03/12/2025
5th Founding Anniversary of the Missionary Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
December 8, 2025 marks the fifth founding anniversary of the Missionary Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. What began humbly on September 8, 2020, when we were still theology students and when Fr. Jayvi D. Lusung first initiated the community, has now grown into a faith-filled family guided by God’s unending love, blessings, and providence. Today, we look back with gratitude and look forward with hope.
We thank God for sustaining us throughout these five years — for every grace received, every challenge that strengthened us, and every opportunity to serve His people. Truly, His love remains our inspiration, our strength, and our joy.
With grateful hearts, we honor Fr. Jonathan Bitoy, our Spiritual Father and now our Founder, for his vision, wisdom, and dedication. We remember with appreciation Fr. Rio Jose P. Gregorio, our companion in initiating this mission, and Fr. Rolly Ocampo, the only brother who remained with us from our pioneering years, whose fidelity continues to inspire us.
We express our deep gratitude to our bishop protector, Most Rev. Elmer I. Mangalinao, for his paternal care and support. We also thank our very supportive canon lawyer, Bishop Elias Ayuban, now Bishop of the Diocese of Cubao for providing direction and wisdom in our beginnings. With affection, we remember Bishop Francis de Leon, our emeritus bishop protector, who first embraced and accepted our community. Bishop Nolly Buco
for the unending love and support for the community during the difficult time.
As we celebrate this milestone, we entrust the years ahead to the Immaculate Heart of Mary . May she continue to intercede for us, so that we may remain faithful missionary servants — united in love, humble in service, and committed to the mission of Christ.
Looking forward to more blessings for our community.
Adelante Servant Fathers!
