On September 23, 2026, FCIC faculty, administrators, and staff embarked on a Franciscan Jubilee pilgrimage across Leyte, visiting eight sacred sites. Through prayer, reflection, fellowship, and the sacraments, they renewed their commitment to St. Francis’ legacy of peace, compassion, and service.
On September 11, 2026, the Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception hosted the Inter-Franciscan Vocation Jamboree Visayas. Anchored on growing as “Seeds of Hope,” the event gathered youth nationwide for empowering reflections, fellowship, and prayer to discover their spiritual calling.
On September 9, FCIC Basic Education faculty embarked on a sacred pilgrimage to eight Franciscan holy sites in celebration of the Franciscan Jubilee. Rooted in prayer, the journey renewed their commitment to humility, peace, simplicity, service, and care for creation.
FCIC culminated its ASEAN Month Celebration with inspiring performances, meaningful messages, and exciting competitions. Highlighting unity, diversity, and cooperation, the event celebrated students’ talents and participation while embracing the theme, “Navigating Our Future, Together,” and fostering a shared vision for a united future.
Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception officially launched its 80th Founding Anniversary, celebrating eight decades of Franciscan excellence. Guided by the theme, “Moving Forward Together to 80 Years and Beyond,” the milestone honors FCIC’s enduring legacy of faith, service, leadership, and academic excellence.
Franciscan College of the Immaculate Conception strengthened its commitment to research excellence through participation in the International Training-Workshop on Designing and Publishing Mixed-Methods Research. The program enhanced participants’ competencies in research design, scholarly writing, and publishing in high-impact international journals.
FCIC’s College Faculty In-Service Program fostered social and spiritual wellness through a faith-filled journey in Ormoc City. Faculty members strengthened camaraderie, reflected on their shared mission, and renewed their commitment to Franciscan values, holistic well-being, and excellence in Catholic education.
The FCIC Graduate School welcomed incoming students for AY 2026–2027 through a meaningful onboarding program that introduced academic expectations, graduate education values, and support systems. Inspiring sessions encouraged humility, resilience, lifelong learning, and a strong commitment to excellence, research, and professional growth.
Dr. Maria Victoria A. Gonzaga, Dean of FCIC’s Graduate School and College of Teacher Education, has been named a Top 5 National Outstanding PERAA Members finalist in the Academic Heads category. Her achievement reflects FCIC’s commitment to transformative Franciscan education, exemplary leadership, professional excellence, and dedicated service to community.