Divine Word Seminary Tagaytay

St. Arnold Janssen
✠ January 15, 1909 — Steyl, The Netherlands

Moved by a deep desire for the unity of all Christians, the preaching of the Gospel, and the establishment of the Church among those who have yet to hear about Christ, this German diocesan priest founded the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) in 1875 at Steyl, The Netherlands.

Recognizing the vital role of women in mission, he later founded the Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit (SSpS) in 1889 and the Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit of Perpetual Adoration (SSpSAp) in 1896.

Inspired by his missionary vision and commitment to Catholic education and evangelization, the Arnold Janssen Catholic Mission Foundation, Inc. (AJCMFI) continues his legacy today through its mission of education on the margins, especially through its work in the Alternative Learning System (ALS) and other mission programs.

He is the patron saint of missionaries, educators, scientists, and print media.

Registration Now Open for the Second Semester of the Certificate in Biblical Studies (CBS): Scholarships Available for New First-Year Students
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The Certificate in Biblical Studies (CBS) program is now accepting registrations for its second semester! This program is a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Sacred Scriptures through the guidance of biblical exegetes who are members of the Catholic Biblical Association of the Philippines.

Classes start on January 11, 2025 and end pn May 10, 2025. Classes are held every Saturday at the Diocesan Shrine of Jesus the Divine Word, Christ the King Seminary Compound, E. Rodriguez, Sr. Ave, Quezon City

Designed to explore the Scriptures in their historical context, composition process, interpretation, and theological significance, the program offers the following enriching courses:

The Letters of Paul
Instructor: Sr. Bernie Dianzon, FSP, SThD, PhD
(For second-year students)

Catholic Epistles and Apocalyptic Literature
Instructor: Fr. Randy Flores, SVD, SThD, PhD
(For second-year students)

Wisdom Literature and Psalms
Instructor: Fr. Selva Rathinam, SJ, PhD
(For second-year students)

History and Archaeology of Biblical Israel
Instructor: Fr. Rogel Abais, SJ, SSL, SThD
(For first-year students)

The Synoptic Gospels
Instructor: Fr. Rex Fortes, CM, SSL, SThD, PhD
(For first-year students)

The Pentateuch and Historical Books
Instructor: Dr. Moses Catan, PhD
(For first-year students)

CBS is pleased to announce that it is now accepting new first-year students for its second-semester courses.

Additionally, CBS is offering scholarships for two new first-year students who are actively involved in any of the ministries within the Diocese of Cubao.

For more information message or call: 09624627347 or email: [email protected] or visit our website: www.mycbs.info

Sharing with you the inspiring talk of Miss Nellas on our recurring theme. Listen and be A Heart that beats for Mission. Watch or listen and be inspired as well. Happy advent to all! - fr. Randy.

A Heart That Beats for Mission An Advent Recollection Talk by Miss Suzette NellasRecorded Live from Rome for the Sacred Heart Parish-Shrine, Quezon City, PHSuzette Nellas is a laywoman fro...

Dear friends, I'd like to invite you to join the Certificate in Biblical Studies (CBS). This is a new bible study program that will start next month (August 2023) and is spearheaded by the Diocese Shrine of Jesus the Divine Word in partnership with the Diocese of Cubao Biblical Apostolate (of which I'm presently the director), the Catholic Biblical Association of the Philippines (CBAP) and SVD institutions - SVD Biblical Apostolate, Christ the King Seminary (onsite venue), and Divine Word Seminary Tagaytay.

-- Fr. Randy Flores, SVD

Visit our website for details of the Certificate in Biblical Studies (CBS) program.
www.mycbs.info
or download the brochure here.

R.I.P. Fr. Dante Venus, SVD, 73

The SHPS community with its SVD priests' team mourns the passing away of Fr. Dante Venus, SVD.

Fr. Dante died in Jerusalem while accompanying a group of Filipino pilgrims.

At the time of his death, Fr. Dante worked for the Divine Word Mission Institute (DWIMS) in Tagaytay City.

Eternal rest grant unto Fr. Dante, O Lord. May he rest in peace.

--Fr. Randy Flores, SVD

[photo is dated April 20, 2016, and taken from the FB Page of The Pilgrims' Center. CTTO]