The imposition of ashes will be administered during the following Masses on Ash Wednesday (February 18) at the University of Asia and the Pacific:
7:45 am Sancta Maria Stella Orientis Oratory (SMSO)
12:05 pm SMSO and Celestino Dizon Auditorium
6:00 pm SMSO
Ash Wednesday is a day of universal fasting and abstinence in the Church. Fasting from ages 18 to 59 is taking only one complete meal and other partial meals. Abstinence from meat is also required for Catholics 14 years old and above.
The University Library has launched its annual User Experience Satisfaction Survey (UX Survey). We encourage you to respond thoughtfully, as your insights and suggestions play a vital role in shaping the university library’s future programs, resources, and services.
Participation is mandatory for all graduating students, while faculty members, non-teaching staff, and the rest of the student population are encouraged to respond voluntarily.
On February 2 (Monday), the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, there is a Rite of Blessing of Candles before the morning and noon Masses. A few people may gather in front of the altar around the table with their candles.
On February 3 (Tuesday), the Feast of Saint Blase, the blessing of throats will follow after the morning and noon Masses.
Everyone is invited to participate in this year's Eucharistic Procession at UA&P, which will take place on February 5, 2026 (Thursday). Assembly will be at the Sancta Maria Stella Orientis Oratory at 10:00 am. The procession, which will be led by His Eminence Jose Cardinal Advincula, DD, Archbishop of Manila, will start at 10:30 am and will culminate with the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 12:05 pm.
All classes and activities will be called off from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm to allow maximum participation from the University community. The entrance gate at Pearl Drive will be closed to vehicles between 10:15 am and 11:30 am to give way to the procession.
Everyone is also welcome to help make the floral carpets on February 4 (Wednesday) starting at 9:00 am, at the following locations:
1) ALB Lobby
2) ACB Promenade
3) CAS Ledge
4) University Student Commons
Flower donations are welcome and may be brought to CAS 104 on February 4. The form for cash donations may be accessed here: https://bit.ly/uapep2026donations.
For inquiries, please email [email protected].
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered at the Sancta Maria Stella Orientis Oratory of UA&P on February 21, 2026 (Saturday) at 10:00 am. The Holy Mass and Rite of Confirmation will be presided over by Most Reverend Oscar Jaime L. Florencio, Bishop of the Military Ordinariate of the Philippines.
Please be reminded that the deadline for application and submission of requirements to participate in the Confirmation Rites is February 2 (Monday).
The application form and complete list of requirements may be accessed here: https://bit.ly/uap-confirmation2026.
Printed requirements (i.e. photocopies of birth and baptismal certificates) should be submitted to the CSA - Office of Student Services, which is now located at the ACB Ground Floor.
For inquiries or concerns, please email [email protected].