Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School
private Catholic school located in Santa Mesa, Manila, Philippines
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School (SHJCS) is a private Catholic school located in Santa Mesa, Manila, beside of it is the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish. The school's name is named after their parish patron, Sacred Heart of Jesus, as well as St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. The school was formerly known as Sta. Mesa Parochial School. The current director of the school is the Rev. Fr. Marion C. Munda and the current principal is Dr. Henry A. Davalos.
History
1947
The YLAC FREE SCHOOL was opened to the poor parishioners of Sta Mesa to foster functional literacy.
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