Stamps featuring the Missionary Catechists of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus

The Philippine Postal Corporation will issue a set of stamps to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Missionary Catechists of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus.

Kind of Issue: Commemorative
Denomination and Quantity: P7 – – – 100,000 (2 designs)
(P56) miniature of 8 – – – 6,000
Date of Issue: February 23, 2008
Last Day of Sale: February 22, 2009 (as stock allows)
Sheet Composition: 50 (5 x 10)
Size of Stamps: 40mm x 30mm
Perforation: 14
Printing Process: Litho-Offset ( 4 colors)
Paper: Imported Unwatermarked
Printer: Amstar Company, Inc.
Project Proponent: Missionary Catechists of Saint Therese of the Infant Jesus
Designer and Graphic Artist: Sr. Vivian de la Cruz, MCST
Reinalyn Bajar
Robinson C. Cruza
Project Coordinator: Sr. Marilou Paulo, MCST
Designs: 1. Golden Jubilee logo, St. Therese of the Infant Jesus and Servant of God Alfredo Maria Obviar
2. MCST Logo and MCST Sisters

"I Seek Your Face, oh Lord." These words of the Psalmist (Ps. 27:8) reflect the unfathomable desire of a simple priest to seek the face of Jesus. He found it in the face of the poor, not the materially destitute, but those hungry and thirsty for an intimacy with a loving God. Read more.

 
 
The stamps, miniature sheets and Official First Day Covers will be available starting February 23, 2008 at the Philatelic Service, Door 203, Liwasang Bonifacio, 1000 Manila and at all Regional Offices of the Philippine Postal Corporation.

 

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