St. Paul University Manila

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St. Paul University Manila
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Former names
St. Paul Institution (1912-1940)
St. Paul College of Manila (1940-2004)
MottoCaritas Christi Urget Nos(Latin)
Motto in English
The charity of Christ urges us
Type Private Roman Catholic research non-profit coeducational basic and higher education institution
Established1912;112 years ago (1912)
Founder Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Paul of Chartres
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres
Academic affiliations
SMIIC
President Sr. Ma. Evangeline Anastacio, SPC
Vice-presidentDr. Mary Grace Leongson
(VP for Academic Services and Research Services)
Sr. Nicole de Marie Dabalus, SPC
(VP for Christian Formation and Student Services) Sr. Maria Vicenta Estrella, SPC (VP for Finance Services and Administrative Services)
Location
680 Pedro Gil St., Malate, Manila
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14°34′27″N120°59′10″E / 14.57417°N 120.98608°E / 14.57417; 120.98608
CampusUrban
Álma Mater songThe Paulinian Hymn
Colors  Green  and  Gold 
Nickname Paulinians
Website www.spumanila.edu.ph
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Location in Metro Manila
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St. Paul University Manila (Luzon)
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St. Paul University Manila (Philippines)

St. Paul University Manila (SPUM), also referred by its acronym SPU Manila, is a private, Catholic coeducational basic and higher education institution established and run by the Congregation of the Sisters of Saint Paul of Chartres in Dumaguete City, Philippines. It was established in 1912 by the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres (SPC), [1] a religious congregation founded in Chartres, France in 1698. It was previously an all-girls' school and turned co-ed beginning school year 2005-2006. [2]

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On 1912, St. Paul Manila opened a Kindergarten school with an enrollment of six girls, upon request of the families in the neighborhood.The school was named St. Paul Institution. Grade I was opened in 1913 with one higher grade opened each year and boys accepted up to Grade 2. The Grade School Department was given government recognition when it has reached Grade 6.


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The facade along Pedro Gil Street
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Chapel of the Crucified Christ

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References

  1. Gardinier, David E.; Sevilla-Gardinier, Josefina Z. (1999). "The Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres". Philippine Studies. 47 (4): 445–467. ISSN   0031-7837. JSTOR   42634337.
  2. "St. Paul University Manila". spumanila.edu.ph. Retrieved 2019-04-09.