Three SCJ Novices Make Their First Religious Profession of Vows

Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur – May 31, 2026

On May 31, 2026, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity and the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, three SCJ novices made their First Religious Profession in the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SCJ).

The newly professed religious are:

  • Allen Fornis, from Medalla Parish, Talisay, Hilongos, Leyte
  • Peddy Serencio, from San Isidro Parish, Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur
  • Orlando Da Cruz, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral Parish, Dili, East Timor
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SCJ Annual Retreat 2025

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.

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“Here I Am, Lord”: Lay Dehonians Prepare for a Life of Love and Service

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.

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Celebrating the Feast of St. Isidore the Farmer in Dumalinao and Kumalarang

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

Celebrating the Feast of St. Isidore in Dumalinao

 

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.

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