Suffragan of Lipa
Created: March 28, 1950. Erected: September 8, 1950. Comprises the central towns of the Province of Quezon. Titular: St. Ferdinand, King.
Residential Bishop
Most Reverend
EMILIO Z. MARQUEZ, DD, BSE, JCL, STD
Born: May 28, 1941 in Lopez, Quezon. Ordained priest: June 6, 1964. Appointed Bishop: December 15, 1984. Ordained Bishop and Installed as First Residential Bishop of Gumaca: January 29, 1985. Appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Lucena and Apostolic Administrator of Gumaca: May 4, 2002. Installed: May 20, 2002. Installed as 4th Residential Bishop of Lucena: November 4, 2003.
Address & Contact Numbers:
Bishop’s Residence
Lucena Diocesan Compound
P.O. Box 60
Isabang 4301 Lucena City
Philippines
Tel.: (63-42) 710-2162
Office Tels.: (63-42) 660-4909 / 373-7498
Fax: (63-42) 710-4728
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Bishop-Emeritus
Most Reverend
RUBEN T. PROFUGO, DD
Born: April 10, 1938 in Lucena City. Ordained Priest: December 18, 1965. Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Lucena: August 27, 1979. Ordained Bishop: October 18, 1979. Installed as third Residential Bishop of Lucena: July 13, 1982. Retired: 2003.
Address
Edaño St., 4301 Lucena City
PRESENT STATUS
Demography:
Population ..... 994,762
Catholics ........ 876,372
Land Area 2,334.59 sq. kms.
Diocesan Divisions:
Episcopal Districts ... 4
Vicariates ................ 9
Parishes ................. 36
With Resident Pastor 36
With Parochial Vicars 14
Entrusted to Diocesan
Clergy ................ 36
Personnel:
Bishop ......................... 1
Bishop Emeritus .......... 1
Priests: Filipino ....... 119
Active ............... 102
Retired .................... 3
Abroad ................... 14
Total No. of Priests .. 119
Religious Institutes (Women) 13
Professed Religious Women
Filipino ................ 284
Foreign .................... 5
Total no. of Religious
Women ................ 289
Catechists: Salaried ... 16
Volunteers ........... 579
Total no. of Catechists 595
Seminaries:
Regional Theology
Department ......... 1
No. of Seminarians 19
Philosophy Department
Department (College) 1
No. of Seminarians 30
Pre-College (Institute of
Formation) .......... 1
No. of Seminarians 18
High School ............. 1
No. of Seminarians 54
Not engaged in study 2
Total no. of Seminarians 123
Educational Centers:
College .................... 2
Enrolment ..... 1,295
High School ........... 11
Enrolment ..... 7,086
Elementary ............ 10
Enrolment ..... 5,273
Kindergartens ........ 10
Enrolment ..... 1,054
Institutions:
Hospital ................... 1
Printing Press ......... 1
Radio Station ........... 1
Diocesan Newspaper 1
Social Action Center 1
Healing Center ......... 1
DIOCESAN CURIA
Chancery Office
Sentro Pastoral ng Diocesis
Lucena Diocesan Compound
P.O. Box 60
Isabang 4301 Lucena City
Tel.: (63-42) 710-4585
Fax: (63-42) 710-4728
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ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
Vicar General: Rev. Msgr. Leandro N. Castro, PC, STD
Episcopal Vicars: Rev. Msgr. Dennis M. Imperial, PC, Rev. Msgr. Melecio V. Verastigue, PC
Chancellor: Rev. Msgr. Mariano P. Melicia Jr., PA
Vice Chancellor: Fr. Jordan C. Cada
Financial Secretary: Fr. Rodrigo F. San Pedro
Vicars Forane
Vicariate of St. Andrew: Fr. Librado M. Burgos
Vicariate of St. Paul: Fr. Geoffrey A. Pimentel
Vicariate of St. Peter: Fr. Crizaldy S. Maaño
Vicariate of St. Thomas: Fr. Lino Benjamin L. Roda
Vicariate of St. Simon: Fr. Alvin E. Cabungcal
Vicariate of St. James: Rev. Msgr. Emmanuel Ma. L. Villareal, PC
Vicariate of St. Philip: Fr. Alberto J. Aller
Vicariate of St. Matthias: Fr. Reniel A. Estrada
Vicariate of St. Bartholomew:
Fr. Romel C. Limbo
Diocesan Property Custodian:
Rev. Msgr. Heraclio A. Fleta, PC
Diocesan Examiners: Most Rev. Emilio Z. Marquez, DD, Rev. Msgr. Leandro N. Castro, PC, Rev. Msgr. Mariano P. Melicia Jr., PA, Rev. Msgr. Oscar I. Leaño, PC, Rev. Msgr. Eugenio Antonio A. Viray, PC, Fr. Jude Paquito S. Moreno, PhL
Censor of Books: Rev. Msgr. Leandro N. Castro, PC, Rev. Msgr. Oscar I. Leaño, PC
Advisory Council
College of Consultors: Rev. Msgr. Leandro N. Castro, PC, Rev. Msgr. Mariano P. Melicia Jr., PA, Rev. Msgr. Oscar I. Leaño, PC, Rev. Msgr. Dennis M. Imperial, PC, Rev. Msgr. Melecio V. Verastigue, PC, Rev. Msgr. Eugenio Antonio A. Viray, PC, Fr. Jude Paquito S. Moreno
ECCLESIASTICAL TRIBUNAL
Matrimonial Tribunal of Lucena
Sentro Pastoral ng Diocesis
P.O. Box 60, Isabang
4301 Lucena City
Tel.: (042) 660-3493
Judicial Vicar: Rev. Msgr. Froilan A. Zalameda, PC, JCL
Associate Judicial Vicar: Rev. Msgr. Rolando Oliverio, JCL
Judge Ponens: Fr. Adolfo Dacanay, JCL
Defender of the Bond: Fr. Wilson A. Divina, JCL
Ecclesiastical Notary: Rev. Msgr. Emmanuel Ma. L. Villareal, PC
Tribunal Secretary: Ms. Kristina C. Reynoso
General Services
Secretary to the Bishop: Ms. Mylin E. Argao
Secretary to the Chancellor: Mr. Alwin P. Racelis
Legal Advisers: Atty. Antonio P. Acyatan, Atty. Renato Martinez
Accountant: Mrs. Wendyliza M. Limbo
Secretary/Bookkeeper: Mrs. Marcela M. Trinidad
Cashier: Mrs. Laura R. Monterde
Diocesan Internal Auditing Office: Ms. Jennifer T. de Luna , Ms. Gisselle J. Fegalquin
Messengers/Drivers: Mr. Joel F. Caballero, Mr. Arsenio J. Villamor
PASTORAL SECTION
Diocesan Council of the Laity
Executive Board
Pastoral Director: Rev. Msgr. Mariano P. Melicia Jr., PA
President: Felix Habito
Vice-Presidents: Emmanuel Amado, Bella L. Magyawe
Secretary: Artemio Ragudo
Treasurer: Ofelia Palayan
Diocesan Commissions
Commission on Worship
Director: Fr. Noel L. Cabungcal
Asst. Director: Fr. Warren R. Puno
Music Ministry
Director: Fr. Alexander O. Oracion
Confraternity of Lay Ministers
Director: Fr. Warren R. Puno
Coordinator: Sr. Gracia Rodil, MCST
Commission on Catechesis and Catholic Education
Director: Fr. Bienvenido G. Lozano
Asst. Director: Fr. Jordan C. Cada
Commission on Service
Director: Rev. Msgr. Melecio V. Verastigue, PC
Asst. Director: Fr. Ruel V. Abuel
Commission on Bible Apostolate
Director: Rev. Msgr. Emmanuel Ma. L. Villareal
Asst. Director: Fr. Andrew T. Oribiana
Commission on Social Communications
Director: Fr. Jude Paquito S. Moreno
Asst. Director: Fr. Orson J. Ornedo
Commission on Youth Apostolate
Director: Fr. Raphael Jose V. Tolentino
Asst. Director: Fr. Everett E. Calvendra
Commission on Vocation
Director: Rev. Msgr. Eugenio Antonio A. Viray, PC
Asst. Director: Fr. Geoffrey A. Pimentel
Family and Life Commission
Director: Rev. Msgr. Carlos Pedro A. Herrera, PC
Asst. Director: Fr. Severino M. Hernandez
Health Care Commission
Director: Fr. Florencio V. Nombrefia
Asst. Director: Fr. Claude E. Calvendra
INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE/SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE
Association of Women Religious in Lucena Diocese (AWORLD)
Augustinian Recollect Sisters (AR)
Carmelitas Misioneras Teresianas (CMT)
Congregation of Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena (OP)
Congregation of the Sisters of St. Anne (SSA)
Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul (DC)
Franciscan Missionaries of Mary (FMM)
Missionary Catechists of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (MCST)
Missionary Sisters of the Catechism (SMC)
Order of the Most Blessed Virgin of Mt. Carmel (OCD)
Order of St. Clare (OSC)
Religiosas Misioneras de Sto. Domingo (OP)
Sisters of Mary for Christian Communities (SMCC)
INSTITUTES OF FORMATION AND EDUCATION
Seminaries
Theology Department
St. Alphonsus Regional Seminary
(SARS, Lucena Diocesan Compound, Isabang 4301 Lucena City; Tel.: (042) 710-3127
Fax: (042) 660-3846
Rector: Rev. Msgr. Oscar I. Leaño, PC
Philosophy Department
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Seminary (OLMHRS), Brgy. Manasa, Lucban 4328 Quezon
Rector: Fr. Jude Paquito S. Moreno
Pre-College Department
St. Joseph’s Formation Institute
Brgy. Mapagong, Pagbilao 4302 Quezon
Tel.: (042) 731-3584
Director: Fr. Jose I. Cantos II
Minor Seminary
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Seminary (OLMCS), Brgy. Tumbaga, Sariaya 4322 Quezon
Tel.: (042) 525-8580
Fax: (042) 525-9765
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Rector: Rev. Msgr. Eugenio Antonio A. Viray, PC
EDUCATIONAL CENTERS
Lucena Diocese Catholic Schools Association (LUDICSA), Lucena Diocesan Compound
Sentro Pastoral Bldg.
Isabang 4301 Lucena City
Tel.: (042) 710-2803
Superintendent: Fr. Edwin V. Baruelo
Member - Schools
Casa del Niño Jesus de Cotta, Cotta
4301 Lucena City
Tel.: (042) 710-3892
Casa del Niño Jesus de Lucban,
Lucban 4328 Quezon
Tel.: (042) 540-4162
Casa del Niño Jesus de Pagbilao, Brgy.Sta. Catalina, Pagbilao 4302 Quezon, Tel.:(042) 731-3248
Casa del Niño Jesus de Tayabas, San Roque Zone I, Tayabas 4327 Quezon
Child Jesus of Nazareth School, Padre Burgos 4303 Quezon
Dominican Academy, Brgy. Rajah Soliman, Unisan 4305 Quezon
Tel./Fax: (042) 549-8381
Gesu Bambino Parochial School, Inc., Bagong Anyo, Dolores 4326 Quezon; Tel.: (042) 565-6866
Holy Rosary Catholic School, 4301 Lucena City; Tel.: (042) 710-3169
Lady Mediatrix Institute, De Gala St., Candelaria 4323 Quezon
Tel.: (042) 585-4514
Fax: (042) 741-1713
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Maryhill College, 4301 Lucena City
Tel Nos.: (042) 710-3746 /
373-0165
Mother Perpetua Parochial School, Mauban 4330 Quezon
Tel./Fax: (042) 784-0459
Our Lady of the Angels Academy, Quezon Street, Brgy. Zone II, Atimonan 4331 Quezon
Tel./Fax: (042) 316-5289
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Our Lady of Sorrows Academy, Cauyan Street, Dolores 4326 Quezon; Tel.: (042) 565-6278
Sacred Heart College, 1 Merchan Street, 4301 Lucena City
Tels.: (042) 710-3888 /
710-2505; Fax (042) 373-4240
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Website: http://wwwshc.edu.ph
San Roque Parochial School, Ilasan, Tayabas 4327 Quezon
Scuola Gesu Bambino, 4301 Lucena City; Tel.: (042) 660-5791
St. Francis Academy, Brgy. San Francisco, Tiaong 4325 Quezon
St. Francis High School, Munting Bayan, Sariaya 4322 Quezon
Tel.: (042) 525-8066
Fax: (042) 525-6278
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St. John Bosco Academy, Tayabas 4327 Quezon
Tel.: (042) 793-3677
St. John Parochial School, J.P. Rizal Street, Tiaong 4325 Quezon
Tel.: (042) 545-9250
Fax: (042) 652-1079
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Treasurer: Sr. Tina Rose Peralta, OP
St. Joseph’s Academy, Sariaya 4322 Quezon; Tels.: (042) 525-8311/ 651-1516
Fax: (042) 651-1516
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PARISHES AND PAROCHIAL CLERGY
Episcopal District of St. John
In-Charge: Rev. Msgr. Leandro N. Castro, PC
Vicariate of St. Peter
Vicar Forane: Fr. Crizaldy S. Maaño
St. Ferdinand Cathedral, 4301 Lucena City
Canonical Erection: 1881
Titular: St. Ferdinand, King
Parochial Feast: May 30
Rector: Rev. Msgr. Leandro N. Castro, PC
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Danilo F. Manuel, Fr. Wakefield C. Lagarile, Fr. Robin P. Cruz
Tel.: (042) 710-7573
Fax: (042) 710-4948
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Iyam 4301 Lucena City
Canonical Erection: 1966
Titular: Our Lady of Lourdes
Parochial Feast: February 11
Parish Priest: Fr. Noel L. Cabungcal
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Jayson C. Oriasel
Tel.: (042) 710-2134
St. Jude Thaddeus Parish and Diocesan Shrine, Cotta 4301 Lucena City
Canonical Erection: 1956
Titular: St. Jude Thaddeus
Parochial Feast: October 28
Parish Priest: Fr. Bienvenido G. Lozano
Tel.: (042) 373-0292
St. Isidore Labrador Parish, Ibabang Dupay 4301 Lucena City
Canonical Erection: 1958
Titular: St. Isidore Labrador
Parochial Feast: May 15
Parish Priest: Rev. Msgr. Mariano P. Melicia Jr., PA (sick leave)
Administrator: Fr. Romel C. Ansay
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Warren R. Puno
Tel.: (042) 710-3126
St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, Dalahican 4301 Lucena City
Canonical Erection: 1995
Titular: St. Raphael the Archangel
Parochial Feast: October 24
Parish Priest: Fr. Crizaldy S. Maaño
Tel.: (042) 660-5700
Holy Face (Sta. Veronica) of Jesus Parish, University Site 4301 Lucena City
Canonical Erection: 2000
Titular: Holy Face of Jesus
Parochial Feast: July 9
Parish Priest: Fr. Nelson L. Valle
Tel.: (042) 373-4637
Our Lady of Peñafrancia Parish, Capistrano Subdivision, Gulang-Gulang 4301 Lucena City
Canonical Erection: 2005
Titular: Our Lady of Peñafrancia
Parochial Feast: 3rd Sunday of September
Parish Priest: Fr. Gilberto M. Talabong
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Cesar T. Ricafrente Jr
Tel.: (042) 660-6481
Episcopal District of St. Mark
Episcopal Vicar: Rev. Msgr. Dennis M. Imperial, PC
Vicariate of St. Philip
Vicar Forane: Fr. Alberto J. Aller
San Pedro Bautista Parish, Candelaria 4323 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1884
Titular: San Pedro Bautista
Parochial Feast: February 5
Parish Priest: Rev. Msgr. Dennis M. Imperial, P.C.
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Ronaldo DC. Silva, Fr. Jerome L. Escasa, Fr. Marcelo S. Cabarrubias
Tel.: (042) 585-5651
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Sariaya 4322 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1599
Titular: St. Francis of Assisi
Parochial Feast: October 4
Parish Priest: Rev. Msgr. Noe L. Loredo, P.C.
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Quirino D. Macatangay, Fr. Rholando T. Grecia
Tel./Fax: (042) 525-7240
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Immaculate Conception Parish, Lutucan, Sariaya 4322 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1954
Titular: Immaculate Conception
Parochial Feast: December 8
Parish Priest: Fr. Alberto J. Aller
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Bryan Ralph A. Cabrera
Tel.: (042) 525-6013
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Taguan, Candelaria 4323 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1981
Titular: Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Parochial Feast: June 27
Parish Priest: Fr. Rolando A. Marasigan
Tel.: (042) 585-7847
St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Sta. Catalina, Candelaria 4323 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1992
Titular: St. Catherine of Siena Parochial Feast: April 29
Parish Priest: Fr. Francisco S. Bingco
Mobile: 0917-9042-564 /
0921-5843-093
Niña Maria Parish, Castañas, Sariaya 4322 Quezon
Titular: Niña Maria
Parochial Feast: September 12
Parish Priest: Fr. Alexander D. Oracion
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Brgy. Concepcion, Sariaya 4322 Quezon
Titular: Our Lady of Guadalupe
Parochial Feast: December 12
Parish Priest: Fr. Raphael Jose V. Tolentino
Vicariate of St. Simon
Vicar Forane: Fr. Alvin E. Cabungcal
Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Dolores 4326 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1910
Titular: Our Lady of Sorrows
Parochial Feast: September 15
Parish Priest: Fr. Joseph T. Estremera
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Claude E. Calvendra
Tel.: (042) 565-6266
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, Cabay, Tiaong 4325 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1962
Titular: Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary
Parochial Feast: October 7
Parish Priest: Fr. Alvin E. Cabungcal
St. John the Baptist Parish, Tiaong 4325 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1670
Titular: St. John the Baptist
Parochial Feast: June 24
Parish Priest: Fr. Romeo P. Padillo
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Florencio V. Nombrefia, Fr. Oliver R. Lacorte
Tel.: (042) 545-9244
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, San Antonio 4324 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1952
Titular: Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Parochial Feast: 2nd Friday of June
Parish Priest: Fr. Arnelo A. Galeon
Tel.: (042) 545-4054
Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of the World Parish, Lusacan, Tiaong 4325 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1971
Titular: B.V.M., Queen of the World
Parochial Feast: August 22
Parish Priest: Fr. Jose Aurelio B. Reyes
Tel.: (042) 545-8276
Episcopal District of St. Luke
In-Charge: Rev. Msgr. Leandro N. Castro, PC
Vicariate of St. Thomas
Vicar Forane: Fr. Lino Benjamin L. Roda
St. Louis Bishop Parish, Lucban 4328 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1595
Titular: St. Louis Bishop
Parochial Feast: August 19
Parish Priest: Rev. Msgr. Anronio L Obeña, HP
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Jose C. Dural
Tel Nos.: (042) 540-3040 (Parochial Office)
(042) 540-2870 (Rectory)
St. Bonaventure Parish, Mauban 4330 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1583
Titular: St. Bonaventure
Parochial Feast: July 15
Parish Priest: Fr. Lino Benjamin L. Roda
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Isagani Z. Reyes
Tel.: (042) 784-0307
St. Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila Parish, Brgy. Polo, Mauban 4330 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 2009
Titular: St. Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila
Parochial Feast: September 17
Parish Priest: Fr. Severino M. Hernandez
St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, Sampaloc 4329 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1901
Titular: St. Vincent Ferrer
Parochial Feast: April 25
Parish Priest: Fr. Raul L. Enriquez
Vicariate of St. James
Vicar Forane: Rev. Msgr. Emmanuel Ma. L. Villareal, PC
Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel, Tayabas 4327 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1580
Titular: St. Michael the Archangel
Parochial Feast: September 29
Parish Priest: Rev. Msgr. Carlos Pedro A. Herrera, PC
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Robert Cadid, Rev. Msgr. Beato S. Racelis
Santuario de las Almas
Priest-in-charge: Fr. Ramilo V. Esplana
Tel./Fax: (042) 793-2531
St. Roche Parish, Ilasan, Tayabas 4327 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1960
Titular: St. Roche
Parochial Feast: August 16
Parish Priest: Fr. Antonio C. Salvania
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish, Ibabang Bukal, Tayabas 4327 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1969
Titular: Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Parochial Feast: June 30
Parish Priest: Rev. Msgr. Emmanuel Ma. L. Villareal, PC
Tel.: 0927-912-4654
Episcopal District of St. Matthew
Episcopal Vicar: Rev. Msgr. Melecio V. Verastigue, PC
Vicariate of St. Matthias
Vicar Forane: Fr. Reniel A. Estrada
Our Lady of the Angels Parish, Atimonan 4331 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1620
Titular: Our Lady of the Angels
Parochial Feast: August 2
Parish Priest: Rev. Msgr. Melecio V. Verastigue, PC
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Virgilio S. Nadres Jr., Fr. Misael S. Hernandez, Fr. Arvin Joseph C. Pitahin
Tel.: (042) 316-5233
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Malinao, Atimonan 4331 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1968
Titular: Our Lady of Lourdes
Parochial Feast: 2nd Friday of February
Parish Priest: Fr. Jose Fernando V. Defante
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, Plaridel 4306 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1959
Titular: Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
Parochial Feast: October 27
Parish Priest: Fr. Reniel A. Estrada
Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Parish, Ponon, Atimonan 4331 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1962
Titular: Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage
Parochial Feast: May 20
Parish Priest: Fr. Alexander L. Parafina
Vicariate of St. Bartholomew
Vicar Forane: Fr. Romel C. Limbo
St. Isidore the Farmer Parish, Agdangan 4304 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1970
Titular: St. Isidore the Farmer Parochial Feast: May 15
Parish Priest: Fr. Romel C. Limbo
Tel./Fax: (042) 549-7204
St. Roche Parish, Panaon, Unisan 4305 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1962
Titular: St. Roche
Parochial Feast: August 16
Parish Priest: Fr. Dennis L. Vargas
St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Unisan 4305 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1884
Titular: St. Peter the Apostle
Parochial Feast: June 29
Parish Priest: Fr. Pedro V. Obon
Tel.: (042) 549-8392
Vicariate of St. Andrew
Vicar Forane: Fr. Librado M. Burgos
St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish, Pagbilao 4302 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1767
Titular: St. Catherine of Alexandria
Parochial Feast: November 25
Parish Priest: Fr. Librado M. Burgos
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Franz Clarence Joseph R. Ilagan, Fr. Gerald J. Garcia
Tel.: (042) 731-1279
St. Anne Parish and Diocesan Shrine, Malicboy, Pagbilao 4302 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1958
Titular: St. Anne
Parochial Feast: July 26
Parish Priest: Fr. Ruel V. Abuel
Holy Cross Parish, Padre Burgos 4303 Quezon
Canonical Erection: 1874
Titular: Holy Cross
Parochial Feast: May 3
Parish Priest: Fr. Andrew S. Hernandez
DIOCESAN OFFICES/INSTITUTIONS
Diocesan Chancery Office, Sentro Pastoral ng Diocesis, Lucena Diocesan Compound, Isabang 4301 Lucena City
Tels.: (042) 710-4585 / 373-1646; Fax: (042) 710-4728
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Chancellor: Rev. Msgr. Mariano P. Melicia Jr., PA
Vice Chancellor: Fr. Jordan C. Cada
Secretaries: Marcela M. Trinidad, Alwin P. Racelis
Diocesan Finance Office, Sentro Pastoral ng Diocesis, Lucena Diocesan Compound, Isabang 4301 Luceca City
Tel.: (042) 710-4585
Financial Secretary: Fr. Rodrigo F. San Pedro
Accountant: Wendyliza M. Limbo
Cashier: Laura R. Monterde
DIOCESAN INTERNAL AUDITING OFFICE
Sentro Pastoral ng Diocesis, Lucena Diocesan Compound, Isabang 4301 Lucena City
Tel.: (042) 660-7975
Director: Fr. Rodrigo F. San Pedro
Staff: Jennifer T. de Luna, Gisselle J. Fegalquin
Diocesan Matrimonial Tribunal, Sentro Pastoral ng Diocesis, Lucena Diocesan Compound, Isabang 4301 Lucena City
Tel.: (042) 660-3493
Judicial Vicar: Rev. Msgr. Froilan A. Zalameda, PC, JCL
Tribunal Secretary: Kristina C. Reynoso
Imprenta Lucentina, Lucena Diocesan Coumpound, Isabang 4301 Lucena City
Tel.: (042) 373-1641
Fax: (042) 710-3605
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Production Head: Amor O. Pacaña
SPIRIT FM 103.9 MHz (DWVM-FM)
Sentro Pastoral ng Diocesis
Isabang 4301 Lucena City
Tels.: (042) 373-1469
Fax: (042)710-4728
Director: Fr. Geoffrey A. Pimentel
Asst. Director: Fr. Orson J. Ornedo
Social Action Center (Caritas Lucena), Sentro Pastoral ng Diocesis, Isabang 4301 Lucena City
Tel.: (042) 373-6811
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Director: Rev. Msgr. Melecio V. Verastigue, PC
Tulong Kalinga, Inc., 32-A Ravanzo St., Brgy. 11 4301 Lucena City
Tel.: (042) 660-7794
Director: Fr. Ruel V. Abuel
Pag-ibig sa Kapwa Foundation, Inc., Sentro Pastoral ng Diocesis, Isabang 4301 Lucena City
Tel.: (042) 710-2803
Director: Msgr. Dennis M. Imperial, PC
Staff: Nona Mabel S. Carandang, Raquel L. Carbona
Boletin Lucentino (Diocesan Weekly Paper), Sentro Pastoral ng Diocesis, Isabang 4301 Lucena City; Tel.: (042) 373-1618
Fax: (042) 373-6068
Editorial Director: Fr. Orson J. Ornedo
Editor-in-Chief: Alwin P. Racelis
Ugnayan sa Liturhiya (Monthly Liturgical Publication), Isabang 4301 Lucena City
Tel.: (042) 373-1641
Director: Fr. Ferdinand I. Maaño
Mt. Carmel Diocesan General Hospital, Allerey Extension, Lucena City
Tel Nos.: (042)710-2576/373-3950
DIOCESAN CLERGY WITH NO PARISH ASSIGNMENT
Seminary Personnel
St. Alphonsus Regional Seminary
Msgr. Oscar I. Leaño, PC
Msgr. Atilano A. Oracion, PA, STL
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary College Seminary
Philosophy Department:
Fr. Jude Paquito S. Moreno, PhL
Fr. Edilberto H. Jarapa, PhL
Fr. Wilson A. Divina, JCL
Fr. Gerardo M. Juarez, JCL
Fr. Alfonso Marcelino C. Peña
Msgr. Armando A. Perez, HP
St. Joseph Formation Institute
Pre-College Department:
Fr. Jose I. Cantos II, PhB, STB, LRS, Fr. Romeo L. Pavino
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Seminary
Msgr. Eugenio Antonio A. Viray, PC, Fr. Edwin V. Baruelo, Fr. Geoffrey Pimentel, Fr. Everett E. Calvendra, Fr. Orson J. Ornedo, Fr. Ryan Israel R. Martinez
Chaplaincies
Mt. Carmel General Hospital, 4301 Lucena City
Chaplain: Msgr. Romulo K. Obviar
MCST Motherhouse, Tayabas, 4327 Quezon
Tel.: (042) 793-2241
Chaplain: Fr. Rodrigo F. San Pedro
Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation, University Site, Ibabang Dupay 4301 Lucena City
Tel.: (042) 373-4637
Chaplain: Fr. Nelson L. Valle
Sacred Heart College, 4301 Lucena City
Chaplains:
H.E.D.: Fr. Paul Liwanag
B.E.D.: Fr. Jordan C. Cada
Maryhill College, 4301 Lucena City
Chaplain: Fr. Emmanuel Ma. L. Villareal
Asst. Chaplain: Fr. Allan Neil L. Laquedo
Kamay ni Hesus Healing Church, Lucban 4328 Quezon
Priests-in-Charge: Fr. Joseph A. Faller, Fr. Angelo D. Jaballa
In Other Diocese in the Philippines
Archdiocese of Manila: ASSIST PROGRAM
Fr. Renato Ireneo C. Naca
Abroad
United States of America: Msgr. Reynaldo L. Nuñez, Fr. George R. Vargas, Fr. Jose Erlito A. Ebron, Fr. Alexander T. Cruz, Fr. Edgardo Lleva, Fr. Dario Z. Endiape, Fr. Gerardo B. Paderon, Fr. Sergio O. Nadres
Spain: Fr. Angelo Antonio J. Brucal
Canada: Fr. Regulo Imperial, Fr. Alfred Francis M. Alilio, Fr. Expedito S. Joano
Belgium: Fr. Jorgedy Q. Bago
New Zealand: Fr. Eugenio J. Fabre, PhD
Study Leave
Fr. Ferdinand I. Maaño
Fr. Andrew T. Oribiana
Retired
Lucena City: Fr. Fidel de Ramos
Fr. Benito L. Garcia
Lucban, Quezon: Msgr. Sergio L. Cuvin
Manila: Fr. Rufino Oarga
Tayabas, Quezon: Msgr. Conrado N. Reynoso
Tiaong, Quezon: Msgr. Juanito J. Abueva