05/07/2025
News | CNJL Holds Mass of the Holy Spirit; Officers Take Oath
Casa del Niño Jesus de Lucban, Inc. (CNJL) formally opened the school year with the celebration of the Mass of the Holy Spirit at St. Louis Bishop Parish (SLBP) Church, July 4.
The mass was presided over by Rev. Msgr. Antonio L. Obeña, H.P., School Director, together with guest priest Rev. Fr. Cedric O. Barroquillo, OSA, from Madrid, Spain.
Centered on the theme “Rooted in Christ — Forming with Love, Growing in Faith and Mission,” the mass marked the spiritual beginning of the academic year.
During the profession of faith, CNJL formally introduced its new organizational structure for the school year.
Serving as School Principal is Mr. Jayson P. Terciano, LPT, MAH, who oversees the institution's overall operations. Under the Academic Department, Mrs. Ma. Patricia L. Nano, LPT was introduced as the Basic Education Academic Program Coordinator, while Mr. Rinze Anthony E. Lopez, LPT was named as the Senior High School Academic Program Coordinator.
The Administration and Finance Department is headed by Mrs. Jennielyn M. Villaverde, LPT, while Mr. Michael Celso O. Ibardeloza, LPT leads the Student Services Department.
The Mission and Formation Department is led by Rev. Msgr. Melecio V. Verastigue, PC, with Mr. Jeremiah O. Barroquillo as Mission Coordinator and Mr. Apolinario L. Pollo as Formation Coordinator.
Following the profession of faith, the newly elected officers of the Faculty and Employees Council (FEC) headed by Mr. Djanico I. Salvania, LPT, President and the Student Leader Council (SLC), led by Ms. Marianette Felise Viduya, President, took their oath of service before the school community.
Before the mass, Mr. Barroquillo, explained the significance of the symbols for this school year—particularly their department logo, which represents the formation of the entire CNJL community.
Article by Lawrence Agonoy
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