Celebrating Fr. Leo Dehon’s Legacy and Vision

On March 14, 2025, the Sacred Heart Formation House in Aluba, Cagayan de Oro City, became the focal point for the 182nd birth anniversary celebration of Venerable Fr. Leo John Dehon, founder of the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians). The event was graced by Fr. John Karl Cabaluna, SCJ, the parish priest of Immaculate Conception Parish in Aluba, who presided over the solemn Mass at 6:00 PM. The congregation included members of the SCJ Area of Cagayan de Oro, Lay Dehonians, Dehonian Youth, and friends, all gathered to honor the enduring legacy of Fr. Dehon.

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Celebration of the 182nd Birth Anniv. of Fr. Leo John Dehon in SCJ Luzon Area

On March 13, the SCJ Luzon Area gathered to commemorate the 182nd birth anniversary of Fr. Leo John Dehon, the founder of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (SCJ). While his actual birth anniversary falls on March 14, this celebration served as an anticipation of the special day. The event was held at the Dehon House Community and coincided with the Area Meeting, bringing together priests, scholastics, and guest priests.

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