The celebration commenced with a Holy Mass, presided over by Rev. Msgr. Oscar A. Cadayona, together with the Maasin Clergy, at the Maasin Cathedral – National Shrine of Our Lady of the Assumption.
During the Mass, all Josephinians baptized in August received a special blessing. This significant occasion also commemorates the baptism of His Excellency, Most Rev. Precioso D. Cantillas, Bishop of Maasin. The special blessing aligns with the day’s theme, emphasizing the importance of listening to and following God’s word throughout our lives, beginning with the sacrament of baptism. This act symbolizes the Saint Joseph College Educative Family’s collective attentiveness to the Father’s call.