TAMS

22/02/2026

Dear Lyceans and Friends of TAMS,

On March 02, 2026, Rev. Fr. Denise Carl D. Calling, a priest-alumnus of the Lyceum of Aparri and TAMS will celebrate his thanksgiving mass.

We join him as he gives thanks to God for the gift of priesthood. The sacrifice of the Holy Mass will be at 11 AM at the San Lorenzo Ruiz Church, Lyceum of Aparri.

18/02/2026

🙏 Lent is beginning 💜

With Ash Wednesday on February 18, 2026, the Church enters 40 days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, preparing our hearts for Holy Week, when we contemplate the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

📌 Fasting & Abstinence Guide:

🔹 Who must fast? Baptized Catholics between 18 and 59.
🍽 What is fasting? One full meal + two small meals that, combined, do not exceed the main meal.

🔹 Who must abstain from meat? Catholics 14 and older.
❌ Avoid: Beef, pork, chicken, lamb.
✅ Allowed: Fish, seafood, and—believe it or not—reptiles!

📅 Obligatory fasting & abstinence: Ash Wednesday & Good Friday
⏳ Recommended abstinence: Every Friday of the year

As we begin this sacred time, let’s embrace prayer, sacrifice, and generosity, preparing ourselves for the joy of Easter.

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09/02/2026

02/02/2026

Dear Lyceans and Friends of TAMS,

On February 9, 2026, Rev. Fr. Ronald B. Addatu, an ordained alumnus of the Lyceum of Aparri and TAMS will celebrate his thanksgiving mass.

We join him as he gives thanks to God for the gift of priesthood. The sacrifice of the Holy Mass will be at 11 AM at the San Lorenzo Ruiz Church, Lyceum of Aparri.

29/01/2026

𝐓𝐀𝐌𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘 2026

To conclude the Feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, the community's patron, the seminary community held a Grand Dinner. The community is honored to be in the company of distinguished guests.

28/01/2026

𝐅𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐒 𝐀𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐒
28 JANUARY 2026

Viva San Tomasso d'Aquino!
Buona festa, TAMS!

28/01/2026

TAMS DAY 2026

The Thomas Aquinas Major Seminary and the Lyceum of Aparri community joyfully celebrated the Thanksgiving Mass of the newly ordained priest, Rev. Fr Jenmar Valdez Verzola. The Eucharistic celebration was offered in gratitude to God for the gift of his priestly vocation and the grace of faithful service to the Church.

This meaningful celebration was held on the Feast of Saint Thomas Aquinas, patron of the seminary, whose life and teachings continue to inspire the community in the pursuit of truth, faith, and holiness.

Auguri e preghiere per il tuo ministero sacerdotale, Don Jenmar!

San Tomasso d'Aquino, prega per noi!

28/01/2026

𝐓𝐀𝐌𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘 2026

The TAMS community held a Dawn Procession and Solemn Sung Lauds in honor of Saint Thomas Aquinas, presided by the Very Rev. Prudencio M. Edralin, PHD.

28/01/2026

ATM | Prof. Fleurdeliz R. Altez-Albela, Ph.D delivering her talk titled, The Work of Dialogue in Marriage using the lens of Norris Clarke.

28/01/2026

HAPPENING NOW: Pagarubangan: Philosophical Conference 2026

28/01/2026