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SMU Welcomes new Chaplain Fr. Nemesio “Nemé” Huesca, CICM is the newest addition to the Marian family. Previous to his new appointment as University Chaplain of Saint Mary’s University, he spent 18 years (1995-2012) in Brazil in various CICM mission areas. In the Philippines, he was sent to Mission Centers: Maryhill, Maryshore, and Marymount.  He

SMU Marks ASEAN Month 2025 with Parade of ASEAN Icons, Cuisine Showcase, and Debate Saint Mary’s University (SMU) joined the nationwide observance of ASEAN Month 2025 with the theme “Buwan ng ASEAN: Sama-sama sa Pag-unlad” at the Sacred Heart Center on Aug. 26, 2025. The celebration brought together students, administrators, faculty, and staff in a

SMU Strengthens Ties with Catholic Institutions in Asia TAICHUNG, TAIWAN – Saint Mary’s University (SMU) has reaffirmed its commitment to Catholic values and education by actively participating in the 31st Assembly of the Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities (ASEACCU). The conference, held at Providence University in Taiwan, brought together Catholic

A Step Forward: Saint Mary’s University and Providence University sign partnership agreement PROVIDENCE UNIVERSITY, TAICHUNG, TAIWAN – The second day of the 31st Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities (ASEACCU) Conference marked a significant milestone with the signing of a partnership agreement between Saint Mary’s University (SMU) and Providence University (PU),

LOOK||Saint Mary’s University Grade School Launches “The Cleanliness Ambassadors” Program! Saint Mary’s University Grade School is excited to introduce a new program aimed at promoting a clean and healthy learning environment: “The Cleanliness Ambassadors.” Led by our CHSF Coordinator, Sir Rod Dacles, the program emphasizes student involvement, engaging peers and the community, and raising awareness

SMU inks agreement with CUK, Korea PROVIDENCE UNIVERSITY, TAICHUNG, TAIWAN-In a significant milestone for academic collaboration, SMU President Dr. John Octavious S. Palina inked a landmark partnership agreement with the Catholic University of Korea (CUK) at the 31st Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Universities and Colleges (ASEACCU) today, August 19, 2025. Representing CUK

SMU starts the academic year with the Mass of the Holy Spirit Held every year at the start of the academic calendar to seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance and wisdom, the Mass of the Holy Spirit was held on August 18 at the Fr. Cornelius Tonus Gymnasium. In his Homily, Fr. Marcial Lloyd Castañeda, encouraged

Sapientia A Deo Walk Saint Mary’s University held its Sapientia A Deo Walk on August 18, 2025, at the SMU Four Pillars to formally welcome new students and employees into the Marian community. The walk began at San Lorenzo Park, where participants proceeded to the University Arc at the Four Pillars for a blessing and

SMU Takes Part in 2025 ASEACCU Conference Dr. John Octavious S. Palina, University President, and Dr. Clara M. Gonzales, Head of the Internationalization Office, will represent Saint Mary’s University at the 31st Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities (ASEACCU) Conference on August 18–21, 2025, hosted by Providence University in Taichung City,

SMUGS general PTA assembly On August 1, 2025, the Saint Mary’s University Grade School Faculty held a meeting with the parents and guardians for the General Parent-Teacher Assembly at the Sacred Heart Chapel. The gathering served as an orientation on the school’s general affairs, including updates on the budget, upcoming programs, and institutional plans for