On November 23, 2024, Fr. Lukas Hadi Siswo Sasmito, SCJ, reached a remarkable milestone in his life of faith and service: his 30th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood. For three decades, Fr. Lukas has dedicated himself tirelessly to his vocation, sharing God’s love, compassion, and mercy with countless individuals. Known for his humility, deep faith, and dedication to his ministry, Fr. Lukas has touched the hearts of many within his community and beyond. Continue reading
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San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish – Patronal Feast
On September 28, 2021, the parish community of San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish in Quezon City, Diocese of Novaliches, celebrated its Feast of the Patron – San Lorenzo Ruiz, martyr and first Filipino saint. Continue reading
Answering the needs of time
The whole world is reeling from the threat of the coronavirus, which is spreading very fast in the different parts of the world and is claiming many victims. COVID-19 has caused unprecedented disruption as different sports and cultural events, conferences, and churches have closed their doors and medical professionals race to treat those infected and to develop a vaccine. This can be a time of great despair and uncertainty, but also a time of hope, action and most of all prayer. The Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SCJs) from different communities in the Philippines have actively embraced this enormous challenge and try to answer the needs of time by being with the people, taking care of their spiritual needs and alleviating some of their immediate and most pressing necessities. Continue reading
SCJ Meeting in Tandag Kutyo and Anniversary Celebration at San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish
On July 16, 2019, the SCJ Philippine Region held its regular meeting at the Holy Cross Parish (Parokya ng Banal na Krus) in Tandang Kutyo, Tanay, Rizal (Diocese of Antipolo).
On the following day on July 17, 2019, all SCJs gathered at San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish, Tierra Verde Homes I, Brgy. Culiat, Tandang Sora, Quezon City, to celebrate in Manila Zone, the 30th Anniversary of SCJ Presence in the Philippines. The Thanksgiving Mass was presided by the outgoing bishop of the Diocese of Novaliches, Most Rev. Antonio R. Tobias, D.D., at the moment an apostolic administrator of the diocese.
Bp. Tobias was one of the two bishops, who together with Most Rev. Federico O. Escaler, S.J., D.D., of Prelature of Ipil, accepted the Priests of the Sacred Heart into his Diocese of Pagadian in 1989.
On July 1, 2016, Bp. Tobias entrusted to the Dehonians San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish, where he also ordained many SCJ deacons and priests.
The SCJ Philippines Region is thanking Bp. Antonio for his friendship and fatherly care.
Holy Thursday and Good Friday in two of our parishes
Holy Thursday – San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish – Quezon City
Good Friday – San Lorenzo Parish – Quezon City
Good Friday – Medalla Milagrosa – Talisay, Hilongos, Leyte
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