Holy Rosary Seminary
The Holy Rosary Minor Seminary is the oldest Christian higher educational institute for the clergy in the Philippines established in Naga City, Camarines Sur, in the early part of the 18th century. At present, it houses 114 seminarian interns and 16 extern seminarians from the Diocese of Libmanan. From its reopening in the year 2013 after its closure during the 1980s, accepts Junior High School and Senior High School enrollment in adherence to the K-12 Program of the Department of Education.Administration
The Seminary administration consists of the following priests:
- Rector: Rev. Fr. Mario Arnulfo B. Gaite
- Vice-Rector: Rev. Fr. Jay Jose L. Jacinto
- Prefect of Discipline: Rev. Fr. Ace D. Baracena
- Spiritual Directors: Rev. Fr. Roy S. Guerina, Rev. Fr. Enrico Julian N. Paglinawan, Rev. Fr. Jay S. Aguilar, and Rev. Fr. Jed Anthony F. Pena
Alumni
The Holy Rosary Seminary, a Roman Catholic seminary run by the Archdiocese of Caceres, has produced 22 bishops, including the first Filipino bishop, Jorge Barlin, and the first Filipino Cardinal to work in the Roman Curia, Jose Cardinal Sanchez. It has richly contributed as well to the national heritage through Jose Ma. Panganiban and Tomas Arejola and 7 of the 15 Bikol Martyrs.On January 29, 1988, the National Historical Institute declared the Holy Rosary Seminary as a National Historical Landmark.
