FR. JONAS MEJARES: Singing priest to sing of God’s love in birthday concert

Agnes Alpuerto 10/03/2017

Anywhere he goes, it is undeniable that Reverend Fr. Jonas Mejares is always referred to as the “singing Augustinian priest.” After four years of serving at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño where he delighted churchgoers by…

‘Stop bashing Maxine’

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/31/2017

AT least two Cebu mayors and a Catholic parish priest were among those who defended Binibing Pilipinas Universe Maxine Medina a day after she lost her bid to win the international pageant. Fr. Jonas Mejares, former rector…

Fr. Jonas Mejares : Music that moves

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Apple Ta-as 10/08/2016

Clad in a cassock, priests preach God’s words and tell people of faith by way of celebrating the Mass. And if you are a frequent churchgoer at the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño for the past four…

Mejares moving to new assignment

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Michaela Jaycel L. Dolores 05/17/2016

Fr. Jonas Mejares is moving on to another assignment. After serving as rector of the Basilica del Santo Niño for four years, the well-loved Augustinian priest has been transferred to the Sto. Niño Parish in Barangay Mohon,…

‘Family life is no. 1’

Julit C. Jainar 01/17/2016

Bells pealed at 8:40 a.m. when the glass-encased images of the Sto. Niño and Blessed Virgin Mary arrived at the Pilgrim Center of the Sto. Nino Basilica where thousands of pilgrims waited. The icons were carried on…

Contractor to finish belfry before Sinulog

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 12/09/2015

By the time Cebuanos and pilgrims celebrate the feast of the Child Jesus next month, the Basilica del Sto. Niño in downtown Cebu City will have a complete bell tower. Fr. Jonas Mejares, rector of Cebu’s oldest…

Mejares marks 25 years as priest

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 12/07/2015

HIS life as a priest wasn’t always smooth sailing. Like Christ’s other disciples, there were moments of frustration, disappointment and even fatigue. But Fr. Jonas Mejares, OSA, now rector of the Basilica del Sto. Niño, chose to…

Fr. Mejares marks 25th anniversary in priesthood

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 12/07/2015

Fr. Jonas Mejares, OSA, now rector of the Basilica del Sto. Niño, never allowed frustrations in life to hinder his service to the Lord. “If I would be given another chance to choose what profession or vocation…

Church reminds flock: Do good works

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/24/2015

As the final drumbeat of the Sinulog fades and the Fiesta Señor ends, devotees of the Sto. Niño are challenged to bring about change by loving God and neighbor. “Let us always remember our baptism. We are…

Sto. Niño Basilica reopens

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/02/2015

Rector: Interior is safe for public worship; repair done in time for January feast The historic Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño in Cebu City has reopened to the public after being closed for over a year to…

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