UST Central Seminary

BLESSED BIRTHDAY, Sem. Francis Jude Nicholas Doton!

The entire UST-CS family joyfully celebrates today the gift of life that God has bestowed upon you. Your presence in our community stands as a testament to His love and goodness. We pray that you may continue to grow and persevere in the seed of vocation God has planted in your heart.

As one seminary family, we rejoice with you today in the gift of another year filled with grace and gratitude!

No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. — John 15:13

In celebration of World Blood Donor Day this coming June 14, and World Blood Donors Month this July, the UST - Central Seminary firmly expresses its solidarity and support for the life-saving humanitarian mission of the Philippine Red Cross.

As a community rooted in compassion and service, we believe that every blood donation is a profound gift of hope—a tangible manifestation of Christ's love and a second chance at life for patients in need.

We warmly invite our seminarians, student-priests, formators, alumni, and friends to take part in this noble endeavor. Let us together inspire hope, strengthen our shared humanity, and save lives—one drop at a time.

For complete details regarding qualifications, reminders before and after donating, venue, and contact information, please see the posters below.

IN PHOTOS | UST Central Seminary Visits Saint Louis University

On June 1, the UST Central Seminary staff and seminarians were warmly welcomed by Saint Louis University through the gracious hospitality of Rev. Fr. Gilbert Sales, CICM, University President, and Dr. Joselito Gutierrez, Executive Assistant to the University President.

The delegation was received at the University Guest House, where they were warmly accommodated before sharing a delightful lunch and fellowship with members of the SLU community. Joining in welcoming the group were Ms. Blesilda Braganza, Director of the SLU Residence Hall; Dr. Stephenie Busbus, Director of the Office for Global Relations, Alumni Affairs, and Scholarship Programs; Dr. Hector Martin, Director of the Office of Institutional Development and Quality Assurance; and Ms. Charmaine Mendoza, Chair of the Community Extension and Outreach Programs Office.

The Central Seminary Community expresses its heartfelt gratitude to Saint Louis University for its warm reception, generous hospitality, and fraternal welcome. May the bonds of friendship and collaboration between our institutions continue to flourish in service of the Church and society.

IN PHOTOS | More photos from the Solemn Investiture Rites and Conferment of Degrees of the UST Ecclesiastical Faculty Class of 2026 held on May 30 at the UST Santisimo Rosario Parish.



📸: Sems. Kirwel Acebuche, Peter Deseo

IN PHOTOS | Following the entrance procession, the deans of the UST Ecclesiastical Faculties formally presented the candidates for graduation and petitioned for the conferment of their respective degrees. The petition was accepted by Rev. Fr. Filemon C. Dela Cruz, O.P., Prior Provincial of the Dominican Province of the Philippines and Vice Chancellor of the University of Santo Tomas.

Following the acceptance of the petition, the graduates were invested with their academic hoods, signifying the completion of their studies and admission to their respective degrees.



📸: Sems. Kirwel Acebuche, Peter Deseo