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Our History


The Daughters of Charity

The Daughters of Charity is a company of consecrated women founded by St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. Engaged in multiple forms of services to the poor, social welfare in schools and in parish activities, the Daughters of Charity are wherever the poor are found.

The Little Company of the Daughters of Charity begun on November 29, 1633 in a simple house in Paris when St. Vincent de Paul placed the twelve Daughters of Charity under the guidance of St. Louise de Marillac to live together their ideal of serving God as servants of the poor.

DAUGHTERS OF CHARITY IN THE PHILIPPINES

Sent by a Royal Decree of Queen Isabella II, fifteen Daughters of Charity arrived on Philippine soil on July 22, 1862 aboard the frigate “Concepcion” headed by Sister Tiburcia Ayanz, DC, two Vincentian Priests, two Vincentian brothers, seven Jesuits and thirteen Recollect Friars.

Their profound faith and selfless love served as the foundation for the rapid growth of various institutions of charity in the country and one of these institutions is Colegio de San Jose.

Colegio de San Jose

It’s history and traditions…

July 9, 1871 ● The contract for the establishment of Colegio de San Jose was signed by Reverend Father Ildefonso Moral, Congregation of the Mission, Rector of Jaro Archdiocesan Seminary and Don Ricardo Mascuñana.

May 1, 1872 ● The Daughters of Charity opened a school to provide Christian Education for young girls. This was the humble beginning of Colegio de San Jose.

1872-1878 ● Sr. Josefa Nuñez, DC was the First Sister Servant

1877 ● The Daughters of Charity decided to give up the school due to lack of resources. However, Bishop Mariano Cuartero, the First Bishop of Jaro, realizing the need of the teaching and catechetical services of the Daughters of Charity, gave the Sisters full charge of the Escuela Municipal.

1878-1884 ● Sr. Saturnina Escalona, DC was Sister Servant

1884-1890 ● Sr. Cristina Brac, DC was Sister Servant

1890-1896 ● Sr. Josefa Casadevall, DC was Sister Servant

1896-1902 ● Sr. Juana Goitia, DC was Sister Servant March 19, 1896 ● The new building of Colegio de San Jose was inaugurated through the efforts of Sor Juana Goitia, DC and Rev. Father Domingo Viera, CM, in collaboration with the Congregation’s superiors and members, lay benefactors and friends.

November 27, 1959 ● The new and imposing Colegio de San Jose, which was dedicated to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, was blessed by His Excellency Most Rev. Jose Ma. Cuenco, Archbishop of Jaro through the strong determination of the Sisters and the support of the Superiors of the Congregation: Sor Ana Cassassas, DC, Sor Hermenegilda Beroiz, DC, Fr. Zacarias Subiñas, CM, the local church, its alumni, benefactors and friends.

1962-1965 ● Sr. Salvacion Duran, DC was Sister Servant

1965-1968 ● Sr. Tarsila Palermo, DC was Sister Servant

  Our History