Suffragan of Jaro

 

Created: March 30, 1987. Erected: February 11, 1988.

Comprises the southern part of the province of Negros Occidental, from La Castellana to Hinoba-an. Titular: St. Francis Xavier, December 3.

 

Bishop

Most Reverend

PATRICIO A. BUZON, SDB, D.D.

Born: March 14, 1950 in Cebu City. Ordained Priest: December 8, 1976. Appointed 2nd Bishop of Kabankalan: February 19, 2003; Installed: March 12, 2003.

 

Address:

Bishop’s House

Mojon, Kabankalan City 6111

Negros Occidental, Philippines

Tel.:: (034) 471-2292

Tel./Fax: (034) 471-2163 (Chancery)

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DIOCESAN CHANCERY

Diocese of Kabankalan

Cathedral Compound, Kabankalan City 6111

Negros Occidental, Philippines

Tel./Fax: (034) 471-2163

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PRESENT STATUS

as of 2009

Area of Territory 3,923.7sq.km.

Total Population 751,603.74

Catholics ........ 601,282.99

Personnel:

Bishops...................... 1

Filipino Diocesan. 51

Foreign Priests...... 3

Diocesan Priests Assigned                                               Outside        1

Priests On Leave... 4

Retired Priests...... 3

Religious Brothers..... 3

Religious Sisters:

Filipinos.............. 22

Foreign.................. 3

Seminaries

Archdiocesan/Diocesan:

Minor.................... 1

Seminarians

Archdiocesan/Diocesan:

Theology.............. 18

Minor................... 30

Diocesan Divisions:

Vicariates.................. 5

Parishes................... 23

Chaplaincies.............. 6

Educational Centers:

Diocesan Owned and Administered Schools:

Kindergarten....... 14

Populations.... 829

Grade Schools...... 08

Populations.. 1,442

High Schools........ 19

Populations.. 8,991

Colleges/Universities       04

Populations.. 3,167

Sacraments & Sacramentals (2008-20009)

Baptisms.......... 14,659

Confirmations..... 6,499

First Communions 2,514

Marriages:

Between Catholics .....     1,377

Between Catholics & Non-Catholics      23

Death(Catholics)

Other Institutions:

Retreat Centers......... 2

Catechetical Centers.. 1

Others

Clergy House......... 1

Home of the deaf & mute ..         1

Necrology (2006-2009).... 2

DIOCESAN CURIA

Chancery

Cathedral Compound Kabankalan 6111 Negros Occidental

Tel./Fax: (034) 471-2163

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Bishop: Most Rev. Patrick A. Buzon, SDB, D.D.

Vicar General: Msgr. Joel A. Rubin

Chancellor/Secretary:Rev.Fr. Ludovico G. To-ong Jr.

Oeconomus: Rev. Fr. Ramon G. Florete

Chancery Personnel

Bishop’s Office:

Secretary: Sr. Florenda Loren R. Intruzo, Carm., O.L.

Treasurer’s Office:

Cashier: Lucille G. Gerasmia

Bookkeeper: Melvin G. Bocafigura

Projects Office:

Coordinator: Jose Novo B. Dagunan

Messenger: Leoter de Luna

ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION

Diocesan Board of Consultors:

Msgr. Joel A. Rubin

Fr. Ramon G. Florete

Fr. Patrick M. Hurley, MSSC

Fr. Rolando G. Nueva

Fr. Artemio T. Tubongbanua

Presbyterial Council  

Schools: Fr. Patrick M. Hurley, MSSC

Oeconomus: Fr. Ramon G. Florete

Clergy: Fr. Pedro L. Dongor Young

Junior Clergy & Isabela Vicar Forane: Fr. Artemio T. Tubongbanua

Middle Clergy: Fr. Charlie D. Reyes

Senior Clergy: Fr. Jorge P. Carreon

Religious: Fr. Michael M. Doohan, MSSC

Chancellor: Fr. Ludovico G. To-ong, Jr.

Seminary Vice Rector:

Fr. Jun T. Estoque

Pastoral: Fr. Rolando G. Nueva

Kabankalan Vicar Forane:

Fr. Norberto E. Chavez

Binalbagan Vicar Forane:

Fr. Carlos G. Ybesate

Dancalan Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Jose Rembert G. Rivera

Sipalay Vicar Forane: Fr. Sergio T. Millares

Diocesan Finance Committee

Mrs. Marina Gatia, Mr. Arleen Mendoza, Mr. Bert Ramos

PASTORAL SECTION

Commission on Liturgy & Music: Fr. Joseph Vincent A. Chua

Commission on Catechetics:

Fr. Artemio T. Tubongbanua

Commission on Schools:

Bro. Rodney James Ellyard, CFC

Commission on Youth:

Fr. Marlon S. Tejada

Commission on Family & Life:

Fr. Henry G. Pineda

Commission on Social Action:

Fr. Rolando G. Nueva

Commission on Clergy: Msgr. Joel A. Rubin

Commission on Vocations:

Fr. Enrique E. Pineda

Commission on Biblical Apostolate: Fr. Jiver H. Alipoon

Commission on Missions:

Fr. Jose Rembert G. Rivera

Commission on Tribal Filipinos:

Fr. Ariel D. Gregorio

LOMAS (Lay Org. Movements &

Associations):

Fr. Ludovico G. To-ong, Jr.

PARISHES/PAROCHIAL CLERGY

Vicariate of Kabankalan

Vicar Forane:

Fr. Norberto E. Chavez

Cathedral Of St. Francis Xavier

Kabankalan City 6111 Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 471-2216

Parish Priest: Fr. Ricon B. Dagunan

Parochial Vicars: Fr. Luduvico G. To-ong, Jr., Fr. Charlie D. Reyes, Fr. Johnie S. Peracullo Jr.

Chaplaincy of Nuestra Señora De La Candelaria, Oringao, Kabankalan City 6111 Negros Occidental

Chaplain: Fr. Eryl D. Agus

Parish of San Isidro Labrador

Salong, Kabankalan City 6111 Negros Occidental

Parish Priest: Fr. Norberto E. Chavez

Mobile: 0920-2371002

Chaplaincy of St. John the Baptist

Sonedco, Kabankalan City 6111 Negros Occidental

Chaplain: Fr. Jiver H. Alipoon        Mobile: 0919-6227869

Chaplaincy of St. Joseph

Tabugon, Kabankalan City

6111 Negros Occidental

Chaplain: Fr. Robert M. Sermona

Mobile: 0918-2923909

Parish of Christ the King

Magballo, Kabankalan City

6111 Negros Occidental

Parish Priest: Fr. Jose Severino G. Nacional III

Chaplaincy of San Lorenzo Ruiz

Tapi, Kabankalan City 6111 Negros Occidental

Chaplain: Fr. Romeo Arpeh C. Daub

Mobile: 0920-6399925

Chaplaincy of San Vicente Ferrer

Binicuil, Kabankalan City 6111 Negros Occidental

Tel.: 472-8268

Titular: St. Vincent Ferrer, April 5

Chaplain: Fr. Jose Ma. B. Cadungon

Vicariate of Binalbagan

Vicar Forane: Fr. Carlos G. Ybesate

Parish of San Isidro Labrador

Binalbagan 6107 Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 388-8346

Parish Priest: Msgr. Joel A. Rubin

Resident Priest: Msgr. Josefino I. Iledan, HP

Chaplaincy of Our Lady of Peace

Biscom, Sugar Central, Binalbagan 6107 Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 388-8830

Chaplain: Fr. Patrick M. Hurley, MSSC

Parish of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary

Aguisan, Himamaylan 6108             Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034)744-6093

Parish Priest: Fr. Carlos G. Ybesate

Parish of Our Lady of Snows

Himamaylan 6108 Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 388-3664

Parish Priest: Fr. Tranquilino G. Nacional

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Redgie G. Zaspa

Parish of San Ramon Nonato, Suay, Himamaylan 6108 Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 388-3769

Parish Priest: Fr. Marlon S. Tejada

Vicariate of Isabela

Vicar Forane: Fr. Artemio T. Tubongbanua

Parish of San Nicholas Tolentino

Isabela, 6128 Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 387-2207

Parish Priest: Fr. Leopoldo D. Cahilig

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Rey B. Capapas

Parish of San Isidro Labrador

Moises Padilla (Magallon) 6132 Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 485-0392

Parish Priest: Fr. Baltazar E. Bandua

Parish of San Vicente Ferrer

La Castellana 6131 Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 485-0250

Parish Priest: Fr. Artemio T. Tubongbanua

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Richard L. Lachica

Parish of Nuestra Señora De Salvacion, Cabacungan, La Castellana 6131 Negros Occidental

Parish Priest: Fr. Jose Rodel E. Sampollo

Mobile: 0919-6348027

Parish of San Blas

Payao, Binalbagan, 6107 Negros Occidental

Parish Priest: Fr. Henry G. Pineda

Mobile: 0920-5206205

Vicariate of Dancalan

Vicar Forane: Fr. Jose Rembert G. Rivera

Parish of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Dancalan, Ilog 6109 Negros Occidental

Parish Priest: Fr. Fernando E. Villanueva Jr.

Mobile: 0920-6534302

Parish of St. John the Baptist

Ilog, 6109 Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 471-3876

Parish Priest: Fr. Joseph Vincent A. Chua

Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes, Candoni 6110 Negros Occidental

Parish Priest: Fr. Ricaredo A. Londres

Parish of St. Paul, Cauayan 6112     Negros Occidental

Parish Priest: Fr. Jose Rembert G. Rivera

Mobile: 0920-3027219

Parish of St. Francis Borgia, Isio 6112 Negros Occidental

Parish Priest: Fr. John Alipoon

Vicariate of Sipalay

Vicar Forane: Fr. Sergio T. Millares

Parish of St. Joseph the Husband Of Mary, Inayauan 6112 Negros Occidental

Parish Priest: Fr. Ramon T. Olam

Parish of Sacred of Jesus, Sipalay City 6113 Negros Occidental

Parish Priest: Fr. Sergio T. Millares

Mobile: 0910-2561360

Chaplaincy of St. Joseph the Worker

San Jose, Sipalay 6113 Negros Occidental

Chaplain: Fr. Ferdinand S. Fernandez

Mobile: 0921-3774041

Parish of Our Lady of Sorrows

Bacuyangan, Hinoba-an 6114 Negros Occidental

Parish Priest: Fr. Ariel D. Gregorio

Mobile: 0918-3415530

Parish of St. Michael the Archangel

Hinoba-an 6114 Negros Occidental

Parish Priest: Fr. Jose Gerson P. Te-ad

Mobile: 0919-4112847

Parish Of Nuestra Señora De La Candelaria, Culipapa, Hinoba-an 6114 Negros Occidental

Parish Priest: Fr. Pedro L. Dongor

Mobile: 0919-8720155

PRIESTS WITH OTHER ASSIGNMENTS

Fr. Jorge P. Carreon, Prison Ministry, Clergy House, Diocese of Kabankalan Mojon, Kabankalan City 6111 Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 471-3798

Fr. Rolando G. Nueva, Director,

Diocesan Commission on Social Action, Curia Office, Cathedral Compound

Kabankalan City 6111 Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 4-712894

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Fr. Ramon G. Florete, Diocesan Oeconomus, Diocese of Kabankalan, Curia Office, Cathedral Compound, Kabankalan City 6111 Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 471-2163

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Fr. Radny T. Bayog, College Dean

Kabankalan Catholic College,

Kabankalan City 6111 Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 471-2479

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SEMINARIES/EDUCATIONAL CENTERS

Little Way College Seminary

Mojon, Kabankalan City

6111 Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 471-2206

Vice – Rector & Procurator:

Fr. Jun T. Estoque

Dean of Studies: Fr. Eugene D. Lucerna II

Prefect of Discipline: Fr. Enrique E. Pineda

INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE/SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE

MEN

Missionary Society of St. Columban (MSSC)

Christian Brothers (CFC)

WOMEN

Augustinian Sisters of Our Lady of Consolation (OSA)

Sisters of the Presentation of our Blessed Virgin Mary (PBVM)

Oblates of the Holy Spirit (OSS)

Carmelite Sisters of Our Lady (Carm., O.L.)

Sisters of the Rural Mission (SRM)

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS

St. Vincent’s High School, La Castellana 6131 Negros Occidental

Director/Chaplain: Fr. Artemio T. Tubongbanua

Tel.: (034) 485-0250

San Isidro Academy, Moises Padilla 6132 Negros Occidental

Director/Chaplain: Fr. Baltazar E. Bandua

Tel.: (034) 485-0173

La Consolacion School (Marian Aca- demy), Isabela 6128 Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 387-2231

Principal: Sr. Aquilina de Rueda, OSA

Nalipay Catholic School, Hda. Nalipay, Isabela 6128 Negros Occidental

Director/Chaplain: Fr. Leopoldo D. Cahilig

San Bonifacio High School, Katekanip Isabela 6128 Negros Occidental

Director/Chaplain: Fr. Leopoldo D. Cahilig

San Jose Catholic School, Hda. San Jose, Isabela 6128 Negros Occidental

Director/Chaplain: Fr. Leopoldo D. Cahilig

Yusay Catholic School, Hda. Osvalfina, Isabela 6128 Negros Occidental

Director/Chaplain: Fr. Leopoldo D. Cahilig

Binalbagan Catholic College, Binalbagan 6107 Negros Occidental

Tels. (034) 3888-383; 3888-245; 3888-386; 3888-390

Administrative Team: c/o Sr. Joy Puerta, PVBM

St. Blaise Academy, Payao, Binalbagan 6107 Negros Occidental

Director/Chaplain: Fr. Henry G. Pineda

Our Lady of Snow High School, Himamaylan 6108 Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 388-3651

Directress: Sr. Teresita Garabato, PBVM

Stella Maris Academy, Aguisan, Himamaylan 6108 Negros Occidental

Director/Chaplain: Fr. Carlos G. Ybesate

San Ramon Catholic School, Su-ay, Himamaylan 6108 Negros Occidental

Director/Chaplain: Fr. Marlon S. Tejada

Kabankalan Catholic College, Kaban- kalan City 6111 Negros Occidental

Tels.: (034) 447-2479; High Sch. 4713-163; Elem. 4713-382;

Dean’s Office: 4713-154

School President: Most Rev. Patricio A. Buzon, SDB, D.D.

School Chaplain: Seminary Fathers

College Dean: Fr. Radny T. Bayog

Magballo Catholic High School,

Maballo, Kabankalan City 6111 Negros Occidental

Director: Rev. Fr. Jose Severino G. Nacional III

Ilog Catholic High School,

Ilog 6109 Negros Occidental Tel.: (034) 471-2788

Director/Chaplain: Fr. Joseph Vincent A. Chua

Immaculate Conception Academy, Dancalan, Ilog 6109 Negros Occidental

Director/Chaplain: Fr. Fernando E. Villanueva Jr.

Our Lady of Lourdes High School,

Candoni 6110 Negros Occidental

Director/Chaplain: Fr. Ricaredo A. Londres

St. Columban’s Academy, Cauayan, 6112 Negros Occidental

Director/Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Jose Rembert G. Rivera

St. Joseph High School, Inayauan, Cauayan 6112 Negros

Occidental

Director/Chaplain: Fr. Ramon T. Olam

Holy Rosary Academy, Sipalay 6113 Negros Occidental

Director/Chaplain: Fr. Sergio T. Millares

Cabarrus Catholic College, San Jose, Sipalay 6113 Negros Occidental

Directress: Sr. Mary Grace Ancheta, OSS

Chaplain: Fr. Ferdinand S. Fernandez

Our Lady of Sorrow’s Academy

Bacuyangan, Hinoba-an 6114 Negros Occidental

Director/Chaplain: Fr. Ariel D. Gregorio

St. Michael’s Academy, Hinoba-an, 6114 Negros Occidental

Director/Chaplain: Fr. Jose Gerson P. Te-ad

MISCELLANEOUS LISTING

San Lorenzo Ruiz – Retreat House, Tel./Fax: (034) 471-2163

Diocesan Chancery, Diocese of Kabankalan 6111 Negros Occidental

San Columbano Retreat House (“A place to revive the spirit”)

Batang, Himamaylan City 6108 Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 744-6800

Mobile: 0916-9745214

0928-3346905

Clergy House, Mojon, Kabankalan   City, Kabankalan City 6111

Negros Occidental

Tel.: . (034) 471-3798

Anawim Foundation for the Deaf, Mojon, Kabankalan City, Kabankalan City 6111 Negros Occidental

Tel.: No.(034) 4713459