Tag Archives: Fr. Jan Krzysciak

Jan 8 2021

Dedication of the New Church in Dansolihon

On January 8, 2021, a day before the Feast of the Patron, Jesus Nazareno, the Dansolihon Chaplaincy celebrated the Dedication of the New Church. The concelebrated Mass of Dedication was presided by Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro, Most. Rev. José A. Cabantan, DD, together with Archbishop Emeritus, Most. Rev. Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ, DD., SCJ priests from the area of Cagayan de Oro and three diocesan priests: two from Cagayan de Oro and one from the Diocese of Pagadian. Continue reading →

Feb 25 2018

Celebration in Dansolihon

On January 9, 2018, the Hesus Nazareno Chaplaincy in Dansolihon celebrated its Patronal Feast. Also, on that day the Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro, Most Rev. Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ, DD, the main celebrant, blessed the new church.

The construction of the new church has officially started on January 24, 2017, and is completed in around 60 percent. Thanks to the industriousness of Fr. Jan Krzysciak, SCJ, the priest in charge of the chaplaincy, and cooperation of the Christian community the new church could rise up so quickly. Fr. Jan in these efforts is being helped by Fr. Dennis Macasero, SCJ – his assistant and Bro. Yohanes Sismadi, SCJ.

Hopefully, the next Patronal Feast will be held in a completely finished new church.

May 30 2017

Certificate of Recognition for Dansolihon

On May 27, 2017, Fr. Jan Krzysciak. SCJ, the pastor in charge of Jesus Nazareno Chaplaincy in Dansolihon, received a “Certififate of Recognition” from the the “Responsible Parenthood and All-Natural Family Planning” of the  Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro. The Chaplaincy in Dansolihon was ranked as the second of the eleven outstanding parishes for the unwavering support and continued assistance to the RP-NFP Coordinators, Counselors, Acceptors and the Program. The certificate is signed by the Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro, Most. Rev. Antonio J. Ledesma, S.J., D.D.

Congratulations to Fr. Jan and to the Chaplaincy in Dansolihon!

Feb 27 2017

Mass Wedding in Dansolihon

img_0883On February 25, 2017, fifty one (51) couples from the Jesus Nazareno Chaplaincy in Dansolihon got married in the Catholic Church. According to the parish priest Fr. Jan Krzyściak, SCJ, this was the first batch of three hundred twenty (320) couples being prepared for the Sacrament of Matrimony. Due to the different circumstances like lack of money or papers many of the couples were living in this irregular situation for several years. With the help of the local SCJ community (Fr. Jan Krzyściak, Fr. Szymon Bendowski and Br. Yohanes Sismadi) and some lay leaders, they were able to correct this irregularity. The SCJs helped them to gather all the needed documents and organized special catechesis. Each couple had to attend five preparatory meetings. All the administrative expenses were handled by the chaplaincy.

Feb 4 2017

Dansolihon Chaplaincy begins construction of a new church

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The Jesus Nazareno Chaplaincy in Dansolihon is a poor rural community, located around 30 km from Cagayan de Oro City. Formerly it was a part of Lumbia Parish known as a Zone IV. Due to the lack of priests in the mother parish the SCJs from the formation house in Cagayan de Oro were taking care of that area. At that time the local community was using for its worship an old church, which formerly belonged to one of the protestant groups. With the help of SCJs, the community was able to build a two storey formation house. The upper part was used for the training of lay leaders and the lower part  up to now as a chapel. The chapel is not big enough and cannot accommodate all the churchgoers.
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In 2007, the Zone IV was declared by the local bishop, Most. Rev. Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ,DD, as a chaplaincy and was officially entrusted to the SCJs. The priest in charge of the chaplaincy was residing in Cagayan de Oro formation house and going to the area to do the pastoral work. The furthest village is more than 50 km from Cagayan de Oro City. Only in May 2014, two priests and one religious brother started to live there in the little extension of the formation house. In this way the SCJs are more available to the people.
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The long time dream of the community is to have a decent and conducive place for worship. With the help of the parish priest Fr. Jan Krzysciak, the community came up with the project of a new church, which costs around 10 Million Philippine Pesos. Since the community is quite poor, the dream to have a new church is quite “an impossible dream.” The Parish Priest, Fr. Jan Krzysciak is trying to motivate the community and also to collect some money for the project. So far, the total amount they were able to raise is one forth of the needed funds.
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Challenging the “Divine Providence”, last January 24, 2017, the community started laying the foundation of the new church, and they will continue the works until the money last. Fr. Jan believes that this will further mobilize the community to look for more resources and will attract some people with generous hearts, so the construction might reach its completion.
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