Diocesan Schools Group of Pagadian (also referred as the Diocesan Schools of Pagadian) is the network of sixteen schools under the administration and control of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pagadian. The schools are governed by the Bishop of Pagadian, Most Rev. Emmanuel T. Cabajar, C.Ss.R, through the Diocesan Schools Superintendent, Rev. Foelan G. Echavez, M.A.[1]
Prior to the takeover in the 1970s under Bishop Jesus B. Tuquib , Holy Child Academy, Star of the Sea High School, Immaculate Heart Academy, and Saint Columban College were run by the Missionary Society of St. Columban.[2]
Columban is the largest among the diocesan schools. Operating in three campuses in Pagadian City, the College offers elementary, secondary, and tertiary education.[3][4]
Sta. Maria Goretti has not developed its own undergraduate programs. It offered undergraduate programs while serving as a satellite campus for Saint Columban College. However, due to the preference of students to attend college in cities like Ozamis and Pagadian, it ceased offering the same programs.[5]
Holy Child Academy or "HCA", is the oldest diocesan school. Established in 1940, HCA is also the second oldest school in Pagadian City and the Province of Zamboanga del Sur following the Southern Mindanao Colleges. HCA began as a parochial school, pioneering Catholic education in the Province.[6]
Star of the Sea is the only private academic institution in the Municipality of TukuraninZamboanga del Sur.[7]
Immaculate Heart Academy or "IHA", colloquially pronounced as [iha], is the largest academic institution in the Municipality of DumalinaoinZamboanga del Sur.[8]
The following are the other academic institutions in the Province of Zamboanga del Sur under the control of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pagadian.[9]
| Institution | Location |
|---|---|
| Sta. Teresita Academy | Municipality of Aurora |
| Holy Family High School | Municipality of Ramon Magsaysay |
| Holy Trinity High School | Municipality of Midsalip |
| San Isidro High School | Municipality of Tambulig |
| Sacred Heart Diocesan School | Municipality of Molave |
| San Jose Academy | Municipality of Dumingag |
| St. Andrew's Academy | Municipality of San Pablo |
| Lourdes Academy | Municipality of San Miguel |
| Immaculate Conception High School | Municipality of Pitogo |
| St. Ambrose High School | Municipality of Tabina |
| Pax High School | Municipality of Margosatubig |
