of everything we do is Jesus. We encounter Him most fully in prayer and the sacraments.
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MISSION - Jesus sends us to spread His Love and Truth to the ends of the earth! Pure Heart members go to schools, universities, and various organizations to speak to youth about God's plan for their sexuality and their lives.
Pure Heart Philippines began in Cebu City in 2014, but our roots go back to 2008. Corazón Puro, the mother organization of Pure Heart, had its beginnings in New York City, and has since spread to many other countries, including the Philippines.
Founded by Fr. Agustino Torres, CFR and Odet Bisono, Corazón Puro awakens and accompanies leaders in areas of great need. Inspired by the life and theology of St. John Paul II, these leaders are equipped to become Christ-centered, pure of heart, joy-filled agents of change. They are sent out to form young people to know the dignity of their sexuality and God's plan for their life, in order to build up a culture of life and a civilization of love.
In 2014, Bulay Miñano, a member of Corazón Puro, came to Cebu City to serve with the Apostolic Sisters of St. John. Seeing that the youth had no resources to answer their questions about love and sexuality, she decided to begin Pure Heart Philippines.
our growth
We have been steadily growing since our inception in 2014. From our small beginnings, we are encountering more and more young people every year:
HOW WE STARTED
Meet The Team
Meet The Team
Meet The Team
Audrey Criscille Abatol
Director
Executive Director of Pure Heart Philippines since 2018. Loves adventures with Christ, dance, mission, travel, and working with youth.
Father Thomas Dunton
Spiritual Father
Priest of the Brothers of Saint John. Originally from England, and living in the Philippines since 2015. Spiritual director and guide of Pure Heart since 2016.
Sister Mary Ruth
Spiritual Sister
Sister of the Apostolic Sisters of Saint John. Born and raised in New Zealand, and has been serving in the Philippines since 2016. Loves flowers, music, and being a spouse of Christ.
Em Em Talaboc
Head of Formation
Subscriber to the motto: "Life begins after a cup of coffee." The "tita" ng Cebu. Wants to change the world and efficiently plans for it big time over a can of ice-cold beer. Lover of the Eucharist. Royal Princess and heir of the heavenly Kingdom.
Mae Donaldo
Assistant Head of Formation
Server in Pure Heart since 2014. In the words of Isaac Newton, "If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” And to all these giants, she is forever grateful.
Eric Crowley
Head of Missions
Born and raised in the US, and has been living as a missionary for almost a decade. Moved to the Philippines to serve with Pure Heart in 2017. Loves Jesus and Mary, hiking, riding his motorbike, snorkeling, and spending time with his amazing friends.
Louise Señara
Assistant Head of Missions
Reads books for a living and always ends a meal with a dessert. Has been serving the youth since 2012 in different communities and was a full-time PH missionary for a year in 2017. Prays that all kids will have a right and access to beautiful and safe playgrounds in every baranggay in Cebu.
Rhea Sescon
Head of Finance
Serving with Pure Heart since its beginnings in 2014. Saint wannabe. Karaoke champ. Loves Jesus, sunsets, handwritten letters, dark chocolates, and you.
Jeremiah Kraker
Head of Social Media
Quit the military to be a missionary. Still enjoys shooting guns, hiking mountains, and working out. But his favorite activity is spending time with friends, especially his best friend, Jesus.
Honey Fe Bacus
Missionary
A beloved daughter of God, but still a work in progress.
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The bible verse that speaks to her at present is John 13:1. "Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end."
Mark Lawrence Babiera
Missionary
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Maureen Tangag
Missionary
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Desiree Nemeño Miñoza
Missionary
In her third year of studies in Psychology at the University of Cebu. Has served with Pure Heart since 2015. Karaoke Queen.
Neil Michael Gerson
Missionary
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Mary Louie Dejaño
Missionary
Beloved of Jesus and Mary. Missionary. Ormocana. Manager. Sunflower. Sleepy Head. K-Pop Fanatic. Hugotera. Hopeless Romantic. Feature Writer.
Amparo Enriquez
Missionary
Just finished her biology degree and for the time being is working as a copy editor. "I am a sinner who was looked upon with mercy." -Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio (Pope Francis)
John Paul Mumar
Missionary
Missionary with Pure Heart since 2014, and first Pure Heart "father." Married to Ryzza Mumar. They recently welcomed their first child, John Pio.
Ryzza Mumar
Missionary
Beloved daughter of God the Father, spouse of John Paul Mumar, and mother of John Pio. Loves photography, flowers, and making things beautiful.
Missionary
Ronald Sabellano
Missionary
Always striving to be a man of prayer and man for others. Recently joined the Brothers of Saint John as a postulant. Pray for me!
Merrick Lance Noel
Missionary
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Meet the servers
Sara Ramones
Missionary
Angelo Biatingo
Missionary