Cardinal Advincula to receive honorary doctorate in theology on Oct. 15

The University of Santo Tomas will award an honorary doctorate in theology to Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila on Oct. 15. The university is conferring the degree to recognize his service to the Church, specifically his work in priestly formation and pastoral leadership.

UST Secretary General Fr. Louie Coronel, O.P., stated in an Oct. 8 memorandum that the ceremony serves as an expression of thanks for the cardinal's ministry and dedication to his people. Coronel added that the recognition emphasizes using education and knowledge to serve the Church and society.

The 74-year-old cardinal previously earned a bachelor’s degree in sacred theology from the Dominican-run university in 1975. Following his studies at the university, Advincula studied in Rome and received a licentiate in canon law from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas. He has served as the bishop of San Carlos, the archbishop of Capiz, and currently the archbishop of Manila.