Bro. Yohanes Sismadi, one of the newest members of the SCJ Philippine District, was born on October 14, 1964 in Nusamulyo (Sumatra), Indonesia. After finishing his study in High School, works for two years as a teacher in a private catholic Elementary School. In 1985 enters the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart with the idea of becoming a religious brother. On July 20, 1987 makes his first vows and is being sent to Sanata Dharma University to study catechetics (1987-1992). On February 10, 1994 makes his final vows and is assigned in Kotabumi in one of the catholic schools where he works for the next six years. In 1998 he volunteers to work as a missionary in India. For this reason, first he goes to USA to study English, and then in January 2000 to India, where he works for one year in formation. Due to difficulties of reentering India, decides to come to the Philippines, where he arrives on August 26, 2001. After completing his language course is being assigned in the following places: Margosatubig, Bacolod and presently in Dumalinao, where he helps in organizing various parish activities and programs