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Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan

 

(Archdioecesis Lingayensis-Dagupanensis)

Created Diocese: May 19, 1928. Elevated to Archdiocese: February 16, 1963. Comprises: the capital of the province, 2 cities and 15 municipalities in the central part of Pangasinan. Suffragans: Alaminos, Cabanatuan, San Fernando (La Union), San Jose (Nueva Ecija) and Urdaneta. Titular: St. John the Apostle and Evangelist.

 

Archbishop

Most Reverend

SOCRATES B. VILLEGAS, DD

Born: September 28, 1960 in Manila. Ordained Priest: October 5, 1985. Appointed Bishop of Manila: July 25, 2001. Ordained Bishop: August 31, 2001. Auxiliary Bishop of Manila and Rector of Mary Queen of Peace, Our Lady of Edsa Shrine: December 8, 1989 to May 2004. Appointed Bishop of Balanga: May 3, 2004. Installed: July 3, 2004. Promoted Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan, September 8, 2009.

Archbishop’s Residence

Jovellanos Street

Dagupan City, 2400 Pangasinan

Tel. (075) 523-5357 • Fax: (075) 522-1878

E-mail: wikipedia

Auxiliary Bishop

Most Reverend

RENATO P. MAYUGBA, DD

Born: December 4, 1955 in Manila. Ordained Priest: April 25, 1981. Appointed Titular Bishop of Centuriones and Auxiliary Bishop of Lingayen-Dagupan: October 18, 2005. Ordained Bishop: December 27, 2005.

Catholic Rectory

Parish of St. Fabian

San Fabian, 2433 Pangasinan

Tel. (075) 511-4841

Archbishop-Emritus

Most Reverend

OSCAR V. CRUZ, DD, PhL, STL, JCD

Born: November 17, 1934 in Bataan. Ordained Priest: February 10, 1962. Appointed titular Bishop of Martirano and Auxilirary Bishop of Manila: March 4, 1976. Ordained Bishop: May 3, 1976. Appointed Archbishop of San Fernando, Pampanga: May 22, 1978. Installed: June 27, 1978. Resigned: October 24, 1988. Appointed Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan: July 15, 1991. Installed: August 24, 1991. Resigned: September 8, 2009.

CBCP National Appellate Matrimonial Tribunal

CBCP Bldg., 470 General Luna Street

Intramuros, Manila 1002

Tel. (02) 527-4160

 

PRESENT STATUS

Areas (in sq. km.) ..  1,565

Population....... 1,215,000

Catholics .........  1,002,500

Archbishop ..................  1

Auxiliary Bishop ..........  1

Archbishop-Emeritus ...  1

Priests:

Diocesan (residing in the

diocese) ..................  56

Religious: (all Filipinos)...... 12

Sisters:

Filipinos ................  30

Foreigners ...............  7

Seminaries:

High School .............  1

College ....................  1

Seminarians:

Theologate .............  13

Collegiate ...............  31

High School ...........  73

DIOCESAN CURIA

Address: Archbishop’s House

Jovellanos Streetn

2400 Dagupan City

Tel.; (075) 523-5357

Fax: (075) 522-1878

 

Administrative Section

Vicar General: Most Rev. Renato P. Mayugba, DD

Chancellor:Rev. Msgr. Rafael S. Magno Jr.

Oeconomus: Rev. Fr. Oliver E. Mendoza

Archdiocesan Catholic Schools Superintendent: Rev. Fr. Manuel S. Bravo

Archdiocesan Boards

Ad Hoc Board of Consultors: Most Rev. Renato P. Mayugba, Rev. Msgr. Rafael S. Magno, Rev. Fr. Alberto T. Arenos, Rev. Fr. Arcadio M. Mejia, Rev. Fr. Oliver E. Mendoza, Rev. Fr. Genaro A. Herramia, Rev. Fr. Manuel S. Bravo, Rev. Fr. Jeremias B. Cera, Rev. Fr. Antonio R. Quintans, Rev. Fr. Julius S. Cuison.

Board of Trustees, Archdiocesan Catholic Schools: Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas, DD., Bp. Renato P. Mayugba, DD.,Rev. Fr. Jose F. Laforteza, Rev. Fr. Manuel S. Bravo, Rev. Genaro A. Herramia, Rev. Fr. Alvin P. Platon, Rev. Fr. Nicasio A. Villamil, Rev. Fr. Romwel O. Fabregas, , Rev. Fr. Manuel L. Sayson, Rev. Fr. Joel F. Ynzon, Rev. Fr. Oliver E. Mendoza, Rev. Fr. Rojohn B. Ramirez, Rev. Fr. Leo R. Macaraeg, Rev. Fr. Jimmy F. Quinto, Rev. Fr. Jose R. Cariño Rev. Fr. Arcadio M. Mejia.

Ad Hoc ARCHDIOCESAN COMMISSIONS

Commission on the Clergy: Most Rev. Renato P. Mayugba, DD, Rev. Fr. Enrique V. Macaraeg, Rev. Fr. Antonio R. Quintans, Rev. Fr. Jeremias B. Cera, Rev. Fr. Genaro A. Herramia, Rev. Fr. Alberto T. Arenos, Rev. Fr. Arcadio Mejia, Msgr. Rafael S. Magno.

Commission on Bible Apostolate:

Rev. Fr. Fidelis B. Layog

Commission on Family Life: Rev. Fr. Winston Estrada

Commission on Basic Ecclesial Communities: Rev. Fr. Arcadio M. Mejia

Commission on Liturgy: Rev. Fr. Julius S. Cuison

Commission on Social Action: Rev. Fr. Oliver E. Mendoza

ARCHDIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONS, MOVEMENTS AND APOSTOLATES AND THEIR DIRECTORS

Adoracion Nocturna Filipina: Rev, Fr. Jonathan C. Songcuan

Apostleship of Prayer: Rev. Fr. Mario Morales

World Apostolate of Fatima: Rev. Msgr. Rafael S. Magno, Jr.

Holy Name Society: Rev. Fr. Francisco C. Posadas

Catholic Women’s League: Rev. Msgr. Rafael S. Magno, Jr.

Charismatic Movement: Rev. Fr. Anthony B. Layog

Couples for Christ: Rev. Fr. Victor Embuido

Catechetical Apostolate: Rev. Fr. Antonio R. Quintans

Youth Apostolate: Rev. Fr. Manuel S. Bravo

Family Life Apostolate: Rev. Fr. Winston A. Estrada

Social Action Apostolate: Rev. Fr. Oliver E. Mendoza

Judiciary Section

Metropolitanl Tribunal

Address: Archbishop’s House

Jovellanos Street

2400 Dagupan City

Tel.: (075) 523-5357

Judicial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Arcadio M. Mejia, JCL

Promoter of Justice/ Defender of the Bond: Rev. Msgr. Rafael S. Magno, JCD

Notary: Rev. Fr. Winston A. Estrada

PARISHES AND CHAPLAINCES

Vicariate I- Queen of Apostles

Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Antonio R. Quintans

Parish of Saint John (F- 1614) 2400 Dagupan City, Tel.: 523-4451

Pop. 94,811; Cath. 94,811

Titular: St. John the Apostle and Evangelist, Dec. 27

Parish Priest: Rev. Msgr. Rafael S. Magno, Jr.

Parochial Vicars: Rev. Fr. Antonio R. Quintans, Rev. Fr. Edilberto A. Calderon

Priests in Residence: Rev. Fr. Roberto C. Mejia

Parish of St. Therese (F-1956) Rizal Extension 2400 Dagupan City

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

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Edsel R. Demillo, SVD

Parochial Vicars: Rev. Fr. Joseph H. Tan, SVD, Rev. Fr. Judy A. Banez, SVD

Parish of Sts. Peter and Paul (F-1588)

Calasiao 2418 Pangasinan

Tel.: 522-0617

Pop. 62,966; Cath. 57,840

Titular: Sts. Peter and Paul, Apostles, June 29

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Jose R. Carino

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Manuel B. delos Santos

Parish of Cristo Divino Tesoro

(F-1988) Buenlag, Calasiao 2418 Pangasinan

Population and Catholics: included in Calasiao

Titular: Cristo Divino Tesoro, Last Sunday of April

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Genaro A. Herramia

Parish of St. Gabriel (F-1943) Bonuan Boquig 2400 Dagupan City

Pop. 7,865; Cath. 7,224

Titular: St. Gabriel, Archangel, March 24

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Douglas C. Nicolas

Parish of the Annunciation of the Lord (F-1988)Bonuan Gueset 2400 Dagupan City

Pop. 14,855; Cath. 13,645

Titular: Annunciation of the Lord, March 25

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Allen O. Romero

Parish of Santa Barbara (F1742)Santa Barbara 2419 Pangasinan

Tel.: 522-6822

Pop. 47,746; Cath. 43,859

Titular: Holy Family, Sunday within the Octave of Christmas

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Fidelis B. Layog

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Anthony B. Layog

Vicariate II-Queen of Angels

Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Jeremias B. Cera

Parish of the Epiphany of the Lord (F-1587) Lingayen 2401 Pangasinan

Tel.: 542-6235

Pop. 77,837; Cath. 71,501

Titular: Epiphany of the Lord, 1st Sunday after new year

Team of Ministers: Rev. Fr. Francisco C. Posadas (Moderator), Rev. Fr. Camilo V. Natividad, Rev. Fr. Rolando C. Salosagcol

Parish of Saint Rose of Lima (F-1965)

Domalandan, Lingayen 2401 Pangasinan

Tel.: 542-2809

Titular: Saint Rose of Lima, Aug. 23

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Romwel O. Fabregas

Parish of the Purification of our Lady

(F-1627) Binmaley 2417 Pangasinan,

Tel.: 540-0047

Pop. 59,601; Cath. 54,749

Titular: Our Lady of Purification, Feb. 2

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Diosdado P. Posadas

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Victor Z. Embuido

Parish of Jesus the Nazarene (F-1989)

Dulag, Binmaley 2417 Pangasinan

Pop. 6,500; Cath. 5,000

Titular: Jesus the Nazarene, Monday before the Holy week

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Rojohn B. Ramirez

Parish of Our Lady of the Rosary

(F-1973), Calmay 2400 Dagupan City

Mobile 0918-380-2191

Pop. 4,716; Cath. 4,332

Titular: Our Lady of the Rosary, Oct. 7

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Rafael Z. Mesa

Vicariate III-Queen of the Most Holy Rosary

Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Genaro A. Herramia

Parish of St. Thomas Aquinas (F-1600)

Mangaldan 2432 Pangasinan

Tel. 523-5860

Pop. 65,947; Cath. 60,587

Titular: St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest and Doctor, Jan. 28

Team of Ministers: Rev. Fr. Arcadio M. Mejia(Moderator), Rev. Fr. Rene E. Mendoza,

Parish of St. Joseph, the Patriartch (F-1905), Mapandan 2429 Pangasinan; Mobile (0912) 318-7133

Pop. 25, 622; Cath. 23,536

Titular: St. Joseph, the Patriarch, March 19

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Manuel L. Sayson

Parish of St. Fabian (F-1768) San Fabian 2433 Pangasinan

Tel. 523-6627

Pop. 51,904; Cath. 47,679

Titular: St. Fabian, Pope and Martyr, Jan. 20

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Oliver E. Mendoza

Parish of St. Hyacinth (F-1590) San Jacinto, Pangasinan

Pop. 25,722; Cath. 23, 628

Titular: St. Hyacinth, Aug. 17

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Jose F. Laforteza

Parish of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary (F-1600), Manaoag 2430 Pangasinan

Tel. 529-0132

Pop. 45,339; Cath. 41,648

Titular: Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Oct. 7

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Gallardo Bombase, O.P.

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Stephen Redillas, OP

Parish of the Holy Cross (F-1981) Laoac 2437 Pangasinan

Pop. 22,864; Cath. 21,002

Titular: Holy Cross, Sept. 14

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Alvin P. Platon

Vicariate IV- Queen of Peace

Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Alberto T. Arenos

Parish of St. Ildefonse (F-1609) Malasiqui 2421 Pangasinan

Mobile (0912) 3162-818

Pop. 92,053; Cath. 84,559

Titular: St. Ildephonse of Seville, Jan. 23

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Enrique V. Macaraeg

Parochial Vicars: Rev. Fr. Eric C. Galivo, Rev. Fr. Democrito B. Umagtam

Parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (F-1990), Canan Norte, Malasiqui 2421 Pangasinan

Population: Catholics (included in Malasiqui)

Titular: Our Mother of Perpetual Help, June 27

Parish of Saint Vincent (F-1614) Bayambang 2423 Pangasinan

Tel.: 529-2024

Titular: St. Vincent Ferrer, Priest, April 5

Team of Ministers: Rev. Fr. Isidro R. Palinar

Guest Priest: Rev. Fr. Primo V. Aquino, Rev. Fr. Reydentor G. Mejia, Rev. Fr. Rolando A. Fernandez

Parish of St. John the Baptist (F- 1723)

Bautista 2424 Pangasinan

Pop. 21,280; Cath. 19,547

Titular: St. John the Baptist, June 24

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Carlito V. Yden

Quasi-Parish of St.Catherine of Sienna (F-1993), Bautista 2424 Pangasinan

Population: Catholics (included in Bautista)

Titular: St. Catherine of Sienna, April 2

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Carlito V. Yden

Parish of Mary Help of Christians (F-1938) Basista 2422 Pangasinan

Pop. 33,102; Cath. 30,407

Titular: Mary Help of Christians

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Rodolfo N. Somintac, Jr.

Parish of St. Dominic (F-1587) San Carlos City 2420 Pangasinan, Tel.: 523-2218

Pop. 124,529; Cath. 114,329

Titular: St. Dominic, Priest, Aug. 8

Team of Ministers: Rev. Fr. Alberto T. Arenos, Rev. Fr. Reynaldo V. Romero, Rev. Fr. Winston E. Estrada

Parish of St. Pius V (F-1852) Urbiztondo 2414 Pangasinan

Tel.: 594-2012

Pop. 37,180; Cath. 34,205

Titular: Mary Help of Christians, May 3

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Jovino V. Batecan

SEMINARIES

Mary Help of Christians High School Seminary (F-1928), Binmaley 2417 Pangasinan

Tel 543-3126

Rector: Rev. Fr. Jeremias B. Cera

Prefect/Dean of Studies: Rev. Fr. Fernan C. Estrada

Spiritual Director: Rev. Msgr. Orlando C. Sabangan

Asst. Spiritual Director: Rev. Fr. Vicente JingJing C. Nacor

Lay Faculty: Ms. Jovita T. Gonzalo, Mrs. Merly M. Cruz, Mrs. Angelina Reyes, Miss Elizabeth Flores, Miss Gemma Catalan, Miss Brendalyn Laquiran, Mrs. Praxides Bautsta, Mr. Edgardo Mamaril

Total Enrollment: 73 (from ALD)

Mary Help of Christian College Seminary (F-1980), Bonuan Gueset 2400 Dagupan City, Pangasinan Tels. 515-5720

Rector: Rev. Fr. Mario R. Morales

Dean of Studies and Prefect of Discipline: Rev. Fr. Mario Dominic C. Sanchez

Spiritual Director: Rev. Fr. Julius S. Cuison

House Minister: Rev. Fr. Roberto C. Villamil

Dean of Seminarians: Rev. Fr. Jim S. Cerezo

Total Enrollment: 31 (from ALD)

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

Binmaley Catholic High School (F-1947), Diocesan Binmaley 2417 Pangasinan,

Tel. 540-0044

Director: Rev. Fr. Leo R. Macaraeg

Principal: H.S.: Mrs. Juliana Z. Victoria

Elem.: Mrs. Pacita Fernandez

Enrollment: H.S: 1,209

Elem.: 444; Pre-Elem.: 85

Total Enrollment: 1.738

Faculty: 61

Divine Word Academy, SVD (F-1955)

Rizal Extension 2400 Dagupan City

Tel. 522-1856, 522-0866

Director/ Principal: Rev. Fr. SVD

Enrollment: H.S.: 168

Elem.: 191; Pre-Elem.: 113

Total Enrollment: 472

Faculty: 44

Dominican School (F-1935) Tapuac Dist., 2400 Dagupan City

Tel. 522-2435, 522-1492

Directress/ Principal: _______

Enrollment: H.S.: 274

Elem: 321; Pre-Elem.: 77

Total Enrollment: 672

Faculty: 34

Archdiocesan School of San Fabian (F-1969) San Fabian 2433 Pangasinan; Tel.: 511-4766

Director: Rev. Fr. Oliver E. Mendoza

Principal: Mr. Leonardo Carrera

Enrollment: H.S.: 525

Elem.: 183; Pre-Elem.: 43

Total Enrollment: 751

Faculty: 36

Holy Rosary Academy, OP (F-1946) Manaoag, Pangasinan

Tel. 529-0121

Principal: Sr. Lorenza Sajul, OP

Enrollment: H.S.: 324

Elem.: 361; Pre-Elem: 91

College: 165

Total Enrollment: 941

Faculty: 46

Malasiqui Catholic School, Diocesan (F-1969) Malasiqui 2421 Pangasinan

Tel. 536-3021

Director: Rev. Fr. Manuel Bravo

Principal: Mrs. Gloria de Real

Enrolment: H.S.: 1,201

Elem.: 443; Pre-Elem.: 186

Total Enrolment: 1,830

Faculty: 55

Mapandan Catholic School, Diocesan (F-1905) Mapandan 2429 Pangasinan,

Tel. 505-5090

Director: Rev. Fr. Manuel Sayzon

Enrolment: H.S. : 163

Elem.: 250; Pre-Elem.: 63

Total Enrollment: 476

Faculty: 54

San Jacinto Catholic School, Diocesan (F-1948) San Jacinto 2431 Pangasinan,

Tel. 653-0720

Director/Principal: Rev. Fr. Jose F. Laforteza

Enrollment: H.S. 267

Elem: 173; Pre-Elem: 39

Total Enrollment: 479

Faculty: 21

Santo Tomas High School, Diocesan (F-1948), Mangaldan 2432 Pangasinan

Tel. 523-5358

Director: Rev. Fr. Genaro A. Herramia

Principal: Mr. Arnulfo Tanguilig

Enrollment: H.S.: 602

Elem.: 294; Pre-Elem.: 67

Total Enrollment: 963

Faculty: 32

 

St. Charles Academy, Diocesan (F-1969), San Carlos City 2420 Pangasinan

Tel. 532-3041

Director: Rev. Fr. Jimmy F. Quinto

Principal: Elem.: Moises Macaraeg

H.S. Mrs. Norma Espino

Enrollment: H.S. 1,119

Elem: 469; Pre-Elem: 98

Total Enrollment: 1,686

Faculty: 67

St. Columban College, Diocesan (F-1947), Lingayen 2401 Pangasinan

Tel: 542-4864

Director: Rev. Fr. Nicasio Villamil

Dean (College): Ms. Erlinda Pantaleon, MA

Principal: H.S.: Mrs. Angela Bautista, MA

Elem.: Mrs. Myrna Bigay

Enrollment: College 164

H.S.: 514; Elem. 290; Pre-Elem. 30

Total Enrollment: 998

Faculty: 40

St. Columban Institute, Diocesan (F-1958), Domalandan, Lingayen 2401 Pangasinan, Tel 662-3213

Director: Rev. Fr. Romwel Fabregas

Principal: Mrs. Delia Jimenez

Enrollment: H.S. 331

Elem.: 134; Pre-Elem: 40

Total Enrollment: 505

Faculty: 22

St. John’s Cathedral School, Diocesan (F-1957), Dagupan City 2400 Pangasinan

Tel. 522-8259

Director: Rev. Fr. Joel F. Ynzon

Principal: Elem.: Mrs. Rosita R. Javier

H.S.: Mr. Benigno Chico, Jr, MA Ed.

Enrollment: H.S.: 925

Elem: 748; Pre-Elem: 240

Total Enrollment: 1913

Faculty: 73

St. Vincent Catholic School, Diocesan, (F-1958), Bayambang, Pangasinan

Tel. 592-2588

Director: Rev. Fr. Manuel S. Bravo, OIC

Principal: Armie Fernandez

Enrollment: H.S.: 428

Elem.: 377; Pre-Elem: 81

Total Enrollment: 886

Faculty: 30

Urbiztondo Catholic School, Diocesan (F-1960), Urbiztondo 2414 Pangasnian

Tel. 594-2014

Director/Principal: Rev. Fr. Manuel S. Bravo

Enrollment: H.S.: 457

Elem.: 15; Pre-Elem.: 17

Total Enrollment: 489

Faculty: 18

Mary Help of Christians Catholic School, Diocesan (F-1998) Basista, Pangasinan

Tel. 505-2196

Director: Rev. Fr. Jimmy Quintos

Principal: Elementary: Mr. Jose De Vera

Enrollment: H.S.: 125

Elem.:143; Pre-Elem.: 51

Total Enrollment: 319

Faculty: 13

Holy Cross Academy of Laoac, Diocesan (F-1998) Laoac,Pangasinan

Tel. 562-1233

Director: Rev. Fr. Alvin P. Platon

Principal: Miss Marcelina Ricafort

Enrollment: H.S.: 20

Elem.: 78; Pre-Elem.: 21

Total Enrollment: 119

Faculty: 12

OTHER PRIESTS’ ASSIGNMENTS

In Other Seminaries

Rev. Fr. Arvin V. Soriano. Immaculate Conception School of Theology, Vigan, Ilocos Sur,

Tel. (077) 722-2359

Rev. Fr. Raymundo Q. de Guzman

Chaplains

Rev. Fr. Roberto C. Mejia, Hospitals Chaplain, c/o Parish Rectory, St. John Parish, 2400 Dagupan City; Tel. 522-1950

Rev. Fr. Luis B. Ungson, School Chaplain, Lyceum-Northwestern, Dagupan and Virgen Milagrosa University, San Carlos City

Rev. Fr. Immanuel S. Escano, Chaplain, Little Sisters of the Poor, Catubig Tara, Bolinao, Pangasinan

On Leave

Rev. Fr. Raymundo M. Manaois

Retired Priests

Rev. Fr. Luis B. Ungson

2401 Lingayen, Pangasinan

Msgr. Segundo B. Gotoc, #12 Guiguilonen, Mangaldan 2432 Pangasinan

Rev. Fr. Abraham R. Esquig, Bolasi, Sam Fabian, Pangasinan

Tel (075) 511-2696

Msgr. Orlando C. Sabangan, MHC High School Seminary, Binmaley, Pangasinan

RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS WORKING IN THE ARCHDIOCESE

MEN

Order of Preachers (OP),

Society of Divine Word (SVD)

WOMEN

Congregacion de la Religiosas Misioneras de Santo Domingo (OP)

Dominican Sisters of the Anunciata (OP)

Benedictine Sisters of the Eucharisti King (OSB),

Missionaries of Charity (MC),

Pastorelle (Good Shepherd) Sisters

Workers of Christ the Worker (WCW)

OTHER INSTITUTIONS

Archdiocesan Lay Formation Center,

Bonuan Gueset, 2400 Dagupan City; Tel. 515-83-06

House Minister: Rev. Fr. Mario Dominic C. Sanchez

ALD Catechetical Center, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Calasiao, Pangasinan

Director: Fr. Antonio Ray R. Quintans

ALD Family Life Center, St. Dominic Parish, San Carlos City, Pangasinan

Director: Fr. Winston A. Estrada

Abong na Panangaro (House of Charity), Lucao District 2400 Dagupan City; Tel 522-1904

Superior: Sr. Mary Jyoti Kiran, MC

Caritas Dagupan, Charity Specialty Clinic, Zamora St., Dagupan City

Dominican Novitiate of the Annunciation, Manaoag, Pangasinan

Tel. 5290-126

Novice Master:_________

NECROLOGY †

Rev. Fr. Jose Estrada

Rev. Msgr. Leon Bitanga

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.