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DIOCESE

Dioecesis Calbayogana                                                                                         Calbayog

Suffragan of Palo
Creation: 10 April 2010, the civil jurisdiction of the province
of Western Samar. Titular: Sts. Peter and Paul.


Bishop
Most Reverend
ISABELO CAIBAN ABARQUEZ, DD
Birth: July 8, 1956. Appointments: December 28, 2002 - Appointed Auxiliary
Bishop of the Archdiocese of Cebu and Titular Bishop of Talattula. June
15, 2004 - Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Palo. January
5, 2007 - Appointed Bishop of the Diocese of Calbayog. Ordination:
Diaconate - November 26, 1986 by His Eminence Ricardo Cardinal Vidal.
Presbyterate - June 23, 1987 by His Eminence Ricardo Cardinal Vidal.
Episcopate - February 18, 2003 by His Eminence Ricardo Cardinal Vidal.
Installation: March 8, 2007 installed Bishop of Calbayog.

Address:
Bishop’s House, JD Avelino St., West Awang
Calbayog City, Samar 6710 Philippines

Postal Address:
Diocese of Calbayog, Bishop’s House
JD Avelino St., West Awang
Calbayog City, Samar 6710 Philippines
Tel.: (055) 209-1372 • Fax: (055) 209-3012
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Past Bishops:
Most Rev. Pablo Baeza Singzon, DD (1910 - 1922)
Most Rev. Sofronio Gaborni Hacbang, DD (1922 - 1937)
Msgr. Albert Almarines (1937 - 1938, Administrator)
Most Rev. Miguel Flores Acebedo, DD (1938 - 1958)
Most Rev. Manuel Platon Del Rosario, DD (1958 - 1961)
Most Rev. Lino Rasdesales Gonzaga, DD (1961 - 1962, Administrator)
Most Rev. Cipriano Villahermosa Urgel, DD (1962 - 1974)
Most Rev. Ricardo Pido Tancinco, DD (1974 - 1979)
Most Rev. Sincero Barcenilla Lucero, DD (1979 - 1982)
Most Rev. Filomeno Gonzales Bactol, DD (1982 - 1983, Administrator)
Most Rev. Godofredo Pisig Pedernal, DD (1983 - 1984, Administrator)
Msgr. Pastor Paloma, OAR (1984 - 1985, Administrator)
Most Rev. Pedro Rosales Dean, DD (1985 - 1990, Administrator)
Most Rev. Maximiano Tuazon Cruz, DD, STD (1990 - 1999)
Most Rev. Jose Serofia Palma, DD, STD (1999 - 2007)


PRESENT STATUS
Area of Territory ................. 5.591 km2
Total Population ..................... 793,183
Total Catholics ........................ 759,153
Personnel:
Arch/Bishop ......................................1
Priests:
Diocesan ................................. (88)
Active in the Diocese ....... 70
Active in Other Dioceses
in the Philippines .............2
On Sabbatical Leave ............4
Working Abroad
on Loan ...............................1
Retired ................................... 11
Religious Priests ................... (10)
Filipino .....................................8
Foreigner .................................2
Deacons ........................................2
Religious Brothers ....................... 14
Religious Sisters ........................ (55)
Filipino........................................ 50
Foreigners ....................................5
Secular Institutes ...................... (15)
Men ................................................4
Women ....................................... 11
Seminarians (Diocesan) ............... (57)
Theology ......................................... 16
Philosophy ..................................... 22
Pre-College .......................................6
Minor (High School) ................... 13
Seminaries (Diocesan-owned):
Philosophy ........................................1
Diocesan Divisions:
Districts ..............................................2
Vicariates ...........................................6
Parishes ........................................... 38
Mission Stations ........................... 10
Educational Centers:
Religious-owned & Admin.:
Grade Schools .............................4
High Schools ...............................4
Colleges ........................................1
Other Institutions (Diocesanowned & Administered only):
Clinic ...................................................1
Sacraments & Sacramentals (2015-2022):
Total Baptisms ........................ 8,156
Total Confirmations .............. 3,115
First Communions ................. 1,795
Total Marriages ...........................501
Deaths ....................................... 4,110


LAY ORGANIZATIONS AND
MOVEMENTS
CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC
Servant Leaders: Rolando Dioneda,
Victoria Tafalla
MOTHER BUTLER’S GUILD
Coordinator: Atty. Nilda Torrevillas
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
Coordinators: Lilia Gal, Julia Pizarra
COUPLES FOR CHRIST
Coordinators: Herminigildo Sanchez,
Eduardo Rivera, Nicomedes Espares
SINGLES FOR CHRIST
Coordinators: Renato Centino,
Emma Centino
YOUTH FOR CHRIST
Coordinators: Alfredo Panzo,
Amelita Panzo
DAUGHTERS OF MARY IMMACULATE
Coordinators: Aida Tobes, Trinidad
Escobar
LADIES OF CHARITY
Coordinators: Luzviminda Bolastig,
Baby Banzon, Nena Tizon
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Diocesan Coordinator: Bro. Wilfredo
Estorninos
MOTHER BUTLER MISSION GUILD
Coordinator: Janette Obong
YOUTH FOR CHRIST
Coordinators: Alfredo Panzo,
Amelita Panzo
SOLDIERS FOR CHRIST CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC
HEALING MINISTRY
Coordinators: ______________
BROTHERHOOD OF CHRISTIAN BUSINESSMEN
AND PROFESSIONALS (BCBP)
Coordinators: ______________
COVENANT OF GOD’S LOVE
Coordinators: ______________
EL SHADDAI
Coordinators: ______________
COUPLES FOR CHRIST FOUNDATION FOR
FAMILY AND LIFE (CFC-FFL)
Coordinators: ______________


PARISHES AND CLERGY
Vicariate I - Vicariate of Sts. Peter
and Paul
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Armando J.
Cagomoc
ST. JOACHIM PARISH, San Joaquin,
Calbayog City 6710 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Illumi nado
T. Paulino Jr.
ST. VINCENT FERRER PARISH, Tinambacan,
Calbayog City 6710 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Armando
J. Cagomoc
ASSUMPTION OF OUR LADY PARISH, Pilar,
Calbayog City 6710 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Rodolfo
B. Aquino
OUR LADY OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY
MISSION CENTER, Tarabucan, Calbayog City 6710 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Vince
Allan B. Davantes Jr.
HOLY INFANT PARISH, Oquendo, Calbayog City 6710 Samar
Parochial Pastors: Rev. Fr. Andres
A. Pacoli, Rev. Fr. Noel A. Abiertas
MOST HOLY TRINITY PARISH, Trinidad,
Calbayog City 6710 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Francis J.
Uy
ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH, San
Policarpo, Calbayog City 6710
Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Noel C.
Labendia
OUR LADY’S NATIVITY PARISH, Calbayog
City 6710 Samar
Parochial Pastors: Rev. Fr. Antonio
A. Mahinay, Rev. Fr. Roger M.
Oñate, Rev. Fr. Rolly M. Laruda,
Rev. Fr. Joseph R. De Guzman
ST. ROCHE MISSION CENTER, Dagum,
Calbayog City 6710 Samar
Parochial Pastors (Seminary
Fathers): Rev. Fr. Hans Christian B.
Custodio, Rev. Fr. Henry D. Milka,
Rev. Fr. Jonathan B. Alamin, Rev.
Fr. Ronee Christi E. Obong, Rev.
Fr. Jun Mark T. Guillemer
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA MISSION CENTER,
Migara, Calbayog City 6710 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Aaron L.
Peñaranda
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA MISSION CENTER,
Carayman, Calbayog City 6710
Samar Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Richard
T. Tan
ST. JAMES THE GREATER PARISH, Sta. Marga rita 6709 Samar
Parochial Pastors: Rev. Fr. Andres
G. Espiritu, Rev. Fr. Elias R. Solis
HOLY INFANT MISSION CENTER, Napuro,
Sta. Margarita 6709 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Martin C.
Serva
HOLY INFANT PARISH, Sto. Niño 6711 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Guillermo
S. Alorro III
SACRED HEART OF JESUS PARISH, Almagro
6724 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Rodante
T. Abegonia
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA PARISH, Tagapul-an
6712 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Niño
Vince M. Bernales


Vicariate II - Vicariate of St. Isidore
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Bernard J. Comilan
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH,
Gandara 6706 Samar
Parochial Pastors: Rev. Fr. Rex M.
Ibañez, Rev. Fr. Basilio S. Salino
ST. ISIDORE THE FARMER PARISH, Matuguinao 6708 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Jake
Jester P. Yboa
ST. ISIDORE THE FARMER PARISH, San Jorge
6707 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Bernard
J. Comilan
STO. NIÑO PARISH, Pagsanghan 6705
Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Gil J.
Cagomoc
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH, Tarangnan
6704 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Joaquin
A. Colminas
SAN ROQUE MISSION CENTER, Tigdaranao,
Tarangnan 6704 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Bartolome
A. Deleña

Vicariate III - Vicariate of St. Frances
de Sales
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Pablo P.
Arroggante Jr.
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH, Silanga,
Catbalogan City 6700 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Raymundo
A. De Guzman
ST. BARTHOLOMEW PARISH, Catbalogan
City 6700 Samar
Parochial Pastors: Rev. Fr.
Rolando E. Vivas, Rev. Fr. Marlou
Benjamin C. Mangubat, Rev. Fr.
Ronjie C. Raquil, Rev. Fr. Jose
Novo C. Peru
OUR LADY OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY
PARISH/DIOCESAN MARIAN SHRINE,
Ubanon-Boao, Catbalogan City
6700 Samar
Parochial Pastors: Rev. Fr. Julio
O. Gaddi Jr., Rev. Fr. Roland B.
Cajegas IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH, Motiong
6702 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Pablo P.
Arroggante Jr.
ST. PASCHAL BAYLON PARISH, Jiabong
6701 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Gil D.
Cabujat
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI MISSION CENTER,
Calapi, Motiong 6702 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Ian
Roben A. Portugaliza
HOLY INFANT MISSION CENTER, San Jose
de Buan 6723 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Jomarie
O. Cabuquit

Vicariate IV - Vicariate of St. Pius X
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Cesar D. Aculan
STS. PETER AND PAUL PARISH, Paranas
6703 Samar
Parochial Pastors: Rev. Fr. Cesar D.
Aculan, Rev. Fr. Felipe M. Ragay
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA PARISH, BagacayCansolabao, Hinabangan 6713
Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Cris U. Tan
ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH, Hinabangan 6713 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Michael
Anthony N. Aguilar
OUR LADY OF THE ANNUNCIATION PARISH,
Calbiga 6715 Samar
Parochial Pastors: Rev. Fr. Rolando
M. Guiuan, Rev. Fr. Rey. M. Palomas
OUR LADY OF SORROWS PARISH, Pinabacdao 6716 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Deogracias
D. Llauder
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH, San
Sebastian 6714 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Tyrone
C. Odinada

Vicariate V - Vicariate of St. John XXIII
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Tito T. Voz
ST. ROSE OF LIMA PARISH, Villareal 6717
Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Tito T. Voz
HOLY INFANT PARISH, Guintarcan, Villareal 6717 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Lyndon
M. Jabon
SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR PARISH, Igot, Villareal 6717 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Miguel
B. Rebato
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA PARISH, Zumarraga 6725 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Romualdo
G. Fajardo
HOLY INFANT PARISH, Daram 6722 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Roger A.
Abaigar
OUR LADY OF SALVATION PARISH, Rizal,
Daram 6722 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Carlito
G. Verzosa Jr.
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE PARISH, Talalora
6719 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Agustin
O. Gelera Jr

Vicariate VI - Vicariate of St. Joseph
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Erwin L.
Rodriguez
STA. RITA DE CASCIA PARISH, Sta. Rita
6718 Samar
Parochial Pastors: Rev. Fr. Neil
P. Alavata, Rev. Fr. Reynaldo U.
Lucaban Jr.
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA MISSION CENTER,
Tominamos, Sta. Rita 6718 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Jerome
J. Montero
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH, Basey
6720 Samar
Parochial Pastors: Rev. Fr. Ferdinand
C. Figueroa, Rev. Fr. Jonathan A.
Zeta
SAN ANTHONY OF PADUA PARISH, San
Antonio, Basey 6720 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Fidel N.
Colminar
HOLY INFANT PARISH, Marabut 6721 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. George
C. Plaza
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE PARISH, Osmeña,
Marabut 6721 Samar
Parochial Pastor: Rev. Fr. Erwin L.
Rodriguez

CLERGY WITH NO PARISH ASSIGNMENTS
COMMISSION ON SOCIAL ACTION/TEMPORALITIES: Rev. Msgr. Niceas Abejuela
ON SABBATICAL LEAVE: Rev. Fr. Adrian
Melvin S. Ojeda, Rev. Fr. Eduardo
T. Bersamin, Rev. Fr. Ricardo M.
Pitogo, Rev. Msgr. Francisco
Cinco III
ON LOAN TO OTHER DIOCESES: Rev. Fr.
Ted Ryan A. Perez (Novaliches),
Rev. Fr. Elmer Josue P. Tumamak
(BJMP), Rev. Msgr. Romulo T.
Montero (USA)
RETIRED: Rev. Msgr. Luis S. Llarenas,
Rev. Msgr. Paulino Q. Singzon,
Rev. Fr. Toribio Aniban, Rev.
Msgr. Roberto O. Guiuan, Rev. Fr.
Jose O. Balasbas, Rev. Fr. Romeo
T. Manzanero, Rev. Fr. Bartolome
C. Dumalag, Rev. Fr. Antonio
R. Gerente, Rev. Fr. Carlos B.
Davantes, Rev. Fr. Servillano P.
Maiso Jr., Rev. Msgr. Antonio
Verzosa

FORMATION CENTERS
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL COLLEGE SEMINARY,
Dagum Hills, Calbayog City 6710
Samar
Tel.: (055) 209-1273
Rector: Rev. Fr. Hans Christian B.
Custodio
Dean of Studies: Rev. Fr. Jonathan
B. Alamin
Prefect of Discipline/Pastoral Director: Rev. Ronee Christi E. Obong
Spiritual Director: Rev. Fr. Henry
D. Milka
Procurator: Rev. Fr. Jun Mark T.
Guillemer
NAZARETH FORMATION HOUSE, Dagum
Hills, Calbayog City 6710 Samar
Tel.: (055) 209-1351
Rector: Rev. Fr. Melchizedek
de Lara, PSDP
Formators: Rev. Fr. Mark Jonnel
Magos, PSDP; Rev. Fr. Thomas
Jose Pichappilil, PSDP

 

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS
CHRIST THE KING COLLEGE, Magsaysay
Blvd., Calbayog City 6710 Samar
Administrators: Order of Friars
Minor (OFM)
President: Rev. Fr. Jovito Malinao,
OFM
Tel.: (055) 209-1182
LA MILAGROSA ACADEMY, JD Avelino St.,
Calbayog City 6710 Samar
Administrators: Franciscan Apostolic Sisters (FAS)
Directress: Sr. Adela Pabon, FAS
Tel.: (055) 209-1345
ST. MICHAEL HIGH SCHOOL, INC., Gandara
6706 Samar
Administrators: Franciscan Apostolic Sisters (FAS)
Directress: Sr. Alele Tan, FAS
Mobile: +63 917-865-2572
ST. MARY’S COLLEGE OF CATBALOGAN (FORMERLY SACRED HEART COLLEGE), Mabini
Ave., Calbayog City 6700 Samar
Administrators: Religious of the
Virgin Mary (RVM)
Directress: Sr. Ma. Jesusita Bernate,
RVM
Tel.: (055) 251-2074
DIVINE MERCY INTEGRATED ACADEMY OF
VILLAREAL FOUNDATION, INC., San
Miguel St., Brgy. Soledad, Villareal 6717 Samar
Administrators: Franciscan Friars
of the Divine Mercy (FFDM)
Director: Rev. Fr. Bonaventure
Ma. B. Valles, FFDM
Mobile: +63 977-805-1090


OTHER INSTITUTIONS
ST. CAMILLUS HOSPITAL, Airport Road,
Trinidad, Calbayog City 6710 Samar
Administrators: Ministers of the
Infirm (MI)
Director: Rev. Fr. Renato Maliwat,
MI
Asst. Director: Bro. Jose Emmanuel,
MI
Tel.: (055) 209-1164; 209-3289
MISSIONARIES OF CHARITY, Oquendo,
Cal bayog City 6710 Samar
Administrators: Missionaries of
Charity (MC)
Directress: Sr. Ma. Seraphim
Tanjuan, MC
Mobile: +63 997-158-6048
HOME FOR THE AGED, Rawis, Calbayog
City 6710 Samar
Administrators: Ladies of Charity
Organization
Director: Mrs. Rosario Gonzaga
Tel.: (055) 209-1242
POOR CLARE MONASTERY OF THE ASSUMPTION,
Rawis, Calbayog City 6710 Samar
Administrators: Order of St. Claire
(OSC)
Mother Abbess: Rev. Mo. Faith
Songco, OSC
Tel.: (055) 209-1231
MONASTERY OF THE DAUGHTERS OF MARY
CONSOLATRIX, San Policarpo, Calbayog City 6710 Samar
Administrators: Daughter of Mary
Consolatrix (DMC)
Mother Abbess: Rev. Mo. Mary
Francis Laruan, DMC
Tel.: (055) 209-5046


INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE/
SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE/
PIOUS UNION
MEN
Order of Friars Minor (OFM)
Poor Servants of the Divine Providence (PSDP)
Missionaries of the Infirm (MI)
Franciscan Friars of the Divine Mercy
(FFDM)


WOMEN
Order of St. Claire (OSC)
Franciscan Apostolic Sisters (FAS)
Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM)
Missionaries of Charity (MC)
Franciscan Missionaries of the Sacred
Heart (FMSH)
Siervas de Nuestra Señora dela Paz
(SNSP)
Franciscan Sisters of the Divine Mercy
(FSDM)
Franciscan Sisters of the Divine
Providence (FSDP)
Daughters of Mary Consolatrix (DMC)
Mary Queen of Heaven Missionaries
(MQHM)
Missionaries of the Sacred Heart
Sisters (MSH)


† NECROLOGY †
2015: Rev. Msgr. Manuel T. Cruz, HP
2016: Rev. Msgr. Bienvenido N.
Chiquillo, PA
2018: Rev. Fr. Robert F. Talon
2019: Rev. Fr. Nestor Caber; Rev.
Fr. Pete Lucero; Rev. Fr. Ramon
Daguman
2021: Rev. Fr. Teofanes O. Tabones;
Rev. Fr. Roberto R. Gilboy