by dospo | Apr 24, 2026 | Altar Boys, HOLY WEEK, sandakan, ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL SANDAKAN
by Gerard Chong The annual Holy Week once again brought both excitement and deep devotion among altar servers at St. Mary’s Cathedral, accompanied by careful and thorough preparations for the Triduum celebrations. This year’s observance was particularly unique, as...
by dospo | Apr 10, 2026 | easter vigil, sandakan, ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL SANDAKAN
By Evelyn Jock Rt. Rev Bishop Julius Dusin Gitom, shepherd of the Diocese of Sandakan, began his Easter message with a joyful exclamation: “Happy Easter!” He shared that there is Great Joy because the Lord has risen. The sound of the church bells, the music, and the...
by dospo | Apr 9, 2026 | Good Friday, Jumaat Agung, sandakan, ST. MARK'S CHURCH SANDAKAN
By Evelyn Jock Rt Rev Bishop Julius Dusin Gitom, Bishop of the Diocese of Sandakan, in his Good Friday message on 3 April 2026, reflected that the mystery of suffering, love, and salvation invites us to look beyond pain and hardship, and to recognize the saving work...
by dospo | Mar 26, 2026 | Extraordinary Ministers, sandakan, St. Joseph Church
By Evelyn Jock The parish community of St. Mary’s Cathedral recently witnessed a significant and grace-filled moment as several lay faithful were commissioned to serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion on 23 March 2026 at St. Joseph’s Church by the Parish...
by dospo | Mar 18, 2026 | Chrism Mass, sandakan, ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL SANDAKAN
by Evelyn Jock The Chrism Mass is one of the most significant liturgical celebrations in the Catholic Church. On 12 March 2026, the faithful of the Sandakan Diocese gathered as the Bishop, Rt. Rev. Bishop Julius Dusin Gitom concelebrated the Eucharist with his...
by dospo | Feb 23, 2026 | Rabu Abu, sandakan, St Mary Cathedral, St. Joseph Church
By Evelyn Jock Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a sacred season of prayer, fasting, and repentance as we prepare our hearts for Easter. On this day, the faithful receive ashes as a sign of humility, conversion, and the desire to return to God. The ashes are...
