Divine Word College of Legazpi

The Divine Word College of Legazpi also referred to by its acronym DWCL is a private Catholic coeducational basic and higher education institution run by the Philippine Central Province of the Society of the Divine Word in Legazpi, Albay, Philippines. It was founded by Rev. Fr. Juan Carullo, a retired Army Chaplain in 1947.

Divine Word College of Legazpi
Dalubhasaang Banal na Salita ng Legazpi
Former names
  • Liceo de Albay (1947-1960)
  • Divine Word High School (1960-1965)
MottoDuc in Altum (Latin)
Motto in English
Put Out into the Deep
TypePrivate Catholic Non-profit Coeducational Basic and Higher education institution
Established1947 (1947)
FounderRev. Fr. Juan Carullo
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
(Divine Word Missionaries)
Academic affiliations
PresidentRev.Fr.Nielo M.Cantilado, SVD
Location
Corner Rizal & Fr. Bates Sts., Old Albay District, Legazpi City
,
Albay
,
Philippines

13°08′17″N 123°44′08″E
CampusUrban
  • Main
    South Campus
    Corner J.P. Rizal and Fr. J. Bates Sts, Legazpi City
  • Satellite
    North Campus
    Washington Drive, Legazpi City
Patron SaintsArnold Janssen
Joseph Freinademetz
Alma Mater songDWCL Hymn
ColorsGray (General uniform), Green (High School), Blue (Grade School)
NicknameDivinians
Websitewww.dwc-legazpi.edu
Location in Luzon
Divine Word College of Legazpi (Philippines)

Administration

Presidents
  • Rev. Fr. Joseph L. Bates, SVD, 1916–1970
  • Rev. Fr. Donald Malrenan, SVD, OIC, 1968–1969
  • Rev. Fr. Florante S. Camacho, SVD, 1970–1973
  • Rev. Fr. Valentino D. Darunday, SVD, April 1973 – 1979
  • Rev. Fr. Alfredo A. Reyes, SVD, June 1979 - 1985
  • Rev. Fr. Eleuterio S. Lacaron, SVD, October 1985 - 1989
  • Rev. Fr. Alfredo Reyes, SVD, June 1989 - 1990
  • Rev. Fr. Restituto A. Lumanlan, SVD, June 1990 - 1993
  • Rev. Fr. Joel Thomson Ll. Maribao, SVD, May 1993 - June 1994
  • Rev. Fr. Jose M. Calucag, SVD, June 1994 - 1998
  • Rev. Fr. Ignacio C. Joaquin, SVD, OIC 1998 - 1999
  • Rev. Fr. Michael O. Padua, SVD, June 1999 - 2002
  • Rev. Fr. Francisco T. Estepa, SVD, May 2002 – 2008
  • Rev. Fr. Crispin Cordero, SVD, June 2008 – 2017
  • Rev. Fr. Nielo M. Cantilado, SVD June 2017 – present

Notable graduates

References
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