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Divine Word College of Urdaneta 
Summary
The Divine Word College of Urdaneta is a private Catholic educational institution of higher learning run by the Philippine Northern Province of the Society of the Divine Word in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, Philippines. It was founded by the Divine Word Missionaries in 1967. Saint Joseph Freinademetz, the first SVD missionary to China, is the patron saint and model of the school.[1]
Dalubhasaang Banal na Salita ng Urdaneta | |
| Motto | Verbo Veritatis, Verbo Vitae |
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Motto in English | To the Word of Truth, to the Word of Life |
| Type | Private Roman Catholic Non-profit Coeducational Basic and Higher education institution |
| Established | 1967 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Verbites) |
Academic affiliation | DWEA CEAP |
| President | Fr. Roberto J. Ibay, SVD |
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| Students | Elementary - Approx. 100 High School - Approx. 600 |
| Location | , ,  15°58′42″N 120°34′32″E / 15.97830°N 120.57544°E |
| Campus | Urban 6.5 hectares (65,000 m2) |
| Alma Mater song | DWCU Hymn |
| Patron Saint | St. Joseph Freinademetz (Feast Day: Jan. 29) |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
| Nickname | Divinians |
| Website | https://dwcu.wordpress.com/ |
School Presidents edit
- Fr. George Hardwart, SVD (1967 -1970)
- Fr. Augustine Herbers, SVD and Fr. Panfilo Ginan, SVD (1970 – 1975)
- Fr. Alfredo A. Reyes, SVD (1975 – 1979)
- Fr. Luis B. Lapus, SVD (1979 – 1983)
- Fr. Dennis D. Lucas, SVD (1983 – 1987)
- Fr. Edwin T. Canonizado, SVD (1987 – 1990)
- Fr. Michael O. Padua, SVD (1990 – 1993)
- Fr. Dominador O. Ramos, SVD (1993 – 1997)
- Fr. Limneo O. Dangupon, SVD (1997 – 2002)
- Fr. Randolph D. Botial, SVD (2002 – 2008)
- Fr. Dominador O. Ramos, SVD, (2008 – 2011)
- Fr. Gil T. Manalo, SVD (2011 – 2017)
- Fr. Roberto J. Ibay, SVD (2017–Present)
References edit
- ^ "History of the Divine Word College of Urdaneta".
External links edit
- DWCU Alumni Community