Canossa Academy Lipa

Canossa Academy is a school in Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines.[1] It is one of the four schools owned and administered by the Canossian Sisters, who belong to the religious congregation named the Canossian Daughters of Charity which originated in Verona, Italy. They came to the Philippines in 1954 from the Canossian Province of Hong Kong to open apostolic missions.

Canossa Academy Lipa
Address
Brgy. San Carlos

Lipa City
,
Batangas

Philippines
Coordinates14°38′20″N 121°4′40″E
Information
Former namesOur Lady of the Rosary Academy (1967-1973)
TypePrivate, Catholic
Motto We Form Hearts
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic (Canossian Sisters)
Established1967
PrincipalGrade School - Mrs. Gina Martinez; High School - Mr. Medel Magbuhos
DirectressSr. Elsa Y Asentista
Enrollmentover 2,000
CampusUrban 3 hectares
Color(s)Blue   and   white
MascotCanossian Canines
NicknameCanossians
AffiliationsPAASCU
Websitecalc.edu.ph

History

St. Magdalene of Canossa

Magdalene of Canossa was born into the family of the Marquises of Canossa in Verona on 1 March 1774. She would choose to live the Gospel for God, through service of the poor.

On 8 May 1808, she started her work using her inheritance, gathering and educating young girls at her lodgings.[2] This religious convent, named Institute of the Daughters of Charity extended to other Italian cities: Venice, Milan, Bergamo, and Trent after approvals from Pope Pius VII.

She would go on to found the Canossa Academy after the Institute traveled to the Philippines in 1860.[3]

She died in Verona on 10 April 1835. She was proclaimed Blessed by Pope Pius XII on 8 December 1941 and canonized by Pope John Paul II on 2 October 1988.

Campus and Values

Core Values

Canossa Academy's main focuses are religious values. They aim to follow the original teachings of Magdalene of Canossa, who founded the school. The school advocates for learners to be of service to the poor, and of service to God.[4]

Campus

Canossa Academy consists of three buildings spread out across a 3 hectare campus. They are called The St. Joshephine Bakhita building, The St. Magdalene of Canossa building, and The Mother Dalisay building.

The campus includes chapels, basketball courts, and volleyball courts.

Publications

Grade school
  • Gazette Jr.
  • Pintig

Junior High School
  • Canossian Gazette

Senior High chool
  • Canossian Gazette Newsletter

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Canossa Academy | Lipa City". www.calc.edu.ph. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  2. Media, Franciscan. "Saint Magdalene of Canossa | Franciscan Media". www.franciscanmedia.org. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  3. "Magdalena of Canossa (1774-1835) - biography". www.vatican.va. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
  4. "Canossa Academy | Lipa City". www.calc.edu.ph. Retrieved 2 October 2022.
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