Condolences to the Philippines Province, Fr Ad van Hest MSC, RIP.
The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Philippine Province mourns the passing of our confrere, Fr. Adrianus van Hest, MSC, and prays for his eternal repose in the Heart of our Lord.
Fr. Ad was born on January 19, 1941 in Tilburg, The Netherlands. He professed as MSC on September 21, 1961 and was ordained priest on September 9, 1967. Fr. Ad had been a lifelong missionary in the Philippines until his death today, February 5, 2022.
“He had a way of challenging one's thinking to better discern how best to do things. One that I'll always treasure: "In your activism, what motivates you? May it be Gospel principles, not just any ideologies." Michael Angelo Acera Dacalos MSC, Philippines
Very sad news to hear today. My sympathies and heartfelt condolences to all members of the Philippines and Dutch Provinces. Ad was such a good, faithful and kind MSC. He will be deeply missed. May he rest in peace. Carl Tranter MSC, Provincial Ireland.
What a loss. Ad was a fine MSC and man, a great example of love and service. With our Filipino community in prayer and support. May Ad now enjoy his rest. Chris Chaplin MSC, General Administration, Rome.
My sincerest sympathies to the MSC family. I will offer prayers for his eternal repose. Saddened by this news. Bob Lopez, Longtime staff CFA.
May you rest in peace. Ray T. Sabio MSC, Philippines.
Happy memories of 7 Januarys teaching at CFA, you were always welcoming, friendly. Peter Malone MSC, Australia.
And condolences to the Dutch and Philippines Provinces on the death of Fr Henricus De Heij MSC who died in Holland in January and who worked in the Philippines, 1956-2011. RIP.
