Easter Sunday at The Anglican Church of the Messiah in Plainfield, New Jersey, emphasized the sacrament of Confirmation as a beginning of discipleship. Eleven candidates received the Holy Spirit’s empowerment, ready to live out their baptismal promises. The celebration underscored the Church’s vitality and mission, inspiring all to actively share the hope of the Resurrection.
April 20, 2025 The Anglican Church of the Messiah Plainfield, New Jersey
Easter Sunday was not only a celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, but also a powerful reminder that the Spirit of the Living God is moving mightily in His Church.
Too often, the Sacrament of Confirmation is misunderstood as the end of a journey — as if it were some kind of spiritual “graduation.” But Confirmation is not an ending at all. It is the beginning of a new chapter in discipleship. It is a sacrament of empowerment, a moment when the Holy Spirit equips, strengthens, and sends forth disciples into the mission field of daily life.
When I lay hands upon each candidate, I do so with a deep sense of reverence and holy expectation. These ancient words of prayer carry weight and power:
“Defend, O Lord, your servant N. with your heavenly grace, that he/she may continue yours for ever, and daily increase in your Holy Spirit more and more, until he/she comes to your everlasting kingdom. Amen.”
This is no mere formality. This is an anointing. This is impartation. This is the very Spirit of God stirring hearts, igniting faith, and commissioning laborers for His harvest.
On Easter Sunday, at The Anglican Church of the Messiah in Plainfield, New Jersey, I had the profound privilege of laying hands on 11 adults and young adults. One by one, they came forward with boldness and joy, ready to seal their baptismal promises with the gift of the Spirit. Each heart set aflame with the hope of the Gospel.
What a sight to behold — the Church alive, vibrant, and on mission! These brothers and sisters are not simply members of a congregation. They are witnesses of the Risen Christ, commissioned to carry His light into homes, schools, workplaces, and neighborhoods.
The Spirit is moving. The Church is alive. And the mission continues.
May this Easter season be a reminder for us all: the same Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead is the very Spirit who fills and sends us today. We are not called to sit still but to go forth — as Easter people, alive with the hope of the Resurrection!
Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam — to the greater glory of God!
In crafting this distinguished seal, we were honored to engage the services of Karr Cedric, a renowned heraldist of Arca Foederis in the Philippines. His expertise has been sought by esteemed institutions such as the Archdiocese of Manila, the Archdiocese of Cebu, and the Minor Basilica and Parish of St. John the Baptist in the Diocese of Antipolo. Karr Cedric was chosen not only for his masterful craftsmanship but also for his deep understanding of Bishop Lumanog’s cultural heritage as a fellow Filipino. This seal reflects not just episcopal authority, but also the unique legacy and mission of a Filipino-American bishop entrusted with upholding the faith.
The Episcopal Seal of Jon Ignatius Lumanog
The episcopal seal of Bishop Jon Ignatius Lumanog is a profound visual testament to his faith, heritage and mission as a bishop. Rooted in Christian symbolism and personal significance, the seal integrates elements of his spiritual calling, theological convictions and family name.
Shape and Overall Design
At the heart of the seal is a traditional episcopal shield, symbolizing leadership, guardianship and divine protection. Crowning the shield is a bishop’s mitre, signifying episcopal authority and the sacred duty of teaching and shepherding the faithful. Behind the shield, a crosier (shepherd’s staff) represents pastoral care, while a key—the symbol of St. Peter—denotes apostolic succession and ecclesiastical authority, echoing Christ’s words in Matthew 16:19: “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven.”
The Shield’s Elements and Symbolism
The shield itself is divided into two halves, each carrying profound theological and personal meaning.
Left Half – Faith and Sacraments (Purple Background)
The left side of the shield, set against a purple background, embodies Bishop Lumanog’s deep commitment to Scripture, sacramental life and the Holy Spirit.
Cross of St. George (White & Purple) – A traditional symbol of Christian faith, referencing Anglican heritage. The color purple signifies episcopal authority as a bishop.
Open Book with Alpha (Α) & Omega (Ω) – Represents the Bible and Christ as the eternal Word (Revelation 22:13), underscoring the bishop’s dedication to theological wisdom and the teaching ministry.
Chalice – A symbol of the Eucharist, highlighting the centrality of sacramental life in his episcopal mission.
Flame – Represents the Holy Spirit, divine inspiration, and an unwavering passion for ministry and missionary zeal.
Right Half – Family and Name Symbolism (Blue, White & Red with a Golden Eagle)
The right side of the shield integrates personal and familial significance, reflecting his heritage and patron saints.
Golden Eagle with Halo (Symbol of St. John the Evangelist) – The eagle, emblematic of St. John, represents spiritual vision and divine revelation. It also serves as a personal connection to Bishop Lumanog’s Christian name, “Jon.”
Rayonny Division (Flames) – Symbol of the Lumanog Name – The flame-like rayonny pattern references the meaning of Lumanog. The surname Lumanog carries a wealth of cultural and historical significance that provide insights into the heritage of individuals who bear this name. Last names often serve as a window into the past, reflecting the geographic, linguistic, and social contexts in which they originated.
The surname Lumanog is believed to have Filipino roots, reflecting the rich tapestry of languages and cultures that characterize the Philippines. The name is thought to have connections to Tagalog and other indigenous Philippine languages. While the exact meaning can vary, it often evokes ideas of brightness or illumination, possibly stemming from the root word “lumi,” which can denote light or brightness in Filipino vernacular. This aspect of the name suggests a heritage linked to positive attributes like enlightenment or clarity.
The flame-like rayonny pattern (flames) symbolizes a mission to bring spiritual illumination to others.
IHS Christogram with Red Sunburst (Symbol of St. Ignatius of Loyola) – The IHS monogram, the emblem of St. Ignatius of Loyola, honors Bishop Lumanog’s middle name and his dedication to Ignatian spirituality. The red sunburst symbolizes Christ’s divine radiance and missionary zeal.
Alternative Interpretation – The Phoenix and Resurrection
A variation of the seal includes a golden phoenix rising from flames—a powerful symbol of resurrection, renewal, and triumph over death. The phoenix represents perseverance, spiritual rebirth, and the transformative power of faith, reinforcing the bishop’s mission of renewal and revival.
Outer White Border and Inscription
Encircling the shield is a white border adorned with black crosses, further emphasizing its Christian significance. Inscribed along the border is the name “Jon Ignatius Lumanog,” affirming his identity and mission as a bishop.
Theological and Personal Significance
Bishop Lumanog’s heraldic seal is more than an artistic representation — it is a visual proclamation of his vocation. The left half highlights his devotion to Scripture, the Eucharist, and the Holy Spirit. The right half pays tribute to his family name and Filipino heritage, patron saints, and the calling to spread the Gospel light. United in purpose, these elements reflect his duty to uphold apostolic tradition, guide the faithful and illuminate the path of Christ for all who seek Him.
On a joyous occasion at The Abbey at Pawleys Island, Bishop Jack Lumanog assisted in the ordination of Ross Lindsay as a priest, presided over by Bishop Michael Hafidh. The ceremony emphasized the Anglican Church’s unity, and culminated in Holy Communion, marking the beginning of Father Lindsay’s ministry and strengthening ties within the global Anglican Communion.
(Pawleys Island, SC) – On a significant and joyful occasion at The Abbey at Pawleys Island, South Carolina, Bishop Jack Lumanog assisted in the ordination of Ross Lindsay to the Sacred Order of Priests. The ordination was presided by Bishop Michael Hafidh of the Anglican Church in Tanzania, Diocese of Zanzibar, with Bishop Lumanog assisting in leading worship.
Ross Lindsay, is a respected attorney in South Carolina and canon lawyer and was a long time advisor to the late Bishop Chuck Murphy, who founded and led the Anglican Mission in America (AMIA), of which Bishop Lumanog was a part since the early days of AMIA. Father Lindsay’s ordination is a culmination of many years of study, discernment and service to the local church at All Saints Church in Pawleys Island, SC and the global movement of Anglican renewal.
Bishop Jack Lumanog leading worship by chanting the Litany for Ordinations
The ceremony began with an atmosphere of reverence and expectation, as clergy, family, and friends gathered to witness this momentous event. Bishop Lumanog, a seasoned leader in the Anglican Church and known for his liturgical and pastoral gifts, took on the responsibility of leading worship by chanting the Litany for Ordinations. Bishop Lumanog’s voice and those of the congregation in response reverberated through the modern abbey, setting a solemn and sacred tone for the ordination service. The Litany for Ordinations is a central part of the rite, invoking God’s grace and blessing upon the ordinand as he or she prepares to dedicate their life to the priesthood.
Bishop Jack Lumanog leading worship by chanting the Litany for Ordinations
Bishop Michael Hafidh, with his international presence and authority with The Anglican Union, presided over the ordination, symbolizing the unity and catholicity of the global Anglican Communion. Alongside Bishop Kevin Donlon, who now serves as Prefect of The Anglican Union, Bishop Jack Lumanog stood with the gathered priests to lay hands on Ross Lindsay, a symbol of the Holy Spirit’s empowerment for his priestly ministry. The ancient act of laying on of hands, uniting bishops and priests alike, reflected the continuity of apostolic succession and the passing of sacred authority in the Church.
The moment Father Ross Lindsay was ordained was met with joy, as the congregation affirmed his calling to serve the Church as a priest. The rite culminated in the celebration of Holy Communion, with the newly ordained Father Lindsay concelebrating with Bishop Hafidh, Bishop Donlon, Bishop Lumanog and the other clergy present. Together, they offered the sacrament of Christ’s body and blood, a powerful sign of unity, service, and shared faith.
Bishop Jack Lumanog with newly ordained Father Ross Lindsay (5th from left), Bishop Michael Hafidh and Bishop Kevin Donlon (far right)
This occasion marked not only the beginning of Father Lindsay’s priestly ministry but also a deeper connection between the Diocese of Zanzibar and The Anglican Union.
Bishop Lumanog’s role in this ordination, alongside his Tanzanian and American counterparts, emphasized his longstanding relationships within the global Anglican Communion and his desire to strengthen the ministry of clergy and congregations across the world.
The event was a testament to the richness of Anglican worship, the beauty of its liturgical tradition, and the enduring call to serve God’s people.
With the celebration of new ministry of Father Ross Lindsay, together with the presence of Bishop Michael Hafidh and Bishop Kevin Donlon, in the modern and sacred space of The Abbey at Pawley’s Island, the presence of the Holy Spirit was evident and the local church was reminded of her mission to proclaim the Gospel and serve in Christ’s name!
Bishop Jack Lumanog with Bishop Michael Hafidh, Anglican Church in Tanzania, Diocese of Zanzibar
The Right Rev. Dr. Jon I. “Jack” Lumanog is an Anglican Bishop in good standing with the Apostolic Communion of Anglican Churches and the leader of The Anglican Diocese of St. Ignatius Loyola, overseeing clergy and congregations in the United States, South Asia, Africa and Southeast Asia. A pastor and evangelist at heart, Dr. Jack Lumanog has planted, revitalized and led churches, traveling extensively around the world to share the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. He served as a denominational leader for eight years, providing executive-level oversight for more than 1,000 congregations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Dr. Lumanog is currently pursuing post-graduate studies in Management at Harvard University through the Harvard Extension School. He is an accomplished corporate strategist with extensive experience leading high-impact clinical projects for a Fortune 20 healthcare company.
from left to right: Bishop Chaun Johnson, Bishop Jack Lumanog, Archbishop Darel Chase, Bishop Corey Jenkins and Bishop Charles E. Mitchell, Sr.
20 November 2021 — Bishop Jack Lumanog was in Louisville, KY for the Abyssinian Apostolic Church Convocation and served as co-consecrator for Bishop Chaun Johnson and regularized the orders for Bishop Charles E. Mitchell Sr.
Chief Consecrator was Archbishop Darel Chase and co-consecrators were Bishop Lumanog and Bishop Corey Jenkins.
Bishop Lumanog was consecrated on 27 April 2019 according to the ordination rite from The Book of Common Prayer 1928 by the laying on of hands from bishops in the historic apostolic succession.
What Is Apostolic Succession?
Apostolic Succession means that bishops are the successors to the apostles and that their authority is derived from the apostles by an unbroken succession in the ministry. This authority is specifically derived through the laying on of hands for the ordination of bishops in lineal sequence from the apostles, through their performing the ministry of the apostles, and through their succession in episcopal sees traced back to the time of the first apostles of Jesus Christ.
The apostolic succession is continued in the bishops of the Anglican Church, who seek to “carry on the apostolic work of leading, supervising, and uniting the Church” (The Book of Common Prayer 1979, p. 510).
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The Right Rev. Dr. Jon I. “Jack” Lumanog is an Anglican Bishop in good standing with the Apostolic Communion of Anglican Churches and the leader of The Anglican Diocese of St. Ignatius Loyola, overseeing clergy and congregations in the United States, South Asia, Africa and Southeast Asia. A pastor and evangelist at heart, Dr. Jack Lumanog has planted, revitalized and led churches, traveling extensively around the world to share the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. He served as a denominational leader for eight years, providing executive-level oversight for more than 1,000 congregations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Dr. Lumanog is currently pursuing post-graduate studies in Management at Harvard University through the Harvard Extension School. He is an accomplished corporate strategist with extensive experience leading high-impact clinical projects for a Fortune 20 healthcare company.
A little over a year ago (27 April 2019), I was ordained and consecrated as an Anglican Bishop in the historic Apostolic succession according to the Rite of the 1928 Book of Common Prayer.
And to honor the African American and charismatic / Pentecostal streams of Christianity that has formed much of my ministry, it was a privilege to have Archbishop Darel Chase, Ph.D. as my chief consecrator. Since this is such a small world we live in, we are both martial arts masters and both raised and formed spiritually in the Diocese of Newark, New Jersey!
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The Right Rev. Dr. Jon I. “Jack” Lumanog is an Anglican Bishop in good standing with the Apostolic Communion of Anglican Churches and the leader of The Anglican Diocese of St. Ignatius Loyola, overseeing clergy and congregations in the United States, South Asia, Africa and Southeast Asia. A pastor and evangelist at heart, Dr. Jack Lumanog has planted, revitalized and led churches, traveling extensively around the world to share the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. He served as a denominational leader for eight years, providing executive-level oversight for more than 1,000 congregations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Dr. Lumanog is currently pursuing post-graduate studies in Management at Harvard University through the Harvard Extension School. He is an accomplished corporate strategist with extensive experience leading high-impact clinical projects for a Fortune 20 healthcare company.
O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. – Collect for the Second Sunday after Christmas
The Right Rev. Dr. Jon I. “Jack” Lumanog is an Anglican Bishop in good standing with the Apostolic Communion of Anglican Churches and the leader of The Anglican Diocese of St. Ignatius Loyola, overseeing clergy and congregations in the United States, South Asia, Africa and Southeast Asia. A pastor and evangelist at heart, Dr. Jack Lumanog has planted, revitalized and led churches, traveling extensively around the world to share the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. He served as a denominational leader for eight years, providing executive-level oversight for more than 1,000 congregations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Dr. Lumanog is currently pursuing post-graduate studies in Management at Harvard University through the Harvard Extension School. He is an accomplished corporate strategist with extensive experience leading high-impact clinical projects for a Fortune 20 healthcare company.
On April 27, 2019, Dr. Jon Ignatius Lumanog was ordained as an Anglican Bishop in Louisville, Kentucky, under the 1928 Book of Common Prayer. Consecrated by Archbishop Darel Chase and assisted by Bishops Johnston and Williams, he currently leads The Anglican Diocese of St. Ignatius Loyola and has extensive pastoral experience.
The chief consecrator, Archbishop Darel Chase, was assisted by Bishop John Johnston and Bishop Norman Williams as Bishop Lumanog was consecrated into historic apostolic succession through the Apostolic Communion of Anglican Churches.
Click here the following link for the complete Apostolic Record of The Right Rev. Dr. Jon Ignatius Lumanog.
The Right Reverend Jon Ignatius Lumanog ordained and consecrated as an Anglican Bishop on 27 April 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky.The Right Rev. Dr. Jon I. “Jack” Lumanog is an Anglican Bishop in good standing with the Apostolic Communion of Anglican Churches and the leader of The Anglican Diocese of St. Ignatius Loyola, overseeing clergy and congregations in the United States, South Asia, Africa and Southeast Asia. A pastor and evangelist at heart, Dr. Jack Lumanog has planted, revitalized and led churches, traveling extensively around the world to share the life-changing message of Jesus Christ. He served as a denominational leader for eight years, providing executive-level oversight for more than 1,000 congregations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Dr. Lumanog is currently pursuing post-graduate studies in Management at Harvard University through the Harvard Extension School. He is an accomplished corporate strategist with extensive experience leading high-impact clinical projects for a Fortune 20 healthcare company.
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