On May 20, 2025, a day filled with gratitude and joy, the Sacred Heart Spirituality Center in Lower Lucoban, Pagadian, was solemnly blessed by His Excellency, Archbishop Martin Jumoad, D.D., Archbishop of Ozamiz and Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Pagadian. The celebration brought together SCJs (Priests of the Sacred Heart) from across the Philippines and Vietnam, clergy from the Diocese of Pagadian, benefactors, friends, and members of the faithful — all united in thanksgiving for the realization of a long-cherished dream.
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Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 5th Sunday of Easter
The joy of Easter is not merely an emotion—it is a vocation. It is the joy of having encountered the Risen Christ and of sharing His love with a world in desperate need of healing and hope.
A Celebration of Faith and Unity: 9th Fiesta of Parokya ng Banal na Krus in Tanay, Rizal
Last May 12, 2025, Parokya ng Banal na Krus in Barangay Tandang Kutyo, Tanay, Rizal, celebrated its 9th fiesta with joy and community spirit. The event featured a Holy Mass led by Rev. Fr. Moises D. Villamayor, the Vicar Forane of San Ildefonso de Toledo from the Diocese of Antipolo, along with SCJ and diocesan priests, highlighting unity in the Church.
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
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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