St. Theresita's Academy, informally referred to by the

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in Silay City, Negros Occidental, Philippines. Its students and alumni are called ''Theresians''.

History

The school was established in a house rented from Don Jose "Pepe" R. Ledesma Sa-onoy, Modesto P., ''Parroquia de San Diego'', Today Printers and Publishers,

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in 1932 with pioneer Siervas de San Jose, sisters Mother Amancia Bautista Milagros Sarmiento, Anunciation Marco, and Olivio Moreno. It initially provided for the educational needs of

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and primary pupils. The school adopted the original name of the

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in the city, calling itself ''Colegio de Sta. Teresita''. During the feast of the

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in 1949, the cornerstone of the new school building was laid in its present location at

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Street. Upon completion of the new building, operations commenced transfer to the new location on October 3, 1950. The school then offered services for pre-school, primary and secondary pupils. The secondary, or high school department initially catered exclusively to female students. This was changed in 1984 when the school began accepting male students into that department, effectively becoming a

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institution under the guidance of Sister Anita Bago, SSJ. The pioneer batch of ''Theresianos'' graduated in 1988.

Patron saint

The school's patron saint is

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. Saint Thérèse de Lisieux (January 2, 1873 – September 30, 1897), or more properly ''Sainte Thérèse de l'Enfant-Jésus et de la Sainte Face'' ("Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face"), born Marie-Françoise-Thérèse Martin, was a Roman Catholic

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who was canonized as a saint, and is recognized as a Doctor of the Church. She is also known by many as "The Little Flower of Jesus". The school's student publication, the ''Therestic Circle'', pays homage to the saint.

References

External links

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Web site about the life, writings, spirituality, and mission of St. Therese of Lisieux, patroness of St. Theresita's Academy
{{DEFAULTSORT:Saint Theresita's Academy Catholic secondary schools in the Philippines Schools in Silay Educational institutions established in 1932 1932 establishments in the Philippines Private schools in the Philippines

History

Patron saint

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