On 08 June 2026, Saint Louis University (SLU) held a ceremonial blessing for the new parking area and upgrades to the heating system and tiling of the Aquatic Facility’s swimming pool at the Maryheights Campus, Bakakeng. Led by Rev. Fr. Geraldo Costa, CICM, the ceremony was attended by the SLU Management team and the staff of the facility.
The renovation was done to retile the pool and fix the leaks to ensure the safety of learners and users. Also, aside from the parking spaces, the Facility constructed staff quarters as part of its recent developments.
Drawing from the Letter to the Corinthians about how runners “run in such a way as to take the prize,” Fr. Costa reminded everyone of the facility’s purpose of providing academic support, as well as mental and physical well-being underscoring the importance of endurance and rest. He prayed that the new spaces continue to provide “rest for the weary” and refresh all who enter.
SLU Vice President for Administration Atty. Shellah Yzanne Merced expressed thanks on behalf of SLU President Rev. Fr. Gilbert B. Sales, CICM, PhD and the management team to all partners and contributors who helped realize the facility including SLU Campus Planning, Maintenance, and Security Department (CPMSD), the School of Accountancy, Management, Computing and Information Studies (SAMCIS), the School of Teacher Education and Liberal Arts (STELA), and the partner-contractor.
Aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) and 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), the newly-renovated Aquatic Facility brings the Louisian community together through the virtue of companionship in shared spaces to learn and connect emphasizing health and well-being.
