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...
by dospo | Jan 3, 2026 | Jubilee, ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL SANDAKAN
By Evelyn Jock The Jubilee Year is a universal Catholic celebration observed every 25 years, deeply rooted in the Old Testament traditions of liberation, restoration, and return. It is a sacred time of grace that calls the faithful to renewal, reconciliation, and...
by dospo | Jan 3, 2026 | CHRISTMAS, St Mary's Cathedral, ST. MARY'S CATHEDRAL SANDAKAN
By Evelyn Jock. After weeks of anticipation during the season of Advent, the faithful have completed a journey marked by faith and hope. It was a time of waiting for the fulfilment of God’s promises, trusting that He would lead His people through moments of darkness...
