KABSEMS - Diocese of Kabankalan Seminarians

21/05/2026

Congratulations, brothers!

Keep the flame of excellence burning and the pursuit of veritas alive.

11/03/2026

Happy Birthday, Sem. John Lemar Oyangorin!

🎉 LET’S CELEBRATE 🎉
Happy birthday, SEM. JOHN LEMAR M. OYANGORIN!

We, your brothers at St. Joseph Regional Seminary, give thanks for the gift of your life and vocation. May the Lord grant you perseverance, wisdom, and steadfast joy as you continue to grow in faith and faithfully respond to His call.

“Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in You.”
— Psalm 33:22

Continue in faithful and sincere service to the Lord! 🙏

24/01/2026

24/01/2026

21/01/2026

ARE YOU DISCERNING TO BE A PRIEST! BE ONE OF US!

The Little Way College Seminary of the Diocese of Kabankalan invites young men who aspire to be future priests to take the first step in their vocation journey for the Formation Year 2026-2027.
Entrance Exam Schedule
January 24 | 8:00 AM at Little Way College Seminary in Sitio Mojon, Bgry. Binicuil, Kabankalan City.

How to apply:
Approach your Parish Priest, Assistant Priest, or Vocation Chairman and express your intention to join Little Way College Seminary. They will guide you on taking the entrance exam based on the given schedule.

Requirements:
Letter of Recommendations of your Parish Priest

What to bring:
Pencils: Bring at least two and make sure they are the correct type, such as Mongol No. 2 pencils.
Eraser and Sharpener

For inquiries, please contact:
Rev. Fr. Rev. Fr. Kydd Kurt F. Beltran – Vocation Director | 09187580051
Rev. Fr. Rev. Fr. Ricon B. DAGUNAN – Seminary Rector | 09177716917
You may also contact our Official page: Little Way College Seminary
Answer the call and find your Home Away From Home at Little Way College Seminary!

24/12/2025

May the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ bring hope to us all!

Malipayon nga Paskwa sa inyo tanan! 😇🎄

24/12/2025

IT’S A WRAP! 😇

We’ve just finished our Christmas Daigon! Though we are feeling tired and a bit under the weather, your unwavering love and support for vocations inspires us greatly.

From the depths of our hearts, we express our gratitude: “THANK YOU FOR BEING WITH US THIS CHRISTMAS.”

Our special gesture of appreciation is given to these churches which have welcomed us for this great cause:

1. Diocesan Shrine of St. Therese, LWCS, Kabankalan City
2. St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Kabankalan City
3. Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Señor Santo Niño - Diocese of Kabankalan, Kabankalan City
4. Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish - Sipalay

Wishing you a joyous and blessed Christmas! May God bless you and keep you in His unending grace!

- Greetings from your KABSEMS Theology Brothers (SJRS, SMMRS, SASMA, UST-CS, SVST) 😇

23/12/2025

𝐾𝐴𝐵𝑆𝐸𝑀𝑆 𝐷𝐴𝐼𝐺𝑂𝑁 𝐷𝐴𝑌 4

The Theology seminarians sang joyful Christmas carols earlier today, December 24, 2025, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Sipalay City.

Special gratitude and appreciation are given to Rev. Fr. Ludovico To-ong Jr. and Rev. Fr. Ritchie A. Villaflor for their unwavering support and love for KABSEMS.

📸: Sem. James Denn Portal

23/12/2025

WATCH | PHILO BROTHERS’ DAIGON

📍 San Isidro Parish Binalbagan

23/12/2025

WATCH | “O SENYOR TAGBALAY: KABSEMS’ DAIGON”

"O Senyor Tagbalay" is a traditional Hiligaynon Christmas carol and a cultural staple of the Daigon (caroling) tradition in the Western Visayas, particularly in Negros and Panay. The title translates to "O Lord/Master of the House," and the song serves as a respectful musical greeting. It is traditionally performed at the start of a caroling session to wake the homeowners and ask for their permission to share the story of the Nativity through music.

The lyrics of the song are deeply rooted in the biblical narrative of the Panunuluyan, which depicts Joseph and Mary’s desperate search for shelter in Bethlehem. It is sung from the perspective of St. Joseph, pleading with a homeowner to open their door to a "poor couple" (mag-asawang pobre) during a cold and weary night. By reenacting this humble plea, the song encourages the listener to practice hospitality and empathy, reflecting the true spirit of the Christmas season.

Beyond its religious meaning, the song is a vital piece of Visayan cultural heritage. While many modern Christmas songs have moved toward pop or Western influences, "O Senyor Tagbalay" preserves the local language and the formal, poetic style of the region's ancestors. It remains a powerful symbol of community connection, reminding both the singers and the listeners of their shared history and the importance of opening one's home and heart to others.

(DISCLAIMER: The seminarians did not sang the full Christmas narrative. Feel free to see the full lyrics of the song online)

📍 Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Señor Santo Niño - Diocese of Kabankalan