Called to Be One: Dehonian Communion in a Transforming World

Father Candido S. Bayron, SCJ, STL is a priest with the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SCJ) in the SCJ Philippine Region. Born on June 22, 1983, he was ordained a priest on November 18, 2014. In 2021, he earned a Licentiate in Sacred Theology with a specialization in Spirituality and Pastoral Psychology from Loyola School of Theology.

His recent reflection, “Dehonian Communion,” explores the concept of communion within the Dehonian community. You can find this reflection also on the SCJ Dehonians website: https://www.dehoniani.org/en/dehonian-communion/

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Kasanag Daughters Foundation, Inc. Celebrates 25th Founding Anniversary

On May 18, 2024, the Kasanag Daughters Foundation, Inc. (KDFI), the flagship social project of the Priests of the Sacred Heart – Philippine Region in Cagayan de Oro City, marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 25th Founding Anniversary. The event was filled with joy, gratitude, and a sense of accomplishment as the foundation reflected upon its journey of providing shelter and rehabilitation opportunities to victims of sexual abuse. Continue reading

Celebrating the Feast of St. Isidore the Farmer in Dumalinao and Kumalarang

May 15th marks the commemoration of St. Isidore, the patron saint of farmers, in the parishes of Dumalinao and Kumalarang. The Dumalinao Parish celebrated it on May 15th, while the Kumalarang Parish observed it a day later on May 16th, 2024. Continue reading

Prayer for the celebration of 35 years of SCJ Mission in the Philippines

Group of the first SCJ Missionaries in the Philippines with Pope John Paul II and Fr. Adrian Borst, SCJ – the General Councilor in Rome

Heavenly Father, We give you thanks for the 35 years of SCJ Mission in the Philippines. We are grateful for the many accomplishments and blessings that have been bestowed upon us throughout this journey. Continue reading

Bridging Faith and Psychology: Fr. Nekkanti’s Thesis on Porn and Spiritual Wellbeing

Fr. Bala Showe Reddy Nekkanti, SCJ, a priest of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SCJ) Congregation, recently achieved a significant milestone in his academic journey. After starting his Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at the Graduate School of the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, in August 2019, he successfully defended his thesis on May 8, 2024, at 4:30 PM. Continue reading