The University of San Jose–Recoletos (USJ-R) proudly co-hosted the 2026 National Convention of the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP), held on September 22–25, 2026, at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel in Lahug, Cebu City.
With the theme “Newness in Catholic Education: Charting a Constellation of Hope,” the four-day national gathering brought together around 3,500 Catholic educators, school leaders, and education stakeholders from across the Philippines for a shared experience of formation, reflection, fellowship, and collaboration.
The theme draws from Pope Leo XIV’s description of Catholic education as a “constellation” a living and diverse network of parish schools, colleges, universities, training centers, movements, digital platforms, and pastoral initiatives that remain connected through one shared mission.
The convention invited Catholic educators to reflect on the evolving identity and mission of Catholic education amid changing national and global realities. It highlighted Catholic education as a space for integral formation, nurturing faith, learning, service, and social responsibility.
It also emphasized the importance of strengthening communion among Catholic schools as a “constellation of hope,” encouraging institutions to move beyond reflection toward concrete commitments, collaborative initiatives, and renewed action for the future of Catholic education.
The four-day gathering featured various formation sessions, plenary discussions, networking opportunities, exhibits, and collaborative activities, providing participants with opportunities to exchange experiences and explore emerging directions in Catholic education.
As a co-host, USJ-R contributed to the successful staging of the national gathering, joining fellow Catholic educational institutions and CEAP member schools in welcoming delegates to Cebu and fostering an environment of communion, learning, and shared mission.
The convention brought together the Catholic educational community in Cebu but its message extends beyond the four-day gathering: to renew the mission of Catholic education, strengthen collaboration, and become a constellation of hope for the communities we serve.
