VISION

We envision Casiciaco Recoletos Seminary as a community of passionate seekers of Truth,  bound by Gospel love and inspired by the life of St. Augustine and the History of the Order of Augustinian Recollects.

MISSION

To educate candidates and provide them holistic formation towards the development of persons in their advancement as members of the OAR community, the Catholic Church and global society.

OBJECTIVES

1. To assist the candidates in their gradual transition from secular life to religious life.

2. To accompany the candidates in their Christian formation and in their vocational

discernment.

3. To provide formation in Philosophy as a tool in the continual search for Truth of the candidates.

4. To prepare the candidates to attain the degree required for religious and/or priestly life.

CORE VALUES

1. Discipleship – the enthusiasm to live out one’s life as authentic children of God and followers of Augustine.

2. Community Life – the desire to live in common and finding joy in the company of others.

3. Love for Truth – the untiring search for truth through studies, research and reflections.

4. Piety – the hunger for prayer, contemplation, and union with God through the frequent reception of the sacraments.

5. Moral Integrity – the desire to live a virtuous life worthy of emulation.

6. Service – the willingness, availability and readiness to share one’s self to brothers and community.