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THE ORIGIN OF THE SISTERS OF ST. PAUL OF CHARTRES The Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres (SPC) Congregation was founded in 1696 by Fr. Louis Chauvet, the parish priest of Levesville-La Chenard which is a small village southeast of Chartres, France.The 17 th century was a time of great change and unrest for France and the rest of the world that went through the Hundred Years War. Levesville experiences the effects of the previous wars. The country was ruined; the people, burdened with both material and spiritual needs. While the education of the elite had reached an excellent level, the ignorance, apathy and illiteracy of the poor grew increasingly alarming Aware of the conditions of their time, Fr. Chauvet felt the need to offer instruction to the poor children of Levesville. He "wanted them to study, to learn more about Christian doctrine, to participate more fully and intimately in religious ceremonies, and to practice religion truly and perfectly." Father Chauvet's vision of charity was shared by his first followers: Marie Micheau, Barbe Foucault, and Marie Therese du Tronchay. Fr. Chauvet entrusted their training to Marie Anne de Tilly, a lady of nobility and an active member of the parish who left a life of comfort "to serve God and neighbor". Marie Anne de Tilly's life was a life lived in charity. She suffered much even until her death, but it was precisely her edifying life of humility and simplicity which guided the community spirit. There was never any class distinctions among the sisters. The "Daughters of the School" worked selflessly at the "Cradle"; their first school opened by Fr. Chauvet in 1700. Mother Marie Micheau was designated as the first superior. By 1704, many girls wanted to join the community of the Daughters of the School. The community of Levesville was called to Chartres in 1708. The Bishop of Chartres, Monsignor Paul des Marais, designated St. Paul as the patron of the congregation. He added the care for the sick to the original apostolic activity of instruction. He gave the sisters a house in Chartres and an ecclesiastical superior, Fr. Claude Marechaux. On June 10, 1710, Fr. Chauvet died. The vision lived on. His mission was carried out by the Congregation he founded. By 1712, the first foreign mission opened in Cayenne, French Guiana. The difficult circumstances of the French Revolution, occasioned the spread of the Congregation to other places. When they began to spread abroad, it is with the purpose of going to those places where they are wanted to form little communities of two or three, putting up the village school or the hospice, at the service of the people; their primary activity was to educate young girls, to visit and care for the poor and the sick. On October 28, 1904, the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres arrived in the Philippines and landed in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental upon the invitation of Bishop Frederick Rooker, a new bishop needing help to meet the growing problems of his diocese. The first SPC Novitiate in the Philippines was opened in Malate, Manila on June 21, 1911 and was trasferred to Quezon City in 1931. In December 26, 1963, the Novitiate in Quezon City was transferred to Antipolo City. The Apostolate spread throughout the country in schools, hospitals, pastoral centers that were either owned or administered by the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres. It has been 300 years of life and mission for the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres who have grown beyond Levesville and Chartres in France, actualizing the vision of Fr. Louis Chauvet. They now serve the people of all nations caring for the youth in schools, the sick in the hospitals – throughout the five continents of the globe. The love of Christ impels them "to leave the world, to give oneself to God for the good of the Church and the service of neighbor.p HISTORY OF ST. PAUL COLLEGE OF ILOCOS SUR January 11, 1905 - Mother Candida Cousin, Principal of the extreme Orient, accepted the invitation of Monsignor Dennis Dougherty to take care of the school, "Our Lady of the Holy Rosary" ("Colegio del Rosario"). June 5, 1905 - Seven zealous and devoted Sisters arrived in Vigan to prepare the school. They were Sr. Martha de St. Paul, the Superior and Foundress, Sr. Suzanne de Sacre Coeur, Sr. Gilbert Andois, Sr. Theophane de la Croix Fleury, Sr. Julia de Benoit des Remedios, Sr. Josephine Rappeport, and Sr. Madaline Lau. September 12, 1905- Three more sisters came, namely, Sr. Augustine Marie, Sr. Agnes Marie and Sr. Ambroisine, the first Filipina Sister to join them. Sr. Colombe was the last to arrive that year. Elementary instruction, Catechetical Work and the Arts like Music, Painting, Embroidery and Handicrafts were the first subjects taught in the school. March 17, 1910 - The Primary and Intermediate Grades were recognized by the government with the right to give certificates and diplomas. March 11, 1911 - The school was incorporated under the title of the "Girls College of Our Lady of the Rosary." 1912 - Secondary Education was introduced. July 28, 1927 - The first High School graduation took place with Francisca Meris (Sr. Luisa, spc), one of the greatest educators of SPC, Modesta Claustro (Sr. Modesta, spc) and Benilda Mendoza as among the first graduates. The school was incorporated as "Rosary Academy." 1941 - The Sisters planned to open a Normal course but World War II prevented them from realizing their plan. 1946 - The Junior Normal College acquired recognition by the government. 1948 - The first two years of Liberal Arts was recognized. 1949 - The following courses were recognized by the Government: two-year Elementary Teacher's Certificate with one year Home Economics (ETC-H.E.), four-year Bachelor of Science in Home Economics (BSHE), and the four-year Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE). July 1, 1950 - The following courses were recognized: July 1, 1952 - The permit to open four-year Liberal Arts course (AB) was obtained. July 15, 1953 - The permit to open the four-year Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BSEEd) was granted. September 25, 1961 - Rosary Academy officially became Rosary College of Vigan, Inc. 1960-1966 - During the term of Sr. Virginie de Marie Manuel as Superior-Directress, the Bantay compound was acquired. 1965 - Sr. Marie Clotilde of the Cross Andes, the College Dean, accepted the first male students to the College Department. Due to the increase in school population, the College Department had to use some rooms of the Immaculate Conception Seminary which, at that time, was vacated by the Seminarians. 1968 - The College students had to occupy the Burgos House, now the Ayala Museum, when the seminary burned down. January 1968 - The laying of the cornerstone of the building in Bantay took place during the term of Sr. Marie Alexis Pacis, Superior-Directress. October 1969 - Rosary College was reincorporated under the name, "St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur." 1978 - Sr. Mary Nathaniel Rocero, spc, Directress-Dean of SPCIS, admitted boys to the High School Department. 1980 - Diamond Jubilee Year (75th year) was celebrated during the incumbency of Sr. Marie Celine Santos as Directress and Sr. Philomena Charles Ballesteros as Superior of the Religious Community. May 12, 1980 - The permit to open a four-year course in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration was granted. 1981 - Sr. Mary Florence Echanis was appointed Superior of the Religious Community. Nov. 18, 1982 - The laying of the cornerstone of the Gymnasium took place. 1983 - The blessing of the SPCIS Gymnasium by Archbishop Jose Sanchez, D.D., assisted by Fr. Ben Paderes was held. 1986 - Sr. Maria Rosalia Bacallan, spc was installed as Superior of the Religious Community. March 1988 - The laying of the cornerstone of the Grade School building in Bantay by Archbishop Orlando Quevedo, O.M.I., and D.D. took place. June 23, 1989 - DECS approved the revision of BSBA curriculum, major in Marketing. July 1, 1989 - Blessing of the newly constructed Grade School building and the High School Library-Laboratory by Archbishop Orlando Quevedo, O.M.I., D.D. was held. July 1989 - DECS gave recognition for Basic Computer Systems for Professionals and Modified Basic Computer Systems for children. December 12, 1989- DECS gave permit to operate Associate in Computer Science (ACS) effective SY 1990-1991. May 1990 - Sr. Lilia Therese Tolentino,SPC was installed Superior-Directress. July 2, 1990 - DECS approved revision of Junior Secretarial Science course per DECS Order 42, s. 1989. October 11 & 12, 1990 - The 85th Foundation Anniversary Celebration took place. January 1991 - A portion of the High School Library was converted into a Mini-Visual Room, furnished with new audio-visual equipment and video tape library. April 8-12, 1991 - First Computer Trainor's Training was held. June 14, 1991 - The permits to open a four-year course in Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) and a two-year course in Associate in Computer Science (ACS) were granted DECS Recognition. May 1992 - The third wing of the Grade School Building was completed. Feb. 4-5, 1993 - The Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools College and Universities (PAASCU) visited High School Department for preliminary survey. October 1994 - Sr. Ma. Macarius Lacuesta, spc was installed as Directress and Sr. Estrellita Teresita Orlino, spc as Superior of the Religious Community. January 21-24, 1995 - The 90th Jubilee was launched. February 6, 1995 - PAASCU consultancy visited the High School Department for formal accreditation. January 19, 1996 - High School Department received its Certificate of Level II Accreditation. 1996 - The blessing of the new Kindergarten Building in Bayubay, San Vicente compound took place. - The laying of the cornerstone of the College Building in Bayubay, San Vicente compound took place. April 28, 1997 - Sr. Ma. Dina A. Alilain, spc was installed as Directress 1997 - The College Department transferred to the New College Building at Bayubay, San Vicente compound. - A new canteen was constructed in Bayubay, San Vicente, Ilocos Sur. - The following were constructed: a warehouse, a powerhouse, and cemented pathways connecting the Pre-School, Grade School and College buildings to the new canteen. 1998-1999 - A new NFE-CEP Center was constructed. Summer '99 - Façade of the College building was cemented and the 4th gate was constructed. July 21, 1999 - Study Sheds for College Students and the Calvary were constructed. March 13, 2000 - Permit to offer the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science was granted. - Grade School Industrial Arts/H.E. Building was constructed and furnished. Oct. 2000 - Sr. Maria Anunciata Sta. Ana was installed as Superior of the Religious Community. June 2001 - The course Bachelor of Science in Accountancy was re-opened. - Construction of Pere Louis Chauvet Hall. June 2002 - Sr. Marie Celine Santos, spc was appointed Directress, Sr. Teresita Punay as Superior of the Religious Community and Sr. Fidelisa Portillo as College Dean effective Sept. 2002. Oct. 2002 - Application to open new courses was filed with CHED and TESDA. April 28, 2003 - Permit to open Bachelor of Science in Information Technology was granted. May 8, 2003 - Permit to open First Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing was granted. May 15, 2003 - Permit was granted to open Two-Year Computer Secretarial, One-Year Certificate in Office Assistantship, One-Year Certificate in Software User and Encoder. May 16, 2003 - Groundbreaking and Laying of Cornerstone of the new College Building was officiated by Archbishop Edmundo M. Abaya, D.D. June 2003 - Revised curriculum in all programs was submitted to CHED and effective for the First Year, School Year 2003-2004. June 2003 - Auxiliary Permit to open new majors: Marketing, Management Accounting and Entrepreneurship in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration was granted by CHED. June 20, 2003 - Applied for PAASCU accreditation and Preliminary Survey was scheduled on February 16-17, 2004 for Elementary Department and February 26-27, 2004 for the College Programs: Liberal Arts, Education, Commerce and Computer Science. July 2003 - The Industrial Arts/Home Economics building and NFE-CEP Center was renovated to accommodate the HRM and Caregiver laboratories. - Applied for new courses in Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management and Bachelor of Science in Tourism with CHED Regional Office. May 16, 2003 - Groundbreaking and Laying of the Cornerstone of the site for the new College Building, Our Lady of the Rosary Building by Archbishop Edmundo M. Abaya, D.D. June 2003 - Implemented revised curriculum of Bachelor of Arts Program. May 26, 2004 - Government Recognition No. 017, s. 2004 to operate the Bachelor of Science in Accountancy was granted. June 5, 2004 - Blessing of the new College Building "Our Lady of the Rosary" Sept. 30, 2004 - Liberal Arts, Commerce and Education programs were granted Level I Status of Accreditation by PAASCU (Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities) September 30, 2004 - The Grade School was granted Level 1 Accreditation status by PAASCU. January, 2005 - Launching of St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur Centennial Jubilee. January 31, 2005 - Computer Program of the College Department was granted Level I Status of Accreditation by PAASCU December, 2005 - Unveiling of Markers on: December 7, 2005 - Pandan, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur December 27, 2005 - Culmination of St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur Centennial Jubilee. January 31, 2006 - The Grade School was granted Level II accreditation status by June 15, 2006 - Government Recognition No. 009, s. 2006 to operate Bachelor March 20, 2007 - Government Recognition No. 005, s. 2007 to operate Bachelor of April 11, 2007 - Government Recognition No. 009, s. 2007 to operate Bachelor April 11, 2007 - Government Recognition No. 010, s. 2007 to operate June 2007 - Implemented the Ladderized curriculum in Bachelor of Science in June 1, 2007 - Certificate of TVET Program Registration for Computer June 6, 2007 - Certificate of Authority to operate the Ladderized Program under June, 2007 - Renovation of the Administration Building started. Aug. 14, 2007 - Certificate of TVET program Registration for Housekeeping NC Aug. 28, 2007 - Certificate of Authority to operate the Ladderized Program under Oct. 2007 - The newly renovated Administration Building was ready for June 2008 - Implemented revised curriculum in Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Nov. 21, 2008 – PAASCU revisit of the High School in Faculty and Instruction areas. Feb. 23-24, 2009 – PAASCU reaccreditation of 4 programs: Liberal Arts, Education, Commerce, and Computer Science. |
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