Following the invitation of Pope Francis in his Bull of Induction of the Jubilee Year of Mercy entitled Misericordiae Vultus (17), the SCJ Formation Community in Cagayan de Oro City has joined the worldwide celebration of “24 Hours for the Lord.” The whole day and night adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, with special prayers and meditations, that started after the morning Mass on March 4, 2016, will end on the following morning and is a part of spiritual preparation for the incoming celebrations of the Holy Week and Easter for all the students and staff of the formation house.
The news about the death of Fr. P.J. McGuire shocked many of the members of the SCJ Philippine Region. Fr. P.J. a member of the US SCJ Province and expert on the Dehonian Spirituality had visited the Philippines several times, especially in recent years to conduct seminars, retreats and English classes. He loved the Philippines and was loved by the SCJ students for his simplicity, friendship and sense of humor. Very organized and well prepared… always ready to share his knowledge and experience. In fact, he was planning to come to the Philippines in June to teach our students English as a second language… but God had other plans for him…
On February 21, 2016, Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Parish in Margosatubig, Zamboanga del Sur, celebrated its “diamond” foundation anniversary. Since the beginning, the parish was served by the Filipino Jesuits. In April 1982, the parish was inherited by the Columban Fathers, and in the end of November 1989 by the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SCJ). In the beginning of the SCJ presence, the parish belonged to the Prelature of Ipil and later on was transferred to the Diocese of Pagadian. Since April 2003, up to now, the parish is being served by the diocesan clergy of Pagadian Diocese.
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