 | Brief History | Sep 5, 2008 |
Originally dedicated to Our Lady Queen of China, Sacred Heart Parish - Jesuit was founded in 1952. A group of zealous Chinese Catholics in Cebu City, Philippines, with the permission of the Archbishop of Cebu, requested Rev. Fr. Paul O'Brien, S.J., then Superior of the Jesuits of the China Mission, for a Jesuit priest to minister to their pastoral needs.
Fr. Miguel Pardinas, S.J. , a jovial Mexican priest who had been expelled from China by the communists, arrived in Cebu and quickly organized the parish. Following to assist him was Fr. Eugene Lauzon, S.J., a French-Canadian missionary expelled from China. In a short time, Fr. Pardinas organized the Chinese Catholic Association (CCCA) with Mr. Francis Lim as its first president. The community managed to renovate the ground floor of the Convento of Cebu Cathedral and turned it into a chapel where Masses for the Cebuano Chinese were offered.
Soon, a co-educational school was established at the Mabini-Manalili area, not far from the Cathedral. Fr. Francisco Heras, S.J., also expelled by Communist China, became the first director of Sacred Heart School for Boys (now Sacred Heart School - Jesuit).
Fr. Arthur Baur, S.J., who arrived in 1956, saw a rapidly expanding community. He, together with Fr. Lauzon, bought the lot from Dr. Hildelbrando Jurado at half the prevailing market price. They worked zealously to build the church as donors poured in contributions. The church was completed in record time to celebrate its first Mass on Christmas Eve of 1960. This is the SACRED HEART CHURCH - JESUIT that we see today.
CURRENT JESUIT STAFF:
Fr. Benjamin Y. Sim, S.J. - Parish Priest
Fr. Peter Chuang, S.J. - Assistant Parish Priest
Fr. Jason K. Dy, SJ - Assistant Parish Priest
Fr. Ramon Mores, SJ - Assistant Parish Priest
Fr. Miguel Pardinas, S.J. , a jovial Mexican priest who had been expelled from China by the communists, arrived in Cebu and quickly organized the parish. Following to assist him was Fr. Eugene Lauzon, S.J., a French-Canadian missionary expelled from China. In a short time, Fr. Pardinas organized the Chinese Catholic Association (CCCA) with Mr. Francis Lim as its first president. The community managed to renovate the ground floor of the Convento of Cebu Cathedral and turned it into a chapel where Masses for the Cebuano Chinese were offered.
Soon, a co-educational school was established at the Mabini-Manalili area, not far from the Cathedral. Fr. Francisco Heras, S.J., also expelled by Communist China, became the first director of Sacred Heart School for Boys (now Sacred Heart School - Jesuit).
Fr. Arthur Baur, S.J., who arrived in 1956, saw a rapidly expanding community. He, together with Fr. Lauzon, bought the lot from Dr. Hildelbrando Jurado at half the prevailing market price. They worked zealously to build the church as donors poured in contributions. The church was completed in record time to celebrate its first Mass on Christmas Eve of 1960. This is the SACRED HEART CHURCH - JESUIT that we see today.
CURRENT JESUIT STAFF:
Fr. Benjamin Y. Sim, S.J. - Parish Priest
Fr. Peter Chuang, S.J. - Assistant Parish Priest
Fr. Jason K. Dy, SJ - Assistant Parish Priest
Fr. Ramon Mores, SJ - Assistant Parish Priest
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| Sep 9 | - | Pre-Jordan Seminar |
| Sep 9 | - | Pre-Cana Seminar |
| Sep 9 | - | Baptism Guidelines |
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| Aug 31 | - | National Heroes Day |
| Jun 5 | - | Youth Encounter 2009 |
| Jun 20 | - | Parish Youth Fun Day |
| Jun 12 | - | Palaro sa mga bata |
| Jun 13 | - | Forum on Family and Media |
| Jun 19 | - | Feast of the Sacred Heart |
| Jun 10 | - | Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus |
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Sacred Heart Parish's favorite videos: | ||
| Sep 10 | - | Humayo't Ihayag Chanel 5 TV Mass (23rd Sunday Ordinary Time) |
| Sep 10 | - | Humayo't Ihayag Channel 5 TV Mass (22nd Sunday, Ordinary Time) |
| Sep 10 | - | Historia de un Letrero (original video) |
| Sep 11 | - | First Perpetual Vows |
jinky1971 wrote on May 10 Hi, My husband and i would like to have a thanks giving mass for our 10th wedding anniversarry on the 7th of July at 10am. I'm a catholic and his a protestant. Is it possible? Thanks Carmen |
jrm1947 wrote on Feb 26 Hi, just saw last night the Encuentro of Cebu Cathedra and it was beautiful. Just curious, how did you hang your angel? She came down smoothly. You may reach me at lita_1947@yahoo.com.ph and share with me the expertise. Thanks |
sacredheartparishsj wrote on Aug 21, '10 hi sister cecelia you can call us at 2536479 loc. 121 for the price list :) |
ceceliachoir wrote on Jul 30, '10 to jesuit cebu kindly send price list of all your cds angd songbook ST. Cecilia choir of toledo cebu |
ceceliachoir wrote on Jan 25, '10 nice to be with the jesuits |
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tessiefajardo wrote on Sep 19, '09 Dear Fr. Sim: Five years seem to have gone so fast! I never thought that it was that long time ago. Do you still remember Ishka? She is now a doctor, and is serving her internship at UST. After that she takes the Board. Take care too, Fr. Sim! |
sacredheartparishsj wrote on Sep 15, '09 Dear Tessie, Christ's Peace! I'm doing alright here. The Sacred Heart is a bigger parish in many ways – more spacious and greater area of responsibility. But I'm enjoying my stay here, although I miss the MTQ days. I've been here 5 years na. I hope all is well with you and your family. Take care. And God bless! Fr. Ben |
tessiefajardo wrote on Sep 13, '09 Greetings Fr. Sim! Thanks for visiting my Multiply site. I hope you still remember me. I serve at Mary the Queen Parish as lector/commentator. I hope that all is well with you. Best regards. |
sacredheartparishsj wrote on Sep 13, '09 Thanks for the appreciation. If you wish to join organizations here in the parish please feel free to add our site or call the office. God bless us all! |
micaelajasmine wrote on Sep 13, '09 I LOVE AND PROUD MY PARISH FRM SHPYCC.. |
vmsabal wrote on Sep 12, '09 thanks for the invite! God bless! |
jirecka wrote on Sep 6, '09 Great site.. and was great to be one...I miss all the scholars and Mam. Belen...They inspired me. Mam Belen and Fr. Archie they always make a difference to the scholars.. I salute them... Thank you... It was a great honor to serve the parish. And thank you Sarah to keep me updated. From. JP. |
abbyseanevents wrote on Sep 2, '09 HI :) Im so impressed with your site. Keep up the great work! Its very informative and helpful. |
nariosj wrote on Aug 16, '09 thanks sara for updating our site. |
sacredscholars wrote on Jul 11, '09 good day to all!...nice website we appreciated it!! I LOVE MY PARISH. SACRED HEART PARISH. from: scholars |
4dford wrote on Dec 25, '08 meri xmas!! |
adysj wrote on Nov 24, '08 Thanks for posting pics, and great music too! Now I miss Cebu so much! Fr. Ari |
sacredheartparishsj wrote on Oct 3, '08 Dear Yvette, Lanny, and Joy, Thanks for the feedback and encouragement. We are blessed to have Fr. Archie Carampatan who does all the work. God bless! Ben |