Sufragan of Ozamis

 

Created: July 31, 1967. Erected August 1967. Compromises the entire Civil Province of Zamboanga del Norte and the Cities of Dipolog and Dapitan. Titular: Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary. Secondary Patron: Saint Vincent Ferrer.

 

Bishop

Most Reverend

JOSE R. MANGUIRAN, DD

 

Born: August 27, 1936 in Carcar, Cebu City. Ordained Priest: December 27, 1966. Ordained Bishop: August 19, 1987. Appointed Second Bishop of Diocese of Dipolog: May 27, 1987. Installed Bishop of Dipolog: September 9, 1987

 

Bishop’s Residence

Sicayab 7100 Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte

Tel.: (065) 212-2817

 

PRESENT STATUS

Bishop........................... 1

Diocesan Priests.......... 67

Active......................... 66

Guest Priest................. 5

On Indefinite Leave...... 3

PIME Priest.................. 1

Deacons........................ 3

Brothers: Filipino.......... 7

Sisters: Filipino........... 24

Religious: Men............. (5)

Woman..................... (19)

Seminaries:

Diocesan: Pre-collegians 5

Major

in Philosophy.............. 83

In Theology................. 22

Diocesan Divisions:

Vicariate....................... 8

Parishes...................... 34

Quasi Parishes.............. 4

With resident Pastors. 41

Entrusted to the

Diocesan Clergy.......... 34

Entrusted to the

Religious Clergy............ 1

Chaplaincies................. 3

Chapels/Missions....... 954

Educational Centers...... 8

Colleges:

Diocesan schools........... 5

Enrolment.............. 8,179

High Schools:

Diocesan Parochial....... 6

Enrolment.............. 2,713

Directed by Religious.... 2

Enrolment................. 410

Elementary:

Diocesan schools........... 3

Enrolment................. 472

By religious.................. 1

Enrolment................. 161

Kindergarten:

Diocesan schools........... 5

Enrolment................. 541

By religious.................. 1

Enrolment.................. 36

Sacraments and Sacramentals:

Baptism of Infants 12,002

Adult Convertion....... 360

Marriage

Between Catholics.. 3,000

Mix............................. 42

Total...................... 3,042

Burials..................... 1117

Catholics Institutions..... 8

Retreat House.............. 1

Orphanage.................... 1

Catechetical Center...... 1

Family Life Center....... 1

Youth Center................ 1

Population Approximately       907,238

Catholics.............. 470,675

Area....... 7,205.92 sq. km.

DIOCESAN CURIA

Chancery

G/F Millennium Building,

Padre Ramon Street

7100 Dipolog City,

Zamboanga del Norte

Tel.: (065) 212 2879

Fax: (065) 212 2879

 

Vicar General: Rt. Msgr. Emigdio T. Socias, VG

Episcopal Vicar: Msgr. Beda B. Belotindos, EV

Diocesan Oeconomus: Rev. Fr. Albert Anthony K. Bael

Diocesan Chancellor: Rev. Fr. Cesar D. Tinga

ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION

The Board of Consultors

Rt. Msgr. Emigdio T. Socias, VG

Msgr. Beda B. Belotindos, EV

Rev. Fr. Bienvenido E. Hamoy Jr.

Rev. Fr. Cesar D. Tinga

Presbyteral Council

Chairman: Most Rev. Jose R. Manguiran, D.D.

Members: Rt. Msgr. Emigdio T. Socias, VG, Very Rev. Fr. Enrico V. Montano, VF, Very Rev. Fr. Beda B. Belotindos, EV, Very Rev. Fr. Philip E. Alicayos, VF, Very Rev. Fr. Edgar M. Agura, VF, Very Rev. Fr. Teodoro E. Lagutin, VF, Very Rev. Fr. Ranulfo M. Suarez, Very Rev. Fr. Gonzalo T. Villamil Jr., VF, Rev. Fr. Cesar D. Tinga, Rev. Fr. Albert Anthony K. Bael, Rev. Fr. Ian S. Cahayag, Rev. Fr. Patrick C. Dalangin

Vicars Forane:

Rt. Msgr. Emigdio T. Socias, VG, Msgr. Beda B. Belotindos, EV, Very Rev. Fr. Gonzalo T. Villamil Jr. VF, Very Rev. Fr. Enrico V. Montano, VF, Very Rev. Fr. Edgar M. Agura, VF, Very Rev. Fr. Philip E. Alicayos, VF, Very Rev. Fr. Ranulfo M. Suarez, VF, Very Rev. Fr. Teodoro E. Lagutin, VF

 

Chancery/Oeconomus Office

G/F Millennium Building

Padre Ramon Street

7100 Dipolog City

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Tel.: (065) 212-2879

Fax: (065) 212 2879

Staff

Cashier: Mrs. Jeanet E. Conejar

Central Purchasing Agency & Lay Chancery Staff: Mr. Cristino L. Villanueva

Catholic Cemetery Clerk & Record Keeper: Mrs. Rosario L. Gaboa

Janitor/Maintenance: Mr. Johnny A. Requez

Working Student: Eddie Dinoy

PARISHES AND PAROCHIAL CLERGY

Vicariate of Saint James the Greater (DABARISILA(PO) District)

Vicar Forane: Very Rev. Fr. Gonzalo T. Villamil Jr., VF

Dapitan City–7101 (C.E. 1811)

Tel.: (065) 213 6402

Titular: Saint James the Greater, July 25

Parish Priest: Very Rev. Fr. Gonzalo T. Villamil Jr.,VF

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Florendo C. Tubaces

Quasi Parish, Polo, Dapitan City

Titular: Saint Therese

Administrator: Rev. Fr. Noel L. Saldariega

Barcelona, Dapitan City 7101 (C.E. 1958)

Titular: Our Lady of Mercy, September 24

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Elmer G. Jamarolin

Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte 7104 (C.E. 1949)

Titular: Our Lady of Fatima, September 13

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Rodrigo M. Zafra

Sibutad, Zamboanga del Norte 7103 (C.E. 1970)

Titular: Saint Anne, January 26

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Nemesio A. Sayon

La Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte 7119 (C.E. 1975)

Titular: The Risen Christ, Second Sunday of Easter

Parish Administrator: Rev. Fr. Filomeno B. Cuaton

Vicariate of Saint Isidore the Farmer (POPIMUSAN District)

Vicar Forane: Very Rev. Fr. Edgar M. Agura, VF

Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte 7106 (C.E. 1954)

Titular: Saint Isidore the Farmer, May 15

Parish Priest: Very Rev. Fr. Edgar M. Agura, VF

Malala, Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte

Titular: Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Randy B. Tic-ing

Piñan, Zamboanga del Norte 7105 (C.E. 1967)

Titular: Immaculate Heart of Mary, August 22

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Wilson T. Lagare

Mutia, Zamboanga del Norte 7107 (C.E. 1970)

Titular: Saint Francis Xavier, December 3

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Atilano B. Tabaranza

Sergio Osmeña, Zamboanga del Norte 7108 (C.E. 1974)

Titular: Saint Philip Benizi, August 23

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Allan V. Caermare

Vicariate of the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Cathedral (CASIGATURGO District)

Vicar Forane: Rt. Msgr. Emigdio T. Socias, VG

Dipolog City 7100 (C.E. 1896); Tel.: (065) 212-3258, (065) 212-8420

Titular: Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, October 7

Saint Vincent Ferrer, 4th Saturday of May

Parish Priest: Most Rev. Jose R. Manguiran, D.D.

Parish Rector: Rev. Fr. Virgilio P. Belleno

Parochial Vicars: Rev. Fr. Albert Anthony K. Bael, Rev. Fr. Bienvenido E. Hamoy Jr.

Sicayab, Dipolog City 7100 (C.E. 1981);

Tel.: (065) 212 4893

Titular: Saint John Neumann, January 5

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Edgardo A. Elumba

Galas, Dipolog City 7100 (C.E. 1990);

Tel.: (065) 212 3776

Titular: Saint Joseph Spouse of Mary, March 19

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Artemio U. Deo

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Mario Beltran M. Patangan

Turno, Dipolog City 7100 (C.E. 2000);

Tel.: (065) 212 8048

Titular: Our Lady of Fatima, October 13

Parish Priest: Rt. Msgr. Emigdio T. Socias, VG

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Nathaniele A. Denlaoso

Vicariate of Saint Francis Xavier (KAROMADALSI District)

Vicar Forane: Very Rev. Fr. Philip E. Alicayos, VF

Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte 7109 (C.E. 1896)

Titular: Saint Francis Xavier, December 3

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Patrick C. Dalangin

Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte 7102 (C.E. 1972)

Titular: Immaculate Conception, October 8

Parish Priest: Msgr. Esteban C. Gaudicos

Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte 7110 (C.E. 1952)

Titular: Our Mother of Perpetual Help, August 17

Parish Priest: Very Rev. Fr. Philip E. Alicayos, VF

Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte 7111 (C.E. 1980)

Titular: Saint Augustine, August 28

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Mamerto A. Dolera Jr.

Sinuyak, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte 7109 (C.E. 1990)

Titular: Santo Niño, January 15

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Jeffrey B. Tagailo

Vicariate of Saint Joseph the Worker (SIASINSIABA District)

Vicar Forane: Very Rev. Fr. Enrico V. Montano, VF

Siari, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte 7112 (C.E. 1980);

Tel.: (065) 224 2037

Titular: Santo Niño, January 15

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Danilo D. Alpuerto

Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte 7112 (C.E. 1936)

Titular: Saint Joseph the Worker, May 1

Parish Priest: Very Rev. Fr. Enrico V. Montano, VF

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Esquirion A. Santisas

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Delio L. Talaid

Siayan, Zamboanga del Norte 7113 (C.E. 1975)

Titular: Saint Isidore the Farmer, May 16

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Isagani A. Josol

Bacungan, Zamboanga del Norte 7112 (C.E. 1980)

Titular: Saint Vincent Ferrer, December 10

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Lawrence Christopher B. Varquez

Vicariate of Saint Vincent Ferrer (SALITAMGO District)

Vicar Forane: Very Rev. Fr. Ranulfo M. Suarez, VF

Salug, Zamboanga del Norte 7114 (C.E. 1961)

Titular: Saint Vincent Ferrer, April 25

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Joveniano Q. Buctuan

Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte 7115 (C.E. 1957)

Titular: Immaculate Conception, December 8

Parish Priest: Very Rev. Fr. Ranulfo M. Suarez, VF

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Wayne M. Ycalina Jr.

Godod, Zamboanga del Norte (C.E. 1998)

Titular: Our Mother of Perpetual Help, October 24

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Ramil de la Cruz Corong

Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte 7116 (C.E.1977)

Titular: Our Mother of Perpetual Help, June 27

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Vincent Ocellus A. Magale

Vicariate of Saint Vincent Ferrer (LABGUKA District)

Vicar Forane: Msgr. Beda B. Belotindos, EV

Labason, Zamboanga del Norte 7117 (C.E. 1936)

Titular: Saint Vincent Ferrer, April 27

Parish Priest: Msgr. Beda B. Belotindos, EV

Gutalac, Zamboanga del Norte 7118 (C.E.1984)

Titular: Saint Isidore, May 17

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Raule L. Cadungog

Kalawit, Zamboanga del Norte (C.E. November 20, 2000)

Titular: Saint Isidore

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Herbert S. Magaso

Vicariate of the Holy Cross (BASIOSI District)

Vicar Forane: Very Rev. Fr. Teodoro E. Lagutin, VF

Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte 7123 (C.E. 1990)

Titular: Saint James the Greater, July 25

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Philip Bryan G. Lumentac

Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte 7120 (C.E. 1951)

Titular: Holy Cross, May 3

Parish Priest: Very Rev. Fr. Teodoro E. Lagutin, VF

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Ferdinand B. Buenaflor

Quasi Parish, Malayal, Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte 7120

Titular: Sto. Niño Chapel

Administrator: Rev. Fr. Wilson B. Tumapon

Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte

Titular: San Jose Chapel

Administrator: Rev. Fr. Wilson B. Tumapon

Pime Mission Station, Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte 7120

Titular: Santo Niño

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Alessandro Brambilla, PIME

DIOCESAN CLERGY WITH NO PARISH ASSIGNMENT

In the Diocese

Cor Jesu Seminary, Sta. Filomena, Dipolog City 7100 Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines

Rev. Fr. Cesar D. Tinga, Rev. Fr. Melvin Rey P. Ogoc, Rev. Fr. Joel P. Agad, Rev. Fr. Ian S. Cahayag, Rev. Fr. Jotham T. Pilayre

Cor Jesu Seminary, Sta. Filomena, Dipolog City; Tel.: (065) 212 3816

Rector: Rev. Fr. Cesar D. Tinga

Prefect of Discipline & Pastoral Director: Rev. Fr. Jotham T. Pilayre

Procurator: Rev. Fr. Ian S. Cahayag

Spiritual Director: Rev. Fr. Melvin Rey P. Ogoc

Dean of Studies: Rev. Fr. Joel P. Agad

Lay Faculty Members: Ms Josephine Leyson, Mrs. Joy Ang, Mr. Dionesio Caceres, Miss Elizabeth Porlas

Deacons: Rev. Francis B. Sarita, Rev. Editho S. Mascado, Rev. Dionilo B. Audog

Outside The Diocese

Saint Mary’s Theologate Seminary, Gango, Ozamis City

Rector: Rev. Fr. Severo C. Caermare

Counselor: Rev. Fr. Joel S. Montederamos

Pastoral Director: Rev. Fr. Renato S. Paluca

Guest Priest in Manila

Rev. Fr. Edgar E. Guantero

Rev. Fr. Sandy T. Mallorca

Guest Priest-Iligan

Rev. Fr. Joeceller Realista

Guest Priest-Pagadian

Outside the Philippines

Rev. Fr. Manuel O. Duterte

Canada

On Indefinite Leave

Rev. Fr. Gregorio B. Canonigo Jr.

Rev. Fr. Ricardo B. Recera

Rev. Fr. Gemnoli O. Bandivas

INSTITUTE OF CONSECRATED LIFE/SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC

MEN

Pontifical Institute for Foreign Mission (PIME)

Servants of the Sacred Hearts (SSHS)

WOMEN

Sorores Sacrorum Cordium Jesu Et Mariae (SSCJM)

Religious of the Virgin Mary

Blessed Virgin Missionaries of Carmel (BVMC)

Carmelite Home for Children, Sicayab, Dipolog City

Franciscan Penitents (F.P.)

PASTORAL SECTION

Diocesan Pastoral Center

Sicayab, Dipolog City

Tel. (065) 212 3678 / (065) 212 8748; Fax:(065) 212 3678

PASTORAL COUNCIL AND COMMISSION CHAIRMEN

Diocesan Pastoral Coordinator: Rev. Fr. Albert Anthony K. Bael

Social Action and Peace: Rev. Fr. Nemesio A. Sayon

Commission on Biblical Apostolic: Rev. Fr. Simplicio C. Lomarda Jr. (North)

Rev. Fr. Ramil de la Cruz Corong (South)

Commission on Prison Ministry

Rev. Fr. Patrick C. Dalangin

Commission on Catechetics Confraternity on Christian Doctrine:

Rev Fr. Patrick C. Dalangin

Coordinator: Bro. Mario B. Buco, SSHS

Commission on Youth: Rev. Fr. Florendo Tubaces (North) Rev. Fr. Delio L. Talaid (South)

Coordinator: Bro. Raffy Cantoja (North)Bro. Jerry Espinas

Commission on Sacred Liturgy: Msgr. Emigdio T. Socias, VG, Rev. Fr. Randy B. Tic-ing

Commission of Sacred Music: Rev. Fr. Joveniano Q. Buctuan

Master of Ceremony: Rev. Fr. Severo C. Caermare

Community Building Program: Very Rev. Fr. Beda B. Belotindos, VF

Propagation of Faith & Missionary Union of Clergy: Msgr. Emigdio T. Socias, VG

Commission on Ongoing Priestly Formation

Chairman: Rev. Fr. Cesar D. Tinga

Diocesan Chancellor: Rev. Fr. Cesar D. Tinga

Diocesan Oeconome: Rev. Fr. Albert Anthony K. Bael

Vicar General: Msgr. Emigdio T. Socias, VG

Deacon’s Program:

Chairman: Rev. Fr. Albert Anthony K. Bael

Vocation Director: Rev. Fr. Melvin Rey P. Ogoc

Pastoral Coordinator: Rev. Fr. Albert Anthony K. Bael

Media Apostolate: Rev. Fr. Patrick C. Dalangin

Chaplaincies :

Rev. Fr. Nathaniele A. Denlaoso

Schools Chaplain

Rev. Fr. Bonifacio A. Alcantara

Retreat House

Rev. Fr. Mario Beltran M. Patangan

Chaplain of the Hospitals

Extra-Ordinary Lay Ministers of the Eucharist: Rev. Fr. Randy B. Tic-ing

Director Indigenous People: Rev. Fr. Wilson B. Tumapon, VF

Commission on Family and Life: Rev. Fr. Philip E. Alicayos, VF

Chaircouple: Mr. & Mrs. Hermilando & Necita Realiza

PASTORAL CENTERS:

Diocesan Pastoral Center

Diocesan Pastoral Office

Sicayab, 7100 Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte

Tel.:. (065) 212-8748

Pastoral Coordinator: Rev. Fr. Albert Anthony K. Bael

Diocesan Media Apostolate Center

Millennium Building, P. Ramon Street,

Estaka, 7100 Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte

Tel.: (065) 212-2879 or

(065) 212-3262

Fax: (065) 212-2879

Coordinator: Rev. Fr. Patrick C. Dalangin

Social Action Justice and Peace

DPC Compound, Sicayab, 7100 Dipolog City,

Zamboanga del Norte

Tel./ Fax.: (065) 212-3678

Director: Rev. Fr. Nemesio A. Sayon

Diocesan Retreat House

Alvinda, Mutia, Zamboanga

del Norte

Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Bonifacio A. Alcantara

 

Saint John Mary Vianney

Retreat House

La Union, Labason

Zamboanga del Norte

Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Bonifacio A. Alcantara

Diocesan Family and Life Center

2F Millennium Building,

P. Ramon Street

Estaka, 7100 Dipolog City,

Zamboanga del Norte

Chair Couple: Mr & Mrs. Hermilando Realiza

Diocesan Youth Center

DPC Compound, Sicayab, 7100

Dipolog City

Zamboanga del Norte

Directors: Rev. Fr. Florencio C. Tubaces (North)

Rev. Fr. Delio L. Talaid (South)

Office of the Diocesan Campus Ministry

Saint Vincent College

7100 Dipolog City

Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Nathaniele A. Denlaoso

ORGANIZATIONS AND MOVEMENTS

Knights of Columbus: Most Rev. Jose R. Manguiran, D.D.

Perpetual Dawn Rosary: Msgr. Emigdio T. Socias, VG

Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement: Msgr. Emigdio T. Socias, VG

Third Order of Franciscan Missionary Association: Bro. Owen Mac Cafrey

Legion of Mary Immaculate: Mrs. Bevita Esparaguera

Legion of Mary Comitum President: Mrs. Benita Correa

Apostleship of Prayer: Mrs. Perla M. Absin

Blessed Sacrament Vocation Club: David Vallejos

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS

Diocesan School Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Nathaniele A. Denlaoso

Saint Vincent’s College (F. 1949)

Millenium Building, Padre Ramon St. 7100 Dipolog City

Tel.: (065) 212 3743/212 2691

Fax. (065) 212 2691

President: Most Rev. Jose R. Manguiran, D.D.

Executive Vice President, Concurrent Vice President for Administration and Vice President for Academics: Dr. Alfreda B. Calamba, Ed. D.

Vice President for Finance: Rev. Fr. Bienvenido E. Hamoy, Jr.

Rizal Memorial Institute (F. 1949)

Saint James the Greater Parish Compound7101 Dapitan City

Tel.(065) 213 6620 (065) 213 6606 (065) 213 6287

President: Most Rev. Jose R. Manguiran, D.D.

Saint Joseph College

Padre Burgos 7112 Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte

Tel. (065) 224 2110

President: Most Rev. Jose R. Manguiran, D.D.

Colegio de San Francisco Javier (F. 1999) 7104 Rizal Zamboanga del Norte

Director: Rev. Fr. Rodrigo M. Zafra

Saint Stanislao Kostka College (F. 1955) 7110 Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte

Director: Very Rev. Fr. Philip E. Alicayos, VF

Catholic Schools

Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM)

Saint Mary’s Academy (F. 1892)7100 Padre Ramon St. Dipolog City; Tel. (065) 212 2262

Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM)

Saint Mary’s Academy (F. 1960) 7117 Labason, Zamboanga del Norte

Social Apostolate Centers

Sacred Heart Nursery

Sorores Sacrorum Cordium Jesu et Mariae (SSCJM) Padre Ramon St. 7100 Dipolog City

Tel.: (065) 212 2402

Imcon Kindergarten

Immaculate Conception Parish

7101 Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte

Marian Kindergarten

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, 7105 Piñan, Zambaonga del Norte

Saint Anne Kindergarten

Saint Anne Parish, 7102 Sibutad, Zamboanga del Norte

Santo Niño Kindergarten

Siari 7112 Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte

Carmelite Home for Children (Orphanage)Blessed Virgin Missionaries of Carmel (BVMC) 7100 Sicayab, Dipolog City

Tel.: (065) 212 5847

Family Life Crisis Center

Millennium Building, Padre Ramon Street, 7100 Dipolog City

† NECROLOGY †

2005: Msgr. Alfredo P. Ganason