Religious Women

Diocese of Gumaca

 

(Dioecesis Gumacana)

Suffragan of Lipa

 

Created: April 9, 1984. Erected: January 29, 1985. Comprises: the eastern part of Quezon province. Titular: San Diego de Alcala.

 

Ordinary Bishop

Most Reverend

BUENAVENTURA M. FAMADICO, DD

Born: July 13, 1956 at Banton, Romblon. Ordained priest: October 25, 1983. Appointed Titular Bishop of Urusi and Auxiliary Bishop of Lipa: July 10, 2002 Ordained Bishop: June 19, 2002. Appointed Second Ordinary Bishop of Gumaca: June 11, 2003.

 

Bishop’s Residence

Diocesan Compound

Brgy. Rosario, Gumaca, 4307 Quezon

Tel.: (042) 421-1627

PRESENT STATUS

Population..... 862,793

Catholics.............. 765,437

Area...... 3,666.44 sq. kms.

Personnel:

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

Most Rev. Emilio Z. Marquez

Bishop of Gumaca

January 29, 1985

Most Rev. Antonio A. Rañola

Apostolic Administrator

June 25, 2002

Priests:

Diocesan.................. 69

Deacons:

Diocesan.................... 2

Sisters......................... 64

SEMINARIES:

Seminarians:

Major:

In Theology............... 9

In Philosophy........... 27

In regency................. 4

Total..................... 40

Minor:

In High School......... 16

In Pre-College.......... 11

Total .................... 27

DIOCESAN DIVISIONS:

Districts..................... 2

Vicariates.................. 6

Parishes................... 27

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS

Tertiary:

Diocesan.................... 1

Enrollment............. 105

High Schools:

Diocesan/Parochial.... 9

Enrollment.......... 1,923

Elementary Schools:

Diocesan/Parochial.... 9

Enrollment............. 925

Teaching Personnel:

Priests (part-time).... 11

Sisters (full-time)..... 23

Lay (full-time)........ 191

Total................... 225

SACRAMENTS & SACRAMENTALS:

Baptisms of Children 11,834

Adult Conversions 3,552

Total.................. 15,386

Marriages:

Between Cath.. 1,840

Mixed.................... 1

Total ........... 1,841

DIOCESAN CURIA

Chancery

Gumaca Pastoral

Formation Center

Brgy. Rosario, Gumaca,

4307 Quezon

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Tel.: (042) 317-6214, 421-1427

Fax: (042) 317-7620

 

Vicar General and Moderator Curiae: Rev. Msgr. Ordelo R. Lontoc, PC, STL

Vicar for the Clergy: Rev. Fr. Rinaldi S. Sayson

Chancellor: Rev. Fr. Diego O. Daño

Oeconomus: Rev. Fr. Reynie O. Paraon

Disbursing & Filing Clerk/Property Custodian: Mrs. Eufrecina L. de la Torre

Bishop’s Sec./Chancery Clerk/Liaison Officer on Temporalities: Mr. Bernard R. de la Torre

Receiving Officer: Mrs. Ma. Teresa A. Jimenea

Bookkeeper: Sr. Teresita H. Domingo, MCST

ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION

Presbyteral Council

Most Rev. Buenaventura M. Famadico, DD, Rev. Msgr. Ordelo R. Lontoc, PC, Rev. Fr. Reynie O. Paraon, Rev. Fr. Lucito V. Soriano, Rev. Fr. Diego O. Daño, Rev. Fr. Mario E. Baldeo, Rev. Fr. Higinio L. Faller, Rev. Fr. Genaro M. de Castro, Rev. Fr. Reynante P. Talento, Rev. Fr. Lowell R. Malabanan, Rev. Fr. Hannibal N. Pabello, Rev. Fr. Rey D. Merca, Rev. Fr. Rinaldi S. Sayson, Rev. Fr. Gabriel S. Villafañe, Rev. Msgr. Jose T. Lagdameo, HP, JCL

Seminary Board

Most Rev. Buenaventura Famadico, DD, Rev. Msgr. Ordelo R. Lontoc, PC, Rev. Fr. Mario E. Baldeo, L-PH, Rev. Fr. Ramon D. Uriarte, STL, Rev. Msgr. Jose T. Lagdameo, HP, JCL

Vicars Forane/Council of Vigilance

St. Peter - Rev. Fr. Higinio L. Faller, St. John - Rev. Fr. Genaro M. de Castro, St. Matthew - Rev. Fr. Reynante P. Talento, St. Paul - Rev. Fr. Lowell R. Malabanan, St. Mark - Rev. Fr. Hannibal N. Pabello, St. Luke - Rev. Fr. Rey D. Merca

Diocesan Finance Council

Most Rev. Buenaventura M. Famadico, DD,    Rev. Msgr. Ordelo R. Lon­toc, PC, Rev. Fr. Reynie O. Paraon, Mr. Gines Valderrama, Fiscal Romana Yolanda Nava, Mrs. Elvira Florido

Personnel Board

Rev. Msgr. Felicito M. Ferreras, Rev. Fr. Gabriel S. Villafañe, Rev. Fr. Ri­naldi S. Sayson, Rev. Fr. Genaro M. de Castro, Rev. Fr. Nieto G. Lopinac Jr.

Commission on Clergy

Chairman: Rev. Fr. Rinaldi S. Sayson

Members: Rev. Msgr. Candido C. Umali, Rev. Fr. Romulo C. Comia, Rev. Fr. Ricardo Mariano T. Eleazar, Rev. Fr. Enrico Paulo M. Agra, Rev. Fr. Redentor M. Barsaga, Rev. Fr. Toni Ryan C. del Moro, Rev. Fr. Rustom C. Dirain

PASTORAL SECTION

Diocesan Pastoral Council

Ordinary Bishop: Most Rev. Bue­naventura M. Famadico, DD

Pastoral Director: Rev. Fr. Lucito V. Soriano

Asst. Pastoral Director: Rev. Fr. Jose Jay C. Pagcaliwagan

Diocesan Council of the Laity

Director: Rev. Fr. Lucito V. Soriano

President: Engr. Ronilo Lingayo

Vice President: Mr. Edgardo Sebuc

Secretary: Mrs. Edita Caponpon

Treasurer: Mr. Alberto Mercado

Auditors: Mr. Rufo Ocson, Mrs. Emelita Guevarra

Commission on Catechesis &  Catholic Education

Director: Rev. Fr. Noel E. Llaga

President: July San Lorenzo

Vice President: Nela Tañola

Secretary: Mrs. Emma Morales

Treasurer: Mrs. Dolores Magtibay

Auditor: Juliet Omaña

Gumaca Catholic Schools Association (GUCASA):

Superintendent: Rev. Fr. Ramon D. Uriarte, STL

Mass Media/Social Communications:

Director: Rev. Fr. Rhoderick N. Araneta, L-PH

Assistant Director: Rev. Julito T. Sio Jr.

Legion of Mary: Rev. Fr. Venancio M. Zoleta Jr.

Pontifical Mission Societies: Rev. Fr. Pedro Marlito Marcaida

Catechetical Apostolate: Rev. Fr. Ricardo Mariano T. Eleazar

Bible Apostolate: Rev. Fr. Romulo C. Comia, SLL

Neo-Catechumenate Movement: Rev. Fr. Noel Voltaire E. Olaya

Commission on Worship

Director: Rev. Fr. Reynato C. Baldovino

President: Alex Medenilla

Vice-President: Maring Mataba

Secretary: Dory Perlas

Treasurer: Alex Eroles

Auditor: Isagani Nicdao

Sacred Music: Rev. Fr. Angelo R. D. Caparros/Rev. Fr. Ricardo Mariano

TIPAN, Diocesan Monthly Liturgico:

Scriptural Guide, Editor-in-Chief: Rev. Fr. Reynato C. Baldovino

Lectors and Acolytes: Fr. Rey D. Merca

Knights of the Altar: Rev. Fr. Rustom C. Dirain

Commentators/Ushers:

Rev. Fr. Gabriel S. Villafañe

Adoracion Nocturna Filipina:

Director: Rev. Fr. Renante Arenque

Asst. Director: Rev. Fr. Renato C. Baldovino Jr.

Tarsicians’ Director: Fr. Renato C. Baldovino Jr.

Apostleship of Prayer: Rev. Fr. Higinio L. Faller, Rev. Fr. Jose Pancracio C. Seco

Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement: Rev. Fr. Genaro M. de Castro

Cursillo Movement: Rev. Fr. Jose Jay C. Pagcaliwagan

Mother Butler’s Guild: Rev. Fr. Ibarra M. Zoleta

Mother of Perpetual Help: Rev. Fr. Ronilo J. Pera

Commission on Service

Gumaca Pastoral Formation Center, Brgy. Rosario, Gumaca, Quezon

Tel.: 317-6430

Director: Rev. Fr. Antonio A. Aguilar

Asst. Director: Rev. Fr. Reynante P. Talento

President: Mrs. Raymunda Ricafort

Vice President: Mrs. Fe Oribiana

Secretary: Mrs. Matilde Caparros

Auditor: Mrs. Lina Recto

Treasurer: Mrs. Elsie Ursolino

Social Action: Rev. Fr. Antonio A. Aguilar

Women’s Desk: Rev. Fr. Reynante P. Talento

Migrant Families: Rev. Fr. Ronelo Meude

Street Children: Rev. Fr. Zandro A. de Leon

Alay Kapwa: Rev. Fr. Renante A. Arenque

Ministry for Indigenous People: Rev. Fr. Rustom C. Dirain

Ministry for Ecological Concern: Rev. Fr. Lowell R. Malabanan

Catholic Women’s League: Rev. Msgr. Ramon C. Tiama

Daughters of Mary Immaculate: Rev. Fr. Mario E. Baldeo

Ladies of Charity & Health Care Ministry: Rev. Fr. Enrico Paulo M. Agra

Knights of Columbus: Rev. Fr. Romeo C. Velasco, Rev. Msgr. Enrique A. Luna Jr.

St. Joseph: Rev. Fr. Aldwin R. Dalisay

Commission on Family & Life

Director: Rev. Fr. Rommel G. Rosales

President: Mr. Bienvenido & Mrs. Remedios Galang

Vice President: Mr. Renato & Mrs. Angela Avila

Secretary: Mr. Reynaldo & Mrs. Angelina Recto

Treasurer: Mr. Chito & Mrs. Carol Salumbides

Auditor: Mr. Ponciano & Luzviminda Caraan

Family Life Apostolate Director: Rev. Fr. Edwin S. Gliane

Project Managers: Bro. Edwin Oribiana, Bro. Bobby Nava

Couples for Christ: Rev. Fr. Satune P. Barretto

Commission on Youth

Director: Rev. Fr. Jovito E. Olaya

Asst. Director: Rev. Fr. Nieto G. Lopinac Jr.

President: Diana A,. Oliveros

Vice President: Jo Lorenz Dioquino

Secretary: Joker Estole

Auditor: Reden S. De Villa

Diocesan Coordinator: Ms. Julie Anne P. Cuento

Commission on Vocation

Director: Rev. Fr. Redentor M. Barsaga

President: Norma Lontoc

Vice President: Maria Fetalco

Secretary: Cresenciana Segui

Treasurer: Delicia Glinofria

Auditor: Victoria Talento

Kapatiran ng mga Seminarista ng Gu­maca: Rev. Fr. Redentor M. Barsaga

Association of Religious:Rev. Fr. Diego O. Daño

Angkang Levitico: Rev. Fr. Jay Jose D. Cambiado

Antoniana: Rev. Msgr. Felicito M. Ferreras

Vocation Club: Rev. Fr. Toni Ryan C. del Moro

Discalced Nuns of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mt. Carmel (OCD): Rev. Msgr. Candido C. Umali

Diocesan MSK (BEC) Program

Director: Rev. Fr. Cristopher C. Parraba

President: Mr. Cielito Flores (Lamon Bay Area), Mr. Armando Manalo (Bondoc Area)

Vice President: Mr. Ernesto Mantala (Lamon Bay Area), Mr. Felipe Pastrana (Bondoc Area)

Secretary: Mr. Nicanor Berranda, Mr. Fernando Obel

Treasurer: Mr. Dionicio Veran, Mr. Eufrocino Estoya

Auditor: Mr. Crispin Angulo & Mr. Raul Endonila

Lay Missionaries of the Poor (LAMP) Director: Rev. Fr. Jose Niño A. de Leon

OTHER DIOCESAN OFFICES

Commission on Structures and Liturgical Environment

Chairman: Rev. Fr. Rinaldi S. Sayson,

Members: Rev. Msgr. Ramon C. Tiama, HP, Rev. Msgr. Enrique A. Luna Jr.

Committee on Creation of New Parishes

Chairman: Rev. Fr. Celso P. Barretto

Members: Rev. Fr. Pedro Marlito S. Marcaida, Rev. Fr. Lucito V. Soriano, Parish Priests of Mother Parishes

Investment Committee

Chairman: Rev. Fr. Ibarra M. Zoleta

Members: Rev. Msgr. Ramon C. Tiama, HP, Rev. Fr. Reynie O. Paraon

PARISHES AND PAROCHIAL CLERGY

District I

Vicariate 0f St. Peter

Vicar Forane: Rev. Higinio L. Faller

 

Gumaca (Cathedral) (F-1726), 4307 Quezon

Tel.: (042) 317-6695

Pop.: 69,103; Cath.: 63,778

Titular: San Diego de Alcala, November 13

Rector: Rev. Msgr. Ordelo R. Lontoc, PC

Parochial Vicars: Rev. Fr. Nieto G. Lopinac Jr., Rev. Fr. Gabriel S. Villafañe

Attached Priest: Rev. Fr. Antonio A. Aguilar

Lopez (F-1861) 4316 Quezon

Tel.: (042) 841-1252

Pop.: 85,253; Cath.: 72,958

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

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Felix M. Zoleta

Parochial Vicars: Rev. Msgr. Candido C. Umali, Rev. Fr. Enrico B. Barretto

Attached Priest: Rev. Fr. Cristopher C. Parraba

Priest In-charge of Proposed Parish in Magallanes: Rev. Fr. Rustom C. Dirain

Magsaysay, Lopez (F-2008), 4316 Quezon

Pop.: 16,188; Cath.: 14,569

Titular: Sacred Heart of Jesus, second Friday of June

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Ricardo Mariano T. Eleazar

Buenavista (F-1955), 4320 Quezon

Pop.: 23,033; Cath.: 22,149

Titular: St. Lawrence the Deacon, August 10

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Perpetuo Arnold O. Relles

Hondagua (F-1961), Lopez, 4317 Quezon

Tel.: (042) 302-6826

Pop.: 14,125; Cath.: 12,475

Titular: St. Isidore the Farmer, May 15

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Higinio L. Faller

San Vicente (F-1956), Gumaca, 4307 Quezon

Tel.: 841-1133

Pop.: 10,320; Cath.: 8,343

Titular: St. Vincent Ferrer Shrine, last Friday of April

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Noel Voltaire E. Olaya

Vicariate of St. John

Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Genaro M. de Castro

Tagkawayan (F-1943), 4321 Quezon

Tel.: 304-8035, 304-8349

Pop.: 49,919; Cath.: 42,327

Titular: Our Lady of Lourdes, February 11

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Celso L. Barretto

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Satune P. Barretto

Aloneros (F-1956), Guinayangan 4319 Quezon

Pop.: 15,764; Cath.: 15,323

Titular: St. Anthony of Padua, June 13

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Genaro M. de Castro

Guinayangan (F-1830), 4319 Quezon

Tel.: 303-4120

Pop.: 39,074; Cath.: 32,747

Titular: St. Aloysius Gonzaga, June 21

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Ibarra M. Zoleta

In-Residence: Rev. Fr. Rommel G. Rosales

Calauag (F-1846), 4318 Quezon

Tel.: 301-7076

Pop.: 98,852; Cath.: 84,488

Titular: St. Peter the Apostle, June 29

Parish Priest: Msgr. Ramon C. Tiama

Parochial Vicars: Rev. Fr. Edilberto L. Medina, Rev. Fr. Noel E. Llaga

Tiniguiban (F-2007), Calauag, 4318 Quezon

Pop.: 1,180; Cath.: 1,011

Titular: Banal na Espiritu, May 27

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Pedro Marlito S. Marcaida

Apad (F-2009), Calauag 4318 Quezon

Pop.: 13,177; Cath.: 11,081

Titular: Our Lady of Fatima, Oct. 13

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Enrico Paulo M. Agra

Vicariate of St. Matthew

Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Reynante P. Talento

Perez (F-1954), 4334 Quezon

Pop.: 13,862; Cath.: 11,210

Titular: St. Anthony of Padua, June 13

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Celso L. Baretto

Parochial Vicar: Rev Fr. Reynante P. Talento

Alabat (F-1940), 4333 Quezon

Pop.: 15,738, Cath.: 13,385

Titular: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, July 16

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Ronelo A. Meude

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Toni Ryan C. del Moro

Quezon (F-1919), 4332 Quezon Province

Pop.: 17,625; Cath.: 16,760

Titular: Holy Cross, May 3

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Rinaldi S. Sayson

DISTRICT II

Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Lowell R. Malabanan

Macalelon (F-1875), 4309 Quezon

Pop.: 25,826; Cath.: 20,660

Titular: Immaculate Conception, December 8

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Jose Pancracio C. Seco

General Luna (F-1937), 4310 Quezon

Pop.: 12,491; Cath.: 11,446

Titular: St. Ignatius of Loyola, July 31

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Venancio M. Zoleta Jr.

Pitogo (F-1850), 4308 Quezon

Tel.: 318-8249

Pop.: 22,455; Cath.: 21,024

Titular: Conversion of St. Paul, January 25

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Jose Jay C. Pagcaliwagan

In Residence: Rev. Fr. Reynato C. Baldovino

San Isidro (Pidac), Gen. Luna, 4310 Quezon

Pop.: 15,278; Cath.: 14,204

Titular: San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila, September 28

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Lowell R. Malabanan

San Isidro (F-1962), Catanauan 4311 Quezon

Pop.: 16,456; Cath.: 15,254

Titular: St. Isidore the Farmer, May 15

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Ronilo J. Pera

Vicariate of St. Luke

Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Rev. Fr. Rey D. Merca

Catanauan (F-1855), 4311 Quezon

Tel.: (042) 315-8193

Pop.: 66,930; Cath.: 63,171

Titular: Immaculate Conception, December 8

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Enrique A. Luna Jr.

Parochial Vicars: Rev. Fr. Jose Niño A. de Leon

Mulanay (F-1835), 4312 Quezon

Pop.: 50,590; Cath.: 43,571

Titular: St. Peter the Apostle, June 29

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Angelo Ramil D. Caparros

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Florendo D. Necesito

Sumagonsong, Mulanay 4312 Quezon (F-2007)

Pop.: 15,940; Cath.: 14,240

Titular: Ina ng Laging Saklolo, June 27

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Renante A. Arenque

San Francisco (F-1954), 4315 Quezon

Pop.: 58,685; Cath.: 47,650

Titular: St. Francis of Assisi, October 4

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Rey D. Merca

Priest In-charge of Proposed Parish in Pugawan: Rev. Fr. Zandro A. de Leon

Vicariate of St. Mark

Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Hannibal N. Pabello

San Narciso (F-1846), 4313 Quezon

Pop.: 36,738; Cath.: 32,855

Titular: St. Joseph the Worker, May 1

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Romeo C. Velasco

San Andres (F-1966), 4314 Quezon

Pop.: 33,470; Cath.: 30,853

Titular: St. Andrew, Nov. 30

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Renato C. Baldovino Jr.

Abuyon (F-1994), San Narciso 4313 Quezon

Pop.: 11,669; Cath.: 11,518

Titular: Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Hannibal N. Pabello

DIOCESAN CLERGY WITH OTHER ASSIGNMENTS

Seminary Personnel

Mount St. Aloysius College Seminary, Brgy. Rosario, Gumaca, Quezon

Tel.: 317-6653, 421-1141

Rector: Rev. Fr. Mario E. Baldeo, L-PH

Vice-Rector/Dean of Studies: Rev. Fr. Rhoderick N. Araneta, L-PH

Formators: Rev. Fr. Jay Jose D. Cambiado, Rev. Fr. Jovito E. Olaya, Rev. Fr. Redentor M. Barsaga, Rev. Msgr. Felicito M. Ferreras

St. Alphonsus Regional Seminary and School of Theology, Isabang, Lucena City; Tel.: 660-3846

Vice Rector: Rev. Msgr. Jose T. Lagdameo, JCL

Professor: Rev. Fr. Romulo C. Comia, SLL

In-Residence: Msgr. Pedro V. Urtola, STD

Guest Priests

Rev. Fr. Rodolfo S. Garcia (Manila), Rev. Fr. Lope V. Jarapa (Antipolo), Rev. Fr. Aldwin R. Dalisay (Lipa)

On Going Formation of the Clergy

Rev. Fr. Ramonato C. Abril

OTHERS

On Study Leave

Rev. Fr. Edilberto L. Medina, Rev. Fr. Edwin S. Gliane

On Going Formation

Rev. Fr. Juan Ronald V. Capanzana

Retired Priests

Msgr. Reynaldo T. Formarejo, HP, Fr. Pio P. Monterey, Msgr. Pablo Christian L. Tan

Seminary

Mount St. Aloysius College Seminary, Brgy. Rosario, Gumaca, Quezon

Tel.: 317-6653, 421-1141

Rector: Rev. Fr. Mario E. Baldeo, L-PH

Vice-Rector/Dean of Studies: Rev. Fr. Rhoderick N. Araneta, L-PH

Formators: Rev. Fr. Jay Jose D. Cambiado, Rev. Fr. Jovito E. Olaya, Rev. Fr. Redentor M. Barsaga, Rev. Msgr. Felicito M. Ferreras

Guest Professors: Rev. Fr. Ramon D. Uriarte, STL

Registrar: Ms. Crispina E. Opi­nion

Lay Faculty Members: Mrs. Gli­ceria Del Rosario, Mrs. Amelia Segarra, Mr. Rowell Santos, Mrs. Dionisia Nilda Garin

Enrollment: Pre-Philosophy: 11 College: 27

INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE/SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE

WOMEN

Poor Clare Monastery of the Holy Spirit, (Contemplative) (OSC)

Discalced Nuns of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mt. Carmel (Contemplative) (OCD)

Missionary Catechists of St. Therese of the Child Jesus (MCST)

Franciscan Missionary of the Infant Jesus (FMIJ)

Siervas de Nuestra Señora de la Paz (SNSP)

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS

St. Aloysius Gonzaga Parochial School

Director: Rev. Fr. Ibarra M. Zoleta

Faculty: Sisters: 4; Lay: 8

Enrollment: Kinder/Elem.: 159

Holy Child Jesus College (F-1958), Gumaca 4307 Quezon

Tel.: 317-6561

Director: Rev. Msgr. Ordelo R. Lontoc

Principal: Mrs. Teresita I. Eria

Faculty: Sisters 1; Lay: 43

Enrollment: College: 115; HS: 132; Elem.: 174; Pre-Elem: 31; Total Enrollment: 452

Most Holy Rosary Parochial School, Lopez, 4316 Quezon

Tel.: 5631

Director: Rev. Fr. Felix M. Zoleta

Principal: Mrs. Merle S. Manza

Faculty: Priests: 1; Sisters: 1; Lay: 14

Enrollment: Pre-Elem: 69

Elem.: 87; HS: 104

St. Peter’s School, Calauag, 4318 Quezon

Director: Rev. Msgr. Ramon C. Tiama

Principal: Mrs. Amor O. Cortez

Faculty: Priests: 1; Sisters: 3; Lay: 20

Enrollment: HS.: 615

St. Joseph’s High School, San Narciso, 4313 Quezon

Director: Mr. Rizal Fontanilla

Faculty: Sisters: 3; Lay:16; Priest: 2

Enrollment: HS: 443

St. Joseph Catechetical Center for Kids, San Narciso, 4313 Quezon

Director: Rev. Fr. Romeo C. Velasco

Principal: Ms. Maria Luisa Fontanilla

Faculty: 3

Enrollment: Pre-Elem.: 21

Our Lady of Peace Parochial School, Abuyon, San Narciso 4313 Quezon

Director: Rev. Fr. Hannibal N. Pabello

Faculty: Lay: 1

Enrolment: Kinder: 36

St. Peter Parochial School, Mulanay, 4312 Quezon

Director: Rev. Fr. Angelo Ramil D. Caparros

Sisters: 2; Faculty: Lay: 14

Enrollment: Pre-Elem.: 21

Elem.: 126, HS: 96

St. Francis Parochial School, San Francisco, 4315 Quezon

Director: Rev. Fr. Rey D. Merca

Faculty: Sister: 2 Lay: 10; Priest: 1

Enrollment: Pre-Elem.: 12

Elem: 24; HS: 171

Immaculate Conception Parochial School, Macalelon 4309 Quezon

Director: Rev. Fr. Jose Pancracio C. Seco

Faculty: Priest: 1; Sister: 2; Lay: 13

Enrollment: Pre-Elem.: 31

Elem.: 99, HS: 132

Mater Carmeli Catholic School, Alabat, 4333 Quezon

Director: Rev. Fr. Ronelo A. Meude

Faculty: Sister: 2; Lay: 26

Enrollment: Pre-Elem.: 39

Elem.: 62

Parochial School of Catanauan, Catanauan, Quezon

Director: Rev. Msgr. Enrique A. Luna Jr.

Faculty: Priest: 1; Sisters: 2

Lay: 14

Enrollment: Pre-Elem.: 53

Elem.: 141; HS: 124

St. Ignatius Parochial School, Gen. Luna, Quezon

Director: Rev. Fr. Venancio M. Zoleta Jr.

Faculty: Lay: 11

Enrolment: Pre-Elem.: 21

Elem.: 80; HS: 99

MISCELLANEOUS LISTING

Gumaca Diocesan Pastoral Formation Center, Brgy. Rosario, Gumaca, 4307 Quezon

Tel.: (042) 317-6214

Tel./Fax: (042) 421-1427

Director: Rev. Fr. Luiesanto I. Orgado

In-Residence: Rev. Julito T. Sio Jr., Rev. Renante V. Malimata

Gumaca Diocesan Press, San Diego de Alcala Cathedral Compound, Gumaca 4307 Quezon

Tel.: (042) 317-6367/ 421-1424

Managing Director: Rev. Fr. Reynie O. Paraon

Diocesan Youth Center, Diocesan Compound, Brgy. Rosario, Gumaca, Quezon

Director: Rev. Fr. Jovito E. Olaya

Diocesan Pastoral Office, Diocesan Compound, Brgy. Rosario, Gumaca, Quezon

Tel.: (042) 317-7717

Director: Rev. Fr. Lucito V. Soriano

Diocesan Catechetical Formation Center, Diocesan Catechetical Ministry Office, Brgy. Rosario, Gumaca, Quezon

Director: Rev. Fr. Ricardo Mariano T. Eleazar

Diocesan MSK (BEC) House, (LAMP Formation Center), Brgy. Rosario, Gumaca, Quezon

Director: Rev. Fr. Cristopher C. Parraba

Social Action Center, Gumaca Pastoral Formation Center, Brgy. Rosario, Gumaca, Quezon

Telefax: (042) 317-6430

Director: Rev. Fr. Antonio A. Aguilar

† NECROLOGY †

2007: Msgr. Ciriaco C. Sevilla

2009: Msgr. German L. Avilla, HP

History of CDP

In 1981 the Philippine Province of the Claretians initiated a program of dialogue between Latin America and the Philippines as a special service to the local Church to provoke openness and establish a network of communication between countries and continents, especially in the Third World. Fr. Alberto Rossa, CMF, an Argentine Claretian in the Philippines was assigned to coordinate the “dialogue project” on a “part-time basis”. It was in this context that the idea of following up the initial dialogue through publications came.

There were also other factors that would eventually encourage the establishment of a new publishing house in the Philippines; there was the Chavacano (a Filipinized form of Spanish which is the language in the mission area of the Congregation in the Southern Philippines) New Testament translation project of the Congregation, then the work of Br. Antoni Daufi, CMF, who by 1980 had published some catechetical material with the help of the USA Western Province. Lastly, the contacts with the Claretians of the USA Eastern Province and their assistance to the Philippine Claretians through co-publications of books on religious life and initial financial assistance.

Hence, Claretian Publications was established in 1983, with Fr. Alberto Rossa, CMF as director.

CP began with only a part-time director, a secretary and an assistant. By 1984, CP bought an old and small printing press to be paid in three years from its own funds. And the press was housed in the basement of the parish church in Quezon City.

Today, CP has established a name in religious publishing with quality printing and contents. The books sell at a price people can afford as it responds to the call of evangelization using what is most urgent, timely and effective.