District Assembly 2012

On January 9 - 13, 2012 - the SCJ Philippine District held its annual assembly. The assembly took place in the Sacred Heart Formation House in Aluba, Cagayan de Oro City and was attended by 26 SCJs.

Among special participants attending this meeting was Fr. Paulus Sugino, the General Councilor from Rome and a representative from Vietnam.

The assembly started on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 4:00 PM with the reflection on the “Vow of Poverty", conducted by Fr. Sugino.

The next two days were dedicated entirely to the personal sharing and reporting by different commissions and groups of interest, starting with the vocation promotion program and ending with the financial matters.

On the fourth day, the main topic in the morning session was the implementation of the strategic plan for the year 2012. In the afternoon the participants of the assembly played a soccer match against the seminarians. The match was won again by the seminarians.

The fifth and the last day of the assembly started with the report from Vietnam and was followed by Fr. Sugino's time, who shared his observations regarding the Philippine District and information about the Congregation. In the afternoon, the group discussed the yearly plan and some other urgent matters concerning the District, which on March 14, 2012 will become a Region. The assembly was concluded with the concelebrated Holy Eucharist presided by Fr. Paulus Sugino.

15 Jan 2012 10:07 pm by scjphil

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Flood in Mindanao

At least 650 people have died and more than 800 are missing after the tropical storm Washi or Sendong (local name) swept across the southern Philippines. More than 10-hour heavy rain that started, in the afternoon, on Friday, December 16, 2011, caused a massive flood that affected many places on the island of Mindanao.

The two most affected cities are Cagayan de Oro and Iligan. Thousands of houses were literary swept by the water or were very heavily damaged. Several barangays in Cagayan de Oro were completely under water. Many of the dead were swept out to sea. Others were buried alive as mud cascaded down mountain slopes. Water levels rose three feet in less than an hour, forcing thousands to climb on to the roofs of their homes where they huddled against wind speeds reaching 55 miles per hour. Unfortunately, in many cases only concrete houses could face the damaging force of the nature. The highest death toll is among the children, disabled and elderly people. According to the news, even one hundred thousand people might be displaced. Many of the victims lost everything they had. In Cagayan de Oro City there are 20 evacuation centers full of people waiting for help. At the moment, the most urgent need is potable water, food and cleaning materials.

The SCJ Formation House in Aluba , located in the upper part of Cagayan de Oro City, was not affected directly by the flood, except for lack of electricity and internet connection. However, the compound of Kasanag Daughters Foundations, run by SCJs, was once again under the water. This time the level of the water went even higher, reaching at least thirteen feet. Most of the things inside the buildings were damaged and need to be replaced. The flood left tons of mud behind. Fortunately, all the girls and the staff, together 35 people, were safely transferred to the SCJ Formation House and given shelter in the Pre-College building. They will stay with the SCJ community until the facilities of Kasanag will be ready to accommodate them again.

So far, it was one of the strongest tropical storms that ever passed through Mindanao.

19 Dec 2011 08:07 pm by scjphil

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50 Years of Religious Life

Today, on September 29, 2011, Fr. Rino Venturin celebrates his 50th Anniversary of First Profession. Congratulations Fr. Rino and keep inspiring us with your missionary spirit and dedication to the values of religious life and the congregation.

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29 Sep 2011 11:40 am by scjphil

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Ordination to the Deaconate of Bro. Lourdiso Panhay in Dumalinao

On July 20, 2011 – Bro. Lourdiso Z. Panhay was ordained as deacon by the Bishop of Pagadian, Most Rev.. Emmanuel T. Cabajar, CSsR, D.D. Once again the celebration took place at the San Isidro Labrador Parish in Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur.

During his homily Bishop Cabajar said that vocation in the Church is a call to serve, and that call is forever. In this way underlined the importance of perseverance in prayer and commitement to serve. On his part deacon Loudy, by choosing his motto: "Taken, blessed, broken and given",was referring to the value of the Eucharist as a supreme act of love and service that our Lord manifested and entrusted to us.

The celebration was attended by members of the Philippine District, priests from the Diocese of Pagadian, religious sisters and many friends.

27 Jul 2011 08:02 pm by scjphil

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Fr. Francis Pupkowski - 25th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood

On May 16 and June 5, 2011, Fr. Francis Pupkowski celebrated his 25th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood.

The first celebration, which was the official celebration of the Philippine District, took place at the Novitiate Fr. Dehon in Lower Locuban, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur.

The second one was connected with the anticipated celebration of the Feast of the Sacred Heart with the benefactors and took place in the Sacred Heart Formation House in Cagayan de Oro City.

Fr. Francis was ordained on June 19, 1986 in Stadniki, Poland. After his ordination he was assigned for two years as an assistant parish priest in Ostrowiec Sw.

In 1988 he volunteered to go to the Philippines to join the new international mission. He has been serving the local Church and the Philippine District for 22 past years as: an assistant parish priest, parish priest, district treasurer and secretary. At the moment Fr. Francis is working in the fund raising office in Cagayan de Oro City and is taking care of a group of Lay Dehonians.

10 Jun 2011 12:44 am by scjphil

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First Profession of Vows

On May 13, 2011 - four Novices: Dennis M. Macasero, Vic Anthony Calonia, Dang Van Nguyen and Luong Van Nguyen made their first profession of vows in the congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart. The ceremony took plcae during the Holy Eucharist at the Novitiate Fr. Dehon in Lucoban, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur.

The vows were taken in the presence of the members of SCJ Philippine District, quest priests and religious, members of families and friends of the newly professed SCJs and the Congregation.

The vows were accepted by the District Superior Fr. Jose Benedito de Moraes Machado.

28 May 2011 12:33 am by scjphil

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Beatification of Pope John Paul II

To be able to follow up live the beatification of Pope John Paul II please click the following link: Web TV

or Vatican Player

01 May 2011 10:48 am by scjphil

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Final Vows of Bro. Lourdiso Panhay

On April 25, 2011 - an SCJ on temporary vows Bro. Lourdiso Z. Panhay made his final commitment to God and to the Congregation. The ceremony of Perpetual Profession took place at the Novitiate Fr. Dehon, Locuban, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur.

The vows were accepted by the District Superior Fr. Jose Benedito de Moraes Machado who was the main celebrant of the Holy Eucharist.

Also, during the same time Bro. Nathaniel Robilla was admitted to the Novitiate.

Among those who attended this celebration was Fr. Bernard Rosinski from the US Province and Fr. Martin Van Ooij from the District of India.

30 Apr 2011 12:22 pm by scjphil

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Acceptance to the Novitiate

12 Postulants, 7 from India and 5 from the Philippine District were accepted to the 14-month Novitiate. The ceremony of acceptance took place in the Novitiate Fr. Dehon in Lower Lucoban, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur on March 25, 2001, the Solemnity of Annunciation, during the Holy Mass presided by Fr. Benedito Machado, the Superior of the Philippine District.

At the moment there are 17 Novices: 7 from India, 7 from the Philippines and 3 from Vietnam.

26 Mar 2011 10:49 pm by scjphil

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