Oct 26 2026

Bishop Virginio Domingo Bressanelli, SCJ: A Life of Faithful Service to Christ and His Church

A Dehonian Religious, Superior General, and Shepherd of the Church

“Venite ad me, omnes qui laboratis, et onerati estis: et ego reficiam vos.”
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

In faith in the Risen Christ and in the hope of eternal life, the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Dehonians) mourns the passing of Most Reverend Virginio Domingo Bressanelli, SCJ, Bishop Emeritus of Neuquén, Argentina, and former Superior General of the Congregation. He died on October 23, 2026, in Resistencia, Argentina, at the age of 84, following a severe stroke.

His death marks the passing of a devoted religious, a dedicated priest, and a bishop who generously offered his life in the service of the Congregation and the Universal Church.

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Oct 18 2026

Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time

🙏 TO WHOM DO WE BELONG?

“Render to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.” (Matthew 22:21)

We often look at ourselves in the mirror, but how often do we look into our hearts? Do our choices, actions, and motivations show that we truly belong to God?

The world may tempt us to put aside our faith and values for personal interests, political ambitions, or material desires. Like the Pharisees and Herodians who tried to trap Jesus, we can sometimes compromise our principles to achieve our own goals.

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Oct 13 2026

A Life Given in Love: Honoring the Martyrs of Monte Sole

On October 13, 2026, the Priests of the Sacred Heart (SCJ) community in Cagayan de Oro commemorated Blessed Martino Capelli, SCJ, together with Blessed Elia Comini, SDB, and Blessed Ubaldo Marchioni, following their beatification on September 27 in Bologna, Italy. The celebration brought together SCJ seminarians, priests from communities in and around Cagayan de Oro, staff members of CDO I, and members of Dehonian Youth to honor the three martyrs of Monte Sole.

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Oct 11 2026

Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Many are invited, but few are chosen.” (Matthew 22:1–14)

Have you ever been so busy doing good things that you forgot to spend time with God?

We can fill our days with responsibilities, activities, studies, work, and service. We can participate in prayer and fulfill our duties, yet sometimes our hearts become tired, distracted, or distant from the Lord.

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