In 1986 upon the invitation of then Cardinal of Manila, the late Most Reverend Jaime Cardinal Sin, the CANOSSIAN FATHERS in Italy sent some Fathers to open a Seminary in New Manila, Quezon City. Fr. Stefano Arnone, Fr. Carlo Bittante were the pioneers and was joined later by Fr. Giovani Gentilin. Through Vocation Animation, they invited young men to attend search-in, forming prayer groups, youth encounters and personal contacts.