San Juan City

Built in 1919 by the Friars of the Province of the Holy Rosary as a vacation house for the Sisters who needed much rest due to poor health. In addition, it was also a convalescent home for the sick and the weak who needed a place to recuperate. In 1924, it became a permanent community of sisters. The sisters then offered their services as teachers in a small school in Santuario del Sto. Cristo, now Aquinas School for boys managed by the Friars. They gave classes to the boys in Santuario and to the girls in the convent. The girls’ school was named St. Catherine’s School and was recognized by the government in 1929. From St. Catherine School, it changed its name to Colegio de Jesus-Maria in 1947. And much later, changed it again to Dominican College in 1966. As an educational institution, it had remarkably developed from being a primary school to a college institution. Dominican College today continues to provide quality education to young girls in San Juan and the neighboring cities.

• Administration and Teaching:
  • Pre-Elem, Basic, Junior and Senior HS and College
• Other Apostolate:
  • Pastoral Program for the poor
  • Free Clinic, financial assistance, Health Program, Spiritual and Religious activities
  • Adult Education and Catechism, Celebrations for families of the Adopted Barangay
  • Pastoral Work at San Martin de Porres Charity, San Juan
  • Participation and collaboration in the parish work at Sanctuario del Sto. Cristo de San Juan