ICYMI: On 22 August 2026, Fr. Irmo Valeza, SJ professed his Final Vows to the Society of Jesus A vocation is shaped by many moments of discernment, grace, and faithful response. In his Final Vows, Fr. Irmo Francis Valeza, SJ, gave once more his wholehearted yes to Christ and to a life of service in the Jesuit mission. This celebration was made even more meaningful by the presence of the wider Jesuit community, whose prayer, friendship, and accompaniment have been part of Fr. Irmo’s journey. We extend our gratitude to Fr. Xavier Olin, SJ, Father Provincial, who presided over the Eucharistic celebration and witnessed this significant milestone in Fr. Irmo’s Jesuit vocation. We are equally grateful to Fr. Irmo’s family, whose love and presence remind us that every vocation is nurtured by a community of people who believe, pray, and journey alongside one another. We also give thanks to the members of the communities he has served throughout the years, many of whom came together to celebrate with him and share in the joy of this special occasion. To the Jesuit community, Fr. Irmo’s family and friends, the communities he has served, and the entire SHS-AdC community who gathered in prayer and celebration, thank you for being part of this beautiful chapter in his journey. May Fr. Irmo’s faithful yes continue to inspire us to live lives of love, service, and generous commitment. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. Congratulations, Fr. Irmo! Sacred Heart School - Ateneo de Cebu

"Indeed, we do not do great things for the Lord; it is the Lord who does great things for us. In the end, this becomes the very story we Jesuits tell ourselves, with the story itself radically transforming us into who we are and what we are—why we do what we do, why we pursue what we pursue—all in the name of love for our God." - Fr. Ramon Ma. L. Bautista SJ

Upcoming DIVAS Learning Conversations via Zoom September 7, 2026 (Monday) 2:00–4:00 PM Topic: The Eucharist at the Heart of Religious and Seminary Formation Speaker: Fr. Thomas Sherman, S.J. Loyola School of Theology Fr. Tom is an American Jesuit priest, philosopher, and educator with extensive experience in the formation of Jesuit students and in teaching philosophy, theology, and spirituality. For many years, he served as part of the formation team for Jesuit students of Philosophy at Arrupe Jesuit University in Harare, Zimbabwe, where he also taught Philosophy. He later moved to Rome to teach Philosophy at the Pontifical Gregorian University. He has a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Toronto and an STL in Spirituality from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. In 2025, his Provincial assigned Fr. Sherman to the Philippines, where he now teaches Theology and Spirituality at LST. His ministry brings together his experience in Jesuit formation, philosophical and theological education, and spiritual accompaniment. September 21 and October 5, 2026 (Monday) 2:00–4:00 PM Topic: Trauma, Healing, and Formation Speaker: Fr. Rogie Castellano, C.P. St. Paul of the Cross Theologate Community Emmaus Center and Loyola School of Theology Fr. Rogie is a Filipino Passionist priest whose ministry focuses particularly on pastoral counseling, vocation formation, and the accompaniment of seminarians and young people. He pursued graduate studies at the Jesuit Fordham University in New York, earning a Master’s in Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Care, and eventually a Doctor of Ministry degree. His formation at Fordham strengthened his interest in integrating spirituality, pastoral care, and mental health counseling in the service of individuals and communities. Fr. Castellano has also served in pastoral ministry in the United States and has held leadership responsibilities within the Passionists in the Philippines. He currently serves on the faculty of LST and is an Associate at the Emmaus Center for Psycho-Spiritual Formation and Accompaniment. Interested in joining the DIVAS Program? The Diploma is open to members of institutes of consecrated life, priests, and lay persons who are currently engaged—or preparing to be engaged—in religious or seminary formation. Learn more about the Diploma in Integral Vocational Accompaniment Towards a Synodal Church (DIVAS): https://lst.edu/.../diploma-in-integral-vocational.../ For inquiries: divas@lst.edu Loyola School of Theology

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝟒𝟐𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐬é 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲!! 𝘖𝘯 𝘈𝘶𝘨𝘶𝘴𝘵 25, 1601, 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘰 𝘥𝘦 𝘚𝘢𝘯 𝘑𝘰𝘴é, 𝘢 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘵 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭, 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘭𝘢. 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺, 𝘪𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘢𝘴 𝘚𝘢𝘯 𝘑𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺, 𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘰 𝘥𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘭𝘢 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘘𝘶𝘦𝘻𝘰𝘯 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺. 𝘚𝘢𝘯 𝘑𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘷𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘺, 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘵 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘵. 𝘐𝘨𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘶𝘴 𝘥𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘺𝘰𝘭𝘢. Let us give thanks to God for 425 years of faithful priestly formation and dedicated service to the Church. Let us also thank all the Jesuit Fathers, Mission Partners, Josefino alumni, and all those who have been and continue to be part of the story of our beloved institution. May we continue to walk together in faith, inspired by the legacy we have received and committed to building a future worthy of it. 𝙄𝙣 𝙊𝙥𝙪𝙨 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙞, 𝙃𝙖𝙞𝙡, 𝙎𝙖𝙣 𝙅𝙤𝙨é!

𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗩𝗢𝗪𝗦 | 𝗔 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻, 𝗔 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱 Years of formation. Years of ministry. Years of learning to find God in all things. On August 17, 2026, Fr. Arnel “Atong” T. Ong, SJ, President of Ateneo de Iloilo – Santa Maria Catholic School, professed his Final Vows in the Society of Jesus, marking a profound moment in his journey as a Jesuit and his definitive incorporation into the Society he has served through the years. The intimate Eucharistic celebration was presided over by Fr. Xavier Olin, SJ, Provincial Superior of the Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus, with Fr. Atong concelebrating alongside his brother Jesuits Fr. Guilbert Emmanuel "Nono" Levosada, SJ and Fr. Braulio “Bong” Dahunan, SJ. In his homily, Fr. Ambrosio Flores looked back on Fr. Atong’s journey, sharing stories and glimpses of the person behind the priest and the years that have shaped his life in the Society. It was a fitting reflection for a celebration that was not simply about arriving at a milestone, but about a life continually offered in response to God’s call. Also present to share in the occasion were Jesuits Fr. Irmo Francis Valeza, SJ; Fr. Raymund Benedict Hizon, SJ; Fr. Eli Rowdy Lumbo, SJ; Fr. Edwin Castillo, SJ; and Fr. Neupito Saicon, SJ, together with Msgr. Ramon “Nonoy” Masculino and Fr. Dennis Galon, who were at Ateneo de Iloilo for the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation. The occasion was made even more meaningful by the presence of Fr. Atong’s brother, religious sisters, friends, and members of the Ateneo de Iloilo faculty and staff. In their company, what is among the most significant moments in the life of a Jesuit became a quiet and deeply personal celebration of friendship, community, vocation, and mission. For the Ateneo de Iloilo community, Fr. Atong’s Final Vows offer another glimpse into the vocation at the heart of Jesuit education: a life continually placed at the service of Christ and His mission. As Fr. Atong continues his mission as a Jesuit and as President of Ateneo de Iloilo, we accompany him with our prayers and gratitude, trusting that the same call that began his journey will continue to lead him toward ever greater service. 𝘼𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙟𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙢 𝘿𝙚𝙞 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙢 Ateneo de Iloilo - Santa Maria Catholic School