ABOUT ROGATIONIST COLLEGE

History

Discover the roots, people, and milestones that shaped Rogationist College.

OUR ROOTS

History of St. Anthony's Boys Village and Rogationist College

Like any family or community, Rogationist College (RC) shares a rich historical heritage, which every RC student should be proud of.

To appreciate more deeply the roots of an RC community, an overview of the history of the congregation of the Rogationists, and more particularly that of RC, is presented here.

The Rogationist Congregation

The ROGATIONIST of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (RCJ), is a religious congregation of priests and brothers founded by St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia in 1887 in Messina - Italy.

The Rogationist St. Matthew Province

The Rogationist established their first missionary activities in the Philippines in November 1976 to promote a culture of vocation and to assist the poor, especially the children.

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THE BEGINNING

A Legacy Built on Faith and Service

The story of Rogationist College is deeply connected with the history of the Rogationists and their mission of promoting vocations, education, and service to others.

From its beginnings in the Philippines, the Rogationist community continued to grow, eventually establishing institutions and communities dedicated to the formation of young people.

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A heritage of faith, formation, service, and commitment.

St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia Founder of the Rogationist Fathers

OUR JOURNEY

Milestones

Important moments in the development of the Rogationist Philippine Delegation.

1977

October 1977

Opening of the first Rogationist Formation Center in Merville Park (Parañaque).

1979

November 1979

Construction of a parish church in Multinational Village (Parañaque).

1980

June 1980

The first three Filipino novices made their religious vows as Rogationists.

1981

December 1981

Opening of a second and larger Rogationist Formation Center in Merville Park.

1987

October 1987

Opening of St. Anthony's Boys Village and Rogationist Academy - High School in Silang, Cavite.

1990

April 1990

Opening of the Rogationist Formation Center for the Visayan Region in Cebu City.

1999

January 1999

Start of the new mission in Toril, Davao City with the Fr. Hannibal Children's Home, a charitable institution for children.

1999

December 1999

Inauguration of the Fr. Di Francia Center of Studies for Religious Formation in Theology in Parañaque City.

2002

January 2002

Opening of the Oasis of Prayer and Retreat House in Silang, Cavite.

2002

May 2002

Acceptance of the Parish of Our Lady of Del Pilar in Zaragoza, Pangasinan.

2004

June 2004

The beginning of the St. Hannibal Empowerment Center in Pasay.

2005

June 2005

Establishment of another parish in Parang, Bagac, Bataan.