
Recoletos School of Theology
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Recoletos School of Theology holds first face-to-face classes since the Outbreak of COVID-19 Pandemic
Mira-Nila Homes, Quezon City, Philippines- August 15, 2022, on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Rev. Fr. Ian Anthony Espartero, OAR, Dean of Studies of Recoletos School of Theology, formally opened the new academic year 2022-2023. Fr. Dean also presented the orientation regarding the institution’s rules and regulations along with its…

Proposal Thesis Defense of Fray Fevin T. Baoc, OSA
THE PRACTICAL EXPRESSION OF INTERIORITY IN THE AUGUSTINIAN SPIRITUALITY Date and Time of Defense: May 25, 2022 (3:30 PM) Name: Fray Fevin T. Baoc, OSA Thesis Adviser: Fr. Romeo Ben Potencio, OAR Thesis Panelist: Fr. Dexter Austria, OP …

Proposal Thesis Defense of Fray Albert Benedict B. Soliman, OSA
“THE SACRIFICE OF HUMILITY:” SAINT AUGUSTINE ON THE EUCHARIST AND HUMILITY Date and Time of Defense: May 25, 2022 (1:30 PM) Name: Fray Albert Benedic B. Soliman, OSA Thesis Adviser: Fr. Romeo Ben Potencio, OAR Thesis Panelist: Fr. Radni L. Caparas, OAR …

Proposal Thesis Defense of Fray James Dosado, OSA
MARY, MODEL OF CONSECRATED LIFE IN THE WRITINGS OF SAINT THOMAS OF VILLANOVA Date and Time of Defense: April 20, 2022 (2:00 PM) Name: Fray James Dosado, OSA Thesis Adviser: Fr. Norberto Dominic Don III, OSA Thesis Panelist: Fr. Radni Caparas, OAR …

PROPOSAL THESIS DEFENSE OF FRAY KEITH LAWRENCE ERMAC, OSA
CHURCH’S TEACHINGS ON SOCIAL COMMUNICATION FOR THE AUGUSTINIAN FORMATION Date and Time of Defense: March 30, 2022 (2:00 PM) …

Final Thesis Defense of Bro. Thanh Hoai,SCJ
RECONCILIATION, A WAY OF DOING MISSION IN VIETNAM: THE CASE OF FILIAL PIETY Date and Time of Defense: March 23, 2022 (2:00 PM) Name: Bro. Thanh Hoai Nguyen, SCJ Adviser: Fr. Edgar Javier, SVD Panelist: Fr. Rainnielle Pineda Fr. Jeffrey Zuñiga …

Final Thesis Defense of Fray Jhyryx Vincent F. Gamulo, OAR
SANTO TOMÁS DE VILLANUEVA PARISH IN BAYAWAN, NEGROS ORIENTAL: ITS FIRST TWENTY-TWO YEARS (1876-1898) Date and Time of Defense: December 15, 2021 (2:00 PM) Name: Fray Jhyryx…

Bishop Ted Bacani ordains Fray Ramon Bitancor, III to the Order of Presbyterate – December 5, 2021
Mira Nila, QUEZON CITY – A day before the 433rd founding anniversary of the Order of Augustinian Recollects, Fray Ramon Buslon Bitancor, III Augustinian Recollect deacon was ordained to the Sacred Order of Presbyterate on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Our Lady of Consolation Parish. Most Rev. Teodoro C. Bacani, Jr., DD, Bishop Emeritus of…

Recollects blessed with ordinations to Diaconate
Mira-Nila Homes, Quezon City, Philippines – The Order of Augustinian Recollects of the province of St. Ezekiel Moreno (Philippines) is blessed to have the diaconal ordination of the three young recollect friars last November 27, 2021. Fray Ricky John Austria, OAR from Tiwi, Albay, Fray Julius James Tinapao, OAR from Bayawan City, Negros Oriental and…
Final Thesis Defense of Sem. Cyril Jairus G. Altares (Laoag)
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
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)
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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

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

SEMINAR CLASSES AY 2019-2020

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.