The Adorno Fathers Seminary in Vinzons, Philippines was opened officially in March 1, 2002. Fr. Nicholas Capetola, CRM, Fr. Nony Villaluz, CRM and Fr. Jun Abog, CRM were the first priests assigned to officially start the formation of eight seminarians.
Adorno Fathers Seminary
Sto. Domingo, Vinzons
Camarines Norte 4604
Philippines
At the 10th Anniversary of our foundation in the Philippines, the new Novitiate House was inaugurated on March 1, 2012. It is located on the property in Vinzons but completely detach from the college seminary. In this house, the novices under the guidance of the novice master will devote one full year of prayer, study and living out the charism of the Order. Following the establishment of the international novitiate in Lipa in 2023, this facility has been converted into a spirituality center and named Retiro de San Francisco Caracciolo.
Spirituality Center
Adorno Fathers Novitiate House
Sto. Domingo, Vinzons
Camarines Norte 4604
Philippines
On June 4, 1972, Feast of St. Francis Caracciolo, St. Michael’s House of Studies was officially opened with three aspirants. After several decades, this house of formation has been the main house of formation for all vocations coming from the USA, Philippines and other parts of Latin America. It was in this house that most of our priests in the delegation have been formed and prepared for Solemn profession of vows and Ordination to the priesthood.
St. Michael’s House of Formation
575 Darlington Avenue
Ramsey, New Jersey
07446 USA
The Order’s desire to expand its mission in the Philippines has led to the opening of our Theology house in Lipa, Philippines. It was inaugurated on June 8, 2014, Feast of the Pentecost. Following the inauguration, six young clerics moved in to continue their theological studies in St. Francis de Sales School of Theology in Lipa. In 2023 this facility has been designated as the international novitiate house of formation.
Adorno Fathers International Novitiate
Tierra Maria Estates
Brgy. Anilao, Lipa City
Batangas, Philippines
In 2019, there was a need to relocate the house of philosophy students near the OSJ college seminary. At the invitation of the Marian Orchard, a memorandum of agreement was signed that year allowing the Adornos to reside at Marian Orchard.
Marian Orchard
Brgy. Malabanan, Balete
Batangas, Philippines
In 2023, the need to move the theology students near the SVD theology in Tagaytay, the Adornos rented a monastery in Silang Cavite. This house is a home for our theologians and it is 15 minutes away from the school.
Adorno Fathers Theologate
113 Real St., Brgy. Toledo, Silang
Cavite, Philippines