Monthly Archives: May 2025

May 14 2025

Acceptance to the Novitiate

With hearts full of gratitude and joy, the Dehonian family in the Philippines and beyond rejoices as three of our brothers were officially accepted into the novitiate. On May 13, 2025, a simple yet deeply meaningful celebration was held at the Fr. Dehon Novitiate House in Locuban, Zamboanga del Sur, marking the beginning of a new journey of formation for:

  • Orlando Da Cruz, from the Diocese of Maliana, East Timor
  • Allen P. Fornis, from the Diocese of Maasin
  • Peddy R. Serencio, from the Diocese of Ipil

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May 11 2025

Prayer Before the Elections in the Philippines

Heavenly Father, Lord of history and the source of all authority,
We come before You in this time of national discernment,
as our country prepares to choose new leaders to serve the Filipino people.

We thank You for the gift of democracy,
for the freedom to vote, and for the right to participate in shaping our future.
May we use this freedom with wisdom, guided not by personal gain or empty promises,
but by truth, justice, and love for the common good.

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May 11 2025

Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 4th Sunday of Easter

Christ is the Good Shepherd who calls His sheep by name. On this Vocation Sunday and eve of the national elections, we are reminded that every vocation and every act of leadership must be rooted in love, truth, and service. The Church needs shepherds, and society needs servant-leaders. May we all have the courage to respond to God’s call and to vote with wisdom and prayer.

May 5 2025

SCJ Media Assembly 2025

From May 1-4, 2025, the Sacred Heart Formation House in Aluba, Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City, hosted a Media Assembly themed “A Heart for the World: Pilgrims of Hope. Living Fr. Dehon’s Legacy in the Age of Innovation.” Over 70 participants from various SCJ parishes and apostolates, accompanied by their assistant parish priests, gathered to explore the intersection of faith and modern communication.

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