The Our Lady of Guadalupe Minor Seminary
The Institution
Our Lady of Guadalupe Minor Seminary (OLGMS) is a premier Archdiocesan high school seminary dedicated to the holistic formation of young men who exhibit the initial signs of a priestly vocation. More than just a secondary school, OLGMS is an environment where the seeds of a divine calling are nurtured through rigorous academics, deep spiritual guidance, and authentic brotherhood.
We are an institution built on resilience and a profound vision for the future of the Church. Our storied identity began in the latter part of 1953 when the Archbishop of Manila, Most Rev. Rufino J. Santos, recognized the need to accommodate a growing number of boys discerning the priesthood. He designated four hectares of prime land overlooking the Pasig River to serve as this new sanctuary of formation. Rising powerfully over the war-ravaged Guadalupe Shrine and Augustinian Monastery, a beautiful new campus took shape.
What began as a subordinate section of the San Carlos Seminary soon forged its own distinct legacy. On August 22, 1955, during the feast of the Queenship of Mary, the seminary was officially inaugurated and blessed by Rev. Msgr. Alfredo Poledrini. At year's end, the seminarians moved into their new home, officially becoming Our Lady of Guadalupe Minor Seminary. Guided initially by the zeal of CICM missionaries under its first Rector, Rev. Fr. Oscar Deltour, the institution grew in grace and strength. By 1970, the seminary reached a new milestone of local leadership with the appointment of its first diocesan Filipino Rector, Rev. Msgr. Justino Ortiz.
Today, OLGMS stands firmly on this rich history, continuing its timeless mission to put the formation in for life.
The Roman Catholic Arhdiocese of Manila
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila (RCAM) is the premier local Church and the historical mother diocese of the Philippines. It is the spiritual, pastoral, and administrative heart of the Catholic faith in the nation's capital, entrusted with shepherding millions of faithful across the metropolis. Governed by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manila in accordance with steadfast Roman Catholic principles, RCAM serves as the guiding ecclesiastical authority that sustains and inspires a vast network of parishes, charitable ministries, and educational institutions.
For Our Lady of Guadalupe Minor Seminary, the Archdiocese is not merely a governing body. It is our spiritual family and the very vineyard for which our young men are being prepared to serve. We are a seedbed where the local Church actively invests its hopes, prayers, and resources to form the next generation of compassionate, intelligent, and deeply devoted priests and lay leaders who will carry the mission of the Gospel into the modern world.
Seminary Philosophy
Maxim
At the core of our identity at Our Lady of Guadalupe Minor Seminary is our guiding maxim: Pro Domino, Per Mariam. Translated as "For the Lord, Through Mary," this is not just a motto; it is the spiritual blueprint that shapes our entire formational journey. Our official mission statement captures this perfectly, defining our goal as a holistic formation "centered on Christ, under the maternal guidance of the Blessed Virgin Mary".
Vision
The Our Lady of Guadalupe Minor Seminary is an institution that envisions the formation of well-balanced and integral persons committed to God and His Church.
Mission
The nurturance of the seed of priestly vocation through a holistic formation program rooted in the gospel values, centered on Christ, under the maternal guidance of the Blessed Virgin Mary and actualized in a community of faith.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Minor Seminary is an educational institution operating under the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila and governed by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manila and the principles of the Holy Roman Catholic Church. It is a duly recognized school by the Department of Education of the Republic of the Philippines, fully accredited to provide Basic Education.
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