Diocesan Schools

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. MOST REV. RONALD LUNAS, D.D., through the Diocesan Schools Superintendent, Rev. Nestor B. Remasog, STL, PhD.

TERTIARY

Saint Columban College

Columban is the largest among the diocesan schools. Operating in three campuses in Pagadian City, the College offers elementary, secondary, and tertiary education. The current school president is FR. NESTOR BANTILAN REMASOG, STL, PhD.

Santa Maria Goretti College, Inc - Mahayag

Santa Maria Goretti College, Inc.

Santa Maria Goretti College was established on January 01, 1970.

Major Secondary Institutions

Holy Child Academy

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.

Star of the Sea High School, Inc - Tukuran

Star of the Sea High School, Inc.

Star of the Sea is the only private academic institution in the Municipality of Tukuran in Zamboanga del Sur.

Immaculate Heart Academy of Dumalinao, Inc

Immaculate Heart Academy

Immaculate Heart Academy or “IHA”, colloquially pronounced as locally [iha], is the largest academic institution in the Municipality of Dumalinao in Zamboanga del Sur.