MARIA ASSUMPTA SEMINARY

Km. 111 Maharlika Highway, Cabanatuan City

Tel. No. 044-463-0132 It is in this context that the first Bishop of the Diocese of Cabanatuan. Most Rev. Philosophy.

MARIA ASSUMPTA SEMINARY

A seminary is a special type of school established for the spiritual, moral and intellectual formation of candidates to the priesthood. The Council of the Trent made it obligatory for every diocese to erect a seminary for the purpose of educating local clergy. Likewise, the Code of Canon Law ordered that each diocese is to have a seminary according to its means. Thus, a se

minary is established in the Church for the specific purpose of training young men to the clerical state. The Second Vatican Council placed seminary as the “heart of the diocese” that is to be closely connected with the whole life of the local Church. Mariano Gaviola, D.D. established the Maria Assumpta Seminary (MAS) on February 17, 1964 as a minor seminary for the diocese. DEVELOPMENT OF VOCATION

Since the development of a vocation is the very goal of every seminary, MAS places its thrust to develop vocations to the priesthood for the Diocese of Cabanatuan, in particular, and for other diocese in general. This program of formation gives greater priority in nurturing the seeds of vocation in all its students. With this premise MAS made the following vision and mission statements:

STAGES OF FORMATION

HIGH SCHOOL (4 years)

The Second Vatican Council places the seminary as the “heart of the diocese” (Optatam Totius 5). The specific purpose of the minor seminary is there “to help boys who seem to show initial signs of vocation more easily and clearly, and to respond to it” (Ratio Fundamentalis 11). Although the minor seminary does not impart ‘strictly priestly’ formation, it introduces students to a kind of life that will be demanded of them upon their entrance into the college seminary. The Second Vatican Council also affirms that “minor seminaries are founded to nurture the seed of vocation” (Optatam Totius 3). It is a seedbed for discerning and developing priestly vocations therefore, parents and students should understand that the minor seminary is neither a reformatory for boys with problems nor a refuge from the problems of the outside world. PRE-COLLEGE (1 year)

These are young men, graduates of high school outside the seminary, who wish to enter College Seminary. They are to undergo a year of intensive formation as they are introduced to the fundamentals of the priestly training that would orient them towards college seminary formation like basic courses on Value Formation, Communication Skills, Methodology and Research, Personality Development, Liturgy, Prayers and other religious education. COLLEGE (4 years)

They are graduates of the High School Department of the seminary and those who have undergone the intensive program of the Pre-College Formation Year. A four year course of seminary formation, the College Department aims at the development of attitudes and values that are consistent with priestly calling. Thus, it trains and leads its seminarians to the appreciation and affirmation of priestly vocation. A graduate of college seminary formation finish with degree on A.B. THEOLOGY (5 years)

After having finished the college course and upon the recommendation of the seminary formators, the seminarian may now take the theology course. This is the final stage of the seminary formation. Maria Assumpta Seminary recommends the candidates to different theology schools. This is normally taken as four year course of seminary formation and a non-academic year of pastoral and spiritual integration. The seminarian who have finished theology may be ordained to diaconal ministry and finally to priesthood with the recommendation of the seminary and the diocesan bishop.

18/08/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

THE MARIA ASSUMPTA SEMINARY COMMUNITY wishes SEM. JERALD DUMALAY a blessed birthday! We pray that the Almighty God may shower him with more reasons to celebrate his life ahead.

18/08/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

THE MARIA ASSUMPTA SEMINARY COMMUNITY wishes SEM. SEBASTIAN LUCAS MADRID a blessed birthday! We pray that the Almighty God may shower him with more reasons to celebrate his life ahead.

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17/08/2026

CONGRATULATIONS BROTHERS!

Congratulations to our dear Alumni, SEM. EDRIAN DG. BALAGTAS and SEM. IAN B. ELDUCAL on your Institution to the Ministry of Lectors by His Excellency, Most. Rev. Prudencio P. Andaya Jr., CICM, D.D., Bishop of Cabanatuan, at the Seminary Chapel of Mary Help of Christians Theology Seminary.

They are now in their second year of Configuration Stage at Mary Help of Christians Theology Seminary, belonging to the Class Alab

They are from BATCH 2025 of the College Department of Maria Assumpta Seminary.

16/08/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

THE MARIA ASSUMPTA SEMINARY COMMUNITY wishes SEM. ANDREW DAVID G. BAYRO a blessed birthday! We pray that the Almighty God may shower him with more reasons to celebrate his life ahead.

16/08/2026

A blessed and joyful 30th Presbyteral Ordination Anniversary to REV. FR. ALDRIN B. DOMINGO, Guest Professor. We pray that Almighty God may continue to bless you and grant you the grace needed to guide His flock and to form men of faith, integrity, discipline, excellence, and service.

"Tu es sacerdos in aeternum!"

15/08/2026

EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION | SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY | | AUGUST 15, 2026

IN PHOTOS: The Eucharistic Celebration presided over by His Excellency, Most. Rev. Prudencio P. Andaya Jr., CICM, D.D., Bishop of Cabanatuan, joined by our dedicated priest-formators, guests, and our seminarians.

Additionally, the Solemn Investiture of Discipleship Stage One seminarians took place during the celebration of the Holy Eucharist.

15/08/2026

FIESTA CELEBRATION | SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY | | AUGUST 15, 2026

The seminary community came together in joy to celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Through heartfelt dances, uplifting singing, and inspiring community performances, the whole seminary—along with parents, teachers, and seminarians—made the day truly meaningful and faith-filled.

VIVA LA VIRGEN!

15/08/2026

MAS EXCERPTS

“Ang pag-akyat ni Maria sa langit ay hindi isang gantimpala; ito ay bunga ng isang buong buhay na ibinigay sa Diyos.”

An excerpt from the Homily of Most Rev. Prudencio P. Andaya Jr., CICM, D.D., Bishop of Cabanatuan, on the Eucharistic Celebration in honor of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

15/08/2026

SOLEMN VESPERS AND PROCESSION | SOLEMNITY OF THE ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY | | AUGUST 15, 2026

IN PHOTOS: The seminarians and formators gathered for a fruitful procession and solemn vespers, led by Rev. Fr. Jervie S. David. As they honored Mary’s ascent to heaven with prayer and song, deepening their faith and sense of community.

VIVA LA VIRGEN!

15/08/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

THE MARIA ASSUMPTA SEMINARY COMMUNITY wishes SEM. DRENIEL NICHOLAS WONG a blessed birthday! We pray that the Almighty God may shower him with more reasons to celebrate his life ahead.

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Maharlika Highway, Brgy. H. Concepcion Sr
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