To be rooted in community is to recognize that none of us walks this path alone. Like trees in a forest whose roots intertwine beneath the soil, we draw strength from one another.

To be rooted in community is to recognize that none of us walks this path alone. Like trees in a forest whose roots intertwine beneath the soil, we draw strength from one another.

Our school is not just a building or a collection of classroomsโ€”it is a living, breathing community. Here, we support each other in moments of difficulty and celebrate together in times of joy. Here, we learn not only from books, but from the example and friendship of those around us.”

โ€”Very Rev. Msgr. Oscar A. Cadayona, PhD, SThL-MA, in his homily, during the Mass of the Holy Spirit for the Academic Year 2025-2026 | 14 July 2025

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