The Holy Child Who Holds the Hearts of Filipinos

The devotion to the Santo Niño in the Philippines is a deep-rooted and widely celebrated religious tradition that holds a special place in the hearts of Filipinos. The Santo Niño, or the Holy Child, is a representation of the infant Jesus and is typically depicted with a crown, adorned in regal attire, and holding a scepter in one hand while raising the other in a gesture of blessing. Continue reading

Immaculate Conception Parish Bids Farewell to Brother Yohanes Sismadi

After 23 years of dedicated service in the Philippines, Brother Yohanes Sismadi, SCJ, bid farewell to his beloved community in Cagayan de Oro City on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. A farewell dinner held in the Parish Pastoral Hall of Immaculate Conception Parish, following the evening Mass drew parishioners and fellow SCJs from the area of Cagayan de Oro to express their gratitude and well wishes. Continue reading