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
On May 31, 2024, the first two Filipino SCJs, Fr. John Karl Cabaluna and Fr. Arthur Guevara, marked their Silver Jubilee of Religious Life.
On May 30th, 2024, the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SCJ) in the Philippines welcomed four new novices! Fr. Randy Arca, Ramon T. Pilo Jr., Jeffrey H. Melgazo, and Justine Lee D. Soriano officially began their Novitiate program, marking a significant step toward religious life. 
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