A minor seminary is a boarding school for boys discerning the priesthood. The 1983 Code of Canon Law mandates its establishment to nurture piety, provide academic training, and safeguard seminarians from worldly distractions (Canon 234 §1, 238 §1).

Our Lady of Guadalupe Minor Seminary is the Manila Archdiocesan high school seminary where the author studied. Often asked to recount its history, he realized its story is fragmented. This write-up aims to piece it together using published sources and alumni recollections, offering a starting point for those who wish to explore its legacy.