Fr William F Masterson, fondly called by his former students and colleagues as “Father Big Boy,” was the founder of many institutions in Northern Mindanao, including the Southeast Asia Rural Social Leadership Institute (Searsolin), the College of Agriculture of Xavier University (XUCA), and the Xavier Science Foundation Inc (XSF).

His 32nd death anniversary will be commemorated on September 6, and as per tradition, alumni, staff, students, leaders, and members from the institutions he had built will gather together to revisit their memories of this great Jesuit visionary.

This year’s theme “Big Boy’s big dreams” underscores the transgenerational vision and legacy of Fr Masterson.

Searsolin, XUCA, and XSF are inviting the Xavier Ateneo community to this meaningful occasion. A Eucharistic mass will be celebrated on September 6, to be followed by a fellowship program at the opening of a week-long Fr Masterson exhibit at the Searsolin lobby. ∎

For inquiries, contact Ms Tat Gualberto through (088) 880 8955.