Brief History of TLMII

The Lady Mediatrix Institute, Inc., formerly known as Lady Mediatrix College, was founded on July 5, 1949, by a group of laymen moved by a vision and a sense of mission. Among its founders were Atty. Isidro Rodriguez, Mr. Francisco Malabanan Sr., Mr. Dominador Lirio, Mr. Pastor Dalmacion, and Mrs. Clarita de Leon. Later, the ownership of the school was passed on to Rev. Msgr. Crispino Racelis, the parish priest, who also served as the first Director of the School.

Initially, the institution offered Liberal Arts and Secretarial Science. However, the college operated only for one year. In the following school year, 1950–1951, a permit was obtained to operate complete Elementary and High School levels. It was then that the school came to be known as Lady Mediatrix Institute.

In 1951, Rev. Msgr. Crispino Racelis invited the Augustinian Recollect Sisters to become part of the school staff. Responding to this invitation, Very Rev. Mother Ma. Carmen Alba, the Superior General at that time, sent Sr. Imelda Lachica, A.R., as the local superior, together with two other sisters who formed the first Augustinian Recollect community in the school. Later, Sr. Angustias Librea, A.R., succeeded Sr. Imelda Lachica, A.R.

In 1953, the administration of the school became a work of shared stewardship between the Parish and the Augustinian Recollect Sisters. The Sisters assumed active responsibility for the financial administration and management of the school, while the portion of land beside the parish church used by the school remained under the ownership of the Diocese. Through this arrangement, the Parish and the Sisters worked together in sustaining the mission of Catholic education. Over the years, the Augustinian Recollect Sisters continued to nurture the growth of the institution, and the improvements made in the school facilities became part of their continuing contribution to its development.

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In 2013, the school was transferred to Masin Norte to provide a wider and more conducive space for its learners, personnel, and the growing school community. The new site is situated on land owned by the Congregation of the Augustinian Recollect Sisters. This transfer marked another significant milestone in the history of The Lady Mediatrix Institute, Inc., as it opened greater opportunities for growth, expansion, and service.

Through the years, TLMII has remained faithful to its mission of providing quality Catholic education to the wider community. Responding to the signs of the times, the institution continues to commit itself to ongoing study, renewal, and development. It seeks to meet the demands of 21st-century education while remaining rooted in its Augustinian Recollect identity and values.

Guided by its history and mission, The Lady Mediatrix Institute, Inc. continues to move forward in the work of quality assurance, academic excellence, and holistic formation. It remains committed to forming every Augustinian Recollect learner to be strong in faith and fulfilled in life.

Vision

Mission

The Lady Mediatrix Institute, Inc. envisions that every Augustinian Recollect Learner is strong infaith and fulfilled in life.

We transform the whole learner in the Augustinian Recollect Way

TLMII Philosophy of Education

An education that transforms learners to become integral Augustinian Recollect stewards who are fit for the future.

St. Augustine's Philosophy of Education

Imbued by Vatican II's view on Catholic Education, the school aims to prepare youth for Christ-centered living. It focuses on nurturing a mature Christian personality that empowers students to give themselves generously in service to their neighbors, the Church, and the wider world. Intellectual and moral formation remains anchored in the official teachings of the Holy Mother Church.

Mediatrician Identity

We are community of Augustinian Recollect learners inspired by the charism of our holy founders to be humble and persistent.

TLMII Core Values

The foundational principles of a Mediatrician are represented by the letters of the school name:

Institutional Objectives

To guide the students to acquire the basic principles of Christian life and to assist him/her in his/her physical, social, emotional, intellectual, moral, and spiritual growth.

To equip the students with the necessary thinking, speaking, and writing skills, and with the ability to read, react intelligently and creatively in life situations.

To control one’s emotions, arrive at principled decisions, and value integration.

To cultivate in the student a desirable attitude and appreciation of our cultural heritage: an understanding of his/her family and other people.

To promote worthwhile participation in various religious, cultural, vocational, sports, and recreational programs in the community and encourage proper utilization of available resources in it.

To imbue the student with the essential educational foundation needed for college work and to guide his/her choice of occupation and career.

To train the student to be a responsible citizen and become a committed leader in the community.

Location

Find us at the heart of the community, welcoming students and parents every weekday.

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The Lady Mediatrix Institute, Inc.

Office Hours

8 AM - 5 PM

Masin Norte, Candelaria, Quezon

Contact Information

ladymediatrix1949@gmail.com

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