St. Pius X Seminary

Roman Catholic seminary in Capiz, Philippines

This article is about the school in Roxas City, the Philippines. For the seminary in Dubuque, Iowa, United States, see St. Pius X Seminary (Dubuque, Iowa).

St. Pius X Seminary
Seminarium Sancti Pii Decimi

Motto| Instaurare Omnia in Cristo

Motto in English

| To restore all things in Christ
Type| Private Seminary Catholic
Established| 1957
Founder| Bishop Antonio F. Frondoza

Religious affiliation

| Roman Catholic
Rector| Rev. Fr. Dennis Dexter Sontillano
Address|

Pines hills Lawaan Roxas City, Capiz in the Philippines

Roxas City

Capiz

Philippines

11°34′06″N 122°45′24″E﻿ / ﻿11.56820°N 122.75674°E﻿ / 11.56820; 122.75674
Hymn| Hymn to St. Pius X
Colors| White  Yellow
Nickname| Pians
Affiliations|  Pian Alumni Association (SPXS Alumni), Sancta Maria, Mater et Regina, Seminarium, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Capiz

The Seminary of St. Pius X (Latin: Seminarium Sancti Pii Decimi), or St. Pius X Seminary (SPXS), is a Roman Catholic secondary school and seminary in the Lawaan hills, Roxas City, Capiz, in the Philippines, run by the Catholic priests of the Archdiocese of Capiz.[1] The seminary and its surrounding areas comprise some three hectares of rocky hills. Cardinal Jaime Sin was the first rector of the school.[2] In 1999, the college (Philosophy and Theology) of St. Pius X Seminary transferred to Cagay, Roxas City, Capiz, and named the school Sancta Maria, Mater et Regina, Seminarium (SMMRS) to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary.[3] SPXS decided to retain and maintain its high school and pre-college until 2012, pre-college was transferred to SMMRS.

The Chapel

## History

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The erection of the Diocese of Capiz on 28 May 1951 brought a need to train priests. But the meager financial resources of the young diocese made the proposed project a difficult one, considering that the bishop had no permanent residence yet. However, the late Bishop Antonio Frondosa, remained undaunted. Donors contributed to the bishop's residence, and for the 3.3 hectare lot for the seminary site. The first cornerstone of the Capiz Diocesan Seminary was laid on 13 August 1953, and the bishop's residence was inaugurated on the same day. On 3 September 1953, feast of St. Pius X, the first half of the seminary was blessed by Auxiliary Bishop Teofilo Camomot and Archbishop Jose Ma. Cuenco. Frondosa issued circular No. 3/57 on 31 May 1957 announcing the opening of the new diocesan seminary and appointing Jaime Sin as its first rector.[2]

Seven priests staffed the school in its first years with five lay teachers, and 33 seminarians. On completion, the seminary was blessed on 13 June 1959. Its curriculum, Classical Secondary Courses, was recognized by the Department of Education on 21 April 1961.

In 1999, the college (Philosophy and Theology) of St. Pius X Seminary transferred to Cagay, Roxas City, Capiz and named the school Sancta Maria, Mater et Regina, Seminarium (SMMRS) to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary.[3] SPXS decided to retain and maintain its high school and pre-college.

Lobby The "New Building"

### Naming of batches

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The Common Room

Pope Pius X is the patron saint of the school, but every section is obliged to have a corresponding patron saint. Batches who enter their first year with 36 or more seminarians are divided into two sections, hence, two patron saints per section. Fourth year seminarians are required to name their batch with a unique, notable name which they will carry on until college (SMMRS) or for the rest of their lives.

## Pian Alumni Association

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The St. Pius X Seminary Alumni Association, Inc. (Pian Alumni Association), or simply known as PIANS, is a non-profit and non-stock corporation whose membership is composed of all persons who have studied for at least one year in St. Pius X Seminary. It's not an ordinary alumni association because the seminary is not an ordinary educational institution created and incorporated solely under a national law, and regulated by the appropriate government agencies, such as the Philippines' Department of Education (DepED) and Education Service Contracting (ESC), but was also created under the laws of the Catholic Church and regulated by the Vatican, and administered by the bishop through his priests. Further, its purpose is not only to educate but also to train boys and young men for the presbytery and the future leaders of the church.

Since the opening of the seminary 61 years ago, there are usually ordinations every year. Six Pians have become bishops. Though the association is composed of Pians (SPXS Alumni), it is not a religious or ecclesiastical organization or corporation like the Children of Mary, Knights of Columbus and Couples for Christ.[4]

## Notable alumni

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### Politics

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* Eleandro "Budoy" Madrona – Congressman of Romblon (1992-2001, 2007-2016).
* Jocelyn Bolante – Politician who formerly served as an Undersecretary of the Department of Agriculture of the Philippines.[5]
* Vicente "Vic" Bermejo – Former provincial governor of Capiz and former mayor of Roxas City.[6]
* Felipe Neri Yap – Mayor of Ivisan, Capiz.[7]
* Gideon Ike Patricio – Former Mayor of the Municipality of Pilar
* Gerard Montojo – Mayor of the Municipality of Romblon.[8]
* Arnold Perez - Mayor of the Municipality of Pilar, Capiz.

### Church

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* Cardinal Jose F. Advincula Jr. – Archbishop of Manila, Former Archbishop of Capiz.[9][10]
* Victor B. Bendico – Archbishop of Capiz, Former Bishop of Baguio.[11]
* Jose Corazon Tala-oc – Bishop of Kalibo[12]
* Warlito I. Cajandig – Bishop of Vicar Apostolic of Calapan, Oriental Mindoro.[13]
* Mel Rey Uy – Bishop of Lucena [14]
* Erno Diaz – first Filipino pastor in the Archdiocese of New York and now director of the Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz in New York City.[15]

### Others

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* Florentino D. Mabasa Jr.- Outstanding Aklanon Awardee (2008)[16]
* Geoffrey M. Martinez – President & CEO of CareHealth Plus Systems International Inc.[17]
* Dr. Raymund O. Conlu – Nuclear Medicine, St. Luke's Medical Center, BGC.[18]
* Capt. Donaldo "Don" Mendoza – Asst. Dir. Gen for CAAP.[19]
* Michael Alfred V. Ignacio – Career Commercial Diplomat/ Commercial Counselor and Director. The Philippine Trade and Investment Center, Philippine Consulate General Osaka[20][21]
* Fernando V. Beup Jr. – DFA Director, Office of Strategy Planning and Policy Coordination, Formerly 2nd Secretary and Consul, Philippine Embassy in India.[22]
* Melvin Cordenillo Almonguera – 2nd Secretary and Consul, Philippine Embassy in Brunei.[23]

### Notable priest formators

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* Cardinal Jaime Sin \- former Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manila known for his instrumental role in the People Power Revolution, which toppled the regime of Ferdinand Marcos and installed Corazon Aquino as president of the Philippines. He was the first rector of St. Pius X Seminary.
* Raul Quimpo Martirez - Bishop-Emeritus of San Jose de Antique and Outstanding Aklanon Awardee (2008)
* Vicente Navarra - Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Bacolod[24]

## See also

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* List of Roman Catholic Seminaries

## References

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1. ^ "Panoramio is no longer available".
2. ^ a b "Jaime L. Sin | Encyclopedia.com".
3. ^ a b "Sancta Maria, Mater et Regina, Seminarium - , Roxas City, Capiz - Colleges and Universities".
4. ^ Unknown[permanent dead link‍]
5. ^ "Pinoy Fraternity". Archived from the original on 2011-07-15.
6. ^ "I-site.ph - i site Resources and Information".
7. ^ "Ivisan mayor to prioritize environmental protection".
8. ^ "Romblon to give Aquino ashtrays". 9 January 2015.
9. ^ "Most Rev. Jose F. Advincula, Jr. D.D., 3rd Metropolitan Archbishop of Capiz | Captivating Capiz – Roxas City Seafood Capital of the Philippines". Archived from the original on 2012-07-31. Retrieved 2012-08-28.
10. ^ "Cardinal-designate Advincula: Pope wants Church to tend to "peripheries" - Vatican News". www.vaticannews.va. 2020-10-27. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
11. ^ "Other Pontifical Acts".
12. ^ "Pope appoints new bishop of Kalibo diocese | CBCP News". Archived from the original on July 26, 2011.
13. ^ "Most Rev. Warlito I. Cajandig, D.d." Archived from the original on 2016-03-22. Retrieved 2016-09-19.
14. ^ "Pope appoints new bishop of Lucena". 29 July 2017.
15. ^ "Philippine Daily Inquirer - Google News Archive Search".
16. ^ "Aklan Province: Outstanding Aklanon Awardees for 2008". Archived from the original on 2011-10-05. Retrieved 2010-12-21.
17. ^ Unknown[permanent dead link‍]
18. ^ "Raymund Augustus O. Conlu, MD".
19. ^ "Ex-airline execs take over CAAP". 6 July 2016.
20. ^ "Philippine Trade and investment Roadshow in Kolkata, India, highlights trade and investment opportunities with Indian businessmen | Invest Philippines". Archived from the original on 2016-09-23. Retrieved 2016-09-23.
21. ^ "PHILIPPINE TRADE & INVESTMENT CENTER TAIPEI". PHILIPPINE TRADE & INVESTMENT CENTER TAIPEI. Retrieved 2020-10-28.
22. ^ "PHL Crisis Management Teams Distribute Relief Goods to Filipinos in Nepal".
23. ^ "Embassy of the Philippines in Brunei Darussalam | Embassy Personnel". Archived from the original on 2017-04-08. Retrieved 2017-04-07.
24. ^ "Most Rev. Vicente M. Navarra, D.d." Archived from the original on 2010-06-17. Retrieved 2012-03-29.

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Schools in Roxas City

Tertiary|

* AMA Computer Learning Center (Roxas)
* St. Anthony College
* Filamer Christian University
* College of St. John-Roxas
* Capiz State University
* Colegio De La Purisima Concepcion
* Hercor College
* Dean Alberto Villarruz College
* Sancta Maria, Mater et Regina, Seminarium
* Western Trade Institute of Technology
* Capiz Institute of Electronics
* PACE Computer College

Non-tertiary|

* Our Lady of Mount Carmel Learning Center
* St. Pius X Seminary
* St. Mary's Academy of Capiz
* Pres. Manuel Roxas Memorial School (North and South)
* Cong. Ramon A. Arnaldo High School (City High)
* Capiz Commercial School
* Capiz National High School
* Our Lady Of Grace Academy

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