Sep 12 2019

“Rejoice & Be Glad” – Annual Retreat in Cebu

From September 9 to 13, 2019, 34 members of the SCJ Philippines Region participated in the spiritual retreat conducted by Fr. Eugene Cañete, MJ.

The theme of the retreat was “Rejoice & Be Glad” – Celebrating 30 years of Missionary Presence in the Philippines, and was held at the Redemptorist Retreat House of the Holy Family in Lahug, Cebu.

Besides personal questions, the participants were invited by the facilitator to examine anew the challenges of their ministry in the changing reality in order to become the Heart of Jesus to the people to whom they are called to serve.

Fr. Eugene Cañete, MJ, has been founding member of the Missionaries of Jesus (MJ). From 1996 until 2001, he has been serving in Zambia, Africa, as a member of CICM Congregation. Presently is working as a professor at the St. Vincent School of Theology, Maryhill School of Theology, and ICLA, and is involved in Formation of Missionaries of Jesus in Antipolo City.

Aug 19 2019

8th Parochial Fiesta Celebration in San Roque Parish

The community of San Roque Parish, Bagong Silang, in the Diocese of Novaliches, celebrated its 8th Parochial Fiesta on August 18, 2019. With them were friend priests from the Diocese particularly from Sto. Nino Vicariate and the nearby SCJ communities–Dehon House Scholasticate, San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish (Tandang Sora, QC), Banal na Krus Parish (Tandang Kutyo, Tanay, Rizal). The Holy Eucharistic celebration was presided by the outgoing bishop of the Diocese of Novaliches Most Rev. Antonio R. Tobias, D.D. at 10:00 in the morning.

After the Thanksgiving Mass, the parish community gave a plaque of recognition and appreciation to the key persons who were of great help in the parish fiesta activities namely the Bishop himself Most Rev. Antonio R. Tobias, D.D. and the distinguished government leaders of the City. It was followed by a simple banquet prepared by and shared with the community.

Prior to this celebration were the Novena Masses offered for the Patron Saint and other activities. The community actively participated in the BEC Night, Search for Little Miss San Roque, Patronal Procession, and Street Dancing.

By: Bro. Julius Socorro, scj

Aug 13 2019

Celebration of Fr. Dehon’s Death Anniversary

On August 12, 2019, the formation community of Cagayan de Oro, together with the SCJs from nearby communities, members of the Dehonian Family and friends of the Congregation, celebrated 94th Death Anniversary of Fr. Leo Dehon, the founder of the Priests of the Sacred Heart.

The celebration was presided by the Regional Superior Fr. Lukas Hadi Siswo Sasmito, scj.

As usual the celebration was concluded with a common meal.

Similar celebration was held in Dehon House in Manila.

Jul 18 2019

SCJ Meeting in Tandag Kutyo and Anniversary Celebration at San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish

On July 16, 2019, the SCJ Philippine Region held its regular meeting at the Holy Cross Parish (Parokya ng Banal na Krus) in Tandang Kutyo, Tanay, Rizal (Diocese of Antipolo).

On the following day on July 17, 2019, all SCJs gathered at San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish, Tierra Verde Homes I, Brgy. Culiat, Tandang Sora, Quezon City, to celebrate in Manila Zone, the 30th Anniversary of SCJ Presence in the Philippines. The Thanksgiving Mass was presided by the outgoing bishop of the Diocese of Novaliches, Most Rev. Antonio R. Tobias, D.D., at the moment an apostolic administrator of the diocese.

Bp. Tobias was one of the two bishops, who together with Most Rev. Federico O. Escaler, S.J., D.D., of Prelature of Ipil, accepted the Priests of the Sacred Heart into his Diocese of Pagadian in 1989.

On July 1, 2016, Bp. Tobias entrusted to the Dehonians San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish, where he also ordained many SCJ deacons and priests.

The SCJ Philippines Region is thanking Bp. Antonio for his friendship and fatherly care.

Jun 30 2019

Celebration of Benefactors’ Day in Cagayan de Oro Community

Each year on Sunday after the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, the formation community of Cagayan de Oro invites benefactors from the area for a special Thanksgiving Mass. In this way, the Priests of the Sacred Heart want to say “Thank you” to those who support them spiritually and financially. For benefactors it is always an opportunity to learn more about the spirituality and different projects of the Congregation.

This year, the celebration of Benefactors’ Day was held on June 30, 2019. It started with the Holy Eucharist celebrated by  Fr. Francis Pupkowski, scj, who is also in charge of the Fundraising Office and Fr. Lukas Hadi Siswo Sasmito, scj, the superior of the SCJ Philippine Region, Fr. Patro C. Gier Jr.,scj, a former missionary from Finland and Fr. Szymon Bendowski, scj, the assistant parish priest from Immaculate Concepcion Parish in Aluba.. At the end of the Mass, the benefactors could watch a short video presentation containing an information about one of the projects run by the Philippine Region Kasanag Daughters Foundation, Inc.

As usual, the celebration was culminated with a common meal. It was noticed that every year the number of benefactors participating in the Thanksgiving Mass is bigger and bigger.