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SARF-RFC Celebrates 25th Founding Anniversary

The Secular Augustinian Recollects Fraternity of Recoletos Formation Center Chapter celebrated their 25th year anniversary (August 25, 2018) with Rev. Fr. Lauro V. Larlar, OAR, prior of RFC as main celebrant for the Eucharistic celebration at Our Lady of Consolation Parish (OLCP). Seminarians, guests and some parishioners attended and congratulated the members of the SARF.…

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RST CELEBRATES THE HOLY SPIRIT MASS

Rev. Fr. Dionisio Q. Selma, OAR, celebrated the Mass of the Holy Spirit together with professors, formators and students of the Recoletos School of Theology last Friday, August 17, 2018 at the Our Lady of Consolation Parish, Mira-Nila Homes, Quezon City. During the homily, Fr. Selma, the Prior Provincial of the OAR Province of St.…

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Recoletos Formation Center opens to Pious Union of Clerics and Public Associations of the Faithful

MIRA-NILA HOMES, QUEZON CITY – Recoletos Formation Center (RFC) opens its Clausura and caters formation to eight (8) seminarians from four Pious Unions of Clerics: three (3) brothers from Disciples of Hope, one (1) from Oblates of the Alliance of the Two Hearts, one (1) from Emmanuel Servants of the Holy Trinity and three (3)…

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RST Announces New Officers of the Recoletos Theology Student Forum (RST) for AY 2018-2019

QUEZON CITY- RST announces new officers of the Recoletos Theology Forum (RTS) for Academic Year 2018-2019:  (President): Fray Stephen A. Pejano, OAR, (Vice-President): Fray Jovanie H. Siesmundo, OAR, (Secretary): Fray James Erold P. Gatinao, OAR, (Treasurer): Bro. Rey Rhett E. Maglinte, (Auditor): Bro. Benjamin C. Francisco, (PRO): Fray Ronnel Ian M. Garcia, OSA. Elections were…

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RST welcomes New Set of Students for the S.Y. 2018-2019

The Recoletos School of Theology sets a new record on number of enrollees as it opens the Academic Year 2018 – 2019. The Office of the Registrar admits 77 enrollees from different congregations – a new record high for the First Years with 36 enrollees; 26 Second Years; and 13 Third Years – taking up…

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RST Attends a Talk on Current Social Issues

Recollect Theology students and fathers attend a seminar on the Current Social Issues given by Atty. Antonio La Viña.  The affair was organized by the Commission on Social and Ecological Concerns—Recoletos and the Commission on Communications and Publications-Recoletos and was held at the Pastoral Center of the San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish. Atty La Viña…

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RST conducts English Enhancement Program

Recoletos School of Theology offers “English Language Enhancement Program” (ELEP) to 41 first year students coming from different orders, congregations and pious unions. Rev. Fr. Radni Caparas, OAR, the new RST dean, motivated the students to participate actively and to learn fully in view of their future service to God and to His Church. The…

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RST Holds LET Review

Recoletos School of Theology holds Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) review classes.  Joining the number of thirteen Augustinian Recollects friars, are seven Juniorate from the Congregation of the Augustinian Recollect Sisters.  Together they journey to be prepared for their future teaching and administration roles in schools and universities. Dr. Marilyn Balmeo, Dr. Stephenie Busbus, Dr.…

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RST Welcomes Fr. Radni Caparas, OAR as New Dean

The new quadrennium (2018-2022) of the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno of the Order of the Augustinian Recollects ushers in new hopes, dreams and visions. Part of the restructuring and revitalization of programs is the change of religious assignments. RST, the theological arm of the Province welcomes REV. FR. RADNI CAPARAS, OAR as the new…

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Solemn Investiture 2018 for RST’s Thirteen

By: Fray Julius Tinapao. June 1, 2018 marked another milestone in the annals of the Recoletos School of Theology as thirteen of her students underwent the Solemn Investiture. The parish of Our Lady of Consolation, Mira-Nila Homes, Quezon City was the venue of this momentous celebration which lasted throughout the morning of the said day.…

Final Thesis Defense of Sem. Cyril Jairus G. Altares (Laoag)

By Apol dela Cruz | May 5, 2025

POPE FRANCIS’ CONCEPT OF INTEGRAL ECOLOGY: ITS IMPLICATIONS IN THE VISION-MISSION OF THE DIOCESE OF LAOAG Date and Time:    May 9, 2025 @ 1:30 PM Name:    Sem. Cyril Jairus G. Altares Thesis Adviser:      Fr. Edgar Javier, SVD Thesis Panelist:     Fr. Mark Rochelle Renacia, OAR Fr. Renie Villalino, OAR Fr. Jose Fortunato Garces…

Final Thesis Defense of Fray Roldan T. Benemerito, OAR

By Apol dela Cruz | May 5, 2025

BAYANIHAN AS A TOOL FOR A CULTURAL, PASTORAL, AND THEOLOGICAL IMPERATIVE FOR A SYNODAL CHURCH IN THE PHILIPPINES Date and Time:    May 9, 2025 @ 9:00 AM Name:    Fray Roldan T. Benemerito, OAR Thesis Adviser:      Fr. Rainnielle Pineda Thesis Panelist:     Fr. Mark Rochelle Renacia, OAR Fr. Renie Villalino, OAR Fr. Robin Ross…

Final Thesis Defense of Sem. Jomarc Nicolai Y. Cala (Bayombong)

By Apol dela Cruz | May 5, 2025

ENRICHING ACCOMPANIMENT IN THE RATIO FORMATIONIS SACERDOTALIS NATIONALIS FOR THE PHILIPPINES IN LIGHT OF AUGUSTINE’S PEREGRINATIO Date and Time:    May 8, 2025 @ 3:00 PM Name:      Sem. Jomarc Nicolai Y. Cala Thesis Adviser:      Fr. Romeo Ben Potencio, Jr., OAR Thesis Panelist:     Fr. Mark Rochelle Renacia, OAR Fr. Radni Caparas, OAR Fr.…

Final Thesis Defense of Fray Chrislean Rey R. Pamilaga, OAR

By Apol dela Cruz | April 14, 2025

UNDERSTANDING THE LOVE OF NEIGHBOR IN AUGUSTINE’S DIALECTIC OF UTI AND FRUI: ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM OF OBJECTIFICATION Date and Time:    April 21, 2025 @ 1:30 PM Name:        Fray Chrislean Rey R. Pamilaga, OAR Thesis Adviser:      Fr. Dexter Austria, OP Thesis Panelist:     Fr. Mark Rochelle Renacia, OAR Fr. Kenneth Joseph…

Proposal Thesis Defense of Br. Arnel T. Evangelista, OP Miss.

By Apol dela Cruz | February 19, 2025

EMPOWERED AND EMPOWERING: THE CATECHISTS’ SYNODAL JOURNEY Date and Time:    February 25, 2024  @ 1:00 PM Name:   Br. Arnel T. Evangelista, OP Miss. Thesis Adviser:  Fr. Rainnielle Pineda Thesis Panelist:    Fr. Mark Rochelle Renacia, OAR       Fr. Renie Villalino, OAR       Fr. Norman Peña, SSP Nature of Defense: On-site (face to face)

Final Thesis Defense of Br. Harry R. Indonilla, SdC

By Apol dela Cruz | January 13, 2025

THE ‘LEAST BROTHERS (AND SISTERS)’ OF JESUS IN MATTHEW 25:40: A PASTORAL ACTUALIZATION TO THE ‘GOOD CHILDREN’ IN THE SERVANTS OF CHARITY Date and Time:      January 23, 2025 @ 2:00 PM Name:    Br. Harry R. Indonilla, SdC Thesis Adviser:      Fr. Rajesh Xavier, SdC Thesis Panelist:     Fr. Mark Rochelle Renacia,…

Proposal Thesis Defense of Fray Roldan T. Benemerito, OAR

By Apol dela Cruz | April 15, 2024

BAYANIHAN AS A HERMENEUTICAL TOOL FOR A CULTURAL, PASTORAL, AND THEOLOGICAL IMPERATIVE FOR A SYNODAL CHURCH Date and Time:    April 25, 2024  (2:00 PM) Name:    Fray Roldan T. Benemerito, OAR Thesis Adviser:  Fr. Rainnielle Pineda Thesis Panelist:    Fr. Mark Rochelle Renacia, OAR Fr. Robin Ross Plata, OAR Fr. Renie Villalino, OAR Nature of Defense: On-site…

Final Thesis Defense of Fray Judd Galinato, OAR

By Apol dela Cruz | January 3, 2024

THE PASTORAL MINISTRY OF BLESSED LEON INCHAUSTI AND BLESSED JOSE RADA IN SEVEN PARISHES IN BOHOL 1885-1898 Date and Time:   January 6, 2024  (10:00 AM) Name:   Fray Judd C. Galinato, OAR Thesis Adviser:    Prof. Emmanuel Luis A. Romanillos, HEL Thesis Panelist:   Fr. Mark Rochelle Renacia, OAR Fr. Emilio Edgardo Quilatan, OAR Fr. Rene Paglinawan, OAR…

Final Thesis Defense of Fray Joseph Neil E. Baygan, OAR

By Apol dela Cruz | December 13, 2023

THE ROLE OF THE AUGUSTINIAN RECOLLECTS IN BOHOL IN PACIFYING THE DAGOHOY REBELLION AND ITS AFTERMATH Date and Time:       December 18, 2023  (10:00 AM) Name:    Fray Joseph Neil E. Baygan, OAR Thesis Adviser:      Prof. Emmanuel Luis A. Romanillos, HEL Thesis Panelist:     Fr. Mark Rochelle Renacia, OAR, SThD Fr. Emilio Edgardo…

Proposal Thesis Defense of Br. Michael D. Adlaon, SdC

By Apol dela Cruz | December 4, 2023

THE DIGNITY OF HUMAN LABOR AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (A.I.) Date and Time:    December 5, 2023  (2:00 PM) Name:    Br. Michael D. Adlaon, SdC Thesis Adviser:    Prof. Mark Joseph Calano Thesis Panelist:    Fr. Mark Rochelle Renacia, OAR Fr. Ian Anthony Espartero, OAR Fr. Renie Villalino, OAR Nature of Defense: On-site (face to face)

SCHOOL CALENDAR

A.Y 2019-2020
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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES 1st SEMESTER A.Y. 2019-2020

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SEMINAR CLASSES AY 2019-2020

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RECOLETOS FORMATION

The Recoletos Formation Center, located at 81 Alondras Street, Mira-Nila Homes, Congressional Avenue Extension, Quezon City, is the theological formation house of the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno of the Order of the Augustinina Recollects. Its history is interwover with Recoletos School of theology which is the theological arm of Recoletos Formation Center. As a theological center it offers a rigorous ecclesiastical curriculum in Bachelor of Arts in Sacred Theology affiliated with the University of Santo Tomas (UST) and a civil degree of Master of Arts in Theology (MAT) recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). It is owned and operated by the friars of the Order of Augustinian Recollects, Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno.

RECTOR'S MESSAGE

What did we see? Why digitize the physical documents of the Recoletos Formation Center and the Recoletos School of Theology?

Yes, we saw the need to preserve and better organize the files of the seminary.  We realize the value of making information about the formation house and center of theological studies more accessible to others.  This is for the benefit of the whole, of the wider society.  And something more! Digitizing our physical documents is expression of the essential element of our Augustinian monastic tradition, which “embraces the apostolate of the harmonious search for the truth and its fullest possible sharing in the service of the Church” (OAR Constitutions 27).

Self-effacing and generous were our millenial confreres and lay collaborators, headed by the Research Director of the Recoletos School of Theology, in completing this digitization.  I thank God in these, our brothers and silent workers, as I pray with and for them and all the beneficiaries of the project.

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History, Culture and Heritage-Recoletos

Since the entrance of the first thirteen Augustinian Recollect Missionaries to the Philippine Islands to the present time, the Order has not only contributed to the development of culture, advancement of history, and reinforcement of her legacy to the Philippine society but also continues, in the present time, to transform nations through education, evangelization and other mission works particularly in the peripheries.

This section of the web is two-pronged:  it is like a window through which present generations may peep through and discover the contributions of the Augustinian Recollects in the shaping and building of the history and culture of the Philippine nation; and it is  like a gate through which modern-day Augustinian Recollects recount endeavors and struggles in the works of new evangelization through arts, media, cultural heritage and the like as acts of participation in nation-building and engagements in the shaping of a national conscience.

PROFESSOR'S NOOK

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