Divine Word College of Urdaneta

The Divine Word College of Urdaneta is a private Catholic educational institution of higher learning run by the Philippine Northern Province of the Society of the Divine Word in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, Philippines. It was founded by the Divine Word Missionaries in 1967. Saint Joseph Freinademetz, the first SVD missionary to China, is the patron saint and model of the school.[1]

Divine Word College of Urdaneta
Dalubhasaang Banal na Salita ng Urdaneta (Filipino)
MottoVerbo Veritatis, Verbo Vitae
Motto in English
To the Word of Truth, to the Word of Life
TypePrivate Roman Catholic Non-profit Coeducational Basic and Higher education institution
Established1967; 57 years ago (1967)
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic (Verbites)
Academic affiliation
DWEA CEAP
PresidentFr. Roberto J. Ibay, SVD
Principal
  • Carolina T. Sayapen
    (Elementary Principal)
  • Marlyn Laroco
    (High School Principal)
StudentsElementary - Approx. 100
High School - Approx. 600
Location, ,
Philippines

15°58′42″N 120°34′32″E / 15.97830°N 120.57544°E / 15.97830; 120.57544
CampusUrban 6.5 hectares (65,000 m2)
Alma Mater songDWCU Hymn
Patron SaintSt. Joseph Freinademetz (Feast Day: Jan. 29)
Colors Blue  and  Gold 
NicknameDivinians
Websitedwcu.wordpress.com
Divine Word College of Urdaneta is located in Luzon
Divine Word College of Urdaneta
Location in Luzon
Divine Word College of Urdaneta is located in Philippines
Divine Word College of Urdaneta
Location in the Philippines

School Presidents

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  • Fr. George Hardwart, SVD (1967 -1970)
  • Fr. Augustine Herbers, SVD and Fr. Panfilo Ginan, SVD (1970 – 1975)
  • Fr. Alfredo A. Reyes, SVD (1975 – 1979)
  • Fr. Luis B. Lapus, SVD (1979 – 1983)
  • Fr. Dennis D. Lucas, SVD (1983 – 1987)
  • Fr. Edwin T. Canonizado, SVD (1987 – 1990)
  • Fr. Michael O. Padua, SVD (1990 – 1993)
  • Fr. Dominador O. Ramos, SVD (1993 – 1997)
  • Fr. Limneo O. Dangupon, SVD (1997 – 2002)
  • Fr. Randolph D. Botial, SVD (2002 – 2008)
  • Fr. Dominador O. Ramos, SVD, (2008 – 2011)
  • Fr. Gil T. Manalo, SVD (2011 – 2017)
  • Fr. Roberto J. Ibay, SVD (2017–Present)

References

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  1. ^ "History of the Divine Word College of Urdaneta".
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