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QUEZON CITY—Vatican’s Dicastery for Culture and Education granted Recoletos School of Theology (RST) canonical recognition as an Ecclesiastical Institution of Higher Studies and confirmed the renewal of its affiliation with the Royal and Pontifical University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Manila for another five years. Dated August 25, 2025, and signed by Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, the two documents were presented to the RST community during a thanksgiving Mass last October 2, 2025, presided by Rev. Fr. Ian Anthony Espartero, OAR, School Director, with Rev. Fr. Lounal Jarumay, OAR, Executive Secretary,…
PAASCU RESURVEY TEAM VISITS UNO-R
Several Programs of the University of Negros Occidental – Recoletos were subjected to Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU) accreditation/ re-accreditation last February 20 and 21, 2023. The programs under resurvey were Arts and Sciences (BS Psychology and BA Communication), Elementary and Secondary Education programs, Business Administration and Accountancy Programs, Civil Engineering,…
Thomasian President Condemns Hazing, Warns Thomasians Against Frat Violence
“Is that real brotherhood?” SAN CARLOS CITY, Neg. Occidental – Colegio de Sto. Tomas-Recoletos President Rev. Fr. Cristopher Maspara, OAR took to the pulpit to relate the dangers of hazing and fraternity violence and warn Thomasians during the First Friday Mass last March 3, 2023, with the college Thomasians in attendance. Fr. Maspara, who has…
Thomasian G.U.G.M.A. Supports Katiclan, Nabataan School Learning Resource Centers
SAN CARLOS CITY, Neg. Occidental – As part of the solidarity and actions to achieve Sustainable Development Goal No. 4, Colegio de Sto. Tomas-Recoletos Community Extension and Development Office (CEDO) supported the School Learning Centers (SLRC) of two adopted schools. Books for nursery, kindergarten, and grades one through six, play rubber mats, toys and…
Vinschool The Harmony, Vietnam is CST-R’s New Partner School; Thomasians Join Learners Summit
SAN CARLOS CITY, Neg. Occidental – Two Thomasian speakers joined the Young Learners Summit: Sustainable Development Goals of Vinschool The Harmony, based in Ha Hoi, Vietnam, last December 21, 2022, via Zoom. Jawn Philip Joy Alvarez and Alec Duane Pascua, both eleventh graders, discussed how Colegio de Sto. Tomas-Recoletos are achieving the Sustainable Development…
USJ-R Christmas ID 2022: King of Hope (a USJ-R original)
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53 professionals finish Diploma Program in Supply Management at USJ-R
CEBU CITY-Fifty-three students of the University of San Jose – Recoletos (USJ-R) were conferred with their certificates after completing their Diploma Program in Supply Management (DPSM). All of which are already working professionals whose jobs are related to supply management. The commencement exercises for DPSM Batch 11, 12, 13, and 14 was held on November…
FR. JOEL A. ALVE, OAR IS INSTALLED AS THE 18TH UNO-R PRESIDENT
BACOLOD CITY, Negros Occidental-Rev. Fr. Joel Alve, OAR was installed as the 18th UNO-Recoletos President by Rev. Fr. Bernard C. Amparado, OAR, Prior Provincial of the Province of St. Ezekiel Moreno last August 31, 2022, at the university gymnasium. The Investiture and Installation ceremonies were held after the 8 am Mass of the Holy Spirit.…
Bishop Alminaza Celebrates Mass of the Holy Spirit with Thomasians
“It is always a joy to be with Thomasians.” SAN CARLOS CITY, Negros Occidentdal – Most Rev. Gerardo Alminaza, D.D., Bishop of the Diocese of San Carlos proclaimed during his homily for the entire Thomasian community. The bishop was the main celebrant of the Mass of the Holy Spirit at the quadrangle of Colegio de…
OAR installs new USJ-R president
The Order of Augustinian Recollects (OAR) named a new president for the University of San Jose – Recoletos today, September 8. He is Fray Eduardo Celiz Jr., OAR. His Investiture Rites was held at the Recoletos Coliseum in Basak. The ceremony was done on the same day of the annual mass in honor of the…
