MGCS - Propaedeutic Formation Year - PFY Department

Happy Birthday, Sem. John Cyriell! 🎉

The PFY Community greets Sem. John Cyriell a happy and blessed birthday. May you continue to grow in Christ.

Please pray for Sem. John Cyriell and all seminarians as they continue heeding God's call.

LOOK: The PFY Community celebrated the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus last June 12, 2026. It was a reminder of God’s boundless love and mercy that continually guide the community in their journey of faith.

Last Friday, June 12, marked the official opening of the new formation year through the Opening Mass and the Blessing of the Building and Rooms, presided over by Rev. Fr. John Lu Allan Nucum, PFY Spiritual Director, together with Rev. Fr. Jerome Roque, PFY Director of Formation, and Rev. Fr. Benjamin Espiritu III, Dean of Studies.

In this new chapter, may our hearts remain open to God's call, allowing Him to shape us through every experience, challenge, and grace that this year will bring.

𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘.

The Junior Seminarians arrived on June 11, 2026, and were warmly welcomed by the Senior-Brother Seminarians and the PFY Formators as they begin another year of formation.

Moments were shared, laughter echoed, tears were shed, and brothers were welcomed home.

May this new chapter be filled with growth in prayer, learning, fraternity, and service. Let us continue to pray for them as they faithfully seek and follow God's call each day.

LOOK: The PFY Community Officers together with the new PFY Formators successfully held its first Council Meeting for the First Semester on May 29, 2026. This gathering marked the beginning of a new semester of service, planning, and collaboration among the officers, together with newly assigned formators.

May this semester be filled with unity, dedication, and growth as they continue to serve and strengthen the community.

Happy Birthday, Bro. Dave Balino, Human Formation Facilitator!🎉

The PFY Community warmly greets Bro. Dave on his birthday. May the Lord bless you abundantly with good health, happiness, and grace as you continue your valuable ministry of formation.

Please pray for Bro. Dave as he faithfully responds to God's call.

Happy Birthday, Sem. John Bryan! 🎉

The PFY Community greets Sem. John Bryan a happy and blessed birthday. May you continue to grow in Christ.

Please pray for Sem. John Bryan and all seminarians as they continue heeding God's call.

All things are from Him, through Him, and in Him; to Him be glory forever.

Today, the PFY Community is one with the Universal Church in celebrating the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God in three Divine Persons, united in perfect love.

In honoring the Most Holy Trinity, may we be reminded that we are called to live in unity, rooted in the love of the Father, guided by the Son, and strengthened by the Holy Spirit.

Father,
you sent your Word to bring us truth
and your Spirit to make us holy.
Through them we come to know the mystery of your life.
Help us to worship you, one God in three Persons,
by proclaiming and living our faith in you.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
— Amen.

-Taken from the Final Prayer of Evening Prayer II for Trinity Sunday in the Liturgy of the Hours (p. 476).

To you, O blessed Trinity, be worship and honor, glory and power, praise and joyful adoration through eternal ages

Note:
The photo features the centerpiece mural of the Oratory of the Most Holy Trinity of the PFY Community. Inspired by the renowned icon of the Trinity by Andrei Rublev, the mural serves as a visual reflection of the communion shared by the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. For the PFY Community, the mural stands as a daily reminder that formation is a journey toward communion: a life marked by unity without uniformity, fraternity without exclusion, and love rooted in the very life of the Triune God.

LOOK: The Propadeutic Formation Year held its Initial Orientation as we gear up for the forthcoming Formation Year 2026-2027.

The gathering welcomed 12 incoming Juniors together with their parents. The 20 Seniors were also present and assisted in the event.

We were also guided by our formators who shared their valuable insights, reminders, and words of encouragement.

This orientation served as meaningful opportunity to give an overview of the values and pillars of the seminary formation, to strengthen connections within the community, and prepare everyone for a year centered on faith, growth, service, and mission.

Mikit-ikit tamu pu king, PFY!

MALAUS KO PU KING PFY!

With hearts filled with joy and gratitude, we warmly welcome our new formators in the Propaedeutic Formation Year: Rev. Fr. Jerome C. Roque—Director of Formation, and Rev. Fr. John Lu Allan M. Nucum—Spiritual Director. A new chapter of grace and growth begins in our journey of formation.

In a special way, we thank the High School community for their care and generosity in sharing Fr. John Lu with us, who faithfully served as their Prefect of Discipline. With joy, we now welcome him to our community as our Spiritual Director.

We also express our heartfelt gratitude to Rev. Fr. Kenneth Alde, our Rector, for his fatherly care and guidance throughout the past formation year.

May God, who has begun this good work in all of us, bring it to fulfillment. We are honored and grateful to journey with you.