Suffragan of Manila

 

Created as Apostolic Prefecture of Palawan on April 10, 1910. Elevated to Apostolic Vicariate on July 3, 1955. Renamed Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa on May 13, 2002. Comprises the City of Puerto Princesa and the Southern Municipalities of the Province of Palawan

 

Bishop

Most Reverend

PEDRO D. ARIGO, D.D.

Born: November 8, 1938 in Malate, Manila. Ordained Priest: December 22, 1963. Appointed Titular Bishop of Mactaris and Vicar Apostolic of Palawan: March 05, 1996. Ordained Bishop: May 18, 1996. Installed Vicar Apostolic of Palawan: June 4, 1996. Installed Vicar Apostolic of Puerto Princesa: July 21, 2002.

New Curia Building

14 Taft Street

5300 Puerto Princesa City

Palawan, Philippines

Tel.: (048) 433 – 2568; Fax: (048) 434 – 3896

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PRESENT STATUS

POPULATION 602,408

Catholics 420,198

Area 8,552 (Km) Personnel:

Bishop 1

Priests:

Diocesan.............. 29

Religious.............. 13

AFP Chaplains 4

Priests Assigned Outside     10

Priest on Study Leave 1

In Other Diocese in P.I.       2

Religious Men

Filipino 2

Foreign...................... 1

Religious Women

Filipino.................. ___

Foreign 0

SEMINARIES

Diocesan:

Theology.................... 0

Major 1

Minor 1

DIOCESAN DIVISION

Districts 2

Parishes................... 35

with resident pastor 35

entrusted to diocesan 27

entrusted to religious 8

Quasi-Parish 2

with resident pastor 2

Military Chaplaincies..... 4

MissionTerritories 2

entrusted to religious 2

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS:

DIOCESAN

Kindergarten & Nurseries

Diocesan 7

Population......... 301

Elementary Schools...............              &nb sp;          Diocesan 2

Population 398

High Schools:

Diocesan 1

Population......... 195

Colleges:

Diocesan ……………….. 1

Population ……………     16

RELIGIOUS OWNED:

Kindergarten & Nurseries: 3

Population 72

Elementary Schools:..... 2

Population......... 473

High Schools:............. 3

Population....... 1,540

Colleges:.................... 2

Population 1,061

Sacraments & Sacramentals:

Baptism:

of children....... 6,324

Adult conversion 880

Confirmations 2,514

First Communions 3,027

Marriages:

BetweenCatholics 1,061

Mixed 39

OTHER INSTITUTION:

Asylums......................

Homes/Dormitory...... 1

Orphanage................. 2

Retreat House/ Catechetical

Centers...................... 2

DIOCESAN CURIA

Chancery

Pro-Vicar Delegate: Fr. Pepito I. Rollo

Chancellor: Fr. Emmanuel P. Dormile

Oeconomus: Fr. Camilo C. Caabay

ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION

Presbyteral Council

Vicar Apostolic: Most Rev. Pedro D. Arigo, D.D.

Pro-Vicar: Fr. Pepito I. Rollo

Chancellor: Fr. Emmanuel P. Dormile

Oeconomus: Fr. Camilo C. Caabay

Episcopal Vicar – Central District: Fr. Jesusinio B. Panganiban Jr.

Episcopal Vicar-Southern District: Fr. Zoilo R. Deslate Jr.

Pastoral Director: Fr. Juan Felipe P. Torrecampo

Representative for Religious: Fr. Antonio Pegon, SVD

District Representative (South): Fr. Armando R. Limsa

District Representative (Central): Fr. Jose Peniano E. Garduce Jr.

Seminary Formation: Fr. Antonio T. Calcabin

Clergy: Fr. Francisco E. Enano

Representative for Junior Clergy: Fr. Joseph M. Cacacha

Representative for Middle Clergy: Fr. Pedro Constancio K. Feria

Representative for Senior Clergy: Fr. Pablo S. Alemani

College of Consultors

Fr. Jose Peniano Garduce, Fr. Camilo Caabay, Fr. Jesusinio B. Panganiban, Jr., Fr. Zoilo R. Deslate, Jr., Fr. Juan Felipe P. Torrecampo, Fr. Pepito I. Rollo

Finance Council

Chairman: Most Rev. Pedro D. Arigo, D.D.

Members: Fr. Camilo C. Caabay, Fr. Juan Felipe P. Torrecampo, Mr. Bernardo T. Monera, Mrs. Lopel B. Zapanta

Commission on Audit

Chairman: Fr. Camilo C. Caabay

Members: Fr. Emmanuel P. Dormile, Ms. Vercelita P. Montealto

PASTORAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND CONSULTATIVE DIOCESAN AGENCIES

Commission on Worship and Liturgy

Chairman:Fr. Emmanuel Dormile

Member: Fr. Noel del Rosario

Commission on Music

Chairman: Fr. Pedro Constancio Feria, Fr. Anthony V. Almadrones

Commission on Arts

Chairman: Fr. Reymond D. Rodriguez

Commission on Cultural Heritage

Chairman: Fr. Jose Peniano Garduce

Commission on Catholic Education/Catechesis

Chairman: Fr. Jesus de los Reyes

Member: Sr. Caroline S. Capili, OP

Commission on Evangelization & Mission

Chairman: Fr. Rodillo Contridas

Members: Fr. Pepito Rollo, Fr. Zoilo Deslate

Commission on Clergy

Chairman:Fr. Francisco E. Enano

Members: Fr. Armando Limsa

Fr. Noel del Rosario

Commission on Ecumenism & Inter-religious Dialogue

Chairman:Fr. Camilo Caabay

Members: Fr. Manuel Sabando, Fr. Pablo Alemani, Mrs. Norma Valencia

Family & Life Apostolate- Laity-Religious Organizations

Chairman:Fr. Christian Sabili

Members: Sr. Cynthia B. Angalot, SJBD, Mrs. Lily Gatchalian

Social Action & Special Concerns (IP’s-Media-Migrant-Health)

Chairman: Fr. Juan Felipe Torrecampo

Members: Fr. Nelson Pagayona

Fr. Armando Limsa

 

Commission on Prison Ministry

Chairman: Fr. Jose Ruel Tuale

Members: Fr. Nelson Pagayona, Fr. Carmelo Borces, OAR

Commission on Youth /Vocation & Campus Ministry

Chairman: Fr. Christian M. Sabili

Members: Fr. Dennis F. Braganza,

Sr. Emma Lusterio, sgbp

Commission on Pastoral Director & Basic Ecclesial Program

Chairman: Fr. Juan Felipe Torrecampo

Member: Sr. Florence C. Sencio, MSLT

PARISHES AND PAROCHIAL CLERGY

Episcopal Vicar: Rev. Fr. Jesusinio B. Panganiban,Jr.

 

Parish of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral (F–1872), 34 cor. Taft & Sandoval Sts., 5300 Puerto Princesa City

Tel.: (048) 433- 2607

Population:73,236;

Catholics 71,832

Titular:Immaculate Conception Parish – December 8

Parish Priest: Most Rev. Pedro D. Arigo, D.D.

Parish Rector: Fr. Juan Felipe P. Torrecampo

Parochial Vicars: Fr. Christian M. Sabili, Fr. Emmanuel P. Dormile

Parish of San Miguel (F-1994), Brgy. San Miguel 5300 Puerto Princesa City 5300; Tel.: (048) 433-4384

Population: 44,400

Catholics 37,000

Titular: San Miguel Arkanghel, September 29

Parish Priest: Fr. Jesus G. Delos Reyes

Parish of San Pedro (F2002)

Brgy. San Pedro 5300 Puerto Princesa City

Tel.: (048) 434-5612

Population: 14,876

Catholics 9,641

Titular: St. Peter the Apostle, June 29

Parish Priest: Fr. Jose Peniano E. Garduce, Jr.

Parish of Sta. Monica, (F1994), Brgy. Sta. Monica 5300 Puerto Princesa City

Tel.: (048) 434-3065

Population: 16,895

Catholics 15,600

Titular: Sta. Monica , August 27

Parish Priest: Fr. Camilo C. Caabay

Assistant Parish Priest: Fr. Noel E. Del Rosario

Parish of Divine Mercy (F-2008), Brgy. Sicsican 5300 Puerto Princesa City,; Tel.: (048) 434-9670

Population: 12,350

Catholics 8,735

Titular: Divine Mercy

Parish Priest: Fr. Jesusinio B. Panganiban, Jr.

Parish of Saint Joseph (F-1988), San Jose 5300 Puerto Princesa City

Tel.: 433- 6890

Population: 39,452

Catholics 23,636

Titular: St. Joseph the Husband of Mary, March 19

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Joaquin V. Quidong

Parish of Saint Joseph (F-1904), Iwahig 5300 Puerto Princesa City

Population: 2,024

Catholics 1,183

Titular: St. Joseph the Worker, May 1

Parish Priest & Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Jose Ruel T. Tuale

Parish of our Lady of Mt. Carmel

(F-2006), Inagawan 5300 Puerto Princesa City

Population: 7,483

Catholics 7,177

Titular: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, July 16

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Carmelo Borces, OAR

Parish of Saint Nicolas of Tolentino (F-1978), Napsan 5300 Puerto Princesa City

Population: 6,386

Catholics 3,499

Titular: St. Nicholas of Tolentino, September 10

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Edmond G. Herher

Parish of Saint Isidore the Farmer

(F-1976), Maruyugon 5300 Puerto Princesa City

Population: 22,783; Catholics 22,418

Titular: St. Isidore the Farmer, May 15

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Pedro Constancio K. Feria

Parish of St. Ezequiel Moreno (F-1998), Macarascas 5300 Puerto Princesa City

Population: 9,120

Catholics 6,510

Titular: St. Ezequiel Moreno, August 19

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Anthony V. Almadrones

Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe (F2003), Luzviminda 5300 Puerto Princesa City

Population: 13,002

Catholics 12,204

Titular: Our Lady of Guadalupe , December 12

Parish Priest: Fr. Roderick Deguit, OAR

Parish of St. Nicolas of Tolentino, (F1692), Cagayancillo, Palawan

Population: 6,459

Catholics 6,200

Titular: St. Nicholas of Tolentino, September 10

Parish Priest: Fr. Salvador C. Saturnino

Southern District Parishes

Episcopal Vicar: Fr. Zoilo R. Deslare Jr.

Parish of St. Therese of the Child Jesus, (F-1917), Aborlan 5302 Palawan

Population: 21,025

Catholics 16,038

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

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Armando R. Limsa

Parish of Sto. Niño (F-2009), Sitio Apurawan, Aborlan, Palawan

Population:

Titular: Sto. Niño, 3rd Sunday of January

Parish Priest: Fr. Roger Bag-ao

Parish of St. Rafael the Archangel Parish (F-2008), Plaridel, Aborlan, Palawan

Population:

Titular:St. Rafael the Archangel

Parish Priest: Fr. Gregorio Y. Igig

Parish of Saint Joseph the Husband of Mary, (F-1955) Narra 5303 Palawan, Tel.: No. (048) 723-0119

Population: 26,900

Catholics 23,328

Titular: St. Joseph the Husband of Mary, March 19

Parish Priest: Fr. Pepito I. Rollo

Parish of Sto. Niño (F2001), Princess Urduja, Narra 5303 Palawan

Population: 19,475

Catholics 15,000

Titular: Sto. Niño, 3rd Sunday of January

Parish Priest: Fr. Francisco E. Enano

Parish of Sta. Cecilia (F-1971),

Calategas, Narra 5303 Palawan

Population: 21,621

Catholics 13,986

Titular: Sta. Cecilia, November 22

Parish Priest: Fr. Dennis F. Braganza

Parish of Immaculate Conception

(F-1965), Quezon 5304 Palawan

Population: 42,979

Catholics 29,000

Titular: Immaculate Conception, December 8

Parish Priest: Fr. Zoilo R. Deslate, Jr.

Parish of San Isidro Labrador

(F- 2003), Bgy. Quinlogan, Quezon, Palawan

Population: 28,500

Catholics 20,000

Titular: San Isidro Labrador, May 15

Parish Priest: Fr. Felix Noel E. Dacquel, SVD

Parish of Our Lady of Fatima (F-1977),

Rizal 5304 Palawan

Population: 32,927

Catholics 20,041

Titular: Our Lady of Fatima, May 13

Parish Priest: Fr. Antonio Pegon, SVD

Parish of Sto. Niño (F-2009), Sitio Candawaga, Sicud, Rizal 5304 Palawan

Titular: Sto. Niño – 3rd Sunday of January

Parish Priest: Fr. Reymond D. Rodriguez

Parish of Sto. Niño (F-1974), Sofronio Española 5305 Palawan

Population: 28,550

Catholics 12,550

Titular: Sto. Niño, 3rd Sunday of January

Parish Priest: Fr. Rodillo D. Contridas

Parish of Saint Joseph the Husband of Mary, Brooke’s Point 5305 Palawan

Population: 54,287

Catholics 30,100

Titular: St. Joseph the Husband of Mary, March 19

Parish Priest: Fr. Antonio T. Calcabin

Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes(F-2009)

Ipilan, Brooke’s Point 5305 Palawan

Population:           &nbs p;              Titular: Our Lady of Lourdes, February 11

Parish Priest: Fr. Joseph M. Cacacha

Parish of Our Lady of Fatima (F-1984)

Bataraza 5306 Palawan

Population: 11,699

Catholics 3,507

Titular: Our Lady of Fatima,May 13

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Edwin C. Cayabo

Parish of Sacred Heart of Jesus

(F-1977) Rio Tuba, Bataraza 5306 Palawan

Population: 11,137

Catholics 6,454

Titular: Sacred Heart of Jesus, Movable

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Pablo S. Alemani

Parish of Immaculate Conception

(F- 1861), Balabac 5307

Palawan; Population: 29,188

Catholics 6,482

Titular: Immaculate Conception – December 8

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. John Cervania, SVD

Quasi-Parish

St. Francis of Assisi Quassi, Bacungan, 5300 Puerto Princesa City

Quasi-Pastor: Fr. Emmanuel P. Dormile

St. Luke, The Evangelist Quasi-Parish

Aramaywan, Quezon 5304 Palawan

Quasi-Pastor: Fr. Joseph Arvi I. Hernandez

Mission Territories

Sto. Niño Mission Chapel, Bataraza, Palawan

Administrator: Fr. Danilo Bayalas, SVD

Prison Chaplaincy

Sto. Niño-Chaplaincy (F-1997)

Montible 5300 Puerto Princesa City

Population: 479

Catholics 432

Titular: Sto. Niño, 3rd Sunday of January

Prison Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Nelson P. Pagayona

St. Isidore the Farmer-Chaplaincy,

Inagawan 5300 Puerto Princesa City

Population:________________

Titular: St. Isidore the Farmer, May 15

Prison Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Samuel Eyas, OAR

LAY ORGANIZATIONS/MOVEMENTS

Apostleship of Prayer: Sis. Avelina Lagan

Catholic Women’s League: Sis. Rowena Pareja

Brotherhood of Christian Businesmen and Professionals: Bro. Concepto Magay

Charismatic Renewal Movement:Sis. Rebecca Arquero

Couples for Christ: Bro. Rafael Escamilla

Cursillo in Christianity: Sis. Minta Dacanay

Daughters of Mary Immaculate:

Sis. Lily Gatchalian

El Shaddai: Sis. Lita Bernardino

Focolare Movement: Sis. Norma Valencia

Holy Name Society: Bro. Rogelio Sendaydiego

Knights of Columbus: Bro. Raul Blas

Legion of Mary: Sis. Lita Decolongon

Mother Butler’s Guild: Sis. Zeny Tanael

St. John Mary Vianney: Sis. Gloria Dilig

Alliance of Two Hearts: Bro. Franceslina Monera

Volunteers in Prison Service: Sis. Rose Bautista

Holy Face: Sis. Flora Ancheta

Marian Charismatic Fellowship:

Sis. Josefina Lacao

Society of St. Vincent de Paul : Bro. Ted Libero

Perpetual Adoration Chapel: Sis. Rebecca Arquero

SEMINARIES

Seminario de San Jose (Minor, Pre-College and Philosophy)

Tiniguiban, Puerto Princesa City 5300 Palawan, Philippines

Tel.: (048) 433 – 2507;

(048) 434-3310

Tel.:/Fax No.: (048) 433 – 5310

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS

DIRECTED BY RELIGIOUS

Holy Trinity College (OP) (F-1940),

Quezon Street, Puerto Princesa City, 5300 Palawan, Philippines

Tel.: No. (048) 433 – 2161

President: Sr. Estrella T. Tangan, OP

San Francisco Javier College (AR) (F-1958) Narra 5303, Palawan, Philippines

Directress: Sr. Marilyn Cula, AR

Sacred Heart of Jesus High School (AR) (F-1944), Brooke’s Point, Palawan 5305 Philippines

Directress:

DIOCESAN

Immaculate Conception Parish Learning Center (F-1989), Taft Street, Puerto Princesa City Palawan 5300 Philippines

Tel.:(048) 433-6804

Director: Fr. Camilo C. Caabay

Immaculate Conception Parish Learning Center (F-1998), Quezon 5304 Palawan, Philippines

Director: Fr. Antonio T. Calcabin

San Jose Parish Learning Center ,San Jose, Puerto Princesa City 5300 Palawan, Philippines

Tel.: (048) 433-6890

Director: Fr. Jose Peniano E. Garduce, Jr.

Sto. Niño Parish Learning Center, Sofronio Española, Palawan

Director: Fr. Pablo S. Alemani

Bishop Gregorio Espiga Learning Center, Rizal, Palawan

Director: Fr. Antonio Pegon, SVD

Princess Urduja Parochial School

Princess Urduja, Narra, Palawan

Director: Fr. Armando Limsa

INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE/SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE

MEN

Society of the Divine Word (SVD)

Marist Brothers of the School (FMS)

Amigonian Fathers and Brothers (TC)

Order of Augustinian Recollects (OAR)

WOMEN

Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM)

Missionary Sisters of the Lord’s Table (MSLT)

Augustinian Missionaries of the Philippines (AMP)

Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena (OP)

Congregation of the Augustinian Recollect Sisters (AR)

Compassionist Sisters Servant of Mary (CSSM)

Daughters of Mary Help of Christians “Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco” (FMA)

Sisters of Good Shepherd “Pastorelle” (SGBP)

† NECROLOGY †

Most Rev. Gregorio Infante Espiga, OAR, D.D.; Fr. Rey Molaneda; Fr. Segundo Padul; Fr. Lazaro Janoras; Fr. Benjamin E. Nangit; Fr. Leonardo R. Rafols; Fr. Vicente R. Viaña; Fr. Elias N. Nemiada; Fr. Claro J. Bautista; Fr. Gelacio E. Corvera; Fr. Alberto B. Grijalvo; Fr. Jose Segayo; Fr. Benito Beltran; Fr. Eduardo Chiva; Fr. Rufino Deslate