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Diocese of Romblon

(Diocesis Romblonensis)

Suffragan of Capiz

Created: December 19, 1974. Erected: April 17, 1975. Comprises the civil Province of Romblon, Titular: St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church. Secondary Patron: Sto. Niño de Romblon.

Bishop

Most Reverend

JOSE CORAZON T. TALA-OC, DD

Born: June 16, 1950 in Tagas, Tangalan, Aklan. Ordained Priest: April 9, 1979. Appointed Bishop: June 11, 2003. Ordained Bishop: July 30, 2003 in Kalibo, Aklan. Installed as Fourth Bishop of Romblon: September 3, 2003.

Office:

Villa del Mar

Suwa, Lonos, Romblon 5500 Romblon

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Residence:

Villa del Mar, Suwa,

Lonos, Romblon 5500 Romblon

PRESENT STATUS

Area ......... 1, 355.90 kms.

Population ........ 285, 199

Catholics ........... 202, 027

Personnel:

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

Priests ................... 55

Diocesan (Filipino) 53

Religious (Foreigner) 2

Outside the diocese 20

Priests on Leave .. 1

Retired Priests .... 1

Religious Sisters:

Filipinos ............. 51

Foreigner ............ 1

Seminary:

Diocesan College Seminary 1

Seminarians (Diocesan):

Theology ................. 9

Philosophy ............. 14

Preparatory College... 8

Diocesan Division:

Vicariates ................ 7

Parishes ................. 26

Chapels ............... 302

Educational Centers:

Diocesan Owned and

Administered :

High School ......... 2

Grade School ....... 2

Pre-School .......... 8

Religious Owned:

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

Grade School ....... 2

Pre-School ........... 2

Other Institutions:

Pastoral Centers ...... 3

Catechetical Center.. 1

Diocesan Social Action

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

Parish Social Action

Centers .............. 10

Diocesan Shrines ..... 2

Sambulig Cells (BEC) 590

Panimbahon Ministers

(Lay Ministers) .. 610

Volunteer Catechists 966

DIOCESAN CURIA

Villa del Mar Suwa, Lonos, Romblon 5500 Romblon

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Mobile: 0920-2179718

Chancery

Vicar General: Rev. Msgr. Nestor M. Gadon

Judicial Vicar: Very Rev. Fr. Narciso G. Miñon

Chancellor: Very Rev. Fr. Gilbert F. Saminado

Oeconomus: Very Rev. Fr. Mel Rey M. Uy

Personnel/Staff:

Nancy M. Bernal – Cashier

Sr. Rhodora V. Evangelio, Add – Bookkeeper

Sheryl F. Mangaring – Secretary

Vicars Forane

Vicariate of St. Joseph (Romblon): Fr. Gilbert F. Saminado

Vicariate of St. Vincent Ferrer (Odiongan): Rt. Rev. Msgr. Nonato Ernie V. Fetalino, H.P.

Vicariate of St. Augustine (San Agustin): Fr. John Mary Vianney B. Parago

Vicariate of Sta. Barbara (Cajidiocan): Fr. Nelson Aris M. Mutia

Vicariate of St. Vincent Ferrer (Sta. Fe): Fr. Domenciano M. Manzo

Vicariate of St. Joseph (Looc) : Fr. Vicente G. Gallos

Vicariate of St. Nicolas Of Tolentino (Banton): Rev. Indalecio F. Factor

Diocesan Presbyteral Council

Most Rev. Jose Corazon T. Tala-oc, D.D., Rev. Msgr. Nestor M. Gadon

Fr. Aristeo B. Royo - President

Fr. Melvin M. Fetizanan - Vice President, Fr. Alfredo F. Recto Jr. - Secretary, Fr. Ronald R. Cauguiran - Asst. Secretary

Diocesan Finance Committee

Chairman: Fr. Mel Rey M. Uy

Members: Fr. Jevic L. Pendon, Fr. Aristeo B. Royo, Fr. Francisco F. Fornal, Nancy M. Bernal, Joycelyn M. Fabella, Joretta M. Balotabot, Rosario G. Ramshaw

DIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL

President: Most Rev. Jose Corazon T. Tala-oc, Dd, Fr. Mel Rey M. Uy

Ms Welhelmina M. Mingoa

Sr. Aureen De La Cruz

Clergy Representatives

Chancellor: Fr. Gilbert F. Saminado

Oeconomus: Fr. Mel Rey M. Uy

Rector: Fr. Billy V. Gregorio

President Senate of Priest: Fr. Aristeo B. Royo

Diocean College of Consultors

Most Rev. Jose Corazon T. Tala-oc, D.d., Rev. Msgr. Nestor M. Gadon (Ex Officio), Fr. Gilbert F. Saminado (Ex Officio), Fr. Mel Rey M. Uy (Ex Officio), Fr. Narciso G. Miñon (Ex Officio), Fr. Billy V. Gregorio (Ex Officio), Rt. Rev. Msgr. Nonato Ernie V. Fetalino, H.p., Fr. John Vianney B. Parago, Fr. Joselito Q. Valencia, Fr. Ranulfo F. Fabul

DIOCESAN COMMISSIONS, CHAIRMEN, AND COORDINATORS

Clergy Formation Chairman: Fr. John Vianney B. Parago

Seminary Formation Chairman: Fr. Ranulfo F. Fabul

Catechesis Chairman: Fr. Ronald R. Cauguiran

Coordinator: Sr. Naomi Florencia M. Magada, ADD

Liturgy Chairman: Fr. Mel Rey M. Uy

Ecumenical and Interfaith Faith Affairs Chairman: Fr. Billy V. Gregorio

Church Patrimony and ArchivesChairman: Fr. Mel Rey M. Uy

Mission, Pontifical Mission Society Chairman: Fr. Leonisto M. Moaje

Biblical Apostolate Chairman: Fr. Indalecio F. Factor

Coordinator: Sr. Rosa Villa G. Manato, ADD

Family and Life Chairman: Fr. Jevic L. Pendon

Youth and Campus Ministry Chairman: Fr. Noel M. Sixon

Diocese of Romblon Social Action Center Director: Fr. Joraype Amadeo M. Flores

Social Communications and Mass Media Chairman: Fr. Melvin M. Fetizanan

Health Care Chairman: Fr. Vicente G. Gallos

Prisoner’s Welfare Chairman: Fr. Jevic L. Pendon

Tithing Chairman: Rt. Rev. Msgr. Nonato Ernie V. Fetalino, H.P.

Diocesan Pastoral Secretariat

Ms Welhelmina M. Mingoa

Sr. Aureen de la Cruz

Lay Representatives

Vicarial Representatives (VPC)

St. Joseph Cathedral: Angelina Auto

St. Augustine: Belen Meran

Shrine of St. Vincent: Mario Fetalver

St. Joseph, Spouse of Mary (Looc): Alfonso Suñer, Jr.

St. Vincent Ferrer: Generoso Fernando, Jr.

San Nicolas de Tolentino: Bernardo Faner

Sta. Barbara: Concordia Rugas

Diocesan Seminary

San Lorenzo Ruiz Seminary (F-1994), Monte de Maria, Poctoy

Odiongan 5505 Romblon

Rector/Dean of Studies: Rev. Fr. Billy V. Gregorio

Prefect of Discipline And Procurator: Rev. Fr. Francisco F. Fornal

Director, Preparatory College/ Spiritual Director, College Department: Rev. Fr. Ranulfo F. Fabul

Professors/Instructors: Ms. Amor G. Miñon, Dr. Mario Fetalvero, Mrs. Teresita Fabiala, Fr. Narciso G. Miñon Jr., Fr. Ronald R. Cauguiran, Fr. Ethelbert F. Magbata, Fr. Joey Q. Valencia, Atty. Noli Fermanejo

PARISHES

Vicariate of St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church

Vicar Forane: Fr. Gilbert F. Saminado

St. Joseph Cathedral Parish (F-1635), Romblon 5500 Romblon

Tels.: (042)412-2864 to 67 loc 2093

Parish Priest: Msgr. Nestor M. Gadon

St. Anthony of Padua Parish (F-1984) Agnipa, Romblon 5500 Romblon

Parish Priest: Fr. Gilbert F. Saminado

Our Lady of Fatima Parish (F-1990), Cogon, Romblon 5500 Romblon

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Vicariate of San Nicolas de Tolentino

Vicar Forane: Fr. Indalecio F. Factor

St. Joseph the Worker Parish (F- 1885), Corcuera 5514 Romblon

Parish Priest: Fr. Leonisto M. Moaje

San Nicolas De Tolentino Parish (F-1635), Banton 5515 Romblon

Parish Priest: Fr. Indalecio F. Factor

Immaculate Concepcion Parish (F-1958), Concepcion 5516 Romblon

Parish Priest: Fr. German F. J. Mehler, SVD

St. Jude Thaddeus Parish (F-1998), Alegria, Corcuera 5514 Romblon

Parish Priest: Fr. Cornelio M. Magramo

Vicariate of St. Augustine

Vicar Forane: Fr. John Mary Vianney B. Parago

St. Augustine Parish (F-1871) San Agustin 5501 Romblon

Parish Priest: Fr. John Mary Vianney B. Parago

St. Michael the Archangel Parish (F-1961), Calatrava 5503 Romblon

Parish Priest: Fr. Jevic L. Pendon

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish (F-1993), Carmen, San Agustin, 5501 Romblon

Parish Priest: Fr. Melvin M. Fetizanan

Nuestra Sra. De Salvacion (Chaplaincy), Bachawan, San Agustin 5501 Romblon

Chaplain: Fr. Narciso G. Miñon Jr.

Vicariate of St. Vincent Ferrer

Vicar Forane: Rev. Msgr. Nonato Ernie V. Fetalino, HP

Shrine of St. Vincent Ferrer Parish (F-1859), Odiongan 5505 Romblon

Parish Priest: Msgr. Nonato Ernie V. Fetalino

Our Lady of Candles Parish (F-1991), Libertad, Odiongan 5505 Romblon

Parish Priest: Fr. Ethelbert F. Magbata

St. Andrew the Apostles Parish (F-1975) San Andres 5504 Romblon

Parish Priest: Fr. Ronald R. Cauguiran

St. Anthony of Padua Parish (F-1982) Ferrol, 5506 Romblon

Parish Priest: Fr. Joey Q. Valencia

Vicariate of St. Joseph, the Spouse of Mary

Vicar Forane: Fr. Vicente G. Gallos

St. Joseph, Spouse of Mary Parish (F-1863), Looc 5507 Romblon

Parish Priest: Fr. Vicente G. Gallos

St. Thomas of Villanova Parish (F-1973), Alcantara 5509 Romblon

Parish Priest: Fr. Josefino Pershing F. Faeldog

Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Parish (F-1982), Sta. Maria 5502 Romblon

Parish Priest: Fr. Woody T. Tandog

Vicariate of Sta. Barbara

Vicar Forane: Fr. Nelson Aris M. Mutia

Sta. Barbara Parish (F-1848) Cajidiocan 5512 Romblon

Parish Priest: Fr. Antonio P. Festin

Immaculate Conception Parish (F-1881), San Fernando 5513 Romblon

Parish Priest: Fr. Aristeo B. Royo

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish (F-1868), Magdiwang 5511 Romblon

Parish Priest: Fr. Nelson Aris M. Mutia

Our Lady of Remedies Parish (F-1979), España, San Fernando 5513 Romblon

Parish Priest: Fr. Noel M. Sixon

Sto. Niño Parish (F- 1987), Danao, Cajidiocan 5512 Romblon

Parish Priest: Fr. Alfredo R. Recto

St. Therese of The Child Jesus Parish (F-2002), Lumbang, Cajidiocan 5512 Romblon

Parish Priest: Fr. Alois Ortner, SVD

Vicariate of St. Vincent Ferrer

Vicar Forane: Fr. Domenciano B. Manzo

St. Vincent Ferrer Parish (F- 1954), Sta. Fe, 5508 Romblon

Parish Priest: Fr. Domenciano B. Manzo

St. Joseph, Spouse of Mary Parish (F- 1982), San Jose 5510 Romblon

Parish Priest: Fr. Norman R. Rabino

St. Isidore the Worker Parish (F-1984), Guinbirayan, Sta. Fe 5508 Romblon

Parish Priest: Fr. Elizalde R. Rafol

Priests Working In The Diocese

Fr. Billy V. Gregorio

San Lorenzo Ruiz Seminary

Monte de Maria, Poctoy

Odiongan 5505 Romblon

Fr. Francisco F. Fornal

San Lorenzo Ruiz Seminary

Monte de Maria, Poctoy

Odiongan 5505 Romblon

Fr. Ranulfo F. Fabul

San Lorenzo Ruiz Seminary

Monte de Maria, Poctoy

Odiongan 5505 Romblon

Fr. Ronald R. Cauguiran

St. Andrew the Apostle Parish

San Andres 5504 Romblon

Fr. Indalecio F. Factor

St. Nicholas of Tolentino Parish

Banton 5514 Romblon

Fr. Josefino Pershing F. Faeldog

St. Thomas of Villanuva Parish

Alcantara 5509 Romblon

Fr. Antonio P. Festin

Sta. Barbara Parish

Cajidiocan 5511 Romblon

Msgr. Nonato Ernie V. Fetalino, HP

St. Vincent Ferrer Parish

5505 Odiongan, Romblon

Fr. Melvin M. Fetizanan

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish

Carmen, San Agustin 5501 Romblon

Msgr. Nestor M. Gadon

St. Joseph Cathedral Parish

Romblon 5500 Romblon

Fr. Vicente G. Gallos

St. Joseph Spouse of Mary Parish

Looc 5506 Romblon

Fr. Ethelbert F. Magbata

Our Lady of Candles Parish

Libertad, Odiongan 5505 Romblon

Fr. Cornelio M. Magramo

St. Jude Thaddeus Parish

Alegria, Corcuera 5514 Romblon

Fr. Domenciano M. Manzo

St. Vincent Ferrer Parish

Sta. Fe 5508 Romblon

Fr. German F. J. Mehler, SVD

Immaculate Conception Parish

Sibale 5516 Romblon

Fr. Narciso G. Miñon

Nuestra Señora de Salvacion

Bachawan, San Agustin 5501 Romblon

Fr. Nelson Aris M. Mutia

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, Magdiwang 5511 Romblon

Fr. Leonisto M. Moaje

St. Joseph the Worker Parish

5514 Corcuera, Romblon

Fr. John Mary Vianney B. Parago

St. Augustine Parish

San Agustin 5501 Romblon

Fr. Jevic L. Pendon

St. Michael the Archangel Parish

Calatrava 5503 Romblon

Fr. Alois S. Ortner, SVD

St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish, Lumbang, Cajidiocan, Romblon

Fr. Norman R. Rabino

St. Joseph Spouse of Mary Parish, San Jose 5510 Romblon

Fr. Elizalde R. Rafol

St. Isidore the Worker Parish

Guinbirayan, Sta. Fe 5508 Romblon

Fr. Aristeo B. Royo

Immaculate Conception Parish

San Fernando 5513 Romblon

Fr. Alfredo Recto Jr.

Sto. Niño Parish

Danao, Cajidiocan 5512 Romblon

Fr. Gilbert F. Saminado

St. Anthony of Padua Parish

Agnipa Romblon 5500 Romblon

Fr. Noel M. Sixon

Our Lady of Remedies Parish

España San Fernando 5513 Romblon

Fr. Woody T. Tandog

Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Parish

Sta. Maria 5502 Romblon

Fr. Mel Rey M. Uy

Our Lady of Fatima Parish

Cogon Romblon 5500 Romblon

Rev. Fr. Joselito Q. Valencia

St. Anthony of Padua Parish

Ferrol 5506 Romblon

Rev. Fr. Joraype Amadeo M. Flores

Diocesan Pastoral Center

Romblon, Romblon

Retired/ Sick Priests

Rev. Msgr. Porfirio M. Mendez

Villa del Mar, Suwa, Lonos

Romblon 5500 Romblon

Fr. Renato M. Magada

Tambac, Macalas,

Romblon 5500 Romblon

Fr. Arturo R. Calsado Jr.

Villa del Mar, Suwa, Lonos

Romblon 5500 Romblon

PRIESTS OUTSIDE THE DIOCESE

On Loan to the Military Diocese:

Fr. Ceasar Ramon Conde, Fr. Emiliano Fadri, Fr. Eustacio Galindo

Guest Priest in Metro Manila:

Fr. Marlowe Faigao, Fr. Calixto Fruelda, Fr. Rudy Magbata, Fr. Luisito Alambra, Fr. Guillermo Ramo, Fr. Leticio Malayo, Fr. Raoul Denobo, Fr. Gines Boada

On Loan to the Diocese of Orange Country, California, USA: Fr. Elly Tavarro

On Loan to the Diocese of Stockton (California, USA): Fr. Edwin Musico, Rev. Msgr. Agustin G. Gialogo, PC

On Loan to the Diocese of Rockville Center (NY, USA): Fr. Nestor B. Watin

U.S.A.: Rt. Rev. Msgr. Peter M. Correa, HP, Fr. Jose Manolo A. Punzalan

Apostleship of the Sea: Fr. Ruben M. Manliguez, Fr. Cleopedy F. Fabonan

On Leave : Fr. Ruperto Merencilla

Nulli Stationi Destinati: Fr. Racky Fuentes

INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE/ SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE

MEN

Society of the Divine Word (SVD)

WOMEN

Handmaids of the House of God (ADD)

Daughters of Our Lady on Mount Calvary (DLMC)

Missionary Sisters of the Lord’s Table (MSLT)

Reparatrix Sisters of the Sacred Heart (RSC)

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS

Holy Rosary Academy (F-1980), San Agustin 5501 Romblon

Director: Fr. Melvin M. Fetizanan

St. Virginia Centurione Bracelli School (F-1990), Poctoy, Odiongan 5505 Romblon

Directress:

Sacred Heart School (1999), Looc 5507 Romblon

Directress: Sr. Cecilia Achas, RSC

Sibale Academy, Concepcion, Sibale 5516 Romblon

Director: Fr. German F.J. Mehler, SVD

Sibuyan Catholic School of Cajidiocan (F-1998), Cajidiocan 5512 Romblon

Director: Fr. Antonio P. Festin

Sibuyan Catholic School of San Fernando (F-2000), San Fernando 5513 Romblon

Director: Fr. Aristeo B. Royo

St. Joseph Learning Center (F-1964), Romblon 5500 Romblon

Director: Msgr. Nestor M. Gadon

San Nicolas De Tolentino Pre-school, San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish, Banton 5515 Romblon

Director: Fr. Indalecio F. Factor

Ite Ad Joseph Pre-school, St. Joseph Spouse of Mary Parish, Looc 5507 Romblon

Director: Fr. Vicente G. Gallos

Guardian Angel Learning Center (F-1995), St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Balogo, Calatrava 5503 Romblon

Director: Fr. Jevic L. Pendon

St. Vincent Ferrer Pre-School, St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, Santa Fe 5508 Romblon

Director: Fr. Domenciano B. Manzo

† NECROLOGY †

Fr. Josefino F. Mortel, Fr. Peter Pedrola, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Ramon M. Moreno, HP, Most Rev. Vicente G. Salgado, DD, Fr. Angel Rollo

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.