ICCBI - ARSCians

As we gather in joyful communion and gratitude, we celebrate not only the gift of life but also the beautiful gift of your presence and faithful leadership in our Congregation of the Augustinian Recollect Sisters, our beloved. 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹, 𝗠𝗼. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗻, 𝗔𝗥

Your life continues to shine as a testament to humble service, unwavering faith, and compassionate leadership. Through your wisdom, dedication, and generous heart, you inspire us to walk together in unity, hope, and love as we continue our shared mission.

On this blessed occasion, may the Lord shower you with abundant blessings, renewed strength, peace that fills your heart, and countless graces as you continue to nurture and guide our Congregation with passion and devotion.

May this new year of life be filled with moments of joy, meaningful encounters, and the continued fulfillment of your sacred calling.

Happy and Blessed Birthday, dear Sr. Mo. Mary Ann, AR! May your journey be forever illuminated by God’s love and grace.

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗗 𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗚𝗜𝗡 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗬 | 𝗦𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝟴

Today, the Augustinian Recollect Student Crusaders unite with the universal Church in joyful celebration of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the dawn of salvation, the chosen handmaid of the Lord, and the loving Mother of Christ and of the Church.

Mary’s birth reminds us that God’s promises unfold in silence, humility, and grace. From her first breath, she was prepared by God to take part in the great mystery of redemption, becoming the pure vessel through whom the Savior would enter the world.

Her life teaches us that true greatness is found in obedience, true strength is found in faith, and true love is found in complete surrender to the will of God. Through her “yes,” heaven touched earth, hope entered humanity, and the path to salvation was opened through her Son, Jesus Christ.

As ARSCians, may we imitate Mary’s humility, purity, courage, and unwavering faith. May we learn to listen with open hearts, serve with quiet love, and respond to God’s call with the same trust and devotion that Mary showed throughout her life.

As one community, let us raise our voices with faith, love, and gratitude:

𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆!

May the Blessed Virgin Mary intercede for all students, educators, families, and faithful servants of God. May her birth renew our hope, deepen our devotion, and lead us closer to Christ, the true light and salvation of the world.

𝕻𝖗𝖔 𝕷𝖆𝖚𝖘 𝕰𝖙 𝕬𝖒𝖔𝖗𝖊 𝖀𝖓𝖎𝖎 𝕯𝖊𝖎!

𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙, 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩, 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝘼𝙍𝙎𝘾𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙨, 𝙊𝙣𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙤𝙧𝙙!

Oath-Taking Ceremony Held for ICCBI Student Leaders
The ARSC Local Chapter, COLC, Ministries, Clubs, and Classroom Officers formally took their oaths of office during an Oath-Taking Ceremony held on September 2, 2026, at Immaculate Conception Parish Church.
The ceremony marked the official beginning of the officers’ responsibilities as student leaders, as they pledged to uphold their duties with integrity, commitment, and accountability. Their oath signifies a shared commitment to serve their respective organizations and classrooms while contributing to the growth and development of the ICCBI community.
The activity was held alongside the Holy Mass, with the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) Department serving as the Mass sponsors. The celebration brought together members of the school community in prayer and reflection, emphasizing the importance of faith, service, and responsible leadership in carrying out their roles.
Through the ceremony, the newly sworn-in officers were reminded of the trust placed in them as representatives of their fellow students. Their leadership marks a new chapter of service, collaboration, and active participation within the institution.
✍: Lorenzo Julongbayan
🖼: Vince Cyrus De Padua
💻: Rei Justine Macalindong
📸: Zhyrille Dellamas
Kristel Afable
Angela Tolentino

CONGRATULATIONS, BLUE MANTLE PRESS! 💙🏆
A heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and participants of Immaculate Conception College of Balayan, Inc. who proudly represented our school and the BLUE MANTLE PRESS during the Balayan West Sub-Office Schools Press Conference held on September 2, 2026!
Behind every story written, every idea shared, and every voice heard is the courage, dedication, and passion of our young journalists. To our winners and awardees, your achievements are a testament to your hard work, perseverance, and commitment to excellence.
To all our participants, we are equally proud of you! Your courage to compete, showcase your talents, and represent ICCBI with pride is already an achievement worth celebrating.
BLUE MANTLE PRESS carries a name deeply connected to the mantle of Mama Mary, symbolizing her loving protection, guidance, and care. May our young journalists continue to write with courage, speak with truth, and use their voices to inspire and serve others under the gentle guidance of our Blessed Mother.
Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to our dedicated coaches, trainers, and teachers who tirelessly shared their knowledge, time, and expertise in nurturing the talents of our student journalists. Your guidance has helped our students discover the power of their voices and the responsibility that comes with telling stories that matter.
May this experience inspire the Blue Mantle Press family to continue reaching greater heights, telling meaningful stories, and becoming responsible journalists who write not only with skill but also with truth, integrity, and purpose.
Congratulations, ICCBI! Congratulations, BLUE MANTLE PRESS! 💙🤍
MABUHAY ANG MALAYANG PAMAMAHAYAG! 💙🤍

𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗘 | 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟮𝟴

Today, the Augustinian Recollect Student Crusaders unite with the universal Church in joyful celebration of the Feast of Saint Augustine our beloved Patron, a courageous seeker of truth, a faithful bishop, and one of the greatest Doctors of the Church.

From a restless young man searching for meaning to a fearless servant of God, Saint Augustine’s life reveals the extraordinary power of grace. Through the prayers of Saint Monica, the guidance of Saint Ambrose, and his sincere pursuit of truth, his wandering heart was transformed into a heart completely devoted to God.

His journey reminds us that no past is beyond God’s mercy, no weakness is greater than His grace, and no heart is too distant to find its way home. His words and teachings continue to awaken minds, strengthen faith, and inspire generations to seek God with humility, wisdom, and love.

As ARSCians, may we possess Saint Augustine’s courage to confront our weaknesses, his passion for truth, his humility to embrace conversion, and his zeal to proclaim the Gospel. May God transform our questions into wisdom, our struggles into testimony, and our restless hearts into dwelling places of His love.

As one community, let us raise our voices with faith and gratitude:

𝗩𝗶𝘃𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻!

May Saint Augustine intercede for all students, educators, seekers of truth, and those longing for conversion. May his life lead us beyond knowledge toward wisdom, beyond words toward action, and beyond ourselves toward the God in whom every restless heart finds its true home.

𝕻𝖗𝖔 𝕷𝖆𝖚𝖘 𝕰𝖙 𝕬𝖒𝖔𝖗𝖊 𝖀𝖓𝖎𝖎 𝕯𝖊𝖎!

𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙, 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩, 𝙊𝙣𝙚 𝘼𝙍𝙎𝘾𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙨, 𝙊𝙣𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙤𝙧𝙙!

𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟒 | 𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐀 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐄

𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

As we continue our nine-day journey of prayer in preparation for the Feast of Our Father Saint Augustine, we are invited today to reflect on God's compassion, healing, and the strength that comes from placing our complete trust in Him.

On this fourth day of the Novena, may we learn to seek the Lord not only in moments of joy but also in times of suffering, uncertainty, and weakness. Like Saint Augustine, who experienced the healing and transforming love of God, may we surrender our struggles and allow His grace to restore our hearts.

May we remember that the Lord never abandons those who call upon Him. In moments when we feel burdened by trials or wounded by the actions of others, may we find courage in His mercy and remain faithful to His ways. Through prayer, may our hearts be filled with forgiveness, patience, and hope.

Following the example of Saint Augustine, may we grow in compassion toward others and become instruments of God's love, bringing comfort and kindness to those who are in need.

May this Novena strengthen our faith and remind us that God's presence remains with us always, guiding us through every challenge and leading us toward lasting peace.

𝕺𝖚𝖗 𝕱𝖆𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖗 𝕾𝖆𝖎𝖓𝖙 𝕬𝖚𝖌𝖚𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖓𝖊, 𝖕𝖗𝖆𝖞 𝖋𝖔𝖗 𝖚𝖘!

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐂𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬, 𝐎𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝!

𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘘𝘙 𝘤𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘕𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘢 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘴:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16aZjTFQbWKB8_d9znaeZkPJC9OXUqDDd/view?usp=drivesdk

𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝟏 | 𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐀 𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐄

𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

As we begin our nine-day journey of prayer in preparation for the Feast of Our Father Saint Augustine, we are invited to look deeply into our hearts and turn away from everything that separates us from God.

On this first day of the Novena, may we recognize the dangers of pride and sin and humbly seek the wisdom that comes from the Lord. Like Saint Augustine, may our restless hearts continue searching for the One who alone can lead us toward truth, conversion, and lasting peace.

May this Novena become more than a prayer we recite, but a journey that renews our hearts and strengthens our desire to live faithfully in God’s presence.

𝕺𝖚𝖗 𝕱𝖆𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖗 𝕾𝖆𝖎𝖓𝖙 𝕬𝖚𝖌𝖚𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖓𝖊, 𝖕𝖗𝖆𝖞 𝖋𝖔𝖗 𝖚𝖘!

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐂𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬, 𝐎𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝!

𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘘𝘙 𝘤𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘦 𝘕𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘢 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘴:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16aZjTFQbWKB8_d9znaeZkPJC9OXUqDDd/view?usp=drivesdk

𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 | 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝟑𝟏, 𝟏𝟕𝟑𝟏

Today, we prayerfully remember Mother Cecilia Rosa Talangpaz, Servant of God and humble co-foundress of the Beaterio de San Sebastian de Calumpang, now known as the Congregation of the Augustinian Recollect Sisters.

Her unwavering faith, deep trust in Divine Providence, and lifelong dedication to prayer, service, and the education of young women continue to inspire generations. May her example encourage us to live with humility, courage, and a heart fully devoted to God.

Servant of God, Mother Cecilia Rosa Talangpaz, pray for us!

𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐂𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐫𝐝!

ʜɪꜱᴛᴏʀɪᴄᴀʟ ɪɴꜰᴏʀᴍᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ʀᴇꜰᴇʀᴇɴᴄᴇ: ꜱᴀɴ ꜱᴇʙᴀꜱᴛɪᴀɴ ʙᴀꜱɪʟɪᴄᴀ ᴄᴏɴꜱᴇʀᴠᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ᴀɴᴅ ᴅᴇᴠᴇʟᴏᴘᴍᴇɴᴛ ꜰᴏᴜɴᴅᴀᴛɪᴏɴ, ɪɴᴄ.