UST Central Seminary

BEYOND GRATEFUL

On April 15, the UST Alumni Lay and Priests Association (ALPA) formally turned over a total of ₱500,000 in donations to the UST Central Seminary. These proceeds were raised from Project: Basil Valdez — A Concert for a Cause, held last January 28, 2026.

The donation was graciously received by the Acting Rector of UST Central Seminary, Fr. Clarence Marquez, OP. These proceeds are now intended to help fund various formation activities of the seminarians.

We are beyond grateful to our alumni whose unwavering support continues to sustain the mission of the Central Seminary, especially the project directors of this meaningful initiative:
Msgr. Gary Noel Formoso
Fr. Pio Rino Guaring
Atty. Simplicio Bermejo, Jr.
Atty. Theresiana Llenos
Mr. Emil Morales
Mr. Gabriel Bernabe, Jr.
Mr. Ray Anthony Bofill

More than the material support, their steadfast generosity stands as a living witness to gratitude and service—an inspiration for those within her halls to continue paying it forward and to become channels of God’s unending grace.

KANLUNGAN ENTERS FINALS

On April 15, Kanlungan swept Kahayag in three straight sets, securing the top seed in the Bukluran Games 2025–2026 Volleyball Tournament.

📸: Sem. Kirwel Acebuche

IN PHOTOS | Most Rev. Roberto C. Mallari, DD, Bishop of Tarlac, visited and celebrated Mass at the UST Central Seminary today, April 15, together with a representative of the Tarlac Diocesan Schools Association.

📸: Sem. Kirwel Acebuche

BLESSED BIRTHDAY, Sem. Charles Khalid Reyes!

The entire UST-CS family joyfully celebrates today the gift of life that God has bestowed upon you. Your presence in our community stands as a testament to His love and goodness. We pray that you may continue to grow and persevere in the seed of vocation God has planted in your heart.

As one seminary family, we rejoice with you today in the gift of another year filled with grace and gratitude!

BLESSED BIRTHDAY, Rev. Fr. Peter Thang Ki Mang!

The entire UST-CS family joyfully celebrates today the gift of life that God has bestowed upon you. Your presence in our community stands as a testament to His love and goodness. We pray that you may continue to grow and persevere in the seed of vocation God has planted in your heart.

As one seminary family, we rejoice with you today in the gift of another year filled with grace and gratitude!

On April 13, the UST Central Seminary Community joined Bukluran Kanlungan in the solemn celebration of the feast of Saint Margaret of Castello, their beloved patron, held at the Central Seminary Chapel.

The Eucharistic Celebration was presided over by Rev. Fr. Vincent Louisse Ruaya, who led the community in prayer and reflection on a life marked by quiet suffering transformed into holiness.

Born with physical disabilities and abandoned at a young age, Saint Margaret of Castello became a witness to unwavering faith and interior joy. A Dominican tertiary, her life of hidden sacrifice and charity bore fruit in countless graces, with over 200 miracles attributed to her intercession. Her story remains a powerful testament that suffering, when united with Christ, becomes a path to purification and sanctity.

On behalf of Bukluran Kanlungan, heartfelt gratitude is extended to all who took part in this meaningful celebration, making it a true encounter of faith, hope, and love.

“God is our refuge and our strength.” — Book of Psalms

📸: Sem. Kirwel Acebuche

ᾄδοντες καὶ ψάλλοντες — singing and making melody in your hearts to the Lord. (Ephesians 5:19)

Forty years of voices lifted in prayer.
Forty years of hearts attuned to grace.
Forty years of music offered not merely to be heard — but to be lived.

As the University of Santo Tomas – Central Seminary Psalterion marks its 40th Anniversary Ruby Concert, we return to the very spirit that has shaped our song through the years: music born from the heart, offered to the Lord, and shared with the Church.

This is more than a concert.
It is a thanksgiving.
It is a remembrance.
It is a melody woven from generations of seminarians who have learned to pray in harmony.

📍 UST Central Seminary Chapel
🎶 Psalterion 40th Anniversary: RUBY CONCERT
📅 April 25, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM

For inquiries, message us directly here on the FB page of UST Central Seminary.

BLESSED BIRTHDAY, Sem. Alexis Fernandez!

The entire UST-CS family joyfully celebrates today the gift of life that God has bestowed upon you. Your presence in our community stands as a testament to His love and goodness. We pray that you may continue to grow and persevere in the seed of vocation God has planted in your heart.

As one seminary family, we rejoice with you today in the gift of another year filled with grace and gratitude!

BLESSED BIRTHDAY, Sem. Abril Matienzo!

The entire UST-CS family joyfully celebrates today the gift of life that God has bestowed upon you. Your presence in our community stands as a testament to His love and goodness. We pray that you may continue to grow and persevere in the seed of vocation God has planted in your heart.

As one seminary family, we rejoice with you today in the gift of another year filled with grace and gratitude!

THOMASIAN ALUMNUS

The UST Central Seminary community congratulates Rev. Fr. John Frederick Ducut on his Presbyteral Ordination today, conferred by His Eminence Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, Archbishop of Manila, at the Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, Poblacion, Makati City, Archdiocese of Manila, on April 11, 2026.

DEO GRATIAS!

📸: Sem. Maximilian Evardoni