by dospo | Jul 16, 2026 | PRIEST, sandakan, ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL SANDAKAN
By Evelyn Jock/Soccom On 15 July 2026, the Rt. Rev. Bishop Julius Dusin Gitom appointed Rev. Fr. David Aloysius Garaman as the Vicar General of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sandakan, entrusting him with one of the most significant leadership roles with the local...
by dospo | Jun 12, 2026 | Corpus Christi, sandakan, ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL SANDAKAN
Evelyn Jock The Solemnity of Corpus Christi was celebrated at St. Mary’s Cathedral with great reverence at the Eucharistic Celebration presided over by Bishop Julius Dusin Gitom, Bishop of the Diocese of Sandakan, on 7 June 2026. Bishop Julius reflected on the deeper...
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...
