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 7, 2026 | Holy Thursday, HOLY WEEK, ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL SANDAKAN
Evelyn Jock Holy Thursday marks a moment of deep participation as the Church enters the sacred Easter Triduum. It is a night rich in meaning and emotion—a remembrance of Jesus’ final gathering with His disciples, where He shared a simple meal that revealed profound...
by dospo | Apr 1, 2026 | HOLY WEEK, palma, ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL SANDAKAN
By Evelyn Jock Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the most sacred time in the Christian calendar. It opens with the blessing of palms and a joyful procession into St. Mary’s Cathedral, Sandakan accompanied by the choir’s exultant singing of “Hosanna.” This...
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 | Mar 11, 2026 | Caritas, Paitan, PAITAN MISSION, ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL SANDAKAN
By Caritas/Soccom In this Lenten season, as the Church reflects on compassion, sacrifice, and love for our neighbour, parishioners of St. Mary’s Cathedral Sandakan responded generously to a call to share the light of Christ with those in need. Following a request for...
