AMADEO, CAVITE (January 31, 2026) - The Diocese of Imus Catholic Educational System, Inc. (DICES) celebrated Catholic Education Week from January 24–31, 2026, with the theme “Drawing New Maps of Hope: ‘Educational Constellations’ in Our Times.” 

Throughout the week, activities were held across DICES and congregational schools, culminating in a Synodal Encounter on January 31 at Fr. Luigi Caburlotto School in Amadeo. The whole-day gathering brought together 308 delegates—administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and parents—from schools across Cavite. 

The event opened with a liturgy and the enthronement of the images of St. Thomas Aquinas and Our Lady of the Pillar, followed by audio-visual presentations on Catholic education and highlights of the week’s activities. Delegates then engaged in sector-based sharing of synodal conversations, later consolidated through reports from the different groups. 

Rev. Fr. Alain P. Manalo, Episcopal Vicar for Catholic Education, synthesized the encounter in light of Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Letter Drawing New Maps of Hope, commemorating the 60th anniversary of Gravissimum Educationis. He emphasized the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit, returning to the roots of the ministry, and recognizing Catholic education as an essential part of evangelization. Fr. Manalo reminded participants: “Each one of us is a star… but stars shining together form a constellation more beautiful.” 

The celebration concluded with the Holy Eucharist presided by Most Rev. Bishop Reynaldo G. Evangelista, D.D., followed by the awarding of contest winners, the recitation of the Catholic Education Week Prayer, and the singing of the community song.  (Report and Photos by Flor Cagas, SOCCOM — Diocese of Imus)