(Dioecesis Legazpiensis)

Suffragan of Caceres

 

Created: June 29, 1951. Erected: October 20, 1952. Comprises the civil province of Albay. Titular: Our Lady of Mother Salvation. Secondary Patron: St. Gregory the Great.

 

Bishop

Most Reverend

JOEL Z. BAYLON, D.D.

Born: January 29, 1954. Priestly Ordination: October 18, 1978. Ordained Bishop: March 25, 1998. Appointed as Second Bishop of Masbate on February 14, 1998. Installed as sixth Bishop of Legazpi on December 10, 2009.

 

Address:

Chancery(Bishop’s House)

61 Sikatuna Street

P.O. Box 182

4500 Legazpi City

Tels.(052) 481-2178

Fax:(052) 481-2532

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Bishop-Emeritus

His Excellency

Most Reverend

JOSE C. SORRA, DD

Born: March 9, 1929. Priestly Ordination: March 17, 1956. Episcopal

Ordination: August 28, 1974. Retired: 2005.

 

Bethlehem Pastoral & Human Resource Development Center

Sogod, Bacacay, Albay

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Bishop-Emeritus

His Excellency

Most Reverend

NESTOR C. CARIÑO, DD

Born: September 8, 1938. Priestly Ordination: December 31, 1961. Episcopal Ordination: May 31, 1978. Appointed as 5th Bishop of Legazpi: April 2, 2005. Installed as 5th Bishop of Legazpi: May 24, 2005. Retired: 2007

 

#70 Alley 3, Road 8, Project 6, Quezon City

Tel.:(02) 426-9751

 

Bishop-Emeritus

His Excellecy

Most Reverend

LUCILO B. QUIAMBAO, DD

Born: October 30, 1932. Priestly Ordination: April 2,1960. Episcopal Ordination: April 27, 1982. Appointed as Titular Bishop of Nabala and Auxiliary Bishop of Legazpi: March 24, 1982. Retired: 2009

 

Bethlehem Pastoral & Human Resource Development Center

Sogod, Bacacay, Albay

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PRESENT STATUS

Total Population (as of 2008)

1,211,422

Catholics (as of 2008) 1,169,993

Ecclesial Divisions:

Vicariates................. 3

Territorial Parishes. 45

Chaplaincies............. 2

Personal Parishes..... 2

Personnel:

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

Bishop-Emeritus....... 3

Diocesan Priests presently

working in the diocese    89

Priests from other dioceses

working in the diocese    6

Retired Priests......... 9

Extradiocesim Priests 49

Diocesan Deacons..... 2

Religious Priests working

in the diocese....... 36

Filipino ..............  34

Foreign ................  2

Religious Brothers:.. 12

Filipino................. 9

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

Religious Sisters: 156

Filipino............. 151

Foreign................. 5

Sisters in the Novitiate/

Postulancy.......... 14

Secular /Lay Sisters 23

Catechists:

Full-time............ 1,050

Part-time................ 21

Seminaries:.................. 2

High School.............. 1

College(Philosophy).. 1

Seminarians:

High School............ 87

Pre-College............... 8

Philosophy.............. 98

Theology................. 26

Seminarians from Other Dioceses:

High School.............. 1

Philosophy .............  39

Catholic Educational Centers:

University................ 1

Enrolment...... 8,830

College:

Enrolment...... 4,150

High School:

Enrolment...... 3,074

Grade School:

Enrolment...... 2,531

Pre-School:

Enrollment........ 965

Diocesan Shrines.......... 3

Perpetual Eucharistic Chapels ...        12

Semi-Public Chapels..... 3

Social & Charitable Institutions:

Home for Retired Priests    1

Diocesan Pastoral & Human

Resource Development

Center.................. 1

Parish Pastoral Centers      9

Social Action Centers 3

Catechetical Center.. 1

Orphanages.............. 3

Dormitory................. 1

Retreat Houses......... 6

Catholic Hospital / Clinics   4

Rehabilitation Center for

Mentally-Ill........... 1

Book Centers............ 2

Printing Press.......... 1

Radio Station............ 1

Diocesan Publications 2

DIOCESAN CURIA

Chancery

Bishop’s House,

61 Sikatuna St., P.O.Box 182,

4500 Legazpi City.

Tels.(052) 481-2178

Fax:(052) 481-2532

Email:

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Vicar General: Msgr. Ramon C. Tronqued, PC,

St. Gregory the Great Cathedral, 61 Sikatuna St, Old Albay District 4500 Legazpi City.

Tel.: (052) 480-2657

Episcopal Vicars: Msgr. Crispin C. Bernarte Jr.,

Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, 4506 Polangui, Albay.

Tel.: (052) 486-1057

Vicars Forane: Fr. Diogenes B. Barja, St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish,

Tiwi 4513 Albay.

Tel.: (052) 488-5107

Fr. Edwin B. Bragais, St. John the Baptist Parish, 4502 Camalig, Albay; Tel.: (052) 484-1368

Msgr. Crispin C. Bernarte, Jr., Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, Polangui 4506 Albay. Tel.:(052) 486-1057

Chancellor-Secretary: Fr. Rex Paul B. Arjona

Assistant Chancellor-Secretary: Fr. Joseph A. Salando

Economus: Fr. Benjamin R. Belgica

Office Secretaries: Mrs. Annie B. Lorca, Mrs. Marly N. Bitancur, Mrs. Sarah B. Ceneta, Ms. Maria Elena R. Rivera

Accountant/Auditor/ Bookkeeper: Ms. Lutgarda Diaz

Asst. Bookkeeper: Ms. Sol Longasa

Driver: Mr. Zaldy Balderama

ADVISORY BODIES

College of Consultors

Bp. Joel Z. Baylon (Chairman),

Fr. Rex Paul B. Arjona(Secretary); Msgr. Ramon C. Tronqued, Msgr. Crispin C. Bernarte, Jr, Fr. Diogenes B. Barja, Fr. Edwin B. Bragais, Fr. Antonio Pedro O. Ballares, Fr. Salvador Nicolas R. Bilono III, Fr. Jose Victor E. Lobrigo, Fr. Ramoncito S. Sigubiense, Fr. Antonio S. Sial, Fr. Benjamin R. Belgica, Fr. Joseph A. Salando.

Finance Council

Bp. Joel Z. Baylon,Chairman, Fr. Rex Paul B. Arjona,Secretary, Fr. Benjamin R. Belgica, Fr. Jose Victor E. Lobrigo, Mrs. Preciosa Belleza, Ms. Lutgarda R. Diaz

Temporalities/Building & Sites

Fr. Antonio S. Sial,Chairman, Ms. Sarah R. Belaguin,Secretary, Msgr. Crispin C. Bernarte Jr., Fr. David Thomas R. Ramoso, Fr. Romeo C. Cirujales Jr.; Fr. Abel A. Arcilla, Arch. Pancracio Calleja, Arch. Fidel Siapno, Engr. Luzvimin Balsarza, Engr. Ernesto Carlos.

CHAIRMEN OF DIOCESAN COMMISSIONS

Clergy: Msgr. Ramon C. Tronqued

Liturgy: Fr. Romeo C. Cirujales, Jr.

Catechetical Ministry: Fr. Ruben S. Berango III

Biblical Apostolate: Fr. Sotero M. Ubalde III

CEAL: Fr. Ramonclaro G. Mendez, OP

BEC: Fr. Diogenes B. Barja

Family & Life: Fr. Edgar M. Sayson

Youth: Fr. Aureus R. Manjares

Vocations: Fr. Joseph A. Salando

Laity: Ms. Elizabeth Binalingbing

SAC: Fr. Jose Victor E. Lobrigo

Social Communication: Fr. Antonio B. Peralta

DIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONS AND MOVEMENTS

Commission On Evangelization

BCBP(Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals): Mr. Manuel Imperial

Catholic Charismatic Renewal: Mrs. Bernardita Peralta

Cursillo: Mr. Romy Villareal

El Shaddai: Mrs. Corazon Ocfemia

Neo Catechumenal Way: Fr. Paolino Fiocco and Mr. & Mrs. Ramon Orticio

Parish Renewal Experience: Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Moyano

Commission On The Laity

Adoracion Nocturna: Mr. Danilo Adille

Apostleship of Prayer: Mrs. Virginia Aramburo

Catholic Womens’ League: Ms. Aida C. Mosatalla

Daughters of Mary Immaculate: Mrs. Josefina Reburiano

Daughters of St. Jude(Chinese): Mrs. Josefina Lee

Federation of Pious Groups: Mrs. Mathilde Base

Holy Name Society: Mr. Emiliano Aberin

Knights of Columbus: Engr. Gene Andamon

Ladies of Charity: Mrs. Corazon B. Moraleda

Legion of Mary: Mrs. Lilibeth de Ocampo, Mrs. Mila Casi, Mrs. Susan Quiamno

Mother Butler’s Guild: Ms. Ofelia Rodriguez

San Lorenzo Ruiz Diocesan Guild: Mrs. Rizalina Saquido

Commission On Family Life

Christian Family Life Movement: Mr. & Mrs. Manuel Ravalo

Couples for Christ: Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Revale

Marriage Encounter: Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Marchan

PARISHES/PAROCHIAL CLERGY

First Vicariate

Holy Family Parish (Shrine), Panal 4511 Tabaco City

Tel.: (052) 481-9342

Pastor: Fr. Armando SJ. Tipones, SSS

Parochial Vicars: Fr. Conrad Goulet, SSS, Fr. Nelson Roque, SSS

Feastday: May 25

Titular: Sagrada Familia

Our Lady of Lourdes Filipino-chinese Personal Chapel, Tayhi 4511 Tabaco City; Tel.: (052) 487-4191

Pastor: Fr. Manuel R. Camu

Feastday: February 11

Titular: Our Lady of Lourdes

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Malilipot 4510 Albay

Tel.: (052) 435-0630

Pastor: Msgr. Don Vito E. Pavilando

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Ramon I. Basilla

Retired: Msgr. Juan B. Binlayo, HP

Feastday: July 16

Titular: Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Our Lady of Salvation Parish (Shrine), Joroan, Tiwi 4513 Albay

Pastor: Fr. Neil Jose C. Aranas

Feastday: 3rd Saturday of August

Titular: Our Lady of Salvation

Sacred Heart Mission Parish, Cabasan, Bacacay 4509 Albay

Pastor: Fr. Efren Bantog, SOLT

Feastday: June 21

Titular: Sacred Heart of Jesus

St. Dominic of Guzman Parish, Sto. Domingo 4508 Albay

Tel.: (052) 258-7111

Pastor: Fr. Manuel B. Balute

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Niño Jose G. Tuyo

Feastday: August 8

Titular: St. Dominic of Guzman

St. John the Baptist Parish, 4511 Tabaco City

Tel.: (052) 487-5687

Pastor: Fr. David Thomas R. Ramoso

Parochial Vicars: Fr. Dennis B. Postrado, Fr. Edgar M. Sayson

Fr. Alan B. Apuli

Feastday: June 24

Titular: St. John the Baptist

St. John Nepomucene Parish, Bonga, Bacacay 4509 Albay

Pastor: Fr. Alejandre B. Vergara, SOLT

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Henry L. Romero, SOLT

Feastday: May 16

Titular: St. John Nepomucene

St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Villahermosa, Batan Island, Rapu-Rapu 4517 Albay

Pastor: Fr. Edgar L. Barias, SOLT

Feastday: May 1

Titular: St. Joseph the Worker

St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish, Tiwi 4513 Albay

Tel.: (052) 488-5107

Pastor: Fr. Diogenes B. Barja

Parochial Vicars: Fr. Herbert M. Canar

Retired: Fr. Jose C. Crisol

Feastday: August 10

Titular: St. Lawrence the Martyr

St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Visita, San Miguel Island 4511 Tabaco City

Pastor: Fr. Orlando B. Calleja, SOLT

Feastday: May 8

Titular: St. Michael the Archangel

St. Rose of Lima Parish, Bacacay 4509 Albay

Pastor: Fr. Eduardo B. Bellen

Parochial Vicars: Fr. Jose B. Barranda Jr.

Feastday: August 30

Titular: St. Rose of Lima

Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish, Malinao 4512 Albay

Tel.: (052) 488-4004, 488-4104

Pastor: Fr. Romeo C. Cirujales Jr.

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Gerard B. Arroyo

Feastday: July 26

Titular: Sts. Joachim and Anne

San Antonio De Padua Parish, San Antonio 4511 Tabaco City

Pastor: Fr. JC Omar Socrates T. Vita II

Feastday: June 13

Titular: St. Anthony of Padua

San Nicolas De Tolentino Parish, Estancia, Malinao 4512 Albay

Pastor: Fr. Romulo C. Adille Jr.

Feastday: September 10

Titular: St. Nicholas of Tolentino

San Vicente Ferrer Parish (Shrine), San Vicente 4511 Tabaco City

Tel.:(052) 830-0818

Pastor: Fr. Anselmo R. Bobier Jr.

Feastday: May 28

Titular: St. Vincent Ferrer

Second Vicariate

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Malabog, Daraga 4501 Albay

Tel.: (052) 824-7629

Pastor: Fr. Aaron R. De Dios

Feastday: Last Saturday of August

Titular: Our Lady of the Assumption

Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Tahao Road 4500 Legazpi City

Tel.: (052) 481-3057

Pastor: Fr. Paulo B. Barandon

Feastday: May 13

Titular: Our Lady of Fatima

Our Lady of the Gate Parish, Daraga 4501 Albay

Tel.: (052) 824-2166,

Tel./Fax: (052) 483-4416

Pastor: Fr. Jose Victor E. Lobrigo   Parochial Vicars: Fr. Lyndon F. Balubar, Fr. Joel A. Sarte

Feastday: September 8

Titular: Our Lady of the Gate

Our Lady of Salvation Parish, Anislag, Daraga 4501 Albay

Pastor: Fr. Ruben B. Buela

Feastday: August 11

Titular: Our Lady of Salvation

St. Gregory the Great Parish (Cathedral), Albay District 4500 Legazpi City

Tels. (052) 480-2657, 820-4603

Parish Administrator: Msgr. Ramon C. Tronqued, PC

Parochial Vicars: Fr. Mariano T. Briones III, Fr. Eric B. Marigondon

In Residence: Fr. Paolino Fiocco

Retired: Msgr. Mariano S. Madrid

Feastday: September 3

Titular: St. Gregory the Great

St. John the Baptist Parish, Camalig 4502 Albay

Tel.: (052) 484-1153

Pastor: Fr. Edwin B. Bragais

Parochial Vicars: Fr. Jonathan N. Bailon, Fr. Emman B. Avila

Feastday: June 24

Titular: St. John the Baptist

St. Joseph Parish, Rawis 4500 Legazpi City

Administrator: Fr. Sotero M. Ubalde III

Feastday: March 19

Titular: St. Joseph the Worker

St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Banquerohan 4500 Legazpi City

Pastor: Fr. Arsenio B. Bermillo

Feastday: May 1

Titular: St. Joseph the Worker

St. Jude Thaddeus Personal Parish (Fil-chinese), Lapu-Lapu St., 4500 Legazpi City

Tel.: (052) 481-1880, 820-5107

Pastor: Fr. Marlon Antonio R. Madrid

Feastday: October 28

Titular: St. Jude Thaddeus

St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, Legazpi Port District 4500 Legazpi City

Tel.: (052) 480-7193

Tel Fax( 052) 480-7192

Pastor: Bp. Lucilo B. Quiambao

Parochial Vicars: Fr. Ruben S. Berango III, Fr. Jojit B. Borromeo, Fr. Bernard B. Bañares

Retired: Fr. Jose B. Bañares

Fr. Juventino R. Romano

Feastday: October 24

Titular: St. Raphael the Archangel

St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, Manito 4514 Albay

Pastor: Fr. Rafael B. Benosa Jr.

Feastday: October 24

Titular: St. Raphael the Archangel

St. Roche Parish, Taysan 4500 Legazpi City

Pastor: Fr. Raphael Leonardo M. Siapno

Feastday: August 16

Titular: St. Roche

St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, Bigaa 4500 Legazpi City

Tel.: (052) 481-9162

Pastor: Fr. Aureus R. Manjares

Feastday: November 5

Titular: St. Vincent Ferrer

San Ramon Nonato Church, Tagas, Daraga 4501 Albay

Tel.: (052) 483-1879

Pastor: Fr. Benjamin R. Belgica

Feastday: August 31

Titular: San Ramon Nonato

Sta. Florentina Parish, Poblacion, Rapu-Rapu 4517 Albay

Pastor: Fr. Andres Baliwas, SOLT

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Jerry Llona, SOLT

Feastday: May 27

Titular: Sta. Florentina

Third Vicariate

Our Lady of the Assumption Parish, Guinobatan 4503 Albay

Tel.:(052) 484-6086

Pastor: Fr. Rolando T. Panesa Jr.   Parochial Vicars: Fr. Bienvenido S. Realuyo Jr., Fr. Ricardo C. Divinagracia

Feastday: August 15

Titular: Our Lady of the Assumption

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Lidong, Polangui 4506 Albay

Pastor: Fr. Ricky B. Bermas

Feastday: December 12

Titular: Our Lady of Guadalupe

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, Badian, Oas 4504 Albay

Pastor: Fr. Nomer P. Balmaceda, SOLT

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Erik L. Mediavillo

Feastday: October 7

Titular: Our Lady of the Holy Rosary

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, Balugo, Oas 4504 Albay

Tel.: (052) 212-6140

Pastor: Fr. Francisco B. Capil

Feastday: 3rd Saturday of October

Titular: Our Lady of the Holy Rosary

Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, Paulba, Ligao 4504 Albay

Pastor: Fr. Alwin B. Relorcasa

Feastday: Last Saturday of October

Titular: Our Lady of the Holy Rosary

Our Lady of Salvation Parish, Pioduran 4516 Albay

Pastor: Fr. Emil R. Samalea

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Renato B. Recto Jr.

Feastday: 1st Saturday of March

Titular: Our Lady of Salvation

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Ponso, Polangui 4506 Albay

Tel.: (052) 212-5783

Pastor: Fr. John B. Mendoza

Feastday: June 13

Titular: St. Anthony of Padua

St. Dominic of Guzman Parish, Matacon, Polangui 4506 Albay

Pastor: Fr. Eric B. Martillano

Feastday: August 8

Titular: St. Dominic of Guzman

St. James the Greater Parish, Libon 4507 Albay

Tel.: (052) 486-6010

Administrator: Fr. Eduardo R. Ramin Jr.

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Al Ray Antoni V. Compuesto

Feastday: July 25

Titular: St. James the Greater

St. John the Baptist Parish, Jovellar 4515 Albay

Pastor: Fr. Domingo O. Penilla

Feastday: August 29

Titular: St. John the Baptist

St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Oas 4504 Albay

Tels. (052) 485-6553, 211-3441

Pastor: Fr. Ricardo B. Barquez Jr.

Parochial Vicars: Fr. Gerardo Joselino Santillan, Fr. Marlon A. Bron

Feastday: May 8

Titular: St. Michael the Archangel

St. Raphael The Archangel Parish, Pantao, Libon 4507 Albay

Pastor: Fr. Fredolin B. Cid

Feastday: October 28

Titular: St. Raphael the Archangel

St. Stephen The Protomartyr Parish, Ligao 4504 Albay

Tel.: (052) 485-2204

Pastor: Fr. Gerard-Paul D. Lagata

Parochial Vicars: Fr. Antonio S. Sial, Fr. Roberto C. Crisol

Feastday: December 26

Titular: St. Stephen, Protomartyr

St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, Mauraro, Guinobatan 4503 Albay

Pastor: Fr. Jonathan L. Calleja

Feastday: April 4

Titular: St. Vincent Ferrer

Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, Polangui 4506 Albay

Tel.: (052) 212-5646, 486-1057

Pastor: Msgr. Crispin C. Bernarte Jr., EV

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Ronaldo Saculsan, Fr. Antonio B. Bellen

Feastday: June 29

Titular: Sts. Peter & Paul

 

INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE/ SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLATE FOR MEN AND WOMEN

MEN

Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer(Redemptorists) (CSsR)

Brothers of Charity(FC)

Order of Preachers (Dominican Province of the Philippines) (OP)

Servants of Charity (Guanellians) (SC)

Salesian Society of Saint John

Bosco (SDB)

Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT)

Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament (SSS)

Society of the Divine Word (SVD)

WOMEN

Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (ACI)

Congregation of the Augustinian Recollect Sisters( AR)

Carmelite Nuns of the Holy Trinity (CNHT)

Congregation of the Sisters of St. John the Baptist (Baptistines) (CSSJB)

Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul (DC)

Daughters of Mary Mother of the Church Institute (DM)

Daughters of St. Paul (FSP)

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

Missionaries of Faith(MF)

Congregacion de Religiosas Misioneras de Sto. Domingo (OP)

Congregation of Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena, Philippines (OP-Siena)

Dominican Daughters of the Immaculate Mother (OP)

Dominican Sisters of the Trinity (OP)

Congregation of the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing (OSB)

Order of St. Clare (OSC)

Order of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptoristine Nuns) (OSSR)

Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd(RGS)

Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM)

Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary (SCJM)

Servants of Jesus of Charity (Siervas de Jesus de la Caridad)(SdeJ)

Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT)

Benedictine Sisters of Reparatices of the Sacred Heart (OSB)

SECULAR INSTITUTES

Auxiliaries of the Apostolate

Secular Institute of Mary, Servant of the Lord

Little Brethren of Mary

SEMINARIES / EDUCATIONAL CENTERS

Mater Salutis College Seminary, Sipi, Daraga 4501 Albay

Tels. (052) 483-3745, 483-3746, 483-5680

Fax:(052) 824-1126

Rector: Fr. Antonio Pedro O. Ballares,

Procurator/Asst.Pre-College Director: Fr. Roque R. Patanao

Dean of Studies/Registrar: Msgr. Noe T. De Los Santos

Vocation.Director/Spiritual Director: Fr. Joseph A. Salando   

Head Spiritual Director: Fr. Levi Euprepes C. Quitasol

Asst.Spiritual Director: Fr. Joseph A. Salando

Prefect of Discipline: Fr. Orly Mendoza

Pre-College Director: Fr. Mercurio C. Rivera Jr.

Asst.Prefect of Discipline: Fr. Roque O. Patanao

No. of Staff: 5, No. of Personnel: 9, No. of Lay Professors: 9,

No. of Seminarians: 100, Diocese of Legazpi: 49, Diocese of Virac: 29,

Diocese of Masbate: 22

St. Gregory the Great Minor Seminary, Panal 4511 Tabaco City

Tels. (052) 487-4123, 487-4755

Rector/Principal: Fr. Salvador Nicolas R. Bilono III

Vice-Rector: Fr. Frederick A. Naga Prefect of Discipline: Rev. Leo N. Balaguer

Procurator: Sr. Emelita B. Benavente, DM

No. of Lay Faculty: 5, No. of Personnel: 8, No. of Seminarians: 87

Aquinas University of Legazpi, Rawis 4500 Legazpi City

Tels (052) 820-0396, 820-4013, 820-2829, 820-0851, 820-0658

Fax: (052) 482-0540, 482-0541          Rector & President: Fr. Ramonclaro G. Mendez, OP

Prior & Vice Rector for Culture and Student Services: Fr.Roberto G. Reyes, OP

Rector for Finance: Fr. Joseph R. Raquid, OP

Director-Center for Creativity Ministry: Fr. Norman L. Quilaquil

Chief Finance Officer-AUL Hospita: Fr. Roman L. Santos

Director-Pastoral Care: Fr. Greg F. Gregory, OP

Finance Officer: Bro. Raul I. Obsioma, OP

Enrolment:

Pre-School: 271, High School:          598 (1st Sem) 598 (2ndSem),

College: 3,473 (1st Sem) 3,268 (2nd Sem), Graduate School:           130 (1st Sem) 129(2nd Sem)

Divine Word College of Legazpi, J. P. Rizal St., Albay District 4500 Legazpi City

Tels. (052) 820-4126, 820-1026, 480-1239, 820-0897, 480-3010

Tel.:/Fax (052) 480-2148

President: Fr.Crispin A. Cordero, SVD

VP for Finance: Fr. Alejandro F. Gobenciong, SVD

Chaplain, College Dept.: Fr. Noel T. Rebancos, SVD

Chaplain, Basic Educ. Dept.: Fr. Ricardo C. Miranda, SVD

Regent: Frt. Gilbert G. Razon, SVD

Enrolment:

Pre-School: 72, Grade School: 464, High School: 794

College: 2,895 (1stSem) 2,660 (2nd Sem)

Graduate School: 44(1st Sem)          74(2nd Sem)

Don Bosco Agro-mechanical Technology Center, Banquerohan 4500 Legazpi City

Mobile: 0920-9083775

Fax:(052) 824-3684

Rector: Fr. Florante Afable, SDB     Training Director: Bro. Louis Parolin, SDB

Technical Supervisor: Bro. Enrique Enriquez, SDB

Enrolment:

Agri-Technician: 41

Agro-Mechanics: 35

General Electricity: 33

Dominican School, Camalig 4502 Albay

Telefax. (052) 484-2288, 484-1515

Superior: Sr. Corazon Aquino, OP   Vice-Superior/Directress/Principal: Sr. M. Lourdes Untalan, OP

Sr. Catherine Edith Cruz, OP

Sr. Maria Carmen Diaz, OP

Sr. Monica Magsiano, OP

Sr. Refugio Nacion, OP

Sr. Luzviminda Barles, OP

Enrolment:

Pre-School: 25, Grade School: 96, High School: 204, Total: 325

Holy Cross Children’s Home, Purok 1, San Antonio 4511 Tabaco City

(Rehabilitation Center for Malnourished Children of the Sisters of St. John the Baptist)

Tel.: (052) 830-1909

Superior/Administrator: Sr. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Vicar, Social Worker: Sr. Myrna Tejerero

Teacher, Kinder 1 & 2: Sr. Judith Bueno

In-Charge of Elementary Children: Sr. Josephine Gosmo

Bookeeper/Secretary: Sr. Eleanor Tayo

Enrolment:

Pre-School: 80

St. Agnes Academy, Bgy. No. 17, J. P. Rizal St., 4500 Legazpi City

Tels. (052) 480-1682, 480-2064, 820-4322, 245-5389

Fax: (052) 820-0918, 245-5669

Superior/high School Principal: Sr. Michaela Manalang, OSB

Grade School Prinicipal: Sr. Reginalda Cortez, OSB

Treasurer: Sr. Ma. Shirley Robles, OSB

Director: Sipag-Ko: Sr. Rosalind Tanhueco, OSB

Personnel Officer: Sr. Consilio Napi, OSB

High School Campus Ministry: Sr. Mary Frances Dizon, OSB

Sr. Aculantiica Wang

Enrolment:

Pre-School: 272, Grade School: 1,283, High School: 1,112

St. Benedict’s Academy, 4503 Guinobatan, Albay

Tels. (052) 484-6528, 838-0349

Mobile: 0918-2426260

Fax: (052) 484-6528

Superior: Mo. Elena Tabon, OP

Principal: Sr. Ma. Rocelyn Dajac, OP

Religion Coordinator: Sr. Ma. Zeniga Tillo, OP

Sr. Analisa Oracoy, OP

Sr. Joan Lonsame, OP

Sr. Ma. Eva Abellano, OP

Enrolment:

Pre-School: 64, Grade School:

181, High School: 143

St. Jude Chinese Catholic School, Sol Subdivision, Bitano, 4500 Legazpi City

Tels. (052) 481-5601

Director: Ricardo C. Miranda, SVD

(Temporarily closed)

St. Louise De Marillac Alternative Learning Center, Libon 4507 Albay (Extension Community of Tabaco)

Tel.: (052) 486-6154

Social Services Coordinator: Sr. Porfiria Bonaobra

Kinder In-Charge: Sr. Irene Matugas

Apostolate of Presence: Sr. Caridad Posada

Enrolment: Kindergarten: 73

St. Mary’s Academy, Ligao 4504 Albay

Tels. (052) 485-1327, 485-6612 Fax: (052) 415-1327

Superior/Directress: Sr. Mayflor N. Saluba, RVM; Sr. Ma. Makerita Salainaoloa Tuimavave, RVM

Sr. Maricon Prelehera, RVM; Sr. Ma. Annaliza Dagasuan RVM

No. of Teachers: 16

Non-Teaching Personnel: 5

Enrolment:

Pre-School: 45, Grade School: 190, High School: 200

St. Michael’s Academy, Oas 4505 Albay

Tel./Fax: (052) 485-6612

Superior/Principal: Sr. Lourdes F. Dalwatan, OP

Registrar/Religion Teacher:

Sr. Paz R. Rapirap, OP

Treasurer/Religion Teacher: Sr. Donabel N. Cumpas, OP

No. of Teachers/Personnel: 24

Enrolment:

Grade School: 94

High School: 314

Total:           408

St. Peter’s Academy, Polangui 4506 Albay

Tels. (052) 212-5375

Tel./Fax: (052) 835-0583

Superior: Sr. Eufracia Q. Cusipag, MF; Sr. Remedios L. Velasco, MF

Sr. Monalisa D. Degal, MF (Junior), Sr. Jovy G. Mabeza, MF (Junior), Sr. Marilyn B. Belen, MF(Junior), Sr. Simily V. Abrasaldo, MF (Novice)

Postulants: 5

Enrolment:

Pre-School: 105, Grade School: 242, High School: 166

Teaching Staff: 17

Non-Teaching Staff: 7

CLE: 6

St. Raphael Academy, Legazpi Port District, 4500 Legazpi City

Tel.: (052) 480-4348

Superior/Directress/Principal: Sr. Ma. Crisanta Armendez, AR

School Treasurer: Sr. Ma. Irma Castrodes, AR

Sr. Anacleta Berino, AR, Sr. Soledad Torres, AR, Sr. Dorraine Suyko, AR, Sr. Maria Solidad Torres, AR

Enrolment:

Pre-School: 112, Grade School: 467, High School: 522

Total: 1,101

St. Louise De Marillac School Of Tabaco, Ziga Avenue, 4511 Tabaco City

Tel.:(052) 481-9357

Fax(052) 830-1142

Sister Servant/Superior: Sr. Ma. Perla Balbastro, DC

Sr. Dhaulet Baylas, DC, Sr. Imelda Donor, DC, Sr. Teresa Evasco, DC, Sr. Loreta Abion, DC, Sr. Rochile Blancia, DC

Enrolment:

Grade School: 322

High School: 351

Total:           673

Virgin of Carmel High School, Tiwi 4513 Albay

Tel.:(052) 488-5333

Superior/Principal: Sr. Yolanda Navea, AR, Sr. Potenciana Azurin, AR, Sr. Eliza Abelaniza, AR, Sr. Arlene De La Cruz, AR

Enrolment High School: 349

Cwl Kindergarten Class Daraga Parish, Daraga 4501 Albay

Teacher: Ms. Lolita B. Pedrosa

Enrolment:

Pre-School: 19

Holy Rosary Learning Center, Sto. Domingo 4508 Albay

Enrolment:

Pre-School

Nazareth Formation Child Center, Panal 4511 Tabaco City

Tel.:(052) 487-5829, 830-1831

Superior: Sr. Marites A. Agripa, DM

Sr. Emelita B. Benavente, DM, Sr. Ma. Linda F. Cacliong, DM, Sr. Rosie Evangelista, DM

Enrolment:

Pre-School: 190

Our Lady of Salvation Formation Center, Sipi, Daraga 4501 Albay

Tel.: (052) 483-4524, 824-1128

Superior: Sr. Carmen G. Fruto, DM

Sr. Vilma L. Cam, DM, Sr. Eppie Cantuba, DM

Enrolment: Pre-School: 18

Sta. Rosa De Lima Learning Center (Bacacay Parish) 4509 Bacacay, Albay

Enrolment: Pre-School: 204

 

MISCELLANEOUS LISTING

Bishop’s Residence, 61 Sikatuna St., Albay District, 4500 Legazpi City; Tels. (052) 481-2178

Fax (052) 481-2532

Bethlehem Pastoral & Human Resource Devt. Center, Sogod, Bacacay 4509 Albay

In Residence: Most Rev. Jose C. Sorra, DD (Bishop-Emeritus)

In Residence: Most Rev. Nestor C. Cariño, DD (Bishop-Emeritus)

Chaplaincies

Naval Forces Southern Luzon Command Chaplaincy, Rawis 4500

Chaplain: Fr.(CPT) Melchor Fernando CHS GHQ

Sto. Niño Chapel, Police Regional Office 5, Camp Simeon Ola 4500 Legazpi City

Chaplain: Fr.(PSI) Alexander B. Pardo CHS

Retreat Houses

Congregation Of The Most Holy Redeemer (CSsR), Gogon 4500 Legazpi City

Tel.: (052) 480-9475

Fax (052) 820-4906

Superior: Fr. Ronald Murray, CSsR; Fr. Remar Soliza, CSsR, Fr. Brian Espejo, CSsR, Bro. Epifanio C. Bama, CSsR

Corpus Christi Monastery Of St. Clare, Jaucian Village, Tabon-Tabon, Daraga 4503 Albay

Servant Leader: Sr. Mary Rose Philippe B. Padagdag, osc

On-Going Formator: Sr. Mary Madonna L. Monterey of Our Lady of the Mission, osc

Novice Mistress: Sr. Mary Hyacinth Celoso of Our Lady of Remedy, osc

Bursar: Sr. Mary Stephanie B. Maraño of Our Lady of the Gate, osc

Com. Secretary/Vocation Directress: Sr. Mary Christine V. Ponciano of Our Lady of Salvation, osc

Crostarosa House of Prayer (Day Recollections/Seminar) Redemptoristine Monastery, Bgy. 38, Lakandula St., Gogon 4500 Legazpi City; Tel (052) 480-9293

Prioress: Sr. Mary Raphael Cadag, OSsR

St. Alphonsus Retreat House (Redemptoristine Monastery) Bgy. 38, Lakandula St., Gogon 4500 Legazpi City,

Tel.: (052) 480-9293

Mobile (0927) 9992028          Prioress: Sr.Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Assistant Prioress: Sr. Mary Susan Dizon, OSSR

Sr. Mary Raphael Cadag, OSsRm Sr. Mary Susan Dizon, OSsR

Sr. Ma. Emelita Hermoso, OSsR

Sr. Mary Fides Borgonia, OSsR

Sr. Angelina Celeste Barcenas, OSsR; Sr. Ma. Arlene Nicolas, OSsR

Trinitas Home For Contemplation, Bongay, Bacacay 4509 Albay

Mobile: (0917) 3912637

Personnel: Sr. Ma. Bella Enaje, SOLT

Personnel: Sr. Ma. Fe Aycardo, SOLT

Hospitals / Clinics

Aquinas University Hospital, Washington Drive, 4500 Legazpi City

Tel.: (052) 820-2479

Director: Dr. Joselito Rustia, MD

Chaplain: Fr. Greg F. Gregory, OP

Harong Kan Sagrada Familia, Washington St., P.O. Box 98, Bogtong 4500 Legazpi City

Tel.: (052) 820-2838, 820-1437          Superior: Fr. Battista Omodei, SC

Fr. Kurush Mahesh Benson, SC

Fr. Dasan Chandra Nevis

Antony, SC, Bro. Arockia Samy, sdc

Holy Face Rehabilitation Center For Mental Health, Nazareth Complex, P.O. Box 40, Tabiguian 4511 Tabaco City

Mobile (0920) 9528177,

(0921) 5522006

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Superior: Bro. Victor O. Manuel, FC FC; Bro. Edcel A. Lacierda, FC; Bro. O’Neil F. Mesa, FC; Bro. Allan G. Godalla, FC, Bro. Andriano Garas, FC; Bro. Manuel Baleyo, FC; Bro. Angelo Godelo, FC; Bro. Jesus Beluso, FC

Siervas De Jesus Charity Clinic, EMs Barrio, Sagpon 4507 Legazpi City; Tel.: (052) 481-1418

Mo. Monica Reyes, S de J; Sr. Sigrid Escobedo, S de J; Sr. Elsie Salcedo, S de J; Sr. Nora Nalang, S de J

Social Help Centers

Diocesan Social Action Center, Cathedral Compound, Albay District 4500 Legazpi City

Tel (052) 820-5302

Telefax (052) 481-2384

Executive Director: Fr. Ramoncito S. Segubiense

Holy Cross Children’s Home, Purok 1, San Antonio 4511 Tabaco City

Tel.: (052) 830-1909

Mobile (0917) 6961237

Superior: Sr. Myrna Tejerero, CSSJB, Sr. Aurelia Cascone, CSSJB; Sr. Josephine Gosmo, CSSJB; Sr. Dorlina Torayno, CSSJB; Sr. Judith Bueno, CSSJB; Sr. Sterlita Nava, CSSJB

Good Shepherd Home, Purok 2, Gov. Forbes St., San Roque 4500 Legazpi City

Telefax (052) 480-7387

Coordinator: Sr. Ma. Veronica Nobleza, RGS

Sr. Ma. Anne Yago, RGS

Triest House, Gov. Forbes St., San Roque, 4500 Legazpi City

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Superior: Sr. Calixta Mallikarchchi, SCJM; Sr. Swarma Fernando, SCJM; Sr. Angela Fernando, SCJM; Sr. Marie De Lorette, SCJM; Sr. Mary Jem Jeykodi, SCJM

Sta. Raphaela Maria Students Home, Rizal Street, Sagpon, Daraga 4501 Albay

Tels. (052) 483-0992, 824-0299

Fax (052) 483-0641

Superior: Sr. Edna Maceda, ACI

Sr. Ma. Dolores P. Tan, ACI; Sr. Reylyn C. Agawin, ACI; Sr. Ma. Lani Saligumba, ACI; Sr. Amavel Ortinere, ACI

Communication Centers

Ave Maria Press, Inc., Cathedral Compound, Albay District 4500 Legazpi City

Tel (052) 481-2110

Multi-Media Director: Fr. Antonio B. Peralta

Dwbs-am Radio Veritas-cmn, Bitano 4500 Legazpi City

Manager: Fr. Paulo B. Barandon

St. Paul Media Center, Rizal St., Albay District 4500 Legazpi City

Telefax(052) 481-2155

Superior: Sr. Procerfina Foronda, FSP; Sr. Assunta Ma. C. Lopez, FSP; Sr. Madelene Pagiou, FSP; Sr. Mike Brondial, FSP; Sr. Meden Howard, FSP

Word of Life Services, Cathedral Compound, Albay District 4500 Legazpi City

Tel.: (052) 481-2218S

† NECROLOGY †

2007: Fr. Domingo Loares, Fr. Romeo Riosa

2008: Fr. David Januarius Tither, CSsR, Fr. Rommel Antiquerra

2009: Msgr. Ernesto Alberto, HP, Fr. Emil C. Competente