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
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A Festive Celebration of Faith: Jesus Nazareno Parish Feast in Dansolihon
Today, on January 9th, 2024, the air in Dansolihon buzzed with a vibrant blend of devotion and merriment as the Jesus Nazareno Parish celebrated its annual feast day. The culmination of a nine-day preparatory novena, the celebration drew in a sizable crowd eager to honor their beloved patron saint. Continue reading
Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord
In Memoriam: Bishop Ronald “Bong” Lunas (1966 – 2024)
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we bid farewell to the late Bishop Ronald “Bong” Lunas, who departed this world on January 2, 2024. Bishop Lunas, a cherished friend of the SCJs (Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus), passed away at 57 years old at the Southern Philippines Medical Center Heart Institute in Davao City, where he had been undergoing intensive care following a recent heart bypass operation. Continue reading
New Year Message for 2024
As the chimes of midnight fade and the calendar turns to 2024, we stand at the threshold of a new year, a blank canvas waiting to be painted with the vibrant hues of our hopes and dreams. Yet, amidst the excitement, a question whispers in the silence: What will this year hold? Continue reading
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