The Cor Jesu College (CJC) community joyfully celebrated the Culmination of the Month of
Vocation and Holy Rosary on October 30, 2026, at the Sacre Cuore Chapel, Cor Jesu College,
Digos City. The celebration brought together religious leaders, seminarians, members of
religious congregations, administrators, faculty members, and students in a meaningful gathering
of faith, prayer, and vocation awareness.
The event commenced with a Eucharistic Celebration, the summit and source of all Christian life
and activities, presided over by Rev. Fr. Jonn Flor Mangrobang, DCD, Vocation Director of the
Diocese of Digos, together with Rev. Fr. Leonard Jay Rabuya, DCD, from St. John Paul II
Seminary, Digos City. The opening celebration was attended by Bro. Ellakim P. Sosmeña, SC,
School President of Cor Jesu College, and Bro. Ernesto Quidet Jr., SC, Delegate Superior of the
Brothers of the Sacred Heart Philippine Delegation, together with members of the academic
community.
A significant highlight of the celebration was the Vocation Symposium, which featured the
presentation of different religious congregations and the sharing of personal vocation stories. The
activity provided Grade 12 students with an opportunity to learn more about the different forms
of consecrated life and priestly ministry, as well as the joys, challenges, and commitments
involved in responding to God's call. The symposium was enriched by the presence of invited
speakers from various religious congregations: Sr. Virgilia Mascariñas, CB, National Director
for Vocation of the Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo; Sr. Anna Leah T. Mapa, ADM, Vocation
Promoter of the Apostolic Daughters of Mary; and Bro. Ronelle Rubio, Vocation Director of the
Brothers of the Sacred Heart Philippine Delegation.
The celebration was further graced by the presence of seminarians from the Diocese of Digos,
representing both the propaedeutic and college levels of seminary formation. Their participation
added inspiration and encouragement to the young people as they witnessed firsthand the
different journeys of those who have generously responded to God's invitation to serve the
Church and His people.
The culmination day was filled with meaningful encounters, joyful interactions, and valuable
learning experiences. Through the presentations and personal testimonies of the invited religious
and vocation promoters, participants gained a deeper appreciation of the richness and diversity of vocations in the Church. More importantly, the activity reminded everyone that vocation is a gift to discover, a call to answer, and a life to offer. It encouraged the students to become more
prayerful and discerning, remaining open to God’s plans for their lives.
As the CJC community brings the Month of Vocation and Holy Rosary to a close, the celebration
serves as a renewed invitation to nurture a culture of prayer, discernment, and generosity in
responding to God’s call. May the Blessed Virgin Mary continue to accompany the young people
in their journey of faith, and may the entire Cor Jesu College community remain committed to
praying for, promoting, and supporting vocations in the Church.
One Heart, One Mission, One Community — continuing to sow hope and nurture hearts.
