From October 13–17, 2025, the Priests of the Sacred Heart (SCJ) in the Philippine Region held their Annual Retreat at the Sacred Heart Spirituality Center in Lucoban, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur, guided by Rev. Fr. Willyans Prado Rapozo, SCJ, General Councilor in Rome.
On August 2, 2025, the Lay Dehonians from the Zamboanga Peninsula gathered at the Fr. Dehon Novitiate for a special formation day focused on the Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the beginnings of the SCJ mission in the Philippines, and the inspiring life of Venerable Fr. Leo John Dehon.
May 15th marks the commemoration of St. Isidore, the patron saint of farmers, in the parishes of Dumalinao and Kumalarang. The Dumalinao Parish celebrated it on May 15th, while the Kumalarang Parish observed it a day later on May 16th, 2024. Continue reading
On May 15, 2023, the SCJ parish in Dumalinao celebrated its 66th Patronal Feast of St. Isidore, the Farmer. The Holy Eucharist started at 9:45 am. The main celebrant was the Bishop of Pagadian, Most Rev. Ronald I. Lunas, D.D. The bishop was joined by some SCJs, from the Zamboanga del Sur area and from Cagayan de Oro. The celebration of the Eucharist was followed by a common meal and a cultural program.
This morning, on June 19, 2020, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Lower Locuban, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur, took place the ceremony of the layout of the Sacred Heart Spirituality and Convention Center. Continue reading
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