Category SCJ Philippine Region

Jan 17 2009

Flood in Cagayan de Oro

A heavy rain that began on January 11, 2009, Sunday morning, caused a flash flood that spread to at least 23 barangays in Cagayan de Oro and caused a power blackout. The water entered many houses causing a lot of damage of properties. Tens of thousands people were affected by this calamity.

Also, the water entered the three houses of Kasanag Daughters Foundation located near the Iponan river. It reached the level of 1.5 meters destroying almost all the utilities and appliances. The girls had to be transferred to the temporary shelter at “Magis” in Manresa Retreat Center. As of January 17, 2009, the houses are being cleaned from the mud and getting ready for the return of the girls.

Jan 17 2009

District Assembly 2009

On January 12-13, 2009, the SCJ Philippine District held its annual assembly. This year the assembly took place in the Novitiate Fr. Dehon in Locuban, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur and was attended by 19 SCJs.

The first day was dedicated to the personal sharing in the morning and formation related issues in the afternoon.

The second day of the assembly was divided into three major parts: financial matters, pastoral and social activities of the district and important issues to be decided. Among the topics tackled in the third part were: future Retreat Center in Dumalinao, new pastoral area in Manila, different issues from the District Chapter and District Agenda 2009. The assembly was shorter than usual due to the District Chapter which was held last October 2008.

Nov 27 2008

SCJ Memorial Day in Cagayan de Oro

The SCJ Memorial Day, celebrated every year on November 26, has special meaning and importance for the whole Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart. On this day we remember all SCJ confreres who have died as martyrs for the sake of the Gospel and Kingdom of God. Many of them were missionaries. The Congregation chose November 26, the anniversary of martyrdom of 28 SCJs in Congo, who were killed during the Simba revolution in 1964.
The SCJ Community in Cagayan de Oro has also joined this celebration and remembered them during the concelebrated Holy Eucharist presided by Fr. John Karl Cabaluna, scj (Fr. Nonong). The Holy Mass was preceded by the 9-day Novena of prayers in their intention.
The celebration, as usual, was attended by the SCJ seminarians, members of the Dehonian Family and friends of the Congregation.

Oct 11 2008

District Chapter Assembly

From October 6 – 10, 2008, the SCJ Philippine District celebrated its Assembly Chapter. The chapter was attended by 20 regular members of the district, Fr. Andreas Madya, the General Councilor and 2 SCJs on temporary vows. Also, for one of the sessions were invited 2 representatives of the Lay Dehonians movement.

The Chapter started with the Holy Eucharist presided by Fr. Andreas Madya Sriyanto from the General Administration. Among the matters discussed, during this 5-day affair, were vocation promotion and formation program, pastoral and social involvement of the district, possible expansion in the future, etc.

Aug 23 2008

Ordination to Diaconate

On August 17, 2008, Br. Rico Lapinig was ordained a deacon. The ceremony took place at St. Isidore the Worker Parish in Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur, in the place of his pastoral assignment. The ordination was attended by many SCJ confreres, priests from the Diocese of Pagadian, religious, relatives and friends of the new deacon.