Religious Women

Diocese of San Jose de Antique

 

(Diocesis Sancti Josephi de Antiquonia)

Suffragan of Jaro

Created Prelature: 24 March 1962. Erected: 18 June 1962. Elevated to Diocese: 15 November 1982. Titular: St. Joseph, 19 March.

 

Bishop

Most Reverend

JOSE ROMEO ORQUEJO. LAZO, DD

Born: 23 January 1949. Place: San Jose de Buenavista, Antique. Ordained Priest: 1 April 1975. Appointed Third Bishop of Kalibo: 15 November 2003. Ordained Bishop: 29 December 2003. Installed: 8 January 2004. Appointed Fourth Bishop of San Jose de Antique: 21 July 2009. Installed: 1 September 2009.

 

Bishop’s House

San Jose de Buenavista 5700 Antique

Tel.: (036) 540-8186 / 540- 8116

Fax: (036) 540-9667

 

Bishop Emeritus

Most Reverend

RAUL QUIMPO- MARTIREZ, DD, JCL, STB, BSE

Born: 9 February 1938. Place: Kalibo, Aklan. Ordained Priest: 18 March 1961. Appointed Second Bishop of San Jose de Antique: 5 January 1983. Ordained Bishop: 24 March 1983. Installed: 25 March 1983. Retired: 16 March 2002.

 

Christ the King Parish

Greenmeadows, White Plains 1110 Quezon City

Tel.: (02) 635-2675

PRESENT STATUS

Area of territory  2,522.0 km2

Population  515,265 (NSO 2007)

Catholics  334,268 (NSO 2000)

Personnel:

Bishops ....................  1

Auxiliary/Coadjutor Bishops             0

Bishops Emeritus ....  1

Priests ...................  50......

Filipino Diocesan  30

Filipino Religious .  1

Foreign Priests ....  9

Diocesan Priests

Assigned Outside .  8

Priests on for Studies /

Furlough .............  1

Retired Priests ....  0

Deacons ...................  0

Pre-Deacons ............  2

Religious Brothers:

Filipino ................  0

Foreigners ...........  8

Religious Sisters:

Filipino ..............  70

Foreigners ...........  0

Religious / Secular Institutes:

Men .....................  0

Women ................  6

Seminaries:

Diocesan:

Theology ..............  0

Major ...................  1

Minor ..................  0

Religious:

Theology ..............  0

Major ...................  0

Minor ..................  0

Religious:

Theology (data not available)

Major (data not available)

Minor (data not available)

Diocesan Divisions:

Vicariates ................  4

Parishes .................  24

Quasi-Parishes .........  0

Chaplaincies ............  1

Mission Areas ..........  0

Chinese Community  0

Educational Centers:

Diocesan Owned and

Administered Schools:

Kindergarten .....  15

Populations ......  948

Grade Schools ......  1

Populations ...  5,222

Colleges / Universities      2

Populations ...  3,300

Religious Owned and

Administered Schools:

Kindergarten .......  3

Populations ......  187

Grade Schools ......  3

Populations....... 638

High Schools ........  2

Populations ......  362

Colleges/Universities        1

Populations .........  0

Sacraments & Sacramentals

(2006)

Baptisms ...........  7,627

Confirmations ....  3,516

First Communions  5,415

Marriages:

Between Catholics  1,412

Between Catholics and

Non-Catholics .  27

Deaths (Catholics) data not available

Other Institutions:

Hospitals .................  0

Retreat Centers .......  1

Catechetical Centers  1

Orphanages .............  1

Home for the Aged ..  1

Printing Press .........  0

Radio Station ...........  1

Others (Diocesan Social Action Center, St. Joseph Center, St. John Mary Vianney, Bishop Cornelio De Wit MHM Memorial Bldg., John Paul II Youth Center) 5

Necrology ....................  0

DIOCESAN CURIA

The Chancery

Bishop’s House, San Jose de Buenavista 5700 Antique

Tel.: (036) 540-8186 /

(036) 540-8116

Fax: (036) 540 -9667

Local Ordinary: Most Rev. Jose Romeo O. Lazo, DD

Vicar General: Fr. Jose S. Bantolo, PhL

Chancellor-Notary: Fr. Jose Glicerio C. Geremia

Oeconomus: Fr. Edwin A. Rubido

Diocesan Curia Secretary: Van Ian P. Juada

Cashier/Disbursing Officer: Luz Dolores A. Butron

Legal Counsel: Atty. Alex G. Silverio

External Auditor: Ma. Adela L.V. Evangelio, CPA, MMBB

JUDICIAL SECTION

Judicial Vicar: Fr. Edione R. Febrero, JCL

ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION

College of Consultors

Local Ordinary: Most Rev. Jose Romeo O. Lazo, DD

Vicar General: Fr. Jose S. Bantolo, PhL

Chancellor: Fr. Jose Glicerio C. Geremia

Oeconomus: Fr. Edwin A. Rubido

Judicial Vicar: Fr. Edione R. Febrero, JCL

Elected Members: Fr. Ireneo A. Abong, Fr. Reynaldo L. Cazeñas

Appointed Members: Fr. Lorenzo M. Fernandez Jr., Fr. Rex R. Marfil, STL

Presbyteral Council

Chairperson: Most Rev. Jose Romeo O. Lazo, DD

EX- OFFICIO

Vicar General: Fr. Jose S. Bantolo, PhL

Chancellor: Fr. Jose Glicerio C. Geremia

Oeconomus: Fr. Edwin A. Rubido

Judicial Vicar: Fr. Edione R. Febrero, JCL

VICARS FORANE (temporary)

Southern (Temporary): Fr. Peregrino P. Alar

San Jose: Fr. Segundino R. Laude

Central: Fr. Ireneo A. Abong

Northern: Fr. Segundo G. Auxilian Jr.

AGE GROUPS

Senior: Fr. Fernando Milani, PIME

Upper Middle: Fr. Reynaldo L. Cazeñas

Junior/Lower/Middle: Fr. Rex R. Marfil, STL

Young: Fr. Lorenzo M. Fernandez

Mill Hill Missionaries Representa-tive: Fr. Agustin Frenademez, MHM

Finance Council

Chairman: Most Rev. Jose Romeo O. Lazo, DD

Co-chairman: Fr. Jose S. Bantolo, PhL

Vice-Chairman: Fr. Edwin A. Rubido

Members

Sr. Anathalia M. Ysug, MSLT, Ma. Adela Ludorina V. Evangelio, Lester Mark E. Yee, Portia A. Bravo

Commission on Appointments

Chairperson: Most Rev. Jose Romeo O. Lazo, DD

Members

Senior Clergy: Fr. Ireneo A. Abong

Upper Middle Clergy: Fr. Anunico E. Elemento

Junior/Lower Middle Clergy: Fr. Segundo G. Auxilian Jr.

Young Clergy: Fr. Ramon A. Navallasca

Mill Hill Missionaries: Fr. Agustin Frenademez, MHM

Commission on Church Properties

Committee on Land: Fr. Gerald P. Lacson, MA

Committee on Buildings: Fr. Jose E. Tubianosa

Committee on Transport: Fr. Segun­dino R. Laude

PASTORAL SECTION

Diocesan Pastoral Coordinator:

Fr. Fortunato M. Abiera

Basic Ecclesial Communities Program Coordinators: Sr. Delia V. Valenzuela, MSLT (Diocese)

Ma. Marilyn S. Soriano (North, Central)

Ma. Natividad A. Orencio (South, San Jose)

Christian Stewarship Spirituality Program Coordinator: Sr. Anathalia M. Ysug, MSLT

Secretary/Bookkeeper: Arlene C. Semeno

COMMISSIONS/AREAS OF APOSTOLATE

CLERGY CHAIRMEN AND LAY COORDINATORS

Department of Doctrine and Religious Affairs

Catechetics: Fr. Joselito C. Escote, Sr. Amparo B. Aguilar, MSLT, Sr. Zenaida V. Fordan, MSLT

Doctrine of the Faith: Fr. Joaquin A. Dioso Jr.

Ecumenical Affairs and Inter- Religious Dialogue: Fr. Lorenzo M. Fernandez Jr.

Education: Fr. Cornelio V. Ysulat Jr., PhD, Ana Linda O. Santos, PhD

Liturgy: Fr. Danny S. Tabuyan

Canon Law: Fr. Edione R. Febrero, JCL

Culture: Fr. Cornelio V. Ysulat Jr., PhD

Department of Clergy Formation

Clergy: Fr. Victor S. Baguna

Religious/Institutes: Br. Nolin Roy, FIC (President, Association of the Religious in Antique—ARA)

Seminary: Fr. Servillano E. Carro Jr.

Vocations: Fr. Edwin A. Rubido

Department of Lay Formation

Laity (Diocesan LAIKO Council): Aurelio Y. Tating, EdD (Interim President)

Lay Organizations, Movements, Associations and Societies (LOMAS): Fr. Peregrino P. Alar

Biblical Apostolate: Fr. Reynaldo L. Cazeñas

Family and Life: Fr. Segundino R. Laude, Sr. Evangeline C. Olarte, MSLT, Chaircouples of FALA, CFC, WME

Youth: Fr. John P. Jauod, Aurea L. Dalisay, MA Cand (Youth Min.)

Missions: Fr. Fortunato M. Abiera, Fr. Raymond L. Orfelia

Women: Sr. Luz D. Failana, MSLT

Department of Social Services and Communication

Social Action, Justice and Peace:

Fr. Edione R. Febrero, JCL, Susima Q. Nermal

Social Communications: Fr. Edione R. Febrero, JCL

Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People: Fr. Rex R. Marfil, STL

Indigneous People: Fr. Luciano Benedetti, PIME

Prisoners’ Welfare: Fr. Ersal P. Toral

Health Care: Fr. Ramon A. Navallasca, Sr. Feliza M. Tumangday, MSLT

LAY ORGANIZATIONS, MOVEMENT, ASSOCIATIONS AND SOCIETIES (LOMAS)

Diocesan Spiritual Directors

Adorers of the Most Holy Trinity:

Fr. Joaquin A. Dioso Jr.

Apostleship of Prayer: Fr. Casper Rietbergen, MHM

Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement: Fr. Peregrino P. Alar

Catholic Women’s League: Fr. Edwin A. Rubido

Couples for Christ: Fr. Rex R. Marfil, STL

Divine Mercy Flock: Fr. Fortunato M. Abiera

El Shaddai: Fr. Pedro C. Silava Jr.

Family and Life Apostolate: Fr. Agustin Frenademez, MHM

Focolare Movement: Fr. Agustin Frenademez, MHM

Knights of Columbus: Fr. Joaquin A. Dioso Jr.

Knights of the Sacred Heart: Fr. Casper Rietbergen, MHM

Legion of Mary: Fr. Jose Glicerio C. Geremia

Mother Butler Mission Guilds:

Fr. Servillano E. Carro Jr.

Neo Catechumenal Way:

Fr. Peregrino P. Alar

Worldwide Marriage Encounter:

Fr. Segundino R. Laude

PARISHES AND PAROCHIAL CLERGY

Vicariate of San Jose

Vicar Forane: Fr. Segundino R. Laude

St. Joseph Cathedral (F-1733), San Jose de Buenavista 5700 Antique; Tel.: (036) 320-1550

Titular: St. Joseph the Worker,

1 May

Parish Priest: Fr. Jose Glicerio C. Geremia

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Gladwin G. Rios

Residents: Fr. Reynaldo L. Caze­ñas, Fr. Mark Anthony B. Matillano, Fr. Cornelio V. Ysulat Jr.

Parish of St. Peter the Apostle

(F-1744), San Pedro, San Jose de Buenavista 5700 Antique

Tel.: (036) 320-1735

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

Parish Priest: Fr. Pedro C. Silava Jr.

Parish of Sta. Rita de Cascia (F-1745), Sibalom 5713 Antique

Tel.: (036) 543-5593

Titular: Sta. Rita de Cascia, 22 May

Parish Priest: Fr. Edione R. Febrero, JCL

Parochial Vicars: Fr. John P. Jauod, Fr. Gregorio C. Solde­villa Jr.

Parish of St. Vincent Ferrer (F-1899), San Remigio 5714 Antique

Titular: St. Vincent Ferrer, Saturday before the last Sunday of April

Parochial Administrator: Fr. Lorenzo M. Fernandez Jr.

Parish of Our Lady of Candles

(F-1965) Belison 5701 Antique

Titular: Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, 2 February

Parish Priest: Fr. James Spruit, MHM

Parish of St. Augustine (F-1761), Patnongon 5702 Antique

Titular: St. Augustine, 28 August

Parish Priest: Fr. Segundino R. Laude

Temporary Parochial Vicar: Fr. Froilan M. Pacete

Southern Vicariate

Vicar Forane: Fr. Peregrino P. Alar

Parish of Sta. Teresa de Avila

(F-5717), Casay, Anini-y 5717 Antique

Titular: Sta. Teresa de Avila, 15 October

Parish Priest: Fr. Michael Peter O’Brien, MHM

Parish of San Juan Nepomuceno

(F-1861) Anini-y 5717 Antique

Titular: San Juan Nepomuceno, 16 May

Parish Priest: Fr. John Ambrose, MHM

Parish of San Nicolas de Tolentino

(F- 1771), Tobias Fornier (Dao) 5716 Antique

Titular: San Nicolas de Tolentino, 10 September

Parish Priest: Fr. Fernando Milani, PIME

Parochial Vicars: Fr. Luciano Benedetti, PIME, Fr. Paulo Amorim, PIME

Parish of Sto. Niño (F-1967), Villavert-Jimenez, Hamtic 5715 Antique

Titular: Sto. Niño, last Sunday of January

Parish Priest: Fr. Agustin Frena­ demez, MHM

Parish of Sta. Monica (F-1581), Hamtic 5715 Antique

Titular: Sta. Monica, 4 May

Parish Priest: Fr. Peregrino P. Alar

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Rex R. Marfil, STL

Parish of the Sacred Heart (F-1952), Egaña, Sibalom 5713 Antique

Titular: San Isidro Labrador, 15 May

Parish Priest: Fr. Casper Rietbergen, MHM

Central Vicariate

Vicar Forane: Fr. Ireneo A. Abong

Parish of Sto. Niño (F-1750), Buga­song 5704 Antique

Titular: Sto. Niño, 18 January

Parish Priest: Fr. Victor S. Baguna

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Ersal P. Tortal

Parish of St. Luke the Evangelist

(F-1868), Valderrama 5703 Antique

Titular: St. Luke the Evangelist, 25 January

Parish Priest: Fr. Ireneo A. Abong

Parish of the Immaculate Conception (F-1895), Guisijan, Laua-an 5705 Antique

Titular: Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, 8 December

Parish Priest: Fr. Ramon A. Navallasca

Parish of St. Isidore (F-1766), Laua-an 5705 Antique

Titular: San Isidro Labrador, 15 May

Parochial Administrator:

Fr. Miguel Angelo R. Escuro

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Archi­medes C. Alingas

Parish of St. Anthony de Padua

(F-1596), Barbaza 5706 Antique

Titular: St. Anthony de Padua, 13 June

Parish Priest: Fr. Jose E. Tubia­nosa

Parish of San Nicolas de Tolentino

(F-1850), Tibiao 5707 Antique

Titular: San Nicolas de Tolentino, 10 September

Parish Priest: Fr. Arnel E. Zamora

Northern Vicariate

Vicar Forane:

Fr. Segundo G. Auxilian Jr.

Parish of St. Michael the Archangel

(F-1773), Culasi 5708 Antique

Titular: St. Michael the Arch­angel, 29 September

Parish Priest: Fr. Danny S. Tabuyan

Parish of St. Blaise (F-1897), Sebaste 5709 Antique

Titular: St. Blaise, 3 February

Parochial Administrator: Fr. Cor­ nelio V. Ysulat Jr., PhD

Parish of St. Vincent Ferrer (F-1798), Pandan 5712 Antique

Titular: St. Vincent Ferrer, 25 April

Parish Priest: Fr. Joaquin A. Dioso Jr.

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Raymond L. Orfelia

Parish of St. Francis Xavier (F-1939), Patria, Pandan 5712 Antique

Titular: St. Francis Xavier, 3 December            & nbsp;     Parish Priest: Fr. Anrunico E. Elemento

Parish of St. Thomas Aquinas (F-1958), Libertad 5710 Antique

Titular: St. Thomas Aquinas, 28 January

Parish Priest: Fr. Segundo G. Auxilian Jr.

Parish of St. Anthony de Padua (F-1953), Caluya 5711 Antique

Titular: St. Anthony de Padua, 13 June

Parochial Administrator:

Fr. Walter A. Tamboong

Chaplaincy of the Holy Trinity

(F-1984), Semirara, Caluya 5711 Antique

Titular: Our Lady of Guadalupe, 12 December

Chaplain: Fr. Alex G. Vitualla, SVD

CLERGY WITH NO ASSIGNMENTS IN THE PARISHES/ DIOCESAN INSTITUTIONS

In the Diocese

Bishop’s House, San Jose de Buena­vista 5700 Antique

Fr. Fortunato M. Abiera

Diocesan Pastoral Coordinator

Fr. William McAvoy, MHM

Chaplain, Missionary Sisters of the Lord’s Table (Mensa Domini)

Outside the Diocese

Fr. Eulogio S. Estaris

Alberta, CANADA

Fr. Pablito C. Maghari

New York, U.S.A.

Fr. Edgar Alan L. Pacete

Christ the King Parish

E. Trinidad St, Pamplona 1

1740 Las Piñas City

Fr. Rogelio A. Pon-an

Christ the King Parish

Greenmeadows, White Plains

1110 Quezon City

Fr. Sergio C. Maniba

Holy Sacrifice Parish

UP Campus, Diliman

1101 Quezon City

On Vacation

Fr. Dominic A. Regoniel, STL

Canada

INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE/ SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE, PIOUS UNION

MEN

Brothers of Christian Instruction/La Mennais Brothers (FIC)

Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions (PIME)

Society of the Divine Word (SVD)

St. Joseph Missionary Society/Mill Hill Missionaries (MHM)

WOMEN

Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines-Molo (OP)

Missionary Sisters of the Lord’s Table/Mensa Domini (MSLT)

Order of St. Clare (OSC)

Religious of the Assumption (RA)

Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker (SSJW)

SEMINARY

St. Peter’s Seminary

San Pedro, San Jose de Buena­vista 5700 Antique

Tel.: (036) 320- 1170

Rector: Fr. Servillano E. Carro Jr.

Dean of Studies: Fr. Gerald P. Lacson,MA

Spiritual Director: Fr. Edwin A. Rubido

Faculty: Fr. Segundino R. Laude; Fr. Arnel E. Zamora; Fr. Fernando Milani, PIME; Miss Majella N. Pacete, St. Anthony’s College Faculty

DIOCESAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL CENTERS

Superintendent/Director of Dioces­an Schools

Fr. Cornelio V. Ysulat Jr., PhD

St. Anthony’s College (F-1958), San Jose de Buenavista 5700 Antique

Tel.: (036) 540-9236 / 540-9237

President: Fr. Jose S. Bantolo, PhL

Christian Formation Officer:

Fr. Joselito C. Escote

Vice-President for Administration: Mrs. Elvira Pefianco-Untaran

Vice-President for Academic Affairs: Aida M. Ricarze, PhD

LA-Education Department Dean: Ana Linda O. Santos, PhD

Business Education Department Dean: Esperanza M. Nolasco, CPA, MBA

Engineering Department Dean: Engr. Daisy Rose Virgini M. Plameras, ME

Criminology Department Dean: Magdalena E. Otico, PhD

Nursing Department Program Dean: Mrs. Gina Mae H. Basco, MAN

High School Department Prin­cipal: Mr.Salvador J. Sembran

Grade School Department Prin­cipal: Ms. Divina M. Delgado,MEdSpEd

Human Resource Development Officer: Engr. Leda T. De Gracia, MEd

College Registrar: Lucena C. Tondares, MEd

St. Therese’s High School (F-1965)

Casay, Anini-y 5717 Antique

Chaplain: Fr. Michael Peter O’Brien, MHM

OIC, Principal: Mrs. Ligaya P. Huele

Dao Catholic High School (F-1948)

Tobias Fornier 5716 Antique

Chaplain: Fr. Pedro C. Silava Jr.

Officer-in-Charge: Miss Juana R. Egualan

St. Vincent’s High School (F-1963)

San Remigio 5714 Antique

Chaplain: Fr. Lorenzo M. Fer­nandez Jr.

Principal: Mrs. Rita O. Banusing

St. Augustine’s Academy (F-1962), Patnongon 5702 Antique

Chaplain: Fr. Segundino R. Laude

OIC, Principal: Miss Antonieta Crianza

St. Luke’s Academy (F-1966), Valderrama 5703 Antique

Chaplain: Fr. Ireneo A. Abong

Principal: Miss Lourdes T. Valen­ zuela

St. Anthony’s High School (F-1961)

Barbaza 5706 Antique

Chaplain: Fr. Jose E. Tubianosa

Principal: Rowena O. Espara­goza, PhD

St. Michael’s High School (F-1962)

Culasi 5708 Antique

Chaplain: Fr. Danny S. Tabuyan

OIC, Principal: Mr. Peter Ortega

St. Blaise High School (F-1966)

Sebaste 5709 Antique

Chaplain: Fr. Reynaldo L. Cazeñas

OIC, Principal:

Mr. Emelito Valencia

Pandan Bay Institute (F-1947)

Pandan 5712 Antique

Managed by the La Mennais Brothers

Director: Bro. Charles Desjarlais, FIC

Principal: Mrs. Marilupe R. Castor

St. John Nepomucene Catholic Pre-School, Parish of St. John Nepo­mucene, Anini-y 5717 Antique

Director: Fr. John Ambrose, MHM

Sto. Niño de Guinsang-an Kinder School, Parish of the Sto. Niño, Villavert-Jimenez, Hamtic 5715 Antique

Director: Fr. Agustin Frenademez, MHM

Sta. Monica Kinder School, Parish of Sta. Monica, Hamtic 5717 Antique

Director: Fr. Peregrino P. Alar

Belison Catholic Pre-School Center, Parish of Our Lady of Candles, Belison 5701 Antique

Director: Fr. James Spruit, MHM

St. Joseph Pre-School, Parish of the Immaculate Conception, Guisijan, Laua-an 5705 Antique

Director: Fr. Ramon A. Navallasca

St. Isidore Kinder School, Parish of San Isidro Labrador, Laua-an 5705 Antique

Director: Fr. Miguel Andelo R, Escuro

NON-DIOCESAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL CENTERS

St. Joseph Academy (F- 1957)

Dominican Sisters of the Most Holy Rosary of the Philippines-Molo (OP)

Bugasong 5704 Antique

Principal: Sr. Ma. Teofila F. Frondezo, OP

Sta. Rita Academy (F-1968)

Religious of the Assumption (RA)

Sibalom 5713 Antique

Principal: Sr. Ma Leticia Segovia Andan, RA

Catechetical Institute (F- 1968)

Missionary Sisters of the Lord’s Table/Mensa Domini (MSLT)

San Jose de Buenavista 5700 Antique; Tel.: (036) 5407617

Directress: Sr. Ma. Febe B. Unilongo, MSLT

Divine Word School of Semirara Island

Society of the Divine Word (SVD)

Semirara, Caluya 5711 Antique

Director: Bro. Hubertus Guru, SVD

Principal: Mr. Joe O. Paz

DIOCESAN CATHOLIC CENTERS

ANCORES (Antique Cooperative Rural Extension Services) BUILDING (F-1964)

Antique Diocesan Social Action Center

Nietes St., San Jose de Buena­vista 5700 Antique

Tel.: (036) 320- 2014

Director: Fr. Edione R. Febrero, JCL

Chief of Operations: Mrs. Susima Q. Nermal

St. John Mary Vianney Center (F-2006)

St. Peter’s Seminary Compound, San Pedro, San Jose de Buena­vista 5700 Antique

Administrator: Fr. Edwin A. Rubido

Bishop Cornelio de Wit, MHM Memorial Building (F-2005)

Antique Diocesan Socio-Health Association, Inc. (ADSHAI)

Bishop’s House Compound, San Jose de Buenavista 5700 Antique

Coordinator:

Sr. Feliza M. Tumangday, MSLT

John Paul II Youth Center (F-2005)

Antique Diocesan Commission on Youth

Bishop’s House Compound, San Jose de Buenavista 5700 Antique

Coordinator: Miss Aurea L. Dalisay

Kauswagan Broadcasting Corpora­- tion/DYKA (F-1972)

Catholic Media Network, Radio Veritas–Antique (801 Khz AM)

3rd Floor, St. Joseph Center

Gen. Fullon St., San Jose de Buenavista 5700 Antique

Tel.: (036) 320-1289

Tel./Fax: (036) 540-9768

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Director-Manager: Fr. Edione R. Febrero, JCL

Mary Queen of Love (F-1997)

(Bahay-Pari) Dalipe, San Jose de Buenavista 5700 Antique

Administrator: Miss Luz Dolores A. Butron

St. Joseph Center (F- 1997)

Gen. Fullon St., San Jose de Buenavista 5700 Antique

Administrator: Fr. Edwin A. Rubido

Tuburan Sang Kabuhi (F-1980)

Diocesan Formation Center

Bishop’s House Compound, San Jose de Buenavista 5700 Antique

Tel.: (036) 540-7899

Administrator: Mr. Alex B. Elio

NON-DIOCESAN CATHOLIC CENTERS

St. Joseph Home for the Aged (F-2000)

Good Shepherd Foundation of Antique, Inc.

Binirayan Hills, San Jose de Buenavista 5700 Antique

Managing Director: Liza H. Galilea, MD

St. Joseph Multi-Purpose Center (F- 2001)

Antique Human Development Program, Inc. (AHDP)

Azurin Subdivision, San Jose de Buenavista 5700 Antique

Tel.: (036) 540- 8024

Administrator: Mrs. Marilou R. Llavan

St. Joseph Orphanage and Center for the Handicapped, Inc. (F-2005)

Sisters of St. Joseph the Worker

Maybato North, San Jose de Buenavista 5700 Antique

Directress: Sr. Concordia N. Villaram, SSJW

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.