Pope John Paul II National Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family

01/07/2026

Are you ready to turn your passion for strengthening families into a professional calling?

Deepen your expertise and make a lasting impact with our Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) major in Marriage and Family. Join a community dedicated to the dignity of the human person and the sanctity of the family, the domestic church.

Why Choose Us?
Expert Mentorship: Learn from the best in the field of marriage and family studies.

Scholarship Opportunities: We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our institute as scholars!

Make a Difference: Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate, support, and transform modern family life.

Admission and Enrollment Now Open!
We are currently accepting applications for the 1st Semester,
AY 2026-2027. Secure your spot and be part of a mission that matters.

Ready to start your journey? Contact our office today to learn more about the curriculum and our scholarship program:

📍 Office Location: Pope John Paul II National Institute, University of St. La Salle, La Salle Avenue, Bacolod City.
✉️ Email: [email protected]

“The future of humanity passes by way of the family.”
— St. John Paul II

30/06/2026

IN LOVING MEMORY🕊️

The Pope John Paul II National Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family mourns the loss and celebrates the life of a beloved member of our community.

With deep sadness but with hearts full of hope in the Resurrection, we announce the passing of Mrs. Rose "Tita Rose" Tan. She served with dedication and love as the Executive Officer of the Commission on Family and Life, and Registrar of JP II Institute's Diploma Course on Family Ministry.

She left us peacefully last June 29, 2026, surrounded by her family, and now rests in the arms of our Creator.

Wake Venue: Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, Camingawan.

We welcome all family, friends, colleagues, and students to come together, share stories, and celebrate her beautiful life and dedicated service to the Church and Christian families.

"Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let Your perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen."

11/06/2026

With grateful hearts, we celebrate the priestly anniversaries of Msgr. Ronald, Fr. Noli, and Fr. Nitodel. 🙏

May God continue to bless and sustain you in your priestly vocation. Thank you for your dedication to the Church, to family, to the formation of hearts and minds, and to the Institute.
Ad multos annos!

14/05/2026

ADSUM BALITA:

The Holy Father Pope Leo XIV has appointed His Excellency the Most Rev. Louie P. Galbines, D. D., until now Bishop of Kabankalan as Bishop of the Diocese of Bacolod.

The appointment is being announced today in Vatican City, Thursday, May 14, 2026 @ 12 noon (6pm Phil.)

Deo Gracias!

21/04/2026

Last April 18, 2026, the Pope John Paul II National Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family was recognized during the 60th Founding Anniversary of the USLS Graduate School. This recognition serves as a testament to our shared commitment to academic excellence and the strengthening of the "family as the school of love".

Representing the Institute to receive the Certificate of Recognition were:

Rev. Msgr. Ronaldo S. Quijano, SThD – Director
Rev. Fr. Noli Blancaflor, SThL – Academic Dean
Rev. Fr. Dominic Derramas, JCD – Professor of Canon Law

We extend our warmest congratulations to the Graduate School on its Diamond Jubilee! Thank you for walking alongside us in our mission to provide Christ-centered education for families.

May we continue to flourish together for many more years to come! ✨

St. John Baptist de La Salle & St. Pope John Paul II
Pray for us!

25/03/2026

To our JP II, Alumni. Professors and staff,

Calling on the JP II community to join the USLS Graduate School as they celebrate their 60th Foundation Anniversary and Alumni Homecoming. Let’s join them in honoring six decades of academic excellence and Lasallian service!

Check out the full schedule of activities in the shared post below. Let’s show our support for our 'second home'! 💎💚

For six decades, the 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 has formed leaders, nurtured excellence, and built lasting connections. As we celebrate the 𝟔𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 & 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐢 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠, we honor our shared journey and the legacy we continue to build together.

Come home and be part of this milestone moment.
📌 Pre-register here: https://forms.gle/1zuYnfzR8krSyEbG7

22/02/2026

Today, we celebrate the gift of life of our beloved Dean, Fr. Noli Blancaflor.
May the Lord grant you continued strength, wisdom, and abundant joy in your ministry!

Join us in greeting Fr. Noli a blessed birthday! 🎂🙏

ADSUM PANAMYAW

Prayer on the Occasion of a Birthday.

God of all creation, we offer you grateful praise for the gift of life. Hear the prayers of Fr. Blancaflor, your servant, who recalls the day of his birth today and rejoices in your gifts of life and love, family, and friends.

Bless him with your presence and surround him with your love so that he may enjoy many happy years, all of them pleasing to you. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

R. Amen.

Happy Birthday, Fr. Noli Blancaflor!

22 February 2026

03/02/2026

Mass for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord at the chapel of the John Paul II Institute in Kottayam, Kerala.

Ave Maria! 🕊️

03/02/2026

It’s a Happy Sunday! From Goa, I reached Cochin, followed by a three-hour drive to the Pontifical John Paul II Theological Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences in Changanacherry, Kottayam, Kerala. The institute is headed by Fr. Tom Kainikkara, my counterpart at the JPII Theological Institute in Bacolod, Philippines. We regularly attend the annual conferences and meetings during the central sessions in Rome.

Kerala is home to the Syro-Malabar Church, an Oriental Church in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church. They have their own liturgy, canon law, and local saints. After our Mass in the chapel, Fr. Tom took me to St. Berchmans College, then we proceeded to St. Mary’s Syro-Malabar Cathedral.

The community was celebrating the feast of St. Sebastian with a vibrant display of local culture, featuring women in elaborate native dress holding colorful umbrellas. The procession concluded with the lowering of the estandarte (red banner) of St. Sebastian. Prayers and incense were offered to the image and relic of the saint by the priests, accompanied by the sounds of indigenous instruments played by the men.

Fr. Tom also graciously invited me to his home for light snacks, where I had the honor of meeting and giving a blessing to his mother, Teresa. To cap off the day, the JPII Institute administrative staff and students gave me a warm welcome during dinner with a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

Totus Tuus!

- Msgr. Ronald Quijano