Suffragan of Caceres

 

Created as a Prelature: December 9, 1989. Canonical Erection as a Prelature: March 19, 1990. Elevated to a Diocese: March 25, 2009. Comprises: the first Congressional district and one Municipality (Milaor) from the Second District of the Province of Camarines Sur. Canonical Erection as a Diocese: June 19, 2009. Titular: St. Joseph the Patriarch.

 

Bishop

Most Reverend

JOSE R. ROJAS JR., DD, SThD, PhD

Born: August 18, 1956 in Cebu City. Ordained Priest: March 29, 1981. Appointed Auxilliary Bishop of Caceres: July 25, 2005. Appointed Second Bishop-Prelate of Libmanan: May 19, 2008. Appointed First Diocesan Bishop of Libmanan: March 25, 2009

 

Bishop’s Residence

200 Station Church Site

Libmanan 4407 Camarines Sur

Tel.: 451-287 • Telefax: 451-2876

Website: http://www.libmanan.com

 

Bishop-Emeritus

Most Reverend

PROSPERO N. ARELLANO, DD

Born: January 17, 1937 in San Roque, Bombon, Camarines Sur Ordained Priest: March 30, 1963. Appointed First Bishop-Prelate of Libmanan: December 9, 1989. Ordained and Installed: March 19, 1990; Retired: May 19, 2008.

 

Brgy. San Roque, Bombon 4404

Camarines Sur

PRESENT STATUS

Bishops ........................  2

Priests .......................  37

Diocesan ................  35

Religious ..................  2

Deacons (transitional) 3

Deacon (permanent)  1

Sisters .......................  19

Seminarians:

Studying in other dioceses:

Theology ............  11

Philosophy .........  14

Pre-College ..........  5

On Regency .............  1

Diocesan Divisions:

Districts ...................  3

Vicariates ................  5

Parishes .................  27

Educational Centers:

High Schools:

Diocesan/Parochial  1

Enrolment ........  151

Directed by Religious ...  2

Enrolment ....  501

Elementary Schools:

Diocesan/Parochial  1

Enrolment ......  87

Directed by Religious       2

Enrolment ....  307

Kindergarten:

Diocesan/Parochial  2

Enrolment ......  46

Directed by Religious       2

Enrolment .........  67

Sacraments/Sacramentals:

Baptism ...........  12,673

Marriages:

Between Catholics  2,096

Mixed ..................  3

Total ..........  2,099

Population .....  443,756

Catholics ........  421,130

Area  1,862.28 sq. kms.

DIOCESAN CURIA

Chancery Office

Bishop’s Residence

200 Station Church Site

Libmanan 4407 Camarines Sur

Tel.: (054) 451-28-75

Telefax: (054) 451-28-76

Website: http://www.Libmanan.com

Vicars General

For Administration: Msgr. Manuel C. Ricafort, HP

For Pastoral Programs: Fr. Michael dela Rosa

Episcopal Vicars

South District: Fr. Giovanni Argarin

Central District: Fr. Alejandro Besinio Jr.

North District: Fr. Ferdinand Navera

Chancellor/Oeconomus

Fr. Marchito H. Oriño

Chancery Secretary: Ms. Jeanevie Obrero

College of Consultors

Msgr. Manuel C. Ricafort, Fr. Michael dela Rosa,

Fr. Giovanni Argarin, Fr. Alejandro I. Besinio, Fr. Camilo B. Palma Jr.

Fr. Ferdinand Navera, and Fr. Marchito H. Oriño

Presbyteral Council/Vicars Forane

President: Fr. Camilo Palma Jr.

Holy Trinity Vicariate: Fr. Ian Trillanes

St. John the Baptist Vicariate: Fr. Camilo Palma Jr.

St. James the Apostle Vicariate: Fr. Arvin Olivan

St. Michael the Archangel Vicariate: Fr. Leo Juan Sabas

St. Joseph Vicariate: Fr. Ruben Buena

Judicial Council

Judicial Vicar: Fr. Edgardo Abogado

Member: Fr. Marco Asoro

Member: Fr. Frederick Bailey

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL (ACC)

Vicar General for Administration: Rev. Msgr. Manuel C. Ricafort, HP

Members:

Chancellor/Oeconomus: Fr. Mar­chito H. Oriño

Episcopal Vicars

South District: Fr. Camilo B. Palma Jr.

Central District: Fr. Ferdinand C. Navera

North District: Fr. Alejandro I. Besinio Jr.

PROGRAM COORDINATING COUNCIL (PCC)

Vicar General for Pastoral Pro-grams: Fr. Michael de la Rosa

Commissions

Commission on Vocation: Fr. Ian Trillanes

Commission on On-going Forma­tion: Fr. Nestor D. Parma

Commission on Youth: Fr. Jonathan Rodriguez

Commission on Liturgy: Fr. Romulo O. Castañeda

Commission on Social Communication: Fr. Virgilio D.V Fabi

Commission on Catechetical Formation: Fr. Frederick A. Bailey

Commission on Social Action: Fr. Granwel N. Pitapit

Diocesan Mission Director: Fr. Giovanni R. Argarin

Commission on Religious Organizations: Fr. Camilo B. Palma Jr.

Commission on Biblical Apostolate: Fr. Marchito H. Oriño

Commission on Family Life: Fr. Cristito M. Testa

CARITAS-Diocese of Libmanan (CDL)

Executive Director: Fr. Granwel N. Pitapit

Associate Director: Fr. Ariel S. Sum­pay; Tel./Fax: (054) 451-20-11

Executive Board

Chairman: Most Rev. Jose R. Rojas Jr., DD

Vice Chairman: Fr. Michael dela Rosa

Chief Executive Officer: Fr. Granwel N. Pitapit

Board Secretary: Fr. Ferdinand C. Navera

Treasurer: Fr. Marchito H. Oriño

Members: Fr. Camilo B. Palma Jr., Fr. Nolito F. Montaña, Fr. Ariel S. Sumpay, Ms. Cecile D. Deomano, Ms. Ma. Lagrimas E. Falabi, Atty. Dara Mallorca-Tormes

Staff

Secretary: Arriane Denili C. Magtarayo

Admin/Finance Officer: Ma. Chuna P. Nocete

Cashier: Estrella V. Epin

Bookkeeper: Loridel A. Mendez

Program Officer: Wilson Oriño – Sustainable Agriculture

Rommel Rolando G. Bailey – Livelihood Recovery Program

Gerome Nolasco - Livelihood

Market Facilitator: Marijoy B. Guerrero

SEMINARY

St. Benedict Diocesan Seminary, Del Pilar, San Fernando 4415 Camarines Sur

Telefax: (054) 471-40-24

Seminary Formators

Rector: Most Rev. Jose R. Rojas Jr., DD

Prefect of Students: Fr. Giovanni R. Argarin

Spiritual Directors: Fr. Edgardo C. Abogado, Fr. Camilo B. Palma Jr.

Pastoral Director: Fr. Michael R. Dela Rosa

PARISHES AND PAROCHIAL CLERGY

SOUTH DISTRICT

Episcopal Vicar: Fr. Giovanni Argarin

Vicariate of St. Joseph

St. Joseph The Worker Parish (F-1585) Milaor 4413 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Joseph the Worker, May 1

Parish Priest: Fr. Ruben R. Buena (VF); Tel.: (054) 472-1775

St. Anthony of Padua Parish (F-1994), San Antonio, Milaor 4413 Cama­rines Sur

Titular: St. Anthony of Padua, 2^nd Tuesday of May

Fr. Adrian Lasin, SOLT

Tel.: (054) 475-0684

Sts. Philip and James Parish (F-1583) Minalabac 4414 Camarines Sur

Titular: Sts. Philip and James, May 11

Parish Priest: Fr. Nestor D. Parma

Tel.: (054) 475-4870

Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Parish (F-2004), Mataoroc, Minalabac 4414 Camarines Sur

Titular: Our Lady of Miraculous Medal, November 27

Parish Priest: Fr. Rey Daet, SOLT

Tel.: (054) 475-5136

Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Parish (F-2004), Antipolo, Minalabac 4414 Camarines Sur

Titular: Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, May 7

Parish Priest: Fr. Jonnel E. Sibulo

Our Lady of Salvation Parish

(F-1998), Salingogon, Minalabac 4414 Camarines Sur

Titular: Our Lady of Salvation, February 21

Parish Priest: Fr. Virgilio DV Fabi Jr.

Vicariate of St. Michael

St. Michael the Archangel Parish (F-1885), Pamplona 4416 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Michael the Archangel, May 8

Parish Priest: Msgr. Manuel C. Ricafort, HP

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Elsiver Quine

Tel.: (054) 255-3330

St. Rose of Lima Parish (F-1885), Pasacao 4417 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Rose of Lima, Aug. 30

Parish Priest: Fr. Leo Juan P. Sabas (VF)

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Jonathan Rodriguez

In Residence: Fr. Antonio Melicio

St. John the Baptist Parish (F-1883), San Fernando 4415 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. John the Baptist, June 24

Parish Priest: Fr. Michael R. dela Rosa

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Teodorico Pervera

Tel.: (054) 471-4025

St. Anthony of Padua Parish

(F- 2001) Mambulo Nuevo, Libmanan 4407 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Anthony of Padua, 1^st Tuesday of June

Parish Priest: Fr. Efren B. Cezar

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

(F-2000), Bahao, Libmanan 4407 Camarines Sur

Titular: Our Lady of Lourdes, February 11

Parish Priest: Fr. Rey A. Abiog

CENTRAL DISTRICT

Episcopal Vicar: Fr. Alejandro Besinio Jr.

Vicariate of St. James

St. James the Apostle Parish (F-1586), Libmanan 4407 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. James the Apostle, July 25

Parish Priest: Fr. Alejandro I. Besinio

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Domingo V. Aller, Fr. Joselito Quiñones

Resident Priest: Fr. Granwel N. Pitapit

Tel.: (054) 511-8030

St. Joseph the Patriarch Parish

(F-2003), Bahay, Libmanan 4407 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Joseph the Patriarch, March 19

Parish Priest: Fr. Romulo O. Casta­ñeda

Our Lady of Pillar Parish (F-1985), San Isidro, Libmanan 4407 Camarines Sur

Titular: Our Lady of the Pillar October 12

Parish Priest: Fr. Ruel A. Verdan

St. Paschal Baylon Parish (F-1935), Barcelonita, Cabusao 4406 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Paschal Baylon, May 17

Parish Priest: Fr. Nolito F. Montaña

St. Bernardine of Siena Parish

(F-1911), Cabusao 4406 Camarines Sur                   Parish Priest: Fr. Arvin G. Olivan (VF)

St. Vincent Ferrer Parish (F-1954)

San Vicente, Libmanan 4407 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Vincent Ferrer, April 25

Parish Priest: Fr. Frederick A. Bailey

North District

Episcopal Vicar: Fr. Ferdinand Navera

Vicariate of St. John

St. John the Baptist Parish (F-1726), Sipocot 4408 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. John the Baptist, June 24

Parish Priest: Fr. Camilo B. Palma Jr. (VF)

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Joseph Angelo S. Toledo

Tel.: (054) 256-6507

St. Pius the X Parish (F-1956), Villazar, Sipocot 4408 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Pius the X, Jan. 18

Parish Priest: Fr. Cesar B. Bolina

St. Therese of the Child Jesus (F-2003)

Tara, Sipocot 4408 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Therese of the Child Jesus, October 1

Parish Priest: Fr. Cristito M. Testa

St. Peter Baptist Parish (F-1726), Lupi 4409 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Peter Baptist, Feb. 6

Parish Priest: Fr. Marco G. Asoro

St. Anthony of Padua Parish (F-2002)

Binahian, Sipocot 4408 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Anthony of Padua, June 13

Parish Priest: Fr. Alfredo M. Baisa

Vicariate of the Most Holy Trinity

Most Holy Trinity Parish (F-1753), Ragay 4410 Camarines Sur

Titular: Most Holy Trinity,May 30

Parish Priest: Fr. Ferdinand C. Navera

Sta. Rita de Cascia Parish (F-1937), Del Gallego 4411 Camarines Sur

Titular: Sta. Rita de Cascia, May 22

Parish Priest: Fr. Ian S. Trillanes (VF)

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Gerard Bobis

San Lorenzo de Manila Parish (F-1988), Godofredo Reyes Sr., (GRS), Ragay 4410 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Lorenzo de Manila, September 28

Parish Priest: Fr. Lucien L. Banaag

Nuestra Señora de Salvacion Parish (F.1998), Banga Caves, Ragay 4410 Camarines Sur

Titular: Nuestra Señora de Salva­cion, 2^nd Saturday of August

Parish Priest: Fr. Ariel S. Sumpay

Sagrada Familia Parish (F-2006), Colacling, Lupi 4409 Camarines Sur

Titular: Holy Family, January 28

Parish Priest: Fr. Roger B. Barbecho

Diocesan Clergy Working Outside the Diocese and Priests on Loan Working in the Diocese

Pasig, Rizal: Fr. Marcos Quesada

Military Ordinariate: Fr. Jerome Daluro

San Diego, US: Fr. Luis Chito S. Valenciano

Los Angeles, US: Fr. Pio Antonio C. Yllana

Dallas, US: Fr. Antonio A. Aureus, Fr. Ely A. Manondo, Fr. Jacinto B. Garcia, Fr. Solh B. Saez (ret.)

US Military: Fr. Felix F. Vistal Jr.

Aruba: Fr. Mariano V. Matubis

Honolulu, US: Fr. Ramon Rene Francisco

Toronto, Canada: Msgr. Edgar S. Pan, HP

British Columbia, Canada: Fr. Oscar P. Paraiso

Regina, Canada: Fr. Ramon Ceasar Claro

On Loan from Daet: Fr. Joselito Quiñones

On Loan from Caceres: Fr. Teodorico Pervera

RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS/INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE/SOCITIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE

MEN

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

WOMEN

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

Daughters of Mary Mother of the Church (DM)

Congregation of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres (SPC)

Institute of Our Lady of the Annunciation (IOLA)

Missionary Handmaids of the Holy family of Nazareth (MhHFN)

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS

Colegio Del Santisimo Rosario (1948), Libmanan 4407 Camarines Sur

Directress: Sr. Violeta G. Franco, OP

Faculty: 36

Total Enrolment: 669

Tel.: (054) 511-8217

Colegio de Santa Rita (1995), Del Gallego 4411 Camarines Sur

Director: Fr. Ian Trillanes

Principal: Mrs. Venilda R. Caguimbal

Faculty: 13; Enrolment: 151

Tel.: (042) 304-8542

Sta Rita De Cascia Formation Center (DM), Del Gallego 4411 Camarines Sur

Enrolment, Pre-School: 32

Sister in charge: Sr. Precilla Dequilla, DM

Nazareth Institute of Learning and Formation, Inc., Nazareth Convent Compound, Tara, Sipocot 4408 Cama­rines Sur

Enrolment: 139

Directress: Sr. Mary John M. Amaranto, MhHFN

Faculty: 7

San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila Formation Center (DM), GRS, Ragay 4410 Camarines Sur

Enrolment: Pre-School: 23

Sister in charge: Sr. Annaliza Amat, DM

MISCELLANEOUS LISTING

St. Paul Convent, Bicol Sanitarium, San Pedro, Cabusao 4406 Camarines Sur

In-charge: Sr. Mercedita Estrella, SPC

House of Prayer, Institute of Our Lady of the Annunciation, Sipocot 4408 Camarines Sur

In-charge: Ms. Seny Latin, IOLA

Harong ni Lord, Christian Life Communities, San Fernando 4415 Camarines Sur

In-charge: Mr. Stanley Lee

† Necrology †

Fr. Isabelo Nacianceno

Fr. Edilberto Matubis

Fr. Jularch Palabrica

Fr. Benjamin Espiritu