Religious Women

Diocese of San Carlos

 

(Diocesis Sancti Caroli)

Suffragan of Jaro

 

Created: March 30, 1987. Erected: February 10, 1988. Comprises the towns of La Libertad, Guihulngan, Valle-hermoso, and the City of Canlaon in Negros Oriental; and the townsof Manapla, Toboso, Calatrava, Don Salvador Benedicto and the cities of San Carlos, Escalante, Cadiz and Sagay in Negros Occidental. Titular: San Carlos Borromeo.

 

Bishop

Most Reverend

JOSE F. ADVINCULA JR., D.D.

Born: March 30, 1952 in Dumalag, Capiz, Ordained Priest: April 4, 1976. Made Papal Chaplain of Pope John Paul II: March 19, 1997. Preconized Bishop of San Carlos: July 25, 2001. Ordained Bishop: September 8, 2001. Installed: September 11, 2001.

 

Address:

Bishop’s Home

San Julio Subdivision

San Carlos City 6127 Negros Occidental

Tels.: (034) 312-6272; 312-6248; 729-9349

 

Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus

Most Reverend

SALVADOR T. MODESTO, DD, PhL, STL

Born: March 10, 1930 in Carigara, Leyte. Ordained Priest: March 25, 1958. Appointed Titular Bishop of Margo and Auxiliary Bishop of Dumaguete: December 28, 1978. Ordained Bishop: May 3, 1979. Instaled:May 16, 1979. Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of San Carlos: June 25, 1988. Bishop’s Residence: St. Joseph Parish, Canlaon City 6223 Negros Oriental.

 

Bishop Emeritus

Most Reverend

NICOLAS M. MONDEJAR, D.D.

Born: September 15, 1924 in Cabatuan, Iloilo. Ordained Priest: April 4, 1953. Appointed Titular Bishop of Grumento Nova and Auxiliary Bishop of Cebu: July 17, 1970. Ordained Bishop: August 30, 1970. Appointed First Bishop of Romblon: December 19, 1974. Installed: April 17, 1975. Appointed First Bishop of San Carlos: November 21, 1987. Installed: February 10, 1988.

Address:

Bishop’s Home

San Julio Subdivision

San Carlos City 6127 Negros Occidental

PRESENT STATUS

Bishops.......................... 3

Priests:

Diocesan..................... 59

Religious:

Filipino....................... 13

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

Total Priests........ 73

Brothers...................... 0

Sisters (Filipino)......... 28

No. of Seminaries.......... 2

Diocesan (Pre- College

College)................. 1

Religious (High

School)................... 1

No. of Seminarians...... 98

Diocesan ................. 62

Religious (High

School)................. 36

Diocesan Divisions:

Vicariates.................. 5

Parishes................... 25

Under Diocesan....... 23

Under Religious......... 2

Quasi-Parish............. 7

Under Diocesan......... 6

Under Religious......... 1

Mission Stations........ 5

Chaplaincy................. 1

Chapels/Visitas........... 598

Educational Centers:

No. of Catholic Schools 30

Kindergartens........... 9

Elementary Schools.. 6

High Schools............ 11

Colleges..................... 4

No. of Enrolled Students ....... 7,195

Kindergartens........ 417

Elementary......... 1,082

High School......... 4,045

Colleges............... 1,651

Sacraments:

Baptism............. 16,308

Children............ 14,954

Adult conversions 1,354

Marriages:

Between Catholics 3,049

Between Catholics

& Non-Catholics. 105

Confirmations...... 3,744

First Communions 9,225

Population........... 864,195

Catholics ............. 724,313

Area ............ 3,041 sq.km.

DIOCESAN CURIA

Chancery

Bishop’s Home

San Julio Subdivision

San Carlos City

6127 Negros Occidental

Tels.: (034) 312-6272; 729-9349

Tel/Fax: (034) 312-6248

Vicar General: Rt. Rev. Msgr. Wilfredo T. Dejilla, H.P.

Episcopal Vicar: Rev. Msgr. Jose Wilson E. Mendoza

Chancellor: Rev. Fr. Carlos C. de la Paz

Asst. Chancellor: Rev. Fr. Patrick Daniel Y. Parcon

Oeconomus: Rev. Fr. Rodolfo A. Benlot Jr.

Asst. Oeconomus: Rev. Fr. Johnny M. Lagdamen Jr

OTHER DIOCESAN ASSIGNMENTS

Diocesan Penitentiary: Rev. Fr. Pericles Fajardo

College of Consultors: Most Rev. Sal-vador T. Modesto, DD, Msgr. Florentino F. Baynosa, H.P., Rt. Rev. Msgr. Wilfredo T. Dejilla, H.P. Rev. Msgr. Jose Wilson E. Mendoza, Rev. Fr. Benjamin G. Bomediano Jr., Rev. Fr. Eugene S. Peral

Finance Council: Rev.Fr. Juan (Johnny) Lagdamen, Jr., Rev. Fr. Carlos C. de la Paz, Mr. Expedito Tanquis, Mr. Doroteo Alegata, Mrs. Lina Rizada, Fiscal Epifanio Libutan, Jr., Engr. Misael Hibonada, Fr. Edwin Laude, Fr. Arnel Raboy, Fr. Pericles, Fajardo, Fr. Rodolfo Benlot, Jr., Mr. Devugdo

Presbyteral Council: Most Rev. Salvador T. Modesto,DD, Msgr. Florentino F. Baynosa, H.P., Rt. Rev. Msgr. Wilfredo T. Dejilla, H.P., Rev. Fr. Carlos C. dela Paz, Rev. Fr. Eduardo L. Laude, Rev. Fr. Titus Em. Zamora, Rev. Fr. Rannie C. Veriña, Rev. Fr. Jose Wilson E. Mendoza, Rev. Fr. Jose D. Opalda Jr., Rev. Fr. Victorino Secondes, Rev. Fr. Dennis Dindo V. Pepito, Rev. Fr. Ricardo O. Pomar, Rev. Fr. Pedro A. Escanillas, OAR

Council of Vigilance: Vicars Forane

Director of Propagation of Faith:

Rt. Rev. Msgr. Wilfredo T. Dejilla, H.P.

Diocesan Catholic School Superintendent: Rev. Fr. Titus Em. Zamora

Legal Council: Atty. Guillermo Villasor, Jr., Atty. Alexander Cawit

PASTORAL MANAGEMENT

Pastoral Director: Rev. Fr. Edwin Laude

Diocesan Commission on Worship

Chairman: Rev. Fr. Rannie C. Verina

Asst. Chairman: Rev. Froilan Tamayo

Sub-Commission on:

Liturgy, Chairman: Rev. Fr. Froilan Tamayo (Diocesan MC)

Lay Ministries, Chairman: Rev. Fr. Felipe B. Narciso

Sacred Music & Arts: Rev. Fr. Vicente S. Seva

Diocesan Commission on Education

Chairman: Rev. Fr. Arnel M. Raboy

Sub- Commission on:

Bible Apostolate, Director: Rev. Fr. Dennis Irisari

Program on Mission, Director: Rev. Fr. Harry Bloem, O.Carm.

Program on Mass Media, Director: Rev. Fr. Lolan T. Tabotabo

Program on Family and Life Apostolate, Director: Rev. Fr. Patrick Daniel Y. Parcon

Diocesan Catechetical Program, Director: Rev. Fr. Teresito Leo Chiquillo, Sis. Alma Mangao, SFCC

Catholic Schools: Rev. Fr. Arnel M. Raboy

Diocesan Commission on Service

Chairman: Rev. Fr. Edwin L. Laude

Asst. Chairman: Rev. Dionisio A. Nacario

Sub-Commission on:

Ecology & the Environment: Rev. Fr. Wilfredo Quijano

Health & Nutrition: Mrs Bernadette Gador

Indigenous Peoples: Sis. Marivic Destacamento, SFCC

Justice & Peace: Rev. Fr. Guerrero D. Rovero

Livelihood: Rev. Fr. Hermenegildo V. Limbaga

Migration & Tourism: Rev. Fr. Larry M. Martinez

Prison Pastoral Care: Rev. Fr. Jason T. Marco

Women & Children: Sr. Marivic Destacamento, SFCC

Diocesan Commission on Temporalities

Chairman: Rev. Fr. Juan M. Lagdamen, Jr.

Asst. Chairman: Rev. Fr. Eugene S. Peral

Member: Rev. Fr. Rodolfo A. Benlot, Jr.

Sub-Commission on:

Cemeteries: Rev. Fr. Rodolfo A. Benlot, Jr.

Properties & Personnel: Rev. Fr. Juan M. Lagdamen, Jr., Fr. Edwin Laude

Tithing: Rev. Fr. Eugene S. Peral

Diocesan Commission on Organizing

Chairman: Rev. Msgr. Florentino F. Baynosa, H.P.

Asst. Chairman: Rev. Fr. Wilfredo Quijano

Diocesan Commission on Youth

Chairman: Rev. Fr. Erwin D. Magnanao

Asst. Chairman: Rev. Fr. Reymond B. Cañete

Commission on Clergy

Rev. Fr. Pericles Fajardo

Commission on Vocations

Rev. Fr. Leo Teresito L. Chiquillo

DIOCESAN CHAPLAIN/SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION & MOVEMENTS

Altar Servers: Rev. Froilan Tamayo

Apostleship of Prayer: Rev. Fr. Albert C. Aldea

Brotherhood of Christian Businessnessmen & Professionals: Rev. Msgr. Jose Wilson E. Mendoza

Catholic Faith Defenders: Rev. Fr. Jun Nograles

Catholic Women’s League: Rev. Fr. Titus Em. Zamora

Charismatic/Renewal Movements: Rev. Fr. Niceforo B. Domocol

Couples for Christ: Rev. Fr. Patrick Daniel Y. Parcon

Cursillo/Samaria: Rev. Fr. Felipe G. Ferolino

Daughters of Mary Immaculate: Rev. Fr. Pericles Fajardo

Divine Mercy: Rev. Fr. Johnny M. Lagdamen, Jr.

Holy Face: Rev. Fr. Felipe B. Narciso

Knights of Columbus: Rev. Msgr. Wilfredo T. Dejilla, HP

Legion of Mary: Rev. Fr. Guerrero D. Rovero

“Love Our Seminarians” Movement: Rev. Fr. Arnel M. Raboy

“Love Our Priests” Movement: Rev. Fr. Eugene S. Peral

Mother Butler’s Mission Guild: Rev. Fr. Ricardo O. Pomar

Priests on Mission in the Diocese Of Cheyenne In Wyoming, USA

Rev. Fr. Florante E. Marcelo, Rev. Fr.

Felix S. Martinito Jr., Rev. Fr. Jing B.

Baldo

On Loan to Other Dioceses

Rev. Fr. Rey D. Rosal (Chalan Kanoa, Saipan)

Rev. Fr. Victor Valencia Jr. (Minneapolis-St. Paul, USA)

On Study Leave

Rev. Fr. Jose D. Opalda Jr. (USA)

Rev. Fr. Jason T. Marco (Manila)

Rev. Fr. Martin G. Brodit Jr. (Manila)

Rev. Fr. Jesryll Intes (Manila)

On Leave

Fr. Zacarias D. Gabio Jr., Fr. Zaldy T. Salva

PARISHES/MISSION STATIONS AND PAROCHIAL CLERGY

Southern Vicariate

Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Raul T. Ingan

St. Sebastian Parish (F-1895), La Libertad 6213 Negros Oriental

Titular: St. Sebastian, Jan. 20

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Felipe G. Ferolino

St. Vincent Ferrer Quasi- parish, Pacuan, La Libertad 6213 Neg. Oriental

Titular: St. Vincent Ferrer, April 5

Quasi-Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Winly P. Guadalupe

Our Lady of Buensuceso Parish(F-1856)

Guihulngan 6214 Negros Oriental

Titular: Our Lady of Buensuceso, Last Saturday of November

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Raul T. Ingan

St. Therese of the Child Jesus Mission Station, Hinakpan, Guihulngan 6214 Negros Oriental

Station Priest: Rev. Fr. Jubert Marcella

Immaculate Conception Parish, Hilaitan Guihulngan 6214 Negros Oriental

Titular: Our Lady of Immaculate Conception, December 8

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Hermenegildo V. Limbaga

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Genaro Monzon (PIC of Holy Cross Mission Station in Kasingan

St. Isidore The Farmer Parish (1895),

Vallehermoso 6224 Negros Oriental

Titular: St. Isidore the Farmer, May 15

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Benjamin G. Bomediano, Jr.

Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mission Station (Formerly Exaltation of the Cross Mission Station)

Titular: Presentation of the Ble- ssed Virgin Mary, November 21

Station Priest: Rev. Fr. Genaro Monzon

Mountain Vicariate

Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Rannie Veriña

St. Joseph Parish (F-1951), Canlaon City 6223 Negros Oriental

Titular: St. Joseph, March 19

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Rannie C. Veriña

Bishop in Residence: Most Rev. Salvador T. Modesto, DD

Priest in Residence: Rev. Fr. Dennis Dindo V. Pepito

Our Lady Of Guadalupe Parish, Brgy. Tagbino, Vallehermoso 6224 Negros Oriental

Titular: Our Lady of Guadalupe, December 12

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Felipe B. Narciso

Holy Child Parish, Brgy. Quezon, San Carlos City 6127 Negros Occidental

Titular: Holy Child, January 17

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Ricardo O. Pomar

Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Quasi-parish, Brgy. Prosperidad, San Carlos City 6127 Negros Occidental

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

Quasi-Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Wilfredo Quijano

Our Lady of the Mountains Quasi-parish (F-2010), Cabagtasan, Brgy. Codcod, San Carlos City 6127 Negros Occidental

Titular: Our Lady of the Mountains, February 18

Quasi-Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Guillermo C. Algadepe

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Don Salvador Benedicto 6127 Negros Occidental

Titular: Our Lady of Miraculous Medal, Nov. 27

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Reymond B. Cañete

Our Lady of the Flowers Mission Station, Masulog, Canlaon City 6223 Negros Oriental

Titular: Our Lady of the Flowers, May 30

Station Priest: Rev. Fr. Jun G. Nograles

Central Vicariate

Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Niceforo B. Domocol

Holy Child Quasi-parish, Brgy. Buluangan, San Carlos City 6127 Negros Occidental

Titular: Holy Child, Jan. 19

Quasi-Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Jerry D. Atil

St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral Parish (F- 1895), San Carlos City 6127 Negros Occidental

Tels.: (034) 312-6217; 312-5434;        312- 6782

Titular: San Carlos Borromeo, November 4

Parish Priest: Most Rev. Jose F. Advincula, Jr., DD

Parish Rector: Rev. Msgr. Jose Wilson E. Mendoza

Parochial Vicars: Rev. Fr. Juan M. Lagdamen, Jr., Rev. Fr. Wilfredo Bayohin

Holy Child Parish, Barangay Bagonbon San Carlos City, 6127 Negros Occidental

Titular: Holy Child, January 15

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Dennis Irisari

St. Peter the Apostle Parish (F-1880),

Calatrava 6126, Negros Occidental

Tel (034) 727-7704

Titular: St. Peter the Apostle, June 29

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Niceforo B. Domocol

St. Isidore the Farmer Parish, Brgy Castellano, Calatrava 6126 Negros Occidental

Titular: San Isidro Labrador, May 16

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Conrado U. Mantac

Northeastern Vicariate

Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Harry E. Bloem, O. Carm

St. Anthony of Padua Parish (F-1950)

Toboso 6125 Negros Occ.

Tel./Fax: (034) 725-9055

Titular: St. Anthony of Padua, June 13

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Larry M. Martinez

Our Lady of Peace Parish (F- 2003),

Brgy. Dian-ay, Escalante 6124 Negros Occidental

Titular: Our Lady of Peace, October 30

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Dionisio Nacario Jr.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish (F-1963), Escalante City 6124

Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 454-0212

Titular: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 16

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Gilbert G. Sabado, O.Carm.

Parochial Vicars: Rev. Fr. Harry E. Bloem, O.Carm, Rev. Fr. Paul V. Medina, O.Carm.

St. Francis of Assisi Parish (F-1849),

Old Escalante 6124 Negros Occidental

Titular: St. Francis of Assisi, October 4

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Eduardo Albiño.O.Carm.

St. Vincent Ferrer Parish- Shrine (F-1849), Brgy Vito, Sagay 6122 Negros Occidental

Mobile: (0919) 729- 6295

Titular: St. Vincent Ferrer, May 2

Parish Priest/Rector: Fr. Carlito A. Avenido

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Aron Buenacosa

Northern Vicariate

Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Eugene S. Peral

St. Joseph Parish (F-1946), Sagay City 6122 Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 488-0183

Titular: St. Joseph, March 19

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Eugene S. Peral

Priest in Residence: Rev. Fr. Victorino G. Secondes

St. James the Greater Parish (F- 1881),

Old Sagay 6122 Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 722-1942

Titular: St. James the Greater, July 25

Parish Priest: Rev.Fr. Erwin D. Magnanao.

Holy Family Chaplaincy, Central Lopez, Sagay 6122 Negros Occidental

Titular: Holy Family, 1st Sunday after Christmas

Chaplain: Rev. Msgr. Wilfredo T. Dejilla, HP, VG

Our Lady of the Rodary Parish (F-1950), Brgy Paraiso, Sagay 6123 Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 488-0517

Titular: Santo Rosario, Oct. 7

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Aristedes S. Rivera

St. Roch Parish (F-1982), Brgy Bato, Sagay 6122 Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 722-5100

Titular: St. Roch, August 17

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Albert C. Aldea

Mother of Perpetual Help Parish (F-1985), Brgy Minapasuk, Calatrava 6126 Negros Occidental

Titular: Mother of Perpetual Help, May 31

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Aurelius A. Pepino

Northwestern Vicariate

Vicar Forane: Rev. Msgr. Florentino F. Baynosa, HP

Holy Child Parish (F-1871), Cadiz City 6172 Negros Occidental

Tels.: (034) 493-0493; 720-7555; 494-0971

Titular: Santo Niño, January 26

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Carlos C. de la Paz

Parochial Vicars: Rev. Fr. Guerrero D. Rovero,

Priest in Residence: Rev. Fr. Jose H. Esplico

St. John the Baptist Quasi-Parish (F-1977), Pandanan, Sagay City

6122 Negros Occidental

Titular: St. John the Baptist, June 24

Quasi-Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Rakem Sombilon

San Lorenzo Ruiz Quasi- Parish (F-1984), Brgy Mabini, Cadiz City 6121 Negros Occidental

Titular: San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila

Quasi-Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Felmor Amparado

St. Joseph the Worker Parish (F-1936),

Brgy Caduha-an, Cadiz City, 6121 Negros Occidental

Titular: St. Joseph the Worker, May 1

Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Titus Em. Zamora

St. Peregine Mission Station, So. Camay-an, Brgy. Cadiz Viejo, Cadiz City 6121 Negros Occidental

Station Priest: Rev. Fr. Lolan T. Tabotabo

St. Michael the Archangel Quasi-Parish (F-1918), Central Manapla, Manapla 6120 Negros Occidental

Titular: St. Michael the Archangel, September 29

Quasi- Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Vicente S. Seva

St. Roch Parish (F-1890), Manapla 6120 Negros Occidental

Titular: St. Roch, August 16

Parish Priest: Rev. Msgr. Florentino F. Baynosa, HP

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Richard Lidres

Priest in Residence: Rev. Fr. Manuel Y. Porquez

St. Paul Mission Station, San Pablo, Manapla Negros Occidental

Titular: St. Paul

Station Priest: Rev. Fr. Richard C. Lidres

Retired/Sick Priests

Rev. Fr. Antonio M. Sedeño

Bishop’s Home Compound

SEMINARY/FORMATION HOUSE

St. John Mary Vianney Seminary, Bishop’s Home Compound, San Julio Subdivision, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental

Rector/Dean of Studies: Rev. Fr. Patrick Daniel Y. Parcon

Vice-Rector/Procurator:Rev. Fr. Arnel M. Raboy

Spiritual Director: Rev. Fr. Pericles F. Fajardo

Assistant Spiritual Director: Rev. Fr. Rodolfo A. Benlot, Jr.

Prefect of Discipline: Rev. Fr. Froilan S. Tamayo

Santo Tomas De Villanueva Recoletos Formation House, Endrina Street, San Carlos City 6127, Negros Occidental

Tels.: (034) 312-5221; 312- 5278

Prior: Rev. Fr. Vicente Ramon, OAR

Vice Prior: Rev. Fr. Rafael Cabarles, OAR

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS

St. Joseph College (FAS) Canlaon City 6223, Negros Oriental

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Mobile: 09208522998

Directress: Sr. Susan Turingan, FAS

Principal: Sr. Valentina Tugadi, FAS

St. Francis High School (Diocesan),

Vallehermoso 6224, Negros Oriental

Directress: Sr. Susan Turingan, FAS

St. Francis College (OFM), Guihulngan 6214, Negros Oriental

Director:_______________

St. Francis School (OFM), La Libertad 6213, Negros Oriental

Director: Rev. Fr. Prescilo Salomon (OFM)

Colegio De Sto. Tomas-Recoletos, San Carlos City 6127, Negros Occidental

Tels.: (034) 312-5220; 312-5242

School Director: Rev. Fr. Vicente Ramon, OAR

Colegio De Sta. Rita, San Carlos City 6127, Negros Occidental

Tels.: (034) 312-6212; 312-6824; 312-5993

Directress: Sr. Ma. Benecia Olaño, AR

Our Lady of Peace Mission School

(Diocesan), Agbulod, Brgy Prosperidad San Carlos City 6127

Negros Occidental

Director: Rev. Fr. Edwin L. Laude

Academic Head: Ms. Virginia Calago

Our Lady of the Mountains Mission School, So. Cabagtasan, Brgy. Codcod, San Carlos City 6127 Negros Occidental

Director: Rev. Fr. Edwin L. Laude

Academic Head: Sr. Daisy Aquiatan, FAS

East Negros Academy (Diocesan,

Toboso, Negros Occidental

Director: Rev. Fr. Niceforo B. Domocol

Mount Carmel College (OCarm),

Escalante City 6124 Negros Occidental

President: Rev. Fr. Perfecto Ll. Adeva, O.Carm.

Director: Eduardo Albiño, O.Carm.

Holy Infant Academy (Diocesan),

Cadiz City 6121 Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 493-0685

Principal: Sr. Yoland U. Garcia, SFIC

St. Roch Academy (Diocesan), Manapla 6120 Negros Occidental

Tel.: (034) 491-0105

Principal: Sr. Marcy Doria, FAS

INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE/SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE/PIOUS ASSOCIATION

MEN

Order of Augustinian Recollect Fathers (OAR)

Order of Carmelite Fathers (OCarm)

Order of Friars Minor (OFM)

WOMEN

Augustinian Recollect Sisters (AR)

Franciscan Apostolic Sisters (FAS)

Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (SFIC)

Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart (SFSC) Cadiz

Sisters for Christian Community (SFCC)

Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Infant Jesus (FMIJ)

Handmaids of the House of God (ADD)

Holy Family Sisters San Carlos City

Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Marc (SJSM)

† NECROLOGY †

2006: Rev. Fr. Esteban V. Salva

2009: Rev. Fr. Feliciano O. Alquizar

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.