Chiro Philippines
Chiro Youth Movement Philippines (Filipino: Chiro Pilipinas) is a Philippine Catholic youth organisation.[1][2] Chiro Philippines is a member of the umbrella of Catholic youth organizations Fimcap.[3]
| Abbreviation | Chiro Philippines |
|---|---|
| Type | Philippine non-profit youth organization |
| Purpose | Catholic youth organization |
| Headquarters | Quezon City,  |
Membership | 1,500 |
founder | Fr. Francis Gevers CICM |
| Website | http://v4.chiro.ph/ |
History
In the 19th century the first structures of Catholic youth work developed in Europe and the Chiro movement emerged in Flanders. By Belgian missionaries the idea was brought also to the Philippines. Chiro was initiated in the Philippines on 10 January 1952 by Fr. Francis Gevers CICM.[4][5]
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References
- "Chiro Pilipinas". Chiro Pilipinas. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
- Catholic Directory of the Philippines. Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. 1993-01-01.
- "Chiro Youth Movement Philippines". Retrieved 2016-08-20.
- Ldr. Edgar Montiano and Fr. Gerry Bouckaert, CICM. The New Chiro Way,.
- "History". Chiro Philippines. 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2016-08-20.
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