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Apostolic Vicariate of Jolo

(Vicariatus Apostolicus Jolo)

Suffragan of Zamboanga

Created Apostolic Prefecture: Ocotber 28, 1953 Elevated to Aposltolic Vicariate: July 12, 1958 Comprises the whole Province of Sulu and the entire Province of Tawi-tawi with its 464 island and islets. Titular: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 16.

Bishop

Most Reverend

ANGelito RENDON LAMPON, OMI, DD

Born: March 1, 1950 in M’lang Cotabato. Ordained Priest: March 26, 1977. Appointed as the Fifth Bishop: Decembe 8, 1997. Ordained Bishop: January 6, 1998. Installed Bishop: February 17, 1998. Titular Bishop of Valliposita

Bishop’s Residence

Jolo 7400 Sulu, Philippines

Tel.: (085) 341-8911 Local 2125

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PRESENT STATUS

Population 1,299,987 (approx.)

Catholics 25,675 (approx.)

Area ....... 2,687.8 sq. kms.

Personnel (All Filipinos)

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

Priests ................... 12

Brothers .................. 6

Sisters ................... 33

Members of Secular Institute 5

Diocesan Divisions:

Vicariate .................. 1

Parishes .................. 5

Missions .................. 5

Sacraments and Sacramentals:

Baptisms of Children 223

Baptism of of Adult 19

Adult Conversion ..... 3

Total ................ 235

Confirmations ............ 81

First Communions ... 137

Deaths ....................... 73

Marriages:

Between Catholics .. 41

Mixed ...................... 5

Total .................. 46

Educational Centers:

College .................... 1

Enrolment ..... 3,648

High Sschools .......... 7

Enrolment ..... 3,907

Elementary Schools . 3

Enrolment ..... 1,454

Kindergarten ........... 4

Enrolment ........ 385

DIOCESAN CURIA

Chancery

Vicar General:Fr. Jose D. Ante, OMI

Chancellor/Treasurer:Fr. Ramil B. Janquin, DCJ

General Services

Personnel /Admin. Officer:Fr. Ramil B. Janquin, DCJ

Financial Consultan: Ms. Lucena P. Bacalso AND, CPA

Legal Adviser:Atty. Ulka Ulama

Cashier:Mrs. Dionesia S. Escabarte

Bookeeper:Ms. Josefina L. Velario

Bishop’s Office Staff:Ms. Grace Z. Quito, AND

ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION

Vicariate Admin. Board: Most Rev. Angelito R. Lampon, OMI, DD, Fr. Jose D. Ante, OMI, Fr. Ramil B. Janquin, DCJ, Fr. Romeo P. Villanueva, OMI, Fr. Charlie Inzon, OMI

Presbyterial Council:Fr. Jose D. Ante, OMI, Fr. Ramil B. Janqin, DCJ, Fr. Leopoldo P. Yazar, OMI, Fr. Rito S. Daquipil, OMI

Judiciary Section

Shares Judiciary Office with the Archdiocese of Zamboanga, Zamboanga Matrimonial Court of first Instance (Interdiocesan Tribunal for the Archdiocese), Prelatures of Ipil and Basilan and the Apotolic Vicariate of Jolo.

PASTORAL SECTION

Vicariate Coordinating Team

Vicariate Coordinator:Fr. Romeo P. Villanueva, OMI

Parochial Ministry:Fr. Ramil B. Janquin, DCJ

Education Ministry:Bro. Eugene Pius Tajo, FMS

Health Ministry:Mrs. Nariza T. Jumalon

Mass Media Ministry:Ms. Babylyn K. Omar

Social Action Director:Fr. Jose D. Ante, OMI

Social Development Ministry:

Sr. Lucia S. Arana, OND

Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Ministry:Fr. Romeo P. Villanueva, OMI

Commission of Inter-Religious Dialogue:Sr. Marylou Espora, DC

Commission on Lay Apostolates:

Fr. Raul M. Biasbas, OMI

NDJC Chaplain: Fr. Charlie Inzon, OMI

Commission on Liturgy & Campus Ministry: Sr. Alenjandra Villarosa, OND

Commission on Youth: Ms. Mary Elizalyn C. Provido

Commission on Vocations: Fr. Ramil B. Janquin, DCJ

Commission on Basic Christian Communities: Ms. Marissa Baga

Lay Representative: Ms. Juludy A. Elam

ORGANIZATION, MOVEMENTS, OFFICES AND DIRECTORY

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral

Jolo 7400 Sulu

Parish Pastoral Council: Mrs. Juludy A. Elam

Knights of Columbus: SK Alipio T. Gobaton Jr., Jolo Assembly District No. J-21 District Deputy; SK Andy Tan, Bishop Francis McSortey Council No.4552 Grand Night; SK Leobardo Hernandez, Fr. Emile Bolduc Council No. 8181 Grand Night & SK Nelson Shia, Mt. Carmel council No. 9419 Grand Night.

Catholic Women’s League President: Mrs. Charita Y. Salibio

Filipino Chinese Catholic Community President: Mrs. Silveria Uy

Secular Third Order of Discalced Carmelites President: Mrs. Thelma Villanueva

Lay Council of the Sacred Heart Chapel President: Dra. Marian Lao

Liturgical Associates President: Mr. Darren Datiles

Couples for Christ Area Coordinator: Mr. Arseno Marzo

Family Life Apostolate Coordinator: Mrs. Charita Y. Salibio

Divine Mercy Lay Coordinator: Mrs. Susan Que

Mother Butler Guild Coordinator: Mrs. Flordeliza S. Salinas

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Parish

Siasi 7412 Sulu

Parish Pastoral Council President: Ms. Cyntia Jaeya

Knights of Columbus, St. Eugene de Mazenod Council No. 11717 Grand Night: SK Edgar L. Dee

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish

Boangao 7500 Tawi-Tawi

Parish Pastoral Council President: Mr. Jose Abendaño Sr.

Knights of Columbus Council No. 8685 Grand Knight: SK Jose Abendaño Jr.

Our Lady of Peace & Good Voyage Parish

Cagayan de Tawi-Tawi

Parish Pastoral Council President: Ms. Rafunzel Bringas

Sto. Niño Parish

Batu-Batu, Tawi-Tawi

Parish Pastoral Council President: Mrs. Jocelyn Mesolania

INSTITUTEs OF CONSECRATED LIFE/SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE

MEN

Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI)

Diocesan Clergy of Jolo (DCJ)

Marist Brothers if the School (FMS)

Dominican Brothers of St. Martin de Porres (OP)

WOMEN

Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul (DC)

Franciscan Missionary of Mary (FMM)

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

Society of the Oblates of Notre Dame (OND)

Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena (OP)

SECULAR INSTITUTE

Associates of Notre Dame (AND)

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS

Notre Dame of Jolo College (NDJC) (F-1954), Gandasuli, Jolo 7400 Sulu

Tel.: (085) 431-8911 Local 2340

President: Fr. Emmanuel A. Sison, OMI

Enrolment: 3,648

Notre Dame of Jolo High School-Kasulutan (F-1959), Gandasuli, Jolo 7400 Sulu

Tel.: (085) 341-8911 Local 2325

Director/Principal: Bro. Eugene Pius Tajo, FMS

Enrolment: 931

Notre Dame of Jolo for Girls (F-1948), Kasanyangan Village, Jolo 7400 Sulu

Tel.: (085) 341-8911 Local 2692

Head of School Directress:

Sr. Seldita Tiorosio, OP

Enrolment: 897

Notre Dame of Jolo Elementary

(F-1963), Serantes St., Jolo 7400 Sulu

Tel.: (085) 341-8911 Local 2691

Principal: Sr. Aileen Saligan, OP

Enrolment: 339

Notre Dame Asturias Elementary & Kindergarten (F-1946), Asturias, Jolo 7400 Sulu

Tel.: (085) 341-8911 Local 2326

Principal: Sr. Ursula Rempis, OP

Enrolment: 743

Notre Dame of Siasi High School Department (F-1949), Siasi 7412 Sulu

Director: Fr. Rogelio C. Caalim, OMI

Principal: Mrs. Gemma Quiniano

Enrolment: 324

Notre Dame of Siasi Elementary Department (F-1976), Siasi 7412 Sulu

Director: Fr. Rogelio C. Caalim, OMI

Principal: Mrs. Mary Jane Annuarie

Enrolment: 229

Notre Dame of Bongao High School Department (F-1951), Bongao 7500 Tawi-Tawi

Tel.: (068) 268-1089 Local 1047

Directress: Sr. Ma. Diana Fe. T. Gillesania, OND

Enrolment: 875

Notre Dame of Bongao elementary & Pre-School Department (F-1951), Bongao, 7500 Tawi-Tawi

Tel.: (068) 268-1089 Local 1277

Principal: Mrs. Josephine de Guzman

Enrolment: 700

Notre Dame of Tabawan High School (F-1957), Tabawan, Tawi-Tawi

Director: Fr. Rito S. Daquipil, OMI

Principal: Mrs. Suselyn Shun

Enrolment: 374

Notre Dame of Sibutu High School & Kindergarten (F-1957), Sibutu, Tawi-Tawi

Director: Fr. Raul M. Biasbas, OMI

Principal: Mrs. Dorren C. Jowak

Enrolment: 145

Notre Dame of Cagayan de Mapun High School (F-1963), Cagayan de Mapun, Tawi-Tawi

Director: Fr. Leopoldo P. Yazar, OMI

Enrolment: 361

Notre Dame Batu-Batu Kindergarten (F-1998), Sto. Niño Parish, Batu-Batu, Tawi-Tawi

In-Charge: Fr. Julito dela Cruz, OMI

Enrolment: 38

Parishes

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cathedral (F-1864), Gen. Arolas St., Walled City, Jolo 7400 Sulu

Tel.: (085) 341-8911 Local 2164

Titular: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, July 16

Parish Priest: Fr. Ramil B. Janquin, DCJ

Population (Cath.): 12,743

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Parish (F-1949), Siasi, 7412 Sulu

Titular: Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8

Parish Priest: Fr. Rogelio C. Caalim, OMI

Population (Cath.): 1,561

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish

(F-1951), Bongao 7500 Tawi-Tawi

Titular: Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, October 7

Parish Priest: Fr. Larry de Guia, OMI

Population (Cath.): 5,462

Our Lady of Peace & Good Voyage Parish (F-1959), Cagayan de Mapun, Tawi-Tawi

Titular: Our Lady of Good Voyage, August 15

Parish Priest: Fr. Leopoldo P. Yazar, OMI

Population (Cath.): 2,861

Sto. Niño Parish (F-1939)

Batu-Batu, Tawi-Tawi

Titular: Sto. Niño, January 17

Parish Priest: Fr. Julito dela Cruz, OMI

Population (Cath.): 2,341

Sub-Parish

Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel (F-1941), Asturias, Jolo 7400 Sulu

Titular: Sacred Heart of Jesus, June

Population: Included in the Jolo Cathedral list

Mission Stations

Sibutu Mission (F-1956)

Titular: St. Francis of Assissi, October 4

Mission-in-Charge: Fr. Raul M. Biasbas, OMI

Population (Cath.): 103

Tabawan Mission (F-1963)

Titular: Notre Dame, Sept. 8

Mission-in-Charge: Fr. Rito S. Daquipil, OMI

Population (Cath.): 27

Sitangkai (Halo-Sugbu) Mission

(F-1987)

Titular: St. Eugene de Mazenod, May 21

Mission-in-Charge: Fr. Marcelo A. Andamon Jr., OMI

Population (Cath.): 132

Tongheat Mission (F-1992)

Titular: Sto. Niño, January 17

Mission-in-Charge: Fr. Marcelo A. Andamon Jr., OMI

Population (Cath.): 183

Kualbaru Mission (F-2005)

Titular: Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, December 8

Population (Cath.): 262

Hospital

Holy Family Hospital (F-1968), Bongao 7500 Tawi-Tawi (Owned and managed by the Vicariate Apostolic of Jolo)

Administrator: Mrs. Nariza T. Jumalon

Chaplain: Fr. Larry de Guia, OMI

Health Programs

Bongao Commuity Health Programs (F-1980), Bongao 7500

Tawi-Tawi (7 communities)

In-Charge: Mrs. Napsa Baduli

Jolo Community Health Programs

(F-1975), Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cathedral Compound, Jolo 7400 Sulu

In-Charge: Ms. Shirley Nocete

Cagayan de Mapun Community Health Program & Leprosy Control Program (F-1993), Cagayan de Mapun, Tawi-Tawi

In-Charge: Martinian Brothers (OP)

Community Centers

Basic Ecclesial Community Center (Central Office) (F-1990), De Mazenod Formation Center Compound, Martinez St., Jolo 7400 Sulu

Tel.: (085) 341-8900 Local 2445

Program Coordinator: Ms. Marissa Baga

Vicariate Multi-Purpose Gymnasium & Bowling Center (D-1985), Martinez St., Jolo 7400 Sulu

Tel.: (085) 341-8911 Local 2445

In-Charge: Associates of Notre Dame (AND)

Social Development Ministry Sewing Center (F-1986), (Owned by the Vicariate and managed by the OND Sisters), Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cathedral Compound, Jolo, 7400, Sulu

Tel.: (085) 341-8911 Local 2299

In-Charge: Sr. Lucia Arana, OND

Mass Media Centers

DXMM-AM 927 KHZ (F-1986), /TV Channel 10 (F-1991), Gandasuli, Jolo 7400 Sulu

Tel.: (085) 341-8911 Local 2192

Coordinator: Ms. Imelda Paraja

DXGD-AM 549 KHZ (F-1988)

Bongao 7500 Tawi-Tawi

Coordinator: Ms. Babylyn K. Omar

Formation Centers/Dormitories

De Mazenod Formation Center/Residence Hall (F-19194), Martinez St., Jolo 7400 Sulu

Tel.: (085) 341-8911 Local 2445

In-charge: Associates of Notre Dame (AND)

Vicariate Pastoral and Catechetical Center (F-1986), Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cathedral Compound, Jolo 7400 Sulu

Tel.: (085) 341-8911 Local 2299

In-charge: Sr. Virginia N. Ylaya, OND

De Mazenod Student Hall/Notre Dame of Jolo College Dormitory (F-1985) (Owned and operated by the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculateof the Notre Dame of Jolo College), Gandasuli, Jolo 7400 Sulu

Bongao Formation Center (F-2004), Datu Halun St., Bongao 7500 Tawi-Tawi

Being Rented Out: Vicariate Owned

Notre Dame Formation Center

(F-1982), Kakuyagan Phase III, Jolo 7400 Sulu

Carmelite Sisters of Charity’s House (F-1985), Kasalamatan Village, Jolo 7400 Sulu

= Necrology =

2008: Fr. Jesus Reynaldo A. Roda, OMI

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.