IF ArchLipa

23/04/2026

09/01/2026

📣 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
St. Francis de Sales Major Seminary – Institute of Formation is now accepting applicants for the following levels:
• Incoming Grade 11
• Grade 12 graduates or College undergraduates
📝 Entrance Exam Schedule:
Every Saturday (except the last Saturday of the month)
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
📂 Please prepare the following requirements:
• Recommendation Letter from the Parish Priest
• Recommendation Letter/Certificate of Good Moral from the previous school
• Recommendation Letter from the Bishop (for applicants outside the Archdiocese of Lipa)
• Copy of recent grades
• Two (2) recent 2x2 ID pictures
📧 Applicants will be notified of the exam results via email and an official letter. Qualified applicants will also undergo interviews with the Seminary Formators and will be invited to join a Search-In Program.
📑 Additional Requirements upon Acceptance:
• Baptismal and Confirmation Certificates
• Birth Certificate
• Parents’ Marriage Certificate
• Transfer of Academic Credentials
📞 Contact Us:
Tel: (043) 756 1547
Mobile: 0905 566 1041
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: IFArchLipa , St. Francis de Sales Major Seminary

📣 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!

St. Francis de Sales Major Seminary – Institute of Formation is now accepting applicants for the following levels:
• Incoming Grade 11
• Grade 12 graduates or College undergraduates

📝 Entrance Exam Schedule:
Every Saturday (except the last Saturday of the month)
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

📂 Please prepare the following requirements:
• Recommendation Letter from the Parish Priest
• Recommendation Letter/Certificate of Good Moral from the previous school
• Recommendation Letter from the Bishop (for applicants outside the Archdiocese of Lipa)
• Copy of recent grades
• Two (2) recent 2x2 ID pictures

📧 Applicants will be notified of the exam results via email and an official letter. Qualified applicants will also undergo interviews with the Seminary Formators and will be invited to join a Search-In Program.

📑 Additional Requirements upon Acceptance:
• Baptismal and Confirmation Certificates
• Birth Certificate
• Parents’ Marriage Certificate
• Transfer of Academic Credentials

📞 Contact Us:
Tel: (043) 756 1547
Mobile: 0905 566 1041
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: IFArchLipa , St. Francis de Sales Major Seminary

04/12/2025

📣 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!

St. Francis de Sales Major Seminary – Institute of Formation is now accepting applicants for the following levels:
• Incoming Grade 11
• Grade 12 graduates or College undergraduates

📝 Entrance Exam Schedule:
Every Saturday (except the last Saturday of the month)
🕘 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

📂 Please prepare the following requirements:
• Recommendation Letter from the Parish Priest
• Recommendation Letter/Certificate of Good Moral from the previous school
• Recommendation Letter from the Bishop (for applicants outside the Archdiocese of Lipa)
• Copy of recent grades
• Two (2) recent 2x2 ID pictures

📧 Applicants will be notified of the exam results via email and an official letter. Qualified applicants will also undergo interviews with the Seminary Formators and will be invited to join a Search-In Program.

📑 Additional Requirements upon Acceptance:
• Baptismal and Confirmation Certificates
• Birth Certificate
• Parents’ Marriage Certificate
• Transfer of Academic Credentials

📞 Contact Us:
Tel: (043) 756 1547
Mobile: 0905 566 1041
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: IFArchLipa , St. Francis de Sales Major Seminary

28/11/2025

FEAST DAY OF ST. JOHN BERCHMANS | NOVEMBER 26, 2025

Today we honor our beloved patron St. John Berchmans, a saint who showed the world that true holiness is not found in extraordinary achievements, but in the faithful, loving way we handle the smallest duties of each day. His life reflects as a gentle reminder that God is glorified not only in great deeds, but in quiet obedience, joyful service, and love expressed in simple acts.

On his feast day, may we be inspired to embrace the ordinary moments of our lives with extraordinary devotion. May every small act, when done with a pure heart, lead us closer to the holiness God desires for us.

With heartfelt appreciation, we extend our profound gratitude to Rev. Fr. Magno S. Casala Jr., Seminary priest-formators, and to our beloved sponsors for their invaluable support and generosity.

St. John Berchmans, pray for us!

26/11/2025

THIRD DAY OF THE TRIDUUM IN HONOR OF ST. JOHN BERCHMANS

Our patron, St. John Berchmans reminds us that when many voices try to shape who we are —others’ opinions, pressures, and even our own doubts — the only voice we must follow is God’s. His life teaches us that true peace comes when we stop seeking approval from the world and start seeking the gentle direction of the Lord.

In the quiet simplicity of daily life, may we learn to listen more, trust more, and love more —offering even the smallest actions to God with a sincere and joyful heart.

We extend our gratitude to Rev. Fr. Jared Christian Aro and to our dear sponsors. Through the intercession of St. John Berchmans, may God’s voice guide our steps, strengthen our faith, and fill our hearts with unwavering love.

St. John Berchmans, pray for us!

26/11/2025

Feast of St. John Berchmans | November 26, 2025

In the simplicity of daily duty, he found the path to holiness. May his life remind us that ordinary actions, done with extraordinary love, lead us closer to God.

St. John Berchmans, Pray for us!

25/11/2025

SECOND DAY OF THE TRIDUUM IN HONOR OF ST. JOHN BERCHMANS

St. John Berchmans reminds us that true charity is found not in extraordinary deeds, but in doing simple things with extraordinary love. His life teaches us that everyday tasks, when offered with sincerity and devotion, become powerful expressions of faith and humility. May we learn to see God in the small moments and live Him with a joyful, loving heart.

Our heartfelt gratitude to Rev. Fr. Mar Andreen J. Castillo, and to our dear sponsors. May our faith grow stronger, our devotion abound, our blessings increase, and our love radiate without end through the intercession of St. John Berchmans. Let everything we do be done for the love of God!

St. John Berchmans, pray for us!

24/11/2025

FIRST DAY OF THE TRIDUUM IN HONOR OF ST. JOHN BERCHMANS

Our true worth does not consist in what human beings think of us. What we really are consists in what God knows us to be. — St. John Berchmans

St. John Berchmans reminds us that our true value is not measured by human praise or criticism, but by God’s understanding of our hearts. In a world quick to judge, he encourages us to find confidence and peace in God’s eyes. Our real worth lies in living with love and faith, confident that God sees and treasures who we truly are.

We offer our heartfelt gratitude to Rev. Fr. Joseph Randel R. Katigbak and to our dear sponsors. May our faith grow stronger, our devotion abound, our blessings increase, and our love radiate without end through the intercession of St. John Berchmans. Let everything we do be done for the love of God!
St. John Berchmans, pray for us!