SISTERS OF THE HOLY FACE OF JESUS (HFJ)
Address: Holy Face of Jesus Center & Convent
1111 F. R. Hidalgo Street, Quiapo, 1001 Manila
Tel. No.:(02) 735-97-17
Email: holyface1986@yahoo.com
Website:http://holyfacesisters.org
BRIEF HISTORY:
Founder: Rev. Mother Mary Therese L. Vicente, HFJ
Date Founded: October 1, 1986
Charism: “Contemplation of the Holy Face of Jesus”
Spirituality: “To see God’s presence continually, with Mary”
The Sisters of the Holy Face of Jesus (HFJ), formerly known as the Holy Face of Jesus Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, was founded by Rev. Mother Mary Therese L. Vicente, HFJ (1921-1995) in Quiapo, Manila on October 1, 1986
The inspiration that led to its foundation begun when a replica of the Holy Shroud from Turin, Italy was exhibited at the Manila Cathedral in August 1976 and Mo. Mary Therese, then a member of the Daughters of Mary Mother of the Church congregation, was given the task to be the Exhibit’s custodian.
Mo. Therese’ strong desire to do the will of God and to lead people to Him was consistently manifested in her acts of piety and maternal concern for all peoples. Her openness to various devotions that came her way was for her opportunities to lead people to God. That is why, when she encountered the Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus and observed the effect of this devotion on the others’ lives; she eventually deepened her involvement in it. After passing periods of discernment and obtaining blessings from Church authorities she established a Center for the Holy Face of Jesus so that people can still visit and venerate the Holy Face even after the Exhibit. Her dedication to the devotion and to the mission led her to officially leave the Daughters of Mary and found the Sisters of the Holy Face of Jesus.
As fruits of this devotion, lay religious organizations were also established: the Crusaders of the Holy Face of Jesus (CHFJ) in 1977, and then the Young Apostles of the Holy Face of Jesus (YAHFJ) and the Little Friends of the Holy Face of Jesus (LFHFJ) in 1990 and 1994, respectively.
Withstanding the various crises which accompanied the foundation of the sisters and in pursuing its stability, the Congregation continued their services in the Archdiocese of Manila and its mission expanded to other places in the Philippines as well. Relying primarily on God Providence, the mission continues even after the death of the foundress on June 7, 1995.
PROFILE:
VISION: The Sisters of the Holy Face of Jesus consecrated to God, envision as a community to live in a world of joy and suffering, united with Mary, in contemplation of the Holy Face of Jesus.
MISSION: Sensitive to the signs of the times, we, therefore, commit ourselves primarily to the promotion of relevant spirituality through authentic devotions to the Holy Face of Jesus and Eucharist, formation of the laity, and participation in the pastoral ministry and education apostolate through renewed integral evangelization.
APOSTOLATE: “To Radiate the Holy Face of Jesus to God’s People”
A.Promotion of a Relevant Spirituality
Devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus
Devotion to the Holy Eucharist
B.Formation of the Laity
Crusaders of the Holy Face of Jesus
Young Apostles of the Holy Face of Jesus
Little Friends of the Holy Face of Jesus
C.Pastoral Ministry
Parish Ministry
Liturgical Ministry
D.Education Apostolate
School Apostolate
Our Lady of Guadalupe School (OLGS)
Sto. Nino Catholic School (SNCS)
Christian Education
MISSION HOUSES:
Mexico, Pampanga
Barangay San Antonio, Mexico, Pampanga
St. Joseph College Seminary
Brgy. Macatiw, Alaminos City, Pangasinan
Cabaritan West, Ballesteros
Cagayan Valley
List of current members:
General Council:
Mo. Ma. Teresita P. Bantillo, HFJ
Sr. Ma. Annunciata T. Mendoza, HFJ
Sr. Mary Elizabeth D. Ortillo, HFJ
Sr. Olive R. Edejer, HFJ
Sr. Mary Josephine F. Dizon, HFJ
Members:
Sr. Celine C. Bayor, HFJ
Sr. Ma. Penafrancia R. Mesa, HFJ
Mo. Mary Immaculate R. Piedad, HFJ
Sr. Mary Agnes G. Daniel, HFJ
Sr. Mary Ann P. Geronda, HFJ
Sr. Mary Madeleine G. Barace, HFJ
Sr. Faustina P. Ubane, HFJ
Sr. Angelita S. Garcia, HFJ
Sr. Rosemarie M. Bayang, HFJ
Sr. Elvira R. Barruga, HFJ
Sr. Christine S. Terga, HFJ
Sr. Sarahlyn D. Kierulf, HFJ
Sr. Josephine D. Salas, HFJ
Sr. Rovelie B. Tuma-Ob, HFJ
Sr. Rosemarie Cristy U. Witty, HFJ
Sr. Princess R. Tamayo, HFJ
Sr. Girlyn M. Dalapnas, HFJ
Postulant Luisa Na-od
Postulant Bonafe Buragay
