May 31, 2025 — Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
On this Feast of the Visitation—when Mary, full of grace and courage, went in haste to serve her cousin Elizabeth—we witnessed another courageous act of faith: Bro. Ramon T. Pilo Jr., a young man from Leyte, professed his First Religious Vows in the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SCJ).
With hearts full of gratitude and joy, the Dehonian family in the Philippines and beyond rejoices as three of our brothers were officially accepted into the novitiate. On May 13, 2025, a simple yet deeply meaningful celebration was held at the Fr. Dehon Novitiate House in Locuban, Zamboanga del Sur, marking the beginning of a new journey of formation for:
On May 31, 2023, the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Fr. John Wen Liang made his First Profession of vows as a member of the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SCJ). The ceremony occurred in the Novitiate Fr. Dehon in Locuban, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur. Fr. John professed his vows of poverty, chastity and obedience for one year in the presence of Fr. Lukas Hadi Siswo Sasmito, SCJ, the Regional Superior of the Philippine Region, who presided over the Eucharistic celebration and gave a homily on the meaning and significance of religious profession. He reminded Fr. John that professing vows is a personal act and a communal one, as he becomes a member of a religious family with a charism and a mission. He also encouraged him to imitate Mary’s visitation to Elizabeth as a sign of God’s presence and love for those in need. Continue reading
On May 13, 2021, the feast of our Lady of Fatima, two Postulants: Junas S. Malana from Kananga, Leyte, and Vince Mahinay from Maragusan, Davao De Oro were admitted to the Novitiate of the Congregation of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SCJ). Continue reading
Today, on May 31, 2020, the Solemnity of the Pentecost and the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, one (1) SCJ Novice from the Philippines, Kevin Barranco, together with seven (7) SCJ Novices from Vietnam made their commitment to God in the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. By the profession of three vows: Chastity, Poverty and Obedience, they declared their readiness and will to follow Jesus more closely. They were preparing for this moment for a little bit more than one year under the guidance of Fr. Indra Pamungkas, SCJ, the Novice Master, Fr. Yohanes Sono Pribadi, SCJ, the “Socius”, and Fr. Ronald M. Basco, SCJ. Continue reading
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