“Availability and Generosity to God, to the Congregation, and to the People” was the theme of the SCJ Philippines Regional Assembly 2023, held at the Sacred Heart Formation House in Cagayan de Oro City from February 27 to March 3, 2023. It began with a reflection on the theme led by Fr. Rechie C. Gier, SCJ, followed by a sharing in groups, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, personal confession, and the celebration of the Holy Eucharist presided by Fr. Candido S. Bayron, SCJ. Continue reading
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Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 1st Sunday of Lent
Ash Wednesday – Start of Lenten Season
Ash Wednesday is a day of reflection, humility, and repentance. The practice of receiving ashes on the forehead in the shape of a cross is a reminder of our mortality and a call to turn away from sin and renew our commitment to living a more spiritually fulfilling life. Continue reading
Fraternal Visit of Bp. Vilsom Basso, SCJ in the Philippines
Bishop Vilsom Basso, SCJ, the Bishop of Imperatriz Diocese in Maranhão, Brazil, has recently visited the Philippines. He arrived in Manila on February 8, 2023, and left the country on February 20, 2023. He was able to visit all the SCJ communities in the Philippines. Starting from the Metro Manila area, he passed through Talisay in Leyte, the Zamboanga del Sur area, ending in Cagayan de Oro City. Continue reading
Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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