Notre Dame of Jolo College
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TypePrivate Roman Catholic non-profit coeducational
Basic and Higher education institution
Basic and Higher education institution
EstablishedJune 14, 1954
FounderBp. Francis McSorley, OMI
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic (Oblates)| Type | Private Roman Catholic non-profit coeducational Basic and Higher education institution |
|---|---|
| Established | June 14, 1954 |
| Founder | Bp. Francis McSorley, OMI |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic (Oblates) |
Academic affiliations | NDEA PAASCU |
| Chairman | Fr.Gerry G.Delos Reyes, OMI |
| President | Fr. Ross B. Kapunan, OMI |
| Location | Gandasuli, Jolo , , 6°03′17″N 121°00′23″E / 6.05484°N 121.00643°E |
| Hymn | Notre Dame Hymn |
| Website | ndjc |
Notre Dame of Jolo College is private school run by Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate[1] in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines, founded on June 14, 1954 by Bishop Francis McSorley, OMI. in order to bring educational benefits to the people of Sulu Province. The founders were particularly interested in training teachers who would bring advantages of good education at the grassroots level in all the far-flung islands of Sulu.[2] Notre Dame of Jolo College is a member of Notre Dame Educational Association Philippines.
The first cooperative in Jolo, the Sulu Consumer's Cooperative, was developed by the Notre Dame of Jolo College.[3]