OSA Updates

A Book Born from Faith and Heritage: Msgr. Ancajas’ Second Book is in the Works!

Something meaningful is taking shape. Monsignor Agustin Ancajas, Chair of the Cebu Archdiocesan Commission on Social Communication (CACoSCo), is currently working on his second book, with Santo Niño...

Young Faithful Receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion

On February 28, 2026, two milestones of faith were celebrated at the Mother of Good Counsel Parish. In the afternoon, students of Mater Ecclesiae School received the Sacrament of Confirmation during a...

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡

A significant milestone marked the 41st Founding Anniversary celebration as the groundbreaking ceremony for San Agustin Hall was led by Very Rev. Fr. Andrew P. Batayola, OSA, Prior Provincial of the...

FROM ASHES TO FLIGHT: CSAB GYMNASIUM SOARS AS A BEACON OF AUGUSTINIAN RESILIENCE

In April 2014, flames reduced the beloved gymnasium of Colegio San Agustin–Bacolod to ashes, leaving behind not only charred steel and fallen beams, but also a community in grief. For many...

𝐂𝐒𝐀𝐁 𝐋𝐀𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒 𝟓 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐃𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐘 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕!

A new chapter in academic excellence begins at CSAB as the institution officially rolls out five new bachelor’s degree programs starting July 6, 2026. The launch comes on the heels of a rigorous...

11th IPC UPDATES | CLOSING OF THE CHAPTER

The final day of the 11th Intermediate Provincial Chapter began, as all our days had begun, in prayer. At 6:30 in the morning, the capitulars gathered for Lauds, entrusting to the Lord the concluding...

11th IPC UPDATES | Day Four

The fourth day of the 11th IPC commenced in the spirit of prayer 6:30 in the morning with the celebration of Lauds and the Holy Eucharist. The Mass was presided over by Fr. Jose Rene Delariarte, OSA...

11th IPC UPDATES | Day Three

February 25, 2026 – The third day of the IPC began with Lauds and the offering of the Eucharistic sacrifice, presided by Rev. Fr. Jose Francisco Teves, OSA, Master of College Seminarians, and...

11th IPC UPDATES | SESSION ON THE APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION ‘DILEXI TE’

The third day of the 11th Intermediate Provincial Chapter saw the capitulars gathered together in the morning to listen to Mr. Jon Neil Perfecio, Faculty of the Center for Religious Education of the...

11th IPC UPDATES | Day Two

February 24, 2026 – The second day of the Provincial Intermediate Chapter began with the solemn celebration of the Holy Eucharist integrated with Morning Prayer, presided over by Fr. Donato E...

11th IPC UPDATES | Participation of the Vicariate of Christus Totus-Papua

In this Intermediate Provincial Chapter, the friars of the Augustinian Province of Santo Niño de Cebu – Philippines are joined by four representatives from the Vicariate of Christus Totus–Papua. They...

11th IPC UPDATES | Day One

The 11th Intermediate Provincial Chapter of the Augustinian Province of Santo Niño de Cebu-Philippines commenced on February 23, 2026, Monday, at the Santo Niño Spirituality Center in Consolacion...

11th IPC UPDATES | RECOLLECTION WITH FR. POTENCIO, OAR

Prior to the official preliminary sessions and reports of the 11th Intermediate Provincial Chapter, the capitular friars gathered for a recollection in the morning of February 23, 2026, guided by Fr...

11th Intermediate Provincial Chapter Opens in Tolotolo

In his homily during the Opening Mass of the 11th Intermediate Provincial Chapter, Very Rev. Fr. Andrew P. Batayola, OSA grounded the assembly’s reflection on the Gospel of Matthew 25:31–46, the great...