Holy Rosary Seminary

Holy Rosary Seminary is a Catholic seminary and National Historical Landmark in Naga, Philippines, featuring a two-story brick building with Italian Renaissance design elements and classical Greek motifs in its frieze. The rectangular structure serves as an educational institution providing secondary schooling within a religious formation setting.

This seminary was founded in 1797 by Bishop Domingo Collantes and became a center for training priests in the region. It was reconstructed following damage from a typhoon in 1856 and a fire in 1860, demonstrating its resilience and continued importance.

This institution has been central to priestly formation in the region for over two centuries and remains deeply connected to the local community of Naga. Its role reflects the importance of the Catholic Church in shaping religious life across generations.

The grounds house more than a hundred seminarians studying from grade 7 through secondary levels, along with a library containing thousands of books for research. Visits should be respectful as this remains an active educational and training facility.

The Bishop Domingo Collantes Library holds approximately 30,000 books and serves as an important research center used for religious and academic study. This collection preserves extensive knowledge about religious history and scholarship in the region.

Location: Naga

Inception: 1797

GPS coordinates: 13.62826,123.18637

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:22