With hearts full of gratitude, the SATMI Community joyfully celebrates the conclusion of the School Year 2025–2026 through a meaningful and memorable closing ceremony. The celebration begins with a Thanksgiving Mass presided over by Fr. Edilberto B. Cepe, CSsR, 𝑆𝐴𝑇𝑀𝐼 𝐷𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟, together with Fr. Neil J. Badillo, OFM, 𝐷𝑒𝑎𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑆𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑒𝑠; Fr. Sonny Umbac, CSsR, 𝑅𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑚𝑝𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡 𝐹𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑜𝑟; Fr. Renee C. Dean, OFM, 𝐹𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑀𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑃𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑙; and Fr. Tran Van Cai, OFM.
This Eucharistic celebration serves as a moment of reflection and thanksgiving for the countless blessings, experiences, and growth shared throughout the academic year. It is a time to honor the dedication of the administrators, professors, staff, and students who have journeyed together in faith, learning, and service.
Following the Mass, the community gathers for a fellowship dinner, providing an opportunity to celebrate achievements, strengthen bonds, and share in the joy of another year completed. The evening stands as a testament to the spirit of unity, collaboration, and gratitude that defines the SATMI community.
As the school year comes to a close, may this celebration inspire renewed commitment, deeper faith, and continued service in the mission we all share.
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