51st DWST Commencement

Click here to download the program (in PDF)

About our Commencement Speaker, Most Rev. David William V. Antonio, D.D.

THE GRADUATING CLASS 2016 (T4 "Hangad")

The AB in Theology 2016 Graduates (T2 "Samjok-o")

The Certificate in Theological Studies 2016 Graduates (CTS Batch 8)

Enroll now in the Certificate in Theological Studies (CTS) Tagaytay

Know more about the Bible, about the Christian Faith, about the Church, about Mission! Enroll now in the Certificate in Theological Studies (CTS) and study at the Divine Word Seminary located in the cool and scenic city of Tagaytay.

For more information contact: Bing Kasilag
Mobile: 09334305017 or 09157884117
Landline: 046-4131253
E-mail: ctsdwstagaytay@gmail.com
Site: www.ctstagaytay.blogspot.com




Courses for the First Semester (June - October 2016):

Pastoral Introduction to the Old Testament (Sr. Miriam Alejandrino, OSB, STD)
Introduction to Liturgy (Fr. Ronnie Crisostomo, SVD, SLL)
Pastoral Introduction to the Prophets and Wisdom Books (Fr. Randy Flores, SVD, STD, PhD)
Introduction to Christology (Fr. Felix Ferrer, SVD, STD)
Introduction to Christian Spirituality (Fr. Fred Saniel, SVD, STL).

Advisory to T3, T2, T1 on Synthesis and Term Papers; and Clearance

Advisory to T3, T2, T1 on Synthesis and Term Papers; and Clearance, click here (pdf).

Flag Raising on Monday

Final Examinations Schedule (2nd Semester 2015-2016)

You may also download here (in PDF).

T4 Advisory on the Dogma Synthesis Paper

Click on this link: T4 Advisory on the Dogma Synthesis Paper

Theological Symposium:Creativity, Hope and the Christian Message: A Philosophical Interpretation by Prof. Santiago Sia

The talk is entitled,"Creativity, Hope and the Christian Message: A Philosophical Interpretation." The speaker is Professor Santiago Sia, PhD, born in Samar and an alumnus of DWST. Most of Dr. Sia's career has been spent in Ireland. England, Belgium and the USA. He is currently retired from the post of dean of Faculty of Philosophy, Milltown Institute of Theology and Philosophy in Dublin. He was also professor of Philosophy and director of ethical studies at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, USA for several years. He has been a consultant on ethical matters and on education for the UN International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna, Austria, and has served as an expert for the European Commission, Directorate H-Nuclear, Belgiiu and for Autorité de sûreté nucléaire (France). He is the author/editor of more than 10 books, and numerous journal articles, papers and reviews, as well as a member of editorial/advisory boards for a number of international journals.

Fr. Tony Pernia, SVD of the DWIMS will be the reactor.

Symposium on the History of the Filipino Bible

INVITATION:
The School of Theology of the Divine Word Seminary-Tagaytay will hold a symposium on the History of the Filipino Bible.

Date: March 2, 2016 (Wed)
Time: 8:00 Am - 12:00 pm
Venue: DWST Arnoldus Hall
All enrolled students are obliged to attend. Attendance will be checked. Classes on Wed morning will be suspended.


Keynote Presentation:
1.      Dr. Edgar Ebojo (PhD, University of Birmingham) – The Coming of the Bible in the Philippines

Allied Presentations:
2.      Fr. Randy Flores, SVD (SSL, Biblicum, Rome; PhD Ateneo) – History of the Ilocano Bible

3.      Sr. Miriam Alejandrino, OSB (SSL Biblicum, Rome; STD Gregoriana, Rome) – History of the Cebuano Bible

4.      Pastor Rico Villanueva (PhD, University of Bristol) – History of the Tagalog Bible

5.      Fr. Oscar Alunday, SVD (STL, Salesiana, Rome) – History of the Tingguian Bible

Organizing Committee: Biblical Apostolate Class - Flores

For more information, please contact:
The Dean's Office
Divine Word Seminary-Tagaytay
SVD Road, San Jose,
Tagaytay City 4120

No.+639993735606
email: dwstagaytay@yahoo.com.ph

Comprehensive Exams Schedules and Review Questions (T1, T2, T3)

Comprehensive Exams Schedules and Review Questions (T1, T2, T3)
School Year 2015-2016
Click here.

Book Sale at TMP!

DWST greets Fr. Mike Layugan, SVD on his birthday

R.I.P. Fr. Juanito Banogbanog, SVD (1964-2016)

Fr. John Banogbanog, SVD (1964-2016)

DWST mourns the passing away of Fr. Juanito "John" Banogbanog, SVD.  Fr. John died of 1st degree--advanced hepatic cirrhosis in Havana, Cuba on Jan 30, 2016. He was 52.

Fr. John was born in Moalboal, Cebu on August 1, 1964. After finishing first year theology at DWST in 1991, then a scholastic,  John was sent to Germany for the Exchange Student Program of the SVD. He finished theology at the Mission Seminary of Sankt Augustin  near Bonn. He was ordained priest in 1999 and went to Cuba for his mission assignment in 2001.

The superior of the SVDs in Mexico and Cuba, a kababayan, Fr. John Benas, SVD posted this on FB:

Juanito was a very devoted missionary in Cuba... When he arrived in Cuba, he had already expressed his unconditional surrender to the Cuban people with these words: "... I can't be unfaithful to what I carry within me: the desire to spend part of my life a missionary in Cuba. I am aware that my efforts and my zeal for the apostolate can't change things. However, I want to try to be an insignificant instrument of the love of God."


On details of Fr. John's death, below is the report from Fr. John Benas, SVD:

Today [January 31], at 8:00am, was his [Juanito] funeral mass, in Havana. Unfortunately I wasn't able to go, I was not able to find ways to change my flight tomorrow for Phils. Anyway I asked our vice provincial & other confrere to attend the burial.

At the end of December last year, he was not feeling well because of high blood pressure and hypertension. He went for a usual check up. He was given medicines and information how to treat his health problems. Apparently it wasn't a big deal & it was out of any preoccupation. He was told to go back for another check up after 2wks. But just after 3 days, he felt bad again, this time not only because of high blood pressure; he vomited blood & defecated blood too. His hemoglobin count went down to 7. He received 2 bags of blood transfusion. They also detected that his liver is bigger than normal; they suspected a tumor; there was retention of liquid in his abdomen; the vein from his esophagus to the liver turned out into varicose with a possibility to explode & will provoke hemorrhage;etc. So the doctors did all the necessary procedures to help Juanito. He was under intermediate intensive care therapy. He was very, pale, etc. They diagnosed him with 1st DEGREE --ADVANCED HEPATIC CIRRHOSIS. After more thank two weeks, he was getting well, able to eat his diet, move, talk, etc. Indeed a very good sign. So he was out of the hospital last January 16, 10:00am. He stayed in our parish house in Havana for recuperation. Was told to go back for check up on the 30th January. But last January 28, he had a setback and had to be brought back to the hospital. Again, he vomited blood & defecated blood 3x. His hemoglobin went down to 5. He received blood transfusion. He was very weak physically though have a good fighting spirit. They tried to prevent the bleeding, endoscopy, heart monitoring, etc. his situation then was very fragile & alarming. His body couldn't respond to medications anymore. On Saturday, 1:00am, he succumbed to the care of the Lord. 

Note: He suffered hepatitis long time ago which was not properly healed. --we were also planning to bring him home, upon the recommendation of the doctors when he was ready to travel. We were doing this through the collaboration of Fr. Heinz and the Generalate. But unfortunately this did not happened. Juanito went ahead so soon.

Fellow Filipinos at the funeral of Fr. John Banogbanog in Havana, Cuba

(from FB of Fr. John Benas, SVD)

The Cardinal of Havana, H.E. Jaime Ortega offers prayers
at the funeral of Fr. John Banogbanog, SVD
(photo from the FB of Olivier Noclam)

(photo from the FB of Olivier Noclam)

Forthcoming Events and Holidays (Feb - Mar)

STB Candidates for 2015-2016

Click here for PDF.

Thesis Seminar Schedule (T1 Jan 5-15)

Students enrolled in the Thesis Seminar (T1)

The following is your schedule:

January 5 (Tue) Meeting 1 (with Fr. R. Flores, SVD)

January 8 (Fri) Meeting 2 (with Fr. Ross Heruela, SVD)

January 12-15 (Tue - Fri) Meeting 3 (with Fr. João Eleutério, invited professor)

Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Classroom: Arnoldus Hall

In case there is a conflict with your other classes, seek a written permission from the professors concerned with the signature of the Dean. A print-out of this schedule can serve as your letter of permission.

R.I.P. Fr. Nonilon "Noni" Tibayan, 57 (1958-2015)

DWST mourns the death of Fr. Noni Tibayan of the Diocese of Imus. He passed away yesterday, Dec. 15, 2015, due to severe pneumonia.

Fr Noni, 57, was born in Amadeo in Cavite on Oct 20, 1958. H was a TMP alumnus of DWST (1985); and the parish priest of the  Our Lady, Queen of Peace Parish, Queensrow, Bacoor, Cavite at the time of his death.

Requiescat in pace.

TERM PAPER: A NOTE TO CLARIFY

The deadline for the submission of the FIRST DRAFT of the Term Paper (T1 and T2) is TODAY December 11, before 5:00 PM.

PRINT ONLY ONE COPY for the moderator. If the moderator is not around, submit it to the Dean's Office.

Between today till Clearance Week (March 14-18) is the reading and correcting time for the moderator; revising period for the student-writer.

The date for the submission of the FINAL DRAFT with the signature of the moderator will be on the Clearance Week. Only the electronic copy of the  FINAL DRAFT (converted to PDF) and duly signed by the moderator is to be submitted.

Divine Word Seminary: Dean's List

Divine Word Seminary: Dean's List: Dean's List - First Semester 2015-2016 Dean's List  - Second Semester 2014-2015

DWST Greets Fr. Fred Saniel, SVD on the Silver Jubilee of his Priestly Ordination

Fr. Fred Saniel, SVD (4th from right) with Cardinal Tagle, John L. Allen, Jr. and
Fr. Tony Pernia, SVD during the semicentennial  celebration of
the Divine Word Seminary March 12, 2015. Photo credit:
 http://globalnation.inquirer.net/100255/pope-francis-tagle-hailed-as-rock-stars

DWST Greets Fr. Wilfred "Fred" Saniel, SVD on the 25th year of his ordination to the priesthood. Fr. Fred became a priest on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Concepcion on December 8, 1990 at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit of the Divine Word Seminary here in Tagaytay City. Together with SVD Frs. Richard Aguinaldo (missionary in Chile), the late Ramon Velasco (RIP), and Peru Dayag (now at the USC in Cebu), they were ordained by Cardinal Ricardo Vidal, then the bishop of the Archdiocese of Cebu.

Fr. Saniel is past Rector of DWST, the current Director of the CTS, and professor of Spiritual Theology at the DWST. Ad multos annos!

December 8 - DWSTSA activies

The Divine Word School of Theology Students' Association (DWSTSA) will gather on December 8 at DWST for:
1. The Advent Recollection
2. The Opening of the Jubilee Year
3. The Mass of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Concepcion.

DWST greets the newly ordained priests of the SVD

DWST greets the newly ordained priests of the Society of the Divine Word. The rites were held last Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the Holy Spirit Chapel with the Most Rev. Reynaldo Evangelista of the Diocese of Imus (Cavite) as ordaining prelate. Those who concelebrated included  Bishop A. Cabahug of Surigao del Norte being a relative of one of the ordinandi; and the three SVD Provincials: Fr. Nielo Cantilado (Central); Fr. Jingjong Rocha (South); and Fr. Emil Pati (North).

The eight neo-presbyters who are all T4 students finishing their theological studies at the DWST:

Fr. Lawrence Llona, SVD (Filipino, assigned to Sudan);
Roberto Solis, SVD (Filipino, assigned to Japan);
Ryan Dino, SVD (Filipino, assigned to Argentina);
June Lee Sarenas, SVD (Filipino, assigned to Ghana);
Lindsey Francis Taeza, SVD (Filipino, assigned to Togo);
Gregorius Robinus Dosom, SVD (Indonesian, assigned to the Philippines, North)
Fransiskus Subandi, SVD (Indonesian, assigned to the Philippines, Central);
Diderick Andrinjatovo, SVD (Madagascar, assigned to the Philippines, South).

DWST greets Fr. Vicente Chavez Castro, SVD on his 75th birthday

DWST greets Fr. Vicente Chavez Castro, SVD on his 75th birthday (Nov. 25, 2015). Fr. Castro is Catechetics professor for this second semester.

Fr. Guillermo "Willy" Villegas, SVD (1947-2015)

DWST community mourns the passing of Fr. Willy Villegas, SVD. After almost a year of suffering from colon cancer, he passed away yesterday morning (11/15/15). Funeral mass is scheduled on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 3:00 PM  at the chapel of Christ the King Seminary, E. Rodriguez, Sr. Ave., Quezon City.

Fr. Willy taught Scripture and theological courses at DWST for 26 years (1985-2011).

Requiescat in pace.

A Pioneer's Remembrances: DWST (click here for PDF)

M.A. Thesis Defense: Toward an Indigenous Missionary Pneumatology

Divine Word Seminary, ­Graduate School of Theology, ­Tagaytay City, Philippines

 Thesis Defense Announcement

  

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of

Master of Arts in Theology

Major in Missiology

Fr. Norman P. Labutan, SVD

 Will defend his thesis

 Toward an Indigenous Missionary Pneumatology:

The Case of the Maeng Tinguians of Luba, Abra, Philippines

  

 Date: Friday, November 13, 2015

Time: 2:30 p.m.

Place: T1 Classroom

Faculty, students, and the general public are invited.

 Adviser: Fr. Edgar Javier, SVD, SThD

  

Board of Examiners:

Fr. Andrew Recepcion, SThD  - Second Reader and Chairperson

Fr. Leonardo Mercado, SVD, PhD – Member

Dr. Cresencia Gabihan, PhD – Member (External Examiner)

Dogma Synthesis Paper (For T4 Graduating Students of 2016)

Dogma Synthesis Paper (For T4 Graduating Students of 2016)

DWST Dogmatic Theology Comprehensive Exams 2015

New Date: November 25, 2015 (Wednesday)
to download a copy, click here.

Board of Examiners:
Fr. Michael Layugan, STD/PhD - Chairperson for STB
Fr. Randolf Flores, STD/PhD - Chairperon for EC
Fr. Felix Ferrer, STD - Member
Fr. Emmanuel Marfori, STD - Member

Written Examination:
Venue: T4 Class Room
Time: 7:00 AM - 12:00 NN (5 hours)
Proctors: Fr. Randolf C. Flores, SVD, STD/PhD
and Fr. Felix Ferrer, SVD, STD

Oral Examination (Come 10 minutes before your turn):

No.	STUDENT	Formation House	Course	Time
1	Alvarez, Knoriel A.	TMP	STB/EC	1:10 -1:20
2	Alveyra, Amadeo Jr. D.	San Pablo	STB/EC	1:20 -1:30
3	Andrinjatovo Diderick Macaire	SVD	STB/EC	1:30 -1:40
4	Cacayorin, Rommel R.	San Pablo	STB/EC	1:40 -1:50
5	Villalva, Apolinario D.	SASMA	STB/EC	1:50 -2:00
6	Capuno, Francis Elly O.	OSJ	STB/EC	2:00 -2:10
7	Diño, Ryan B.	SVD	STB/EC	2:10 -2:20
8	Dosom Greogorius Robinus Darman	SVD	STB/EC	2:20 -2:30
9	Fernandis Roni	MSFS	STB/EC	2:30 -2:40
10	Larracas, Robert T.	OSJ	STB/EC	2:40 -2:50
11	Mullon, Ryan M.	OSJ	STB/EC	2:50 -3:00
12	Omega, Gun real L.	SASMA	STB/EC	3:00 - 3:10
13	Onceno Iric John M.	OSJ	STB/EC	3:10 - 3:20
14	Ricafort, Juan Paolo II B.	TMP	STB/EC	3:20 - 3:30
15	Solis, Roberto T.	SVD	STB/EC	3:30 - 3:40
16	Subandi Fransiskus	SVD	STB/EC	3:40 - 3:50
17	Taeza, Lindsey Francis B.	SVD	STB/EC	3:50 - 4:00
18	Canilla, Clifford Joseph A.	TMP	EC	4:00 - 4:10
19	Gajol, Leo Fredeo A.	SASMA	EC	4:10 - 4:20
20	Godito, Rene M.	SP	EC	4:20 - 4:30
21	Laude, Michael D.	San Pablo	EC	4:30 - 4:40
22	Tatoy, Noel S.	MSFS	EC	4:40 - 4:50
23	Magdoza, Marlon A.	OFMCap	EC	4:50 - 5:00
24	Maragañas, Stephen M.	TC	EC	5:00 - 5:10
25	Montealto, Ryan O.	SASMA	EC	5:10- 5:20
26	Antong, Helbert	TC	EC	5:20 - 5:30
27	Opulencia, Fidel M.	San Pablo	EC	5:30 - 5:40
28	Presco, Alvin M.	TMP	EC	5:40 - 5:50
29	Priete, Dexter A.	MSP	EC	5:50 - 6:00
30	Agbunag, Bernardo Jr. F.	TMP	EC	6:00 - 6:10
31	Baslao, Joseph	MSP	EC	6:10- 6:20
32	Vinzon, Isidro H.	SASMA	EC	6:20 - 6:30
33	Bomediano, Jhon Mark G.	SASMA	EC	6:30 - 6:40
34	Rakotondramasy Nicolas D.	SVD	EC	6:40 -6:50
35	Sarenas, June Lee C.	SVD	EC	6:50 - 7:00
36	Llona, Lawrence G.	SVD	EC	7:00 - 7:10

DWST Special Courses updated (11/5/15)

Special Courses Offered at the DWST

Second Semester S.Y. 2015-2016

Click for the Schedule of Regular Classes
   

1. Biblical Hebrew (3 units) - FLORES

            Day and Time:  Wed 2:00 pm -5: 00 pm

           

2. Biblical Apostolate (2 units) - ALEJANDRINO

            Day and Time: Thu 2:00 pm  - 4:00 pm

3. Biblical Apostolate (2 Units) - FLORES
            Day and Time: Thu 2:00 pm  - 4:00 pm

4. Hermeneuctics (3 units) - FLORES  - TBA

5. SVD Spirituality (3 units) – SANIEL - TBA

6. Integrating Faith and Life: Practical Theology for Ministry (2 units) - LUBI

            Day and Time: Thu 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

            Start date: Nov 19, 2015

            *Required for the elective courses in M.A. Mission Studies (non-thesis) and M.A. in         Pastoral Ministry (non-thesis)

Fr. Andy Peter LUBI, DMin, DWST alumnus 1995, belongs to the Vicariate of Calapan and the new rector of SASMA. He obtained recently (2015) his Doctorate in Ministry from the Catholic Theological Union (Chicago) on “Forming Community of Disciples Around The Banquet of Faith and Life: The Praxis of Table Fellowship In The Philippine Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan.”  Fr. Andy is also the author of Earthern Vessels: Reflections on Diocesan Priestly Formation (Makati: St. Pauls, 2015).

7.. Other courses are offered at the DWIMS.

Enrollment Schedule

Enrollment Period for the Second Semester: Sept 28 - Oct 2, 2015 (Mon - Fri)

Mon Sept 28 (1:30 pm  - 5:00 pm) -  T3
Tues Sept 29(1:30 pm  - 5:00 pm)   - T4
Wed Sept 30 (3:30 pm - 5:00 pm)  - Extraordinary Students
Thu  Oct 1    (1:30 pm - 5:00 pm) -  T2
Fri   Oct 2     (1:30 pm - 5:00 pm) -   T1

Individual Slots

T3 Monday Sept 28

T4 Tuesday Sept 29

T2 Thursday Oct 1

T1 Friday Oct 2

Final Examination Schedule (First Semester)

Sept 25 Friday, Feast of Eid’l Adha, Schola Vacat

Citing RA no. 9849, the President has proclaimed Sept 25, Eid'l Adha, a regular holiday (schola vacat). The Muslim celebrates this Feast of Sacrifice to honor the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmael.

Laudato Si', Mercy and Biblical Theology by T1 Eleuterio Class

Schedule of Classes for the Second Semester SY 2015-2016 and new professors

Attention: Enrollment Period: Sept 28-Oct 2
Start of Second Semester: Nov 3, Tue.

Second Semester SY 2015-2016
Click here to download the schedule of classes.

DWST welcomes new professor, Fr. Den Mark Malabuyoc, OSJ, SSL (DWST alumnus 2010) who just finished his Licentiate in Sacred Scripture (SSL) at the Pontifical Biblical Institute (Biblicum, Rome). He will teach Synoptics II (Luke-Acts).

Likewise, DWST welcomes new professor in Catechetics - Fr. Vicente Castro, SVD, STL. Fr. Castro studied abroad and was ordained priest in 1966. He was parish priest for many years in Surigao and in Mindoro before he served as editor for the Arnoldus Nota, an SVD publication of the SVD Generalate (Rome). At present, he resides at the Villa Cristo Rey in Christ the King Seminary, Quezon City.

Symposium on Laudato Si' by T1