Santacruzan Cultural Group of Greater Chicago

Isabella Rae Monsalud
Santacruzan Group of Greater Chicago Reyna Helena 2024

S he’s the oldest daughter of Ray and Cristina Monsalud. She’s 21 years old and a rising senior at DePaul University as a Health Sciences Major with a Concentration in Biological Sciences and a Minor in Bioethics and Society. She is currently the Director of Hospital Relations for DePaul’s division of Children’s Miracle Network Organizations which fundraises for Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. She is also the Modern Co-Captain of DePaul Dance Company, a member of the University Honors Program, and the Pathways Pre-Health Honors Program. On campus, she also work as a Chicago Quarter Mentor for the Healthcare in Chicago Course and a General Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant (TA). This past academic year, she has also received an award from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for Excellence in Leadership as a TA. This summer, she plans on continuing to volunteer on-site at Lurie Children’s and to sit for the Medical Assistant Certification Exam as well as prepare for medical school applications.

Casienmari Porras Puig
Santacruzan 2024 Reyna Emperatriz

The first born of Laurence Tirador Puig and Catherine Porras Puig from Pototan, Iloilo Philippines. A loving daughter to her parents and ever supportive sibling to her one and only sister Cayelaurice. Was once a ballerina and now a first degree taekwondo black belt. Started her Santacruzan journey at age 10 and so grateful for the opportunity given to her. She is 17 years old, an incoming senior at Harold L. Richard’s High School and wants to be a successful physical therapist in the future.

Our Filipino Clergy Fr. Dindo Billote, Fr. Sunny Castillo, Fr. Mario Quejadas, Fr. John Abulog, Fr. MM Cerna

Annual Santacruzan 2024 Officers and Committees Bolingbrook, IL May 26, 2024

SCGGC Choir

Santacruzan Cultural Group of Greater Chicago Founders, RJ and Joanne Turija with Fr. Dindo Billote, Fr. John Abulog, Fr. MM Cerna, Fr. Mario Quejadas and Fr. Sunny Castillo

 

RJ Olivares Turija
President- Santacruzan Cultural Group Of Greater Chicago (SCGGC)

Was given an Award of Excellence at the recent Santacruzan held on May 26th at St Dominic Catholic Church for his Excellent Leadership and Vision as President of SCGGC 2022-2024. Bringing success to the Santacruzan Fashion Show for the last 3 years, Annual Santacruzan and Flores De Mayo.