St. Isidore was born in Madrid, Spain, in about the year 1070. His parents were pious Catholics but were very poor. Consequently, Isidore was sent to work for a wealthy landowner, John de Vargas. (whom he remained with for the rest of his life.) Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2021

40th Parish Feast in Kumalarang
Rev. Fr. Francisco Baguio Jr, the Vicar Forane from the Diocese of Ipil, was the main celebrant of the Feast Mass of St. Isidore the Farmer, in Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur on May 14, 2021. He was accompanied by the Deacon, Rev. Carlito Gemina, Fr. John Karl Cabaluna SCJ, the parish priest, Fr. Dennis Macasero SCJ, the assistant parish priest, and other SCJ and diocesan priests.
‘I was in shock’: Polish cardinal recalls assassination attempt on St. John Paul II 40 years on
The Polish pope collapsed into the arms of Msgr. Dziwisz when he was struck by four bullets on May 13, 1981.
Source: ‘I was in shock’: Polish cardinal recalls assassination attempt on St. John Paul II 40 years on

Acceptance to the Novitiate
On May 13, 2021, the feast of our Lady of Fatima, two Postulants: Junas S. Malana from Kananga, Leyte, and Vince Mahinay from Maragusan, Davao De Oro were admitted to the Novitiate of the Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SCJ). Continue reading
Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 6th Sunday of Easter