𝑱𝑯𝑪𝑺𝑪 𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒚𝒆𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝑮𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑽𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒕𝒐. 𝑵𝒊𝒏̃𝒐 𝒅𝒆 𝑪𝒆𝒃𝒖 𝑷𝒊𝒍𝒈𝒓𝒊𝒎 𝑰𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒖𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑴𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑽𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏

All Roman Catholic employees and students of Main Campus gathered at the JHCSC Main Campus Gymnasium in Mati, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur, on January 3, 2025, for the visitation of Sto. Nino de Cebu Pilgrim Image, which symbolizes faith and devotion among Catholics.

In honor of its visit, a eucharistic mass and veneration were conducted, presided over by Rev. Fr. Ariel A. Panimdim, OSA, and concelebrated by Rev. Fr. Ronelle S. Dogon, OSA, and Rev. CSN S. Pomoy, OSA, from the Basilica Minore del Santo Nino, Province of Santo Niño de Cebu, Philippines, along with the Cofradia del Santo Niño de Cebu – Guipos Chapter, adding to the solemnity and spiritual significance of the occasion. After the mass, devotees solemnly venerated, expressing their deep faith and devotion.

Notable attendees included JHCSC President Dr. Edgardo H. Rosales, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Vilma C. Grengia, Vice President for Research, Extension, and Resource Generation Dr. Jerry B. Superales, Vice President for Administration and Finance Mr. Wilfredo M. Barnido, Jr., Main Campus Director Mrs. Bemia Snooky A. Beboso, as well as deans, program chairs, faculty, staff, and students. Their presence underscored the institution’s strong sense of community and shared faith.

This event held profound significance for the Roman Catholic community of JHCSC, fostering a more profound sense of spiritual connection and devotion among attendees. The visitation of the Sto. Niño de Cebu Pilgrim Image served as a reminder of the enduring influence of faith in the lives of many within the academic community.