Suffragan of Davao

 

Created: November 8, 1979. Erected: February 11, 1980. Comprises the whole Civil Province of Davao del Sur and portions of Sarangani Province. Titular: San Isidro Labrador, May 15.

 

Bishop

Most Reverend

GUILLERMO V. AFABLE, DD

Born: April 3, 1951 in Davao City. Ordained Bishop: July 12, 2001 in San Pedro Cathedral. Appointed by Pope John Paul II as Titular Bishop of Vadesi and Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Davao: April 21, 2001. Appointed Co-adjutor Bishop of Digos: June 21, 2002. Installed Second Bishop of Digos: February 11, 2003.

PRESENT STATUS

Bishop .........................  1

Diocesan Priests:

Active ....................  38

Study Leave ............  1

On Loan (Mission) ....  0

Guest Priest (Outside Digos)            1

On Leave (from Diocese, US)           1

On Renewal .................  1

On Vacation Leave .......  1

Total ......................  43

Religious Priests:

Filipino ..................  14

Foreign ....................  6

Total ..................  20

Religious Brothers:

Filipino ..................  23

Foreign ....................  2

Total ..................  25

Religious Sisters:

Filipino ................  105

Foreign ....................  3

Total ................  108

Seminarians:

Pre-College ............  27

College ...................  39

Theology ..................  3

Total ..................  69

Diocesan Divisions:

Vicariates ................  5

Parishes .................. 20

With Resident Pastors  20

Entrusted to the

Diocesan Clergy .  19

Entrusted to the Religious/

Society of Apostolic Life  1

Mission Stations with

Regular Priests ....  6

BECs (wthout Priests)  1,241

Catholic Educational Centers:

Colleges ...................  2

Enrolment .....  1,742

High School ...........  15

Enrolment .....  5,187

Elementary ..............  5

Enrolment .....  1,139

Pre-School ...............  8

Enrolment ........  255

Grand Total of Enrolment        8,323

Diocesan Pastoral Centers:

Liturgical Center .....  1

Seminar House ........  1

Social Action Center  1

Catecheticl (Formation)

Center .................  1

Youth Center ...........  1

Orphanages .............  1

Family and Life Center        1

Retreat House .........  2

Hospitals .................  1

Biblical Center .........  1

Sacraments and Baptism:

Baptism of Infants  6,010

Adult Baptisms ....  507

Total .............  6,517

Confirmations ....  2,003

First Commu8nions  8,678

Marriages Between

Catholics .......  2,274

Mixed ......................  9

Total .............  2,283

School Catechists  20,069

Population ......  1,159,556

Catholics ............  835,241

Area ...............................         3,938 sq. kms.

DIOCESAN CURIA

Home of the Clergy

Doña Aurora Street

Digos City 8002 Davao del Sur P.O. Box 3771

Tel./Fax: (082) 553-5852

Tel.: (082) 553-2012

Mobile: (0929) 462-7868

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Vicar General: Fr. Santos Villa­hermosa

Chancellor: Fr. Antonio C. Sila

Oeconomus: Fr. Antonio C. Sila

Secretariat Staff:

Chancery Secretary: Mrs. Honey Queen U. Alcontin

Messenger, Driver: Mr. Mayonito Patricio

Cashier: Mrs. Joyce T. Talaid

Bookkeeper: Mrs. Cecille Graziella M. Florida

ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION

Presbyteral Council

President: Most Rev. Guillermo V. Afable, DD

Members:

Ex Officio: Fr. Santos Villahermosa, Fr. Antonio C. Sila

Appointed: Fr. Edgar Friedmann, OSB, Fr. Danny Montaña, RCJ, Fr. Melchor T. Camiña, SL, Fr. Ronald I. Lunas, Fr. Nestor Lisondra, Fr. Jose Sander D. Niez, Fr. Leopoldo Omblero, Fr. Leo S. Pepito, Fr. Frederick S. Parantar, Fr. Gilles Belanger, PME

College of Consultors: Fr. Melchor Camiña, SLL, Fr. Edgar Fried­mann, OSB, Fr. Ronald I. Lunas, Fr. Leopoldo Omblero, Fr. Santos Villahermosa, Fr. Antonio Sila

Diocesan Finance Council: Most Rev. Guillermo V. Afable, DD, Fr. Antonio C. Sila, Atty. Josefina B. Almazan, Mrs. Yolanda Crispino, Mrs. Dulia Sunga, Mrs. Zaida Calumpiano, Atty. Christopher Roy S. Cabardo

Board of Deputy for Seminarians: Fr. Dante Gorgonio, Fr. Joel Codilla, Fr. Henry Escasinas, SSL, Fr. Perseus Gonzales, PhD

Commission on the Clergy

Vicar for the Clergy: Fr. Santos Villahermosa

Assistant: Fr. Leo Pepito

Members: Fr. Joselyno Gallopin, Fr. Elieser Capuyan, Fr. Frederick Parantar, Fr. Rico Dingal

Association of Religious Men and Women of the Diocese of Digos (ARMWODD)

Chairperson: Bro. Ellakim Sosmeña, SC

Mobile: (082) 553-2201

Catholic Schools Superintendent:

c/o Sr. Ma. Fe. Gerodias, RVM

Mobile: (082)553-9246

PASTORAL SECTION

Commission on Liturgy

Acting Director: Fr. Melchor T. Camiña, SLL

Diocesan Commission Coordinator: Ms. Carole Joy Tenajeros

Diocesan Liturgical Center In-charge: Miss Jinky Luy

Texts and Translation: Fr. Melchor T. Camiña, SLL, Fr. Rogelio Albite, Ms. Carole Joy Tenajeros

Formation (Pangulo sa Liturhiya): Dr. Ruperto Enriquez and Mr. Ernesto Amad

Liturgical Arts and Furnishing: Mrs. Ophelia Alde

Vestments: Ms. Regine Palma and Jinky Luy

Music: Mr. Florante Dumagan, Mrs. Nenita Dumagan

Commission on Social Action

Director: Bp. Guillermo D. Afable, DD

Coordinator: Sr. Lucilyn Castillano, WCW (Livelihood Program) / Sr. Bernardita Otibar, CS (Caritas/Hapag-asa)

Staff: Mr. Denver Jadraque, Ms. Mary Joy Drilon & Mr. Jed Maravillas, Mr. Wilson Magalso

Members: Fr. Nestino Alerta, Mr. Alex Rendon, Ms. Glinda Lorchano, Ms. Celsa Diaz, Mr. Wilson Magalso, Mr. Edgar Quirante, Mr. Romeo Salise, Pastor Sabornido Jr., Mr. Jimmy Regidor, Engr. Roel Habaradas, Mr. Pablo Inte, Ms. Wilrose Bismanos, Atty. Marcos Risonar Jr.

Commission on Catechesis

Director: Fr. Juan Macalisang, STL, PhD

Coordinator: Sr. Maria Theresa Arzagon, OND

Staff: Mrs. Felicidad Padillo

Members: All Parish/Mission Station Head Catechists

Commission on Vocations

Director: Fr. Consorcio S. Lopez Jr.

Members: All Parish Vocation Movement Presidents

Commission on Basic Ecclesial Communities

Pastoral Director: Fr. Juan Macalisang, STL, Ph.D.

Coordinator: Mr. Wilson Magalso

Members: All Parish BEC Coordinators

Commission on Biblical Apostolate

Director: Most Rev. Guillermo D. Afable, DD

Commission on Family and Life

Director: Fr. Juan Macalisang, STL, PhD

Commission on Missions and Pontifical Mission Society

Director: Bp. Guillermo D. Afable, DD

Commission on Youth

Director: Fr. Juan Macalisang, STL, Ph.D.

Coordinator: Sr. Maria Theresa Arzagon, OND

Members: Parish Youth Coordinators and Heads of Diocesan Youth Organizations

Commission on Indigenous Peoples

Director: Fr. Santos Villahermosa

Ecclesial Movements / Communities

Priest in-charge: Fr. Cristino Violon

Other Diocesan Committees / Programs / Services

Diocesan Caritas Program

Coordinator: Sr. Bernardita Otibar, CS

Campus Ministry (Davao del Sur National High School)

Coordinator: Fr. Joel Aliligay, SM

Prison Ministry

Coordinator: Fr. Patrick Muckian, SM

ORGANIZATIONS/MOVEMENTS

Worship

Adoracion Nocturna Filipina

President: Mr. Benedicto Dabalos

Spiritual Director: Fr. Jupiter Canoy

Confraternity of the Perpetual Rosary Movement (CPRM),

President: Mrs. Lolita Tenorio

Spiritual Director: Rev. Fr. Jupiter Canoy

Lay Ministers of the Liturgy (Laykong Ministro sa |Pangulo sa Liturhiya),

Coordinator: Dr. Ruperto Enriquez

Director: c/o Bp. Guillermo D. Afable, DD

Ministry of Altar Servers (MAS)

President: Mr. Immanuel Constan­tine Libre

Director: c/o Bp. Guillermo D. Afable, DD

Mother Butler’s Mission Guild

President: Mrs. Fe Cagas

Director: c/o Parish Priest

Lay Women Missionaries

In-charge: Miss Lucia Cejas

Teaching

Archconfraternity of Our Lady of Lourdes (ALL)

President: Mr. Leo Grande

Spiritual Director: Fr. Frederick Parantar

Bible Apostolate (BA)

Coordinator: Ms. Edith Sison

Spiritual Director: Most Rev. Guiller­mo Afable, DD

Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals (BCBP)

Coordinator: Mr. Macedonio Directo

Spiritual Director: c/o Parish Priest

Catholic Faith Defenders (CFD)

President: Mr. Floro Salang

Spiritual Director: Fr. Urbano Pardillo

Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movements (CCRM)

President (for Adults): Mr. Dante Aznar

President (for Youth):

Mrs. Concep­cion Dumagan

Spiritual Director: Fr. Cristino Violon

Diocesan Vocation Movement (DVM)

Director: Fr. Consorcio Lopez Jr.

President: Mrs. Isabel Garrote

Couples for Christ (CFC)

Chairman: Engr. Roel Habaradas

Spiritual Director: Fr. Ruel Regala

Service

Catholic Women’s League (CWL)

President (Adult): Mrs. Elena Melendez

Spiritual Director: Bp. Guillermo Afable, DD

Diocese of Digos Church Employees (DDCE)

President: Mr. Michael Jornales

Spiritual Director: Fr. Antonio C. Sila

Daughters of Mary Immaculate (DMI)

Regent: Mrs. Adelaida Barcelona

Spiritual Director: c/o Parish Priest

Divine Mercy Apostolate (DMA)

Coordinator: Mr. Pablo Inte

Spiritual Director: Fr. Cristino Violon

Knights of Columbus (K of C)

Digos-Sta. Cruz District: Mr. Tiburcio Villacastin

Bansalan-Matanao District: Mr. Raul Geverola

Padada-Hagonoy-Kiblawan District: Mr. Allondo Saromines

Malalag-Malita District: Engr. Noel Hubac

Spiritual Director: Bp. Guillermo D. Afable, DD

Legion of Mary

Adult President: Judge Rosalina Montejo

Spiritual Director: Fr. Frederick Parantar

PARISHES, MISSION STATIONS AND PRESBYTERS

Vicariate of Mary Mediatrix of All Graces (JOMAIS)

Vicar Forane: Fr. Joselyno Gallopin

Mary Mediatrix of All Grace Cathedral Parish (F-1948), Rizal Avenue, Digos City 8002 Davao del Sur

Tel.: (082) 553-2615

Office: (082) 553-4470

Pop.: 320,125; Cath.: 203, 530

Titular: Mary Mediatrix of All Grace, August 22

Dedication: August 21, 1991

Parish Priest: Fr. Cornelio Toraja

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Reynaldo Calumpong

St. Joseph the Worker Parish (F-1941), Poblacion, Sta. Cruz 8001 Davao del Sur

Tel.: Rectory: (082) 272-0612

Pop.: 63,896; Cath.: 45,396

Titular: St. Joseph the Worker, May 1

Parish Priest: Fr. Elieser Capuyan

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Rico Dingal

San Isidro Labrador Parish (F-1962), Poblacion Hagonoy 8006 Davao del Sur

Pop.: 44,800; Cath.: 39, 507

Titular: San Isidro Labrador, May 30

Parish Priest: Fr. Ardiane S. Benitez

San Isidro Labrador Parish, Digos City (F-1981), Corner Rizal Avenue – Aurora Streets, Digos City 8002 Davao del Sur

Tel.: (082) 553-2893

Pop.: 39,300; Cath.: 38,850

Titular: San Isidro Labrador, May 15

Parish Priest: Fr. Ronald I. Lunas

Parochial Vicars: Fr. Nestino Alerta, Fr. Cristito Carmona

Our Lady of Mt. Apo Parish (F-1983), Kapatagan, Digos City 8002 Davao Del Sur

Pop.: 9,240; Cath.: 7,381

Titular: Our Lady of Mt. Apo, February 25

Parish Priest: Fr. Leosiso Monroid

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish (F-2000), Guihing Hagonoy 8006 Davao del Sur

Titular: Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Saturday before the Christ the King Sunday

Pop.: 20, 950; Cath.: 18, 584

Parish Priest: Fr. Jupiter Canoy

Vicariate of the Immaculate Conception (MABBAMA)

Vicar Forane: Fr. Leo Pepito

Immaculate Conception Parish (F-1955), Poblacion Bansalan 8005 Davao del Sur

Mobile: (0918) 293-1597

Pop.: 42,363; Cath.: 38,305

Titular: Immaculate Conception, December 8

Parish Priest: Fr. Diomedes Templa

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Ruel Regala

St. Michael Parish (F-1963), Poblacion Matanao 8003 Davao del Sur

Pop.: 32,952; Cath.: 29,718

Titular: San Miguel, Sept. 25

Parish Priest: Fr. Dante Gorgonio

Sto. Niño Parish (F-1964), Poblacion Magsaysay 8004 Davao del Sur

Pop.: 48,306; Cath.: 35, 605

Titular: Sto. Niño, January 16

Parish Priest: Fr. Leo Pepito

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Richard Laquinon

St. Vincent Ferrer Parish (F-1995), Barrio of Bangkal, Matan-ao 8003 Davao del Sur

Pop.: 19,643; Cath.: 16, 690

Titular: San Vicente Ferrer, October 24

Parish Priest: Fr. Isabelo Medina

Vicariate of St. Michael (PAKISULBA)

Vicar Forane: Fr. Melchor T. Camiña, SLL

St. Michael Parish (F-1953), Poblacion, Padada 8007 Davao del Sur; Tel.: (082) 442-1105

Pop.: 31,360; Cath.: 28, 560

Titular: St. Michael, Sept. 29

Parish Priest: Fr. Leopoldo Omblero

Resident Priest: Fr. Frederick Parantar

Immaculate Conception Parish (F-1964), Poblacion Kiblawan 8008 Davao del Sur

Pop.: 43,450; Cath.: 34, 867

Titular: Immaculate Conception, December 8

Parish Priest: Fr. Saturnino Andoy

San Roque Parish (F-1967), Poblacion Sulop 8009 Davao del Sur

Pop.: 29,957; Cath.: 23, 935

Titular: San Roque, August 16

Parish Priest: Fr. Melchor Camiña

Banate Mission Station, Banate 8015 Saranggani Province

Pop.: 21,940; Cath.: 15,500

In-charge: Fr. Judito Tampon

Vicariate of St. Theresa of Avila (KIBASTAMA)

Vicar Forane: Fr. Nestor Lisondra

Kilegbeg Mission Station, Sta. Maria 8011 Davao del Sur

Population (included in Our Lady of the Assumption, Sta. Maria)

In-charge: Fr. Nestor Lisondra

San Vicente Ferrer Parish (F-2000), Basiawan, Sta. Maria 8011 Davao del Sur

Pop.: 35,330; Cath.: 30, 675

Titular: San Vicente Ferrer, April 5

Parish Priest: Fr. Rogelio Albite

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish (F-1965), Poblacion Sta. Maria 8011 Davao del Sur

Pop.: 21,100; Cath.: 16, 000

Titular: Our Lady of the Assumption, August 15

Parish Priest: Fr. Nestor Lisondra

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Sander Niez

Sta. Teresa de Avila Parish (F-1959), Poblacion Malalag 8010 Davao del Sur

Pop.: 59,000; Cath.: 45,550

Titular: Sta Teresa of Avila, October 15

Parish Priest: Fr. Loreto Missiona

Vicariate of Sto. Rosario (MALIMADO)

Vicar Forane: Fr. Roberto Lagos

Sto. Rosario Parish (F-1947), Poblacion Malita 8012 Davao del Sur

Pop.: 101, 900; Cath.: 85, 310

Titular: Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, First Sunday of October

Parish Priest: Fr. Roberto Lagos

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Restituto Evedientes

Little Baguio Mission Station (B’laan Mission), c/o Catholic Rectory Malita 8012 Davao del Sur

Pop.: (included in Sto Rosario Malita)

Rector of the Mission: Fr. Roberto Lagos

Malita Tagakaolo Mission Station (Matamis), c/o Catholic Rectory, Malita 8012 Davao del Sur

Pop.: (included in Sto Rosario Malita)

Mission In-charge: MJ Fathers

Team: Fr. Virgilio Pozon, MJ, Fr. Ignacio Sawey, Fr. Elmo Tactacan, MJ

Kalatagan Mission Station, c/o Catholic Rectory, Malita 8012 Davao del Sur

Pop.: (included in Sto Rosario Malita)

Mission In-charge: Fr. Gilles Belanger, PME

San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila (F-1994), Poblacion Don Marcelino 8013 Davao del Sur

Pop.: 36,545; Cath.: 21,145

Titular: San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila, Last Sunday of September

Parish Priest: Fr. Santos Villahermosa

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Regino Estoon

Vicariate of Our Lady of Assumption (BANCA)

Vicar Forane: Fr. Joel Codilla

Our Lady of Assumption Parish

(F-1959), Poblacion Jose Abad Santos 8014 Davao del Sur

Pop.: 51,459; Cath.: 44, 333

Titular: Our Lady of Assumption, August 15

Parish Priest: Fr. Danilo Dela Peña, OFMCap.

Sta. Teresita del Niño Jesus Parish

(F-1997), Balut, Sarangani Island 8015 Davao del Sur

Pop.: 19,960; Cath.: 16,445

Titular: Sta. Teresita del Niño Jesus, May 9

Parish Priest: Fr. Joel Codilla

Nuing Mission Station (Manobo Mission), Kasunogan, Molmol, Jose Abad Santos, 8014 Davao del Sur

Pop.: 65,980; Cath.: 20,500

Rector of the Mission: Fr. Larry Kapitbahay, OFMCap

DIOCESAN CLERGY WITH NO PARISH ASSIGNMENTS

In the Diocese

Fr. Antonio Sila (Procurator)

Fr. Juan Macalisang, STL, PhD

In Other Dioceses in P.I.

Fr. Henry Escasinas, SSL (Dean of Studies, Professor)

Regional Major Seminary

Catalunan Grande, 8000 Davao City

Fr. Ferdinand Lariosa (Main Spiritual Director, Professor)

Regional Major Seminary

Catalunan Grande, 8000 Davao City

Fr. Jose Perseus Gonzales, PhD (Studies, Professor)

St. Francis Xavier College Seminary

Catalunan Grande, 8000 Davao City

Guest Priest in Manila

Fr. Rex Tapales

On Study Leave

Fr. Urbano Pardillo

On Vacation Leave

Fr. Leonardo Sayson

Abroad

Fr. Romeo Miano, (Associate Pastor: USA)

On Renewal Program

Fr. Dario Algones

INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE/SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE

MEN

Brothers of the Sacred Heart (SC) Tel.: (082) 553-2201

Capuchin Fathers (OFMCap)

Congregation of the Rogationists Fathers (RCJ)

Tel.: (082) 301-0070

Foreign Mission Society of Quebec (PME)

Fax: (082) 226-2336

Tel.: (082) 227-6705

Missionaries of Jesus (MJ)

Order of St. Benedict (OSB) [Missionary Benedictines of the Congregation of St. Otillien]

Tel.: (082) 553-7009

Society of Mary (SM)

Tel.: (082) 272-9036

WOMEN

Apostolic Daughters of Mary (ADM)

Tel.: (082) 553-5853

Benedictine Nuns of the Eucharistic King (OSB)

Tel./Fax: (082) 553-8373

Carmelite Missionaries (CM)

Crucified Sisters, Adorers of the Eucharist (CAE)

Mobile: (0919) 605-3002

Dominican Sisters of the Trinity (OP)

Tel.: (082) 553-2948

Order of Notre Dame Sisters (OND)

Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM)

Tel.: (Digos Community): (082) 553-2532

Sisters Ministers of the Sick of St. Camillus (Camillian Sisters) (CS)

Tel.: (082) 553-7136

Sisters of the Presentation of Mary (PM); Tel./Fax: (Padada Community):

Tel.: (082)442-1392

Teresian Daughters of Mary (TDM)

Workers of Christ the Worker (WCW) Tel.: (Digos Community); Tel.: (082) 553-2893

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS

Holy Cross College of Bansalan (RVM) (F-1959), Bansalan 8005 Davao del Sur

Directress/ Dean of College: Sr. Ma. Fe Gerodias, RVM

Tel.: (082) 553-9246

Principal HS: Mrs. Evelyn E. Pansoy

Principal Elem.: Mrs. Evelyn E. Pansoy

Faculty: 32; Sisters: 1; Lay: 31

Total: 32; Enrolment: 1,033

College: 185; High School: 573

Elem.: 235; Kinder 1 & 2: 40

Holy Cross of Caburan (CM) (since 2000) (F-1960), Jose Abad Santos 8014 Davao del Sur

Directress: Sr. Jojie Mendoza, CM

Faculty: 11; Religious: 3

Lay: 8; Enrolment: 333

High School: 333

Cor Jesu College (SC) (F-1959), Sacred Heart Avenue, Digos City 8002 Davao del Sur

Tels. (082) 553-8251 /

553-2201 / 553-2733

President: Bro. Edgardo Escuril, SC

Dean of College: Mr. Alex D. Niez, PhD

Dean of Law School: Atty. Josefina Brandares-Almazan

Principal H.S. & Elementary: Mr. Lorenzo I. Balili Jr., MA

Faculty: 115; Religious: 7

Lay: 108; Enrolment: 2, 422

College: 1,557; High School: 398

Elementary: 398; Pre-School: 69

Holy Cross Academy of Digos (RVM) (F-1948), Rizal Avenue, Digos City 8002 Davao del Sur

Tel.: (082) 553-2532

Directress/Principal: Sr. Ma. Celedonia Amper, RVM

Faculty: 25; Religious: 3

Lay: 22; Enrolment: 842

High School: 804

Pre-School: 38

Holy Cross of Hagonoy, Inc. (OP)

(F-1965)

Directress/Principal: Sr. Flora Sap­lagio, OP

Faculty: 16; Religious: 3; Lay: 13

Enrolment: 393

High School: 393

Holy Cross of Kiblawan (TDM)

(F-1966), Kiblawan, 8008 Davao del Sur; Tel.: (082) 570-0305

Directress/Principal: Sr. Ma. Florifes Bejod, TDM

Faculty: 16; Religious: 2

Lay: 14; Enrolment: 400

High School: 400

Holy Cross of Magsaysay (OP)

(F-1964), Magsaysay 8004 Davao del Sur

Directress/ Principal: Sr. Bambina Lapara, OP

Faculty: 21; Religious: 3

Lay: 18; Enrolment: 382

High School: 236; Elementary: 116

Pre-school: 30

Holy Cross of Malalag (PM) (F-1966), Malalag 8010 Davao del Sur

Directress/Principal: Sr. Elvira Antoque, PM

Faculty: 10; Religious: 2

Lay: 8; Enrolment: 225

High School: 205

Pre-school: 20

Holy Cross of Malita (PM) (F-1959), Poblacion Malita 8012 Davao del Sur

Directress / Principal: Sr. Elizabeth Garrote, PM

Faculty: 23; Religious: 3

Lay: 20; Enrolment: 691

High School: 471

Elementary: 186

Pre-School: 34

Holy Cross of Matanao (TDM)

(F-1967), Matanao 8003 Davao del Sur

Directress/Principal: Sr. Jean Gabuya, TDM

Faculty: 11; Religious: 2

Lay: 9; Enrolment: 265

High School: 265

St. Michael’s School of Padada (PM) (F-1953), Padada 8007 Davao del Sur

Directress/Principal: Sr. Elnora R. Taparan, PM

Faculty: 23; Religious: 4

Lay: 19; Enrolment: 616

High School: 422

Elementary: 174

Pre-School: 20

St. Mary’s Academy (RVM) (F-1963), Sta. Cruz 8001 Davao del Sur

Tel.: (082) 515-3054

Directress/Principal: Sr. Ma. Lucille Gonzaga, RVM

Faculty: 14; Sisters: 4

Lay: 10; Enrolment: 464

High School: 464

Madre Pia Notari School (Davao del Sur) Inc. (CAE) (F-1994), Rizal Avenue, Sta. Cruz 8001 Davao del Sur

Directress: Sr. Mary Ann L. Llamo, CAE

Faculty: 2; Religious: 1

Lay: 1; Enrolment: 62

Pre-School: 27; Elementary: 8

Post Graduate: 27

Holy Cross of Sta. Maria (PM)

(F-1967), Sta. Maria 8011 Davao del Sur

Directress / Principal: Sr. Adelaida Espares, PM

Faculty: 10; Sisters: 3

Lay: 7; Enrolment: 184

High School: 184

Holy Cross of Sulop (ADM) (F-1967), Poblacion Sulop 8009 Davao del Sur

Principal: Sr. Ma. Sofia Aldemita, ADM

Faculty: 13; Religious: 2

Lay: 11; Enrolment: 336

High School: 336

Rogationist Academy (RCJ) (F-1987), Baracatan, Toril 8000 Davao City Davao del Sur

Principal: Fr. Danny Montaña, RCJ

Faculty: 22; Lay:19

Religious: 3; Enrolment: 273

Rogationist Institute of Technology (RCJ), Baracatan, Toril 8000 Davao City, Davao

Principal: Fr. Danny Montaña, RCJ

Faculty (Lay): 3; Religious: 5

Enrolment: 100

John Paul ll Seminary (F-2009), Sitio Kibanban, Brgy. Sinawilan 8002 Digos City

Director: Fr. Consorcio S. Lopez Jr.

Faculty: 4; Enrolment: 27

PASTORAL CENTERS

Diocesan Catechetical and Formation Center, Home of the Clergy Compound, Aurora Street, Digos City 8002 Davao del Sur

Tel.: (082) 553-2147

Director: Fr. Juan Macalisang, STL, PhD

Coordinator: Sr. Maria Theresa Arzagon, OND

Staff: Mrs. Felicidad Padillo;

Biblical Center, Home of the Clergy Compound, Aurora Street, 8002 Digos City Davao del Sur

Tel.: (082) 553-2147

Director: Bp. Guillermo D. Afable, DD

Diocesan Liturgical Center, Home of the Clergy Compound, Aurora Street, 8002 Digos City Davao del Sur

Director: c/o Bp. Guillermo D. Afable, DD

DICOL Coordinator: Miss Carole Joy Tenajeros

DLC Office Coordinator: Miss Jinky Luy

Family and Life Apostolate Center, Home of the Clergy Compound, Aurora Street, 8002 Digos City, Davao del Sur

Director: Fr. Juan Macalisang, STL, PhD

Diocesan Youth Apostolate Center, Home of the Clergy Compound, Aurora Street, 8002 Digos City, Davao del Sur

Director: Fr. Frederick Parantar

Coordinator: Sr. Ma. Theresa Arzagon, OND

Diocesan Community Services / Caritas Center, Home of the Clergy Compound, Aurora Street, 8002 Digos City, Davao del Sur

Tel.: (082) 553-2603

Director: Bp. Guillermo D. Afable, DD

Coordinators: Sr. Lucilyn Castillano, WCW, Sr. Bernardita Otibar, CS

Staff: Mr. Denver Jadraque, Mr. Jed Maravillas, Ms. .Mary Joy Drilon, Mr. Wilson Magalso

Retreat/ Seminar Houses

St. Benedict Retreat House, Cogon, Digos City 8002 Davao del Sur

Director: Fr. Patrick Mariano, OSB

Personnel: Sr. Stephen Cosadio, OSB & Sr. Mary Cyril Jabilles, OSB

Tel.: (082) 553-7009

Our Lady of Peace Retreat House, Cogon, Digos City 8002 Davao del Sur

Directress: Mother Ma. Consillia Marcellones, OSB

Tel./Fax: (082) 553-8373

Diocesan Seminar House, Home of the Clergy Compound, Aurora Street, 8002 Digos City Davao del Sur

In-Charge: DFC Team (c/o Sr. Maria Theresa Arzagon, OND)

Tel.: (082) 553-2147

Others

St. Benedict’s Clinic, Cogon, 8002 Digos City, Davao del Sur

Administered by: St. Benedict Monastery

Tel.: (082) 553-7009

Dominican Hospital Incorporated, Quezon Street, 8002 Digos City, Davao del Sur

Tel.: (082) 553-2948 / 553-6925

Administrator: Sr. Ma. Sonia Venus, OP

Service Bureau, Diocesan Service Bureau, Home of the Clergy Compound, Aurora Street, 8002 Digos City Davao del Sur

In-Charge: Mrs. Felecidad Padillo

Legal Assistance Office, Mary Mediatrix Cathedral Compound, Rizal Avenue, 8002 Digos City, Davao del Sur

Tel.: (082) 553-4470

Legal Officer: Atty. Rosalina Montejo, Atty. Marcos Risonar

Tel.: (082)286-2653

Digos City National High School Campus Ministry, Digos City National High School Compound, Rizal Ave., Digos City

Coordinator: Fr. Joel D. Aliligay, SM

Tel.: (082) 272-9036

Balay ni Maria Domenica (Home of the Elderly), Lim Extension, 8002 Digos City

Administered by: Camillian Sisters

Tel./Fax: (082) 553-7136

† NECROLOGY †

Most Rev. Generoso C. Camiña, PME, DD

Bishop Emeritus of Digos

Born: November 22, 1931

Died: February 01, 2007