Fr. Rhoel Gallardo Province, Philippines (October 25, 2026)
Claretian educational institutions across the Philippines marked the Feast of St. Anthony Mary Claret in late October 2026 with foundation anniversaries, sports festivals, and alumni homecomings.
Claret School of Quezon City celebrated its 59th Foundation Anniversary on October 24 with a community mass presided over by Rev. Fr. Victor F. Sadaya, CMF. Prior to the feast day, the campus hosted the Claret Grand Alumni Homecoming under the theme “We Come Home as ONE!”. Batch 2001 and Batch 1976 sponsored the opening Thanksgiving Mass. Celebrating their golden jubilee, Batch 1976 established a scholarship initiative named after Rev. Fr.Santiago Gonzales, CMF, the first school director. The program will fund the education of two Claretian scholars.
In the southern region, Claret School of Maluso hosted Palarong Claretiano 2026 from October 19 to 23. The intramural sports festival promoted unity and discipline among the students. The activities included a Coronation Night for the new Mr. and Ms. Claret on October 22, featuring performances by Theatro Claretiano. The school then welcomed returning graduates for the CSM Grand Alumni Homecoming Day 2026 on October 24.
Claret School of Tumahubong organized pre-feast activities, including a banner-making contest in preparation for the Claret Sports Fest 2026. On October 23, the school held simultaneous interfaith observances to honor the patron saint and promote mutual respect. Christian students and teachers attended a Eucharistic Mass, while Muslim members of the community gathered for a Du’waa, a traditional Islamic prayer of supplication.
Meanwhile, Claret School of Zamboanga City continued its 60th founding anniversary celebration. The institution hosted the Gawad Alab ng Puso 2026 to honor individuals who have shown exceptional dedication and selfless service to the Claretian mission over the decades.
