Saint Joseph College Cavite City is a Roman Catholic school located at San Roque, Cavite City in the Philippines. It was established in 1945 and was run by the Augustinian Recollect Sisters. The first opening of classes was on July 2, 1945. The first school building was then known as St. Joseph Institute and in 1947 it was renamed St. Joseph College. Today, SJC, located in Cavite Cityoffers education from Preschool to Graduate School. After 54 years of service, SJC is still in service and continues to stand proud as an educational institution which aims to mold the minds of the youth for quality Catholic education.

History

In order to appreciate fully the developments and contributions made by Saint Joseph College, a brief insight into the historical background of the founding sisters could bring to light a deeper understanding of the motives and aims that led to the establishment and maintenance of the educational institution. The Saint Joseph College has its roots in the Congregation of the Augustinian RecollectSisters. The congregation started in 1719 and a house was built for them known as the Beaterio de San Sebastian.

Thirty five years later, in 1754, by order of the Governor and Captain-General of thePhilippines, the Recollects of the Third Order were examined to select the sisters who were well-prepared to teach. Among those selected to be the first teacherswere Sor Nicholasa de San Jose, Sor Ignacia dela Santisima Trinidad and Sor Clara de Sta. Rita. The teaching mission was carried on in the Beaterio and the nature of the teaching done was more on the tutorial level. This kind of instruction went on until 1907 when formal education started in the Beaterio now known as Saint Rita College. The teaching apostolate continued but was interrupted byWorld War II.

In the early post liberation days of 1945, the late Msgr. Pedro Lerena was the parish priest of Cavite City. He found the opportunity to propose his plan to the Very Reverend Mother Rosario Rosales, the Superior General of the Congregation of the Augustinian Recollect Sisters, of having a Catholic school in the city of Cavite. The Superior General of the Congregation of the Augustinian Recollect Sisters sent the very first group of Sisters: Sister Ma Celina Magcawas, as the Superior-Principal, Sister Caridad Salazar and Sister Margarita Ponce, as her companion. The work started under the superiorship of Sister Ma. Celina Magcawas. The sisters rented an old two-storey house on a lot directly across the street at the back entrance of the San Roque Parish Church and near the sea in a quite residential section of the city. On July 2, 1945, classes were opened and this became the first school building and known as Saint Joseph Institute. Inauguration was made in the presence of Very Reverend Mother General Rosario Rosales and a group of Sisters.

In 1946, The following courses were given their full government recognition: complete elementary and secondary course, Junior Normal (E.T.C.) and Liberal Arts. In 1947, the school was re-named Saint Joseph College and the course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science inEducation (B.S.E.) was opened and was given a full recognition in 1949. Then the rented house was bought and an additional lot was purchased. In 1950, the Quonset was demolished together with the old house and the construction of a new building of three-storey started. The construction was finished in the same year with the help of the generous benefactors: the U.S. Navy and Sangley Point, Mrs. Antolia Cosca, Mrs. Soledad Valeriano, Mrs. Basilia Mangilit, Mrs. Flora Sabadistro and Don Salvador Magcawas. After ten years (1945–1955) of untiring efforts, Sister Ma. Celina Magcawas was recalled to the Mother House in Manila.

In 1955, Mother Angeles Gabutina took over the Superiorship and the supervision of the school. Equal in energy and leadership, Mother Angeles Gabutina gave full concern to the young sturdy institution. New buildings were constructed which housed the high school department during the day and the collegiate department in the evening. The ground floor featured an all purpose hall. New equipment for the laboratory,books and reference materials for the library were purchased to maintain a good standard for the school. In 1964, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (B.S.E.Ed.) was opened and was given full government recognition in 1967. Then 2,500 square meters of sea area was reclaimed and cemented. Here, the gymnasium was constructed and it also served as an auditorium during the festivities and on special occasions. In, 1968, a graduate course in Education (M.A.) was opened and was given a full recognition in 1970. This helped the professionals of the neighboring towns and in the city to further their educational training. After fifteen years (1955–1970) of effective leadership, Mother Angeles Gabutina was recalled to the Mother House in Manila for another assignment. A continued progress of Saint Joseph College in the years to came was assured. At the opening of classes for the school year 1970, Sister Agustina Salcedo was sent by the Superior General to take over the work as Superior-Principal and the Dean of the College Department. In 1972, Sister Agustina worked for an additional course, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) and had an initial enrolment of forty one students in Pre-Nursing. The enrolment has increased ever since. After five years labor, Sister Agustina Salcedo was recalled to the Mother House in Manila.

Vision

A Poster showing the vision of S.J.C. Cavite City

St. Joseph College, Cavite City. envisions authentic Catholic Christian

who are “Maka-Dios, Maka-Tao, Maka-Bayan, Maka-Buhay and Maka-kalikasan” living with onemind and one heart in God the Good News in solidarity with the Church of the poor and the rest of humanity.

Mission

We, in St. Joseph College, Cavite City, commit to the holistic development of the person in pursuit of academic excellence balanced with faith and morals, strong sense of values, deep social consciousness, and ever trusting faith in God for the development of Christ-centered learners and evangelizes. its teaching apostolate inculcates prayers, works, study, and fraternal charity for genuine God-filled friendship particularly in school, community, Curriculum Program, and Ministriesgeared towards the development of fully human Filipino, cherishing his traditions, culture, and values for quality, responsive, and relevant education.

Basic Education

• Nursery
• Kindergarten
• Preparatory
• Elementary
• High School

Graduate Studies

• Master of Arts in Education (MAED)
• Educational Master of Arts in Nursing (MAN)

Courses offered

• Bachelor of Elementary Education (BSEED)
• Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSED)
• Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management (BSHRM)
• Associate in HRM
• Associate in Computer Secretarial
• 2-year Associate in Health Science Education/Nursing Aide/Midwifery
• 3-year Pharmacy Assistance/Midwifery

Academic Scholarships

• 100% tuition fee grant for Valedictorians
• 50% tuition fee grant for Salutatorians
• Service Scholarships
• Talangpaz Scholarships
• ESC grantees
• For more information, please contact or see the Directress or Registrar at Tel. No (046) 431-1937

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