Diocese of Virac

Creation Date: May 27, 1974. Canonical Erection: August 27,
1974. Civil Province: Province of Catanduanes. Titular: Our
Lady of the Immaculate Conception. Secondary Patron: St.
Joseph. Metropolitan See: Archdiocese of Caceres.

Bishop
Most Reverend
LUISITO AUDAL OCCIANO, DD

Place of Birth: Nabua, Camarines Sur. Birthday: June 21, 1971. Ordination
to Priesthood: November 10, 1996. Episcopal Ordination: June 21, 2024.
Episcopal Installation: June 26, 2024

Address:
Bishop’s Residence
Fiat Village, Cavinitan
Virac, 4800 Catanduanes

Past Cardinal/Arch/Bishop from Catanduanes

His Eminence, Jose T. Cardinal Sanchez, DD (deceased)
Prefect Emeritus, Sacred Congregation for the Clergy ROME

His Grace, Archbishop Teopisto V. Alberto, DD (deceased)
Archbishop Emeritus of Caceres

His Excellency, Bishop Epifanio B. Surban, DD (deceased)
Bishop Emeritus of Dumaguete

His Excellency, Bishop Arnulfo S. Arcilla, DD (deceased)
Bishop Emeritus of Sorsogon

His Excellency, Bishop Jose C. Sorra, DD (deceased)
Bishop Emeritus of Legazpi

His Excellency, Bishop Jose R. Rojas, DD
Bishop of Libmanan

PRESENT STATUS

Population of Jurisdiction.... 279,118
No. of Catholics...........265,162 (95%)
Area.................................1,511.50 sq.m.
Personnel:
Bishop 1
Diocesan Priests................................. 80
Religious Priests (Filipino).................9
Deacons...................................................4
Sisters:
Filipino 37
Foreigner.................................................1
Aspirants..................................................9
Seminary:
Minor 1
Enrollment........................................... 15
Pre-College.............................................1
Enrollment..............................................5
Seminarians of Diocese Studying
in Other Dioceses:
in Philosophy...................................... 14
in Theology..................................... 10
on Regency.............................................1
Diocesan Divisions:
Vicariates.................................................9
Parishes................................................. 37
with resident pastors....................... 37
entrusted to dioc. clergy................. 34
Mission Churches.............................. 13
with resident pastors....................... 13
entrusted to dioc. clergy................. 12
entrusted to rel. clergy.......................1
Chapels (Visitas)...............................351
Educational Centers:
Pre-Schools:
Parochial................................................. 6
Enrollment.........................................137
Primary Schools:
Religious..................................................1
Enrollment.........................................217
High School:
Diocesan..................................................1
Enrollment.........................................336
Sacraments & Sacramentals:
(as of December 31, 2022)
Baptisms of Infants..................... 4,443
Confirmation................................. 3,590
First Communion......................... 4,997
Marriages:
Catholics.............................................688
Mixed 2
Basic Faith Communities................ 93
Institutions:
Children’s Home
(for Malnourished children)..............1
Retreat Houses......................................4

DIOCESAN CURIA

Chancery
Address:
Diocesan Pastoral Center Diocese of Virac
Virac, 4800 Catanduanes
Tel.: (052) 811-4195
Email: viracchancery@gmail.com
Vicar General / Moderator Curiae &
Chancellor-Secretary: Very Rev. Fr.
Allan Martin V. Basilio, JCL
Vicar for the Clergy: Rev. Fr. Paul I. Isorena
Oeconomus / Treasurer: Rev. Fr. Eric John T. Rojas
Assistant to the Chancellor: Rev. Fr. Eric John T. Rojas
Office Secretary-Bookkeeper: Ms. Josephine T. Mendoza; Ms. Junita Panti
Collection Officer: Ms. Eleonor A. Valeza
Internal Auditor: Ms. Annelie T. Sarmiento
Utility: Mr. Robert Rafael

ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
Board of Consultors
Chairperson: Very Rev. Fr. Allan Martin V. Basilio, VG, JCL
(Vicar General / Moderator Curiae [Ex Officio] & Chancellor-Secretary)
Members: Rev. Fr. Raul S. delos Santos, VF;
Rev. Fr. Avelino O. Sualibio Jr., VF;
Rev. Fr. Laudemer Jose A. Gapaz, VF;
Rev. Fr. Paul I. Isorena, VF;
Rev. Fr. Juan Tejerero Jr., VF;
Rev. Fr. Felix Mira, VF;
Rev. Fr. Joseph Clarianes, VF;
Rev. Fr. Jesus Guinguing, VF;
Rev. Fr. Hector Del Rosario, VF;
Rev. Fr. Juan R. Lizaso Jr.;
Rev. Fr. Nestor Buena;
Rev. Fr. Eric John T. Rojas
(Appointed)

Presbyteral Council
Chairperson: Rev. Fr. Nestor Buena
Members: Very Rev. Fr. Allan Martin V. Basilio, VG, JCL;
Rev. Fr. Paul I. Isorena, VF;
Rev. Fr. Raul S. delos Santos, VF;
Rev. Fr. Laudemer Jose A. Gapaz, VF;
Rev. Fr. Avelino O. Sualibio Jr., VF;
Rev. Fr. Juan Tejerero Jr., VF;
Rev. Fr. Felix Mira, VF;
Rev. Fr. Joseph Clarianes, VF;
Rev. Fr. Jesus Guinguing, VF;
Rev. Fr. Hector Del Rosario, VF;
Rev. Fr. Edison B. Bernardo;
Rev. Fr. Constantino T. Soriao;
Rev. Fr. Stephen V. Polo;
Rev. Fr. Felbert V. Reyes

Diocesan Finance Committee
Chairman: Rev. Fr. Eric John T. Rojas
Members: Rev. Fr. Juan R. Lizaso Jr.;
Ms. Concepcion A. Co

PASTORAL SECTION
Commission on Christian Education
Chairman: Rev. Fr. Raymund Fajardo
Vicarial Priest-Coordinators: Rev. Fr. Joseph Clarianes;
Rev. Fr. Philip Henry Morales - Bato;
Rev. Fr. Roy Borrega - San Miguel;
Rev. Fr. Mark Angelo Arcilla - San Andres;
Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Robles - Caramoran;
Rev. Fr. Gabriel Alejandro Jr. - Pandan;
Rev. Fr. Efraim Tariman - Panganiban;
Rev. Fr. Arnel Barba - Viga; Rev.
Fr. Joey Tendenilla - Baras
Members: Sr. Salvacion Desacula, MCST

Commission on Social Action, Justice & Peace (Caritas-Virac)
Director: Rev. Fr. Renato R. dela Rosa
Assistant Director: Rev. Fr. Raymund Teodones
Vicarial Priest-Coordinators: Rev. Fr. Laudemer Jose A. Gapaz - San Andres;
Rev. Fr. Raul S. delos Santos - San Miguel;
Rev. Fr. Paul Isorena - Bato;
Rev. Fr. Avelino Sualibio Jr. - Caramoran;
Rev. Fr. Joseph Clarianes - Virac;
Rev. Fr. Jesus Guinguing - Baras;
Rev. Fr. Hector Del Rosario - Panganiban;
Rev. Fr. Juan Tejerero Jr. - Pandan;
Rev. Fr. Felix Mira - Viga

Commission on Prison Pastoral Care
Chairman: Rev. Fr. Juan R. Lizaso Jr.
Secretary: Ms. Aida Sarmiento
Treasurer: Ms. Arlene Arcilla
Members: Mr. Joel Jordan, PhD;
Mr. Alexis Clemente;
Dra. Mila Balmadrid;
Dra. Milagros Tuboro;
Anawim Covenant Community

Commission on Worship
Chairman: Rev. Fr. Ferdinand A. Robles
Vice-Chairman: Rev. Fr. John Gerard Aldave
Vicarial Priest-Coordinators: Rev. Fr. Mark Angelo Arcilla - San Andres;
Rev. Fr. Arnel Barba - Viga;
Rev. Fr. Herald Cueva - Bato;
Rev. Fr. Benju Royce De Jesus - Virac;
Rev. Fr. Garry Uchi - Baras;
Rev. Fr. Karl Anthony Padilla - Panganiban;
Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Robles - Datag;
Rev. Fr. Jason Macuja - San Miguel

Commission on Family Life
Chairman: Rev. Fr. Salvador Rojas Jr.
Members: Rev. Fr. Jose Laudemer A. Gapaz - San Andres;
Rev. Fr. Anthony Ogena - Viga;
Rev. Fr. Paul Isorena - Bato;
Rev. Fr. Christian Soriao - Pandan;
Rev. Fr. Franco Ian Balmadrid - Virac;
Rev. Fr. Rolly Rabaca - Baras;
Rev. Fr. Joseph dela Providencia - Panganiban;
Rev. Fr. Shondell Rodulfo - Caramoran;
Rev. Fr. Roy Borrega - San Miguel
Lay Members: Dr. & Mrs. Joselito DC. Urgel;
Mr. & Mrs. Ruben & Nelia Tria;
Mr. & Mrs. Roberto & Rosario Reyes;
Mr. & Mrs. Ely & Maria Templonuevo

Commission on Youth Apostolate & Campus Ministry
Chairman: Rev. Fr. Nestor Perpetuo Pastor
Members: Rev. Fr. Jambo Valatero;
Rev. Fr. Garry Uchi;
Rev. Fr. Jerome Evangelista;
Rev. Fr. Danilo Belaro;
Rev. Fr. Rolly Rabaca;
Rev. Fr. Karl Anthony Padilla;
Rev. Fr. Shondell Rodulfo;
Rev. Fr. Joel Teves
Program / Lay Coordinators: Sr. Roleth S. Narbonita, MCST

Commission on Priestly and Religious Vocations
Chairman: Rev. Fr. Raymund Fajardo
Vice-Chairman: Rev. Fr. Eric John T. Rojas
Vicarial Priest-Coordinators: Rev. Fr. Laudemer Jose Gapaz - San Andres;
Rev. Fr. Raul S. delos Santos - San Miguel;
Rev. Fr. Salvador Rojas Jr. - Bato;
Rev. Fr. Jesus Guinguing - Baras;
Rev. Fr. Joseph Clarianes - Virac;
Rev. Fr. Edison Bernardo
- Panganiban; Rev. Fr. Allan
Pereyra - Caramoran; Rev. Fr.
Raul Delos Santos - San Miguel;
Rev. Fr. Honesto Eboña, CSJBP,
Religious Vocations; Rev. Fr.
Joseph A. De la Providencia -
Formation; Rev. Fr. Reynaldo
Pabellian - Seminary Formator

Commission on Mass Media Apostolate
Chairman: Rev. Fr. Felbert V. Reyes
Vicarial Priest-Coordinators: Rev. Fr. Joseph dela Providencia - Panganiban;
Rev. Fr. Rico Subion - Pandan;
Rev. Fr. Roberto Sanchez - Virac;
Rev. Fr. Herald Cueva - Bato;
Rev. Fr. Neptaly Tañon Jr. - Baras;
Rev. Fr. Shondell Rodulfo - Caramoran;
Rev. Fr. Danilo Belaro - San Miguel; Rev.
Fr. Stephen Polo - Viga

Commission on Biblical Apostolate
Chairman: Rev. Fr. Eduardo Zafe
Vice-Chairman: Rev. Fr. Raymund A. Fajardo
Vicarial Priest-Coordinators: Rev. Fr. Felix B. Mira - Viga;
Rev. Fr. Raul S. de los Santos - San Miguel;
Rev. Fr. Renato dela Rosa - Virac;
Rev. Fr. Sid Jose Sanchez - Bato;
Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Robles - Caramoran;
Rev. Fr. Juan Tejerero Jr. - Pandan;
Rev. Fr. Hector Del Rosario - Panganiban;
Rev. Fr. Armando Obal - San Andres;
Rev. Fr. Nestor Buena - Baras

Office of Research & Documentation
Chairman: Rev. Fr. Leonel Magtangob
Vice-Chairman: Rev. Fr. Eduardo Z. Zafe
Members: Rev. Fr. Paul I. Isorena - Bato;
Rev. Fr. Cirsanto Baltazar - San Andres;
Rev. Fr. Juan Tejerero Jr. - Pandan;
Rev. Fr. Rommel Arcilla - Panganiban;
Rev. Fr. Joey Aguilar - Virac;
Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Robles - Caramoran;
Rev. Fr. Raul S. Delos Santos - San Miguel;
Rev. Fr. Felix Mira - Viga;
Rev. Fr. Laurente Dio - Baras

Commission on Clergy On-Going
Formation & Presbyterium Building
Chairman: Rev. Fr. Paul Isorena, VF
Vice-Chairman: Rev. Fr. Raul S. delos Santos
Vicarial Priest-Coordinators: Rev. Fr. Laudemer Jose A. Gapaz - San Andres;
Rev. Fr. Raul S. delos Santos - San Miguel;
Rev. Fr. Paul Isorena - Bato;
Rev. Fr. Avelino Sualibio Jr. - Caramoran;
Rev. Fr. Joseph Clarianes - Virac;
Rev. Fr. Jesus Guinguing - Baras;
Rev. Fr. Hector Del Rosario - Panganiban;
Rev. Fr. Avelino Sualibio Jr. - Pandan;
Rev. Fr. Felix Mira - Viga

Committee on Religious & Charismatic Renewal Movement
Chairman: Rev. Fr. Nestor R. Buena
Vice-Chairman: Rev. Fr. Ferdinand A. Robles
Vicarial Priest-Coordinators: Rev. Fr. Nestor R. Buena - Baras;
Rev. Fr. Raymond Francis Aldave - Virac;
Rev. Fr. Joseph Dela Providencia - San Andres;
Rev. Fr. Mark Anthony Tasarra - Viga;
Rev. Fr. Edison Bernardo - Panganiban;
Rev. Fr. Constantino Soriao - Bato;
Rev. Fr. Shondell Rodulfo - Caramoran;
Rev. Fr. Roy Borrega - San Miguel;
Rev. Fr. Juan Tejerero Jr. - Pandan

Committee on Migration and Tourism
(under SAC)
Chairman: Rev. Fr. Raymund Teodones
Vice-Chairman: Rev. Fr. Felbert Reyes
Members: Rev. Fr. John Gerard Aldave;
Rev. Fr. Juan R. Tejerero Jr.;
Rev. Fr. Franco Ian Balmadrid;
Rev. Fr. Felix Mira;
Rev. Fr. Karl Anthony Padilla

Commission on Heritage and Culture
Chairman: Rev. Fr. Roberto Sanchez
Members: Rev. Fr. John Gerard Aldave;
Rev. Fr. Philip Henry
Diocese of VIRAC 357 Morales;
Rev. Fr. Karl Anthony Padilla; Rev.
Fr. Jason Macuja;
Rev. Fr. Danilo Belaro

Committee on Health Care
Chairman: Rev. Fr. Franco Ian Balmadrid
Vice-Chairman: Rev. Fr. Juan R. Lizaso Jr.
Vicarial Priest-Coordinators: Rev. Fr. Jesus Guinguing;
Rev. Fr. Laudemer Jose Gapaz;
Rev. Fr. Felix B. Mira;
Rev. Fr. Raymond Francis Aldave;
Rev. Fr. Edison Bernardo;
Rev. Fr. Allan Martin Basilio;
Rev. Fr. Arnel Barba;
Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Robles;
Rev. Fr. Franco Ian Balmadrid

Commission on Parish Construction and Improvements
Chairman: Rev. Fr. Allan Martin V. Basilio
Vice-Chairman: Rev. Fr. Paul I. Isorena
Vicarial Priest-Coordinators: Rev. Fr. Laudemer Jose A. Gapaz - San Andres;
Rev. Fr. Raul S. delos Santos - San Miguel;
Rev. Fr. Paul Isorena - Bato;
Rev. Fr. Avelino Sualibio Jr. - Caramoran;
Rev. Fr. Joseph Clarianes - Virac;
Rev. Fr. Jesus Guinguing - Baras;
Rev. Fr. Hector Del Rosario - Panganiban;
Rev. Fr. Avelino Sualibio Jr. - Caramoran;
Rev. Fr. Felix Mira - Viga
Lay Members: Arch. Abraham Peña;
Engr. Florencio Garcia;
Ms. Concepcion Co

Commission on Mission
Chairman: Rev. Fr. Nestor R. Buena
Vice-Chairman: Sr. Loreta Abion, MSRC
Vicarial Priest-Coordinators: Rev. Fr. Nestor R. Buena - Baras;
Rev. Fr. Edison B. Bernardo - Panganiban;
Rev. Fr. Reynaldo Pabellian Jr. - Virac;
Rev. Fr. Orlando Mendoza Jr. - San Andres;
Rev. Fr. Gabriel Alejandro Jr. - Pandan;
Rev. Fr. Sid Jose Sanchez - Bato;
Rev. Fr. Raymund Teodones - San Miguel;
Rev. Fr. Shondell Rodulfo - Caramoran;
Rev. Fr. Mark Anthony Tasarra - Viga

Committee on Liturgical Music
Chairman: Rev. Fr. Sid Jose Sanchez
Vicarial Priest-Coordinators: Rev. Fr. Jesus Lopez - San Andres;
Rev. Fr. Mark Anthony Tasarra - Viga;
Rev. Fr. Sid Jose Sanchez - Bato;
Rev. Fr. Joel Teves - Pandan;
Rev. Fr. Franco Ian Balmadrid - Virac;
Rev. Fr. Rolly Rabaca - Baras;
Rev. Fr. Efraim Tariman - Panganiban;
Rev. Fr. Shondell Rodulfo - Caramoran;
Rev. Fr. Jason Macuja - San Miguel
Lay Members: Ms. Cresencia G. Arcilla;
Mr. Joey Vargas;
Dr. Alvin Ravalo;
Mr. Jimmy Valeza;
Mr. Raymund Molod

Commission on Lay Formation & Ministry
Chairman: Mr. Joel Jordan
Vicarial Priest-Coordinators: Rev. Fr. Eduardo Zafe - Virac;
Rev. Fr. Avelino Sualibio - Caramoran;
Rev. Fr. Joseph dela Providencia - San Andres;
Rev. Fr. Hector del Rosario - Panganiban;
Rev. Fr. Paul I. Isorena - Bato;
Rev. Fr. Nestor Buena - Baras;
Rev. Fr. Allan Pereyra - Caramoran;
Rev. Fr. Raul Delos Santos - Viga;
Rev. Fr. Roy Borrega - San Miguel

Diocesan Pastoral Council
Chairman: Very Rev. Fr. Allan Martin V. Basilio, VG, JCL
Executive Secretary: Rev. Fr. Paul I. Isorena
Members: Rev. Fr. Laudemer Jose A. Gapaz, VF;
Rev. Fr. Edison B. Bernardo;
Rev. Fr. Paul I. Isorena, VF;
Rev. Fr. Raul S. delos Santos, VF, STL;
Rev. Fr. Nestor R. Buena;
Rev. Fr. Avelino Sualibio Jr., VF;
Rev. Fr. Juan R. Lizaso Jr.;
Rev. Fr. Constantino T. Soriao;
Rev. Fr. Anthony U. Ogena;
Rev. Fr. Joey R. Tendenilla;
Engr. Florencio Garcia;
Mr. Joel Jordan

Commission for Orders and Ministries
Chairman: Very Rev. Fr. Allan Martin V. Basilio, VG, JCL
Members: Rev. Fr. Raul S. delos Santos, STL;
Rev. Fr. Avelino Sualibio Jr., VF;
Rev. Fr. Joseph Clarian G. Clarianes;
Rev. Fr. Raymund A. Fajardo;
Rev. Fr. Eric John T. Rojas;
Rev. Fr. Felix B. Mira

New Evangelization Pastorale
Chairman: Rev. Fr. Joseph Dela Providencia
Vicarial Priest-Coordinators: Rev. Fr. Salvador Rojas Jr. - Bato;
Rev. Fr. Avelino Sualibio Jr. - Caramoran;
Rev. Fr. Hector del Rosario - Panganiban;
Rev. Fr. Joseph dela Providencia - San Andres;
Rev. Fr. Joseph Clarianes - Virac;
Rev. Fr. Shondell Rodulfo - Caramoran;
Rev. Fr. Raul S. Delos Santos - Viga;
Rev. Fr. Roy Borrega - San Miguel;
Rev. Fr. Nestor Buena - Baras
Team Members: Rev. Fr. Raul S. delos Santos, STL;
Rev. Fr. Randulfo A. de Quiros;
Rev. Fr. Paul I. Isorena;
Rev. Fr. Nestor R. Buena;
Rev. Fr. Rolvin C. Romero;
Rev. Fr. Salvador T. Rojas Jr.;
Rev. Fr. Constantino T. Soriao;
Rev. Fr. Eduardo Z. Zafe;
Rev. Fr. Felbert V. Reyes;
Rev. Fr. Allan Martin V. Basilio;
Rev. Fr. Eric John T. Rojas;
Rev. Fr. Eduardo Z. Zafe;
Rev. Fr. Ferdinand A. Robles;
Rev. Fr. John del Valle;
Ms. Annelie T. Sarmiento;
Mr. & Mrs. Ruben Tria;
Mr. Perfecto Sambajon;
Mr. Joel Jordan

Council of the Laity
Chairman: Mr. Joel Jordan
Vicarial Priest-Coordinators: Rev. Fr. Nestor R. Buena - Baras;
Rev. Fr. Jesus Lopez - San Andres;
Rev. Fr. Juan Tejerero Jr. - Pandan;
Rev. Fr. Paul Isorena - Bato;
Rev. Fr. Joseph Clarianes - Virac;
Rev. Fr. Shondell Rodulfo - Caramoran;
Rev. Fr. Raul S. Delos Santos - San Miguel;
Rev. Fr. Stephen Polo - Viga;
Rev. Fr. Hector Del Rosario
Legal Counsel: Atty. John Michael Salvante
Members:
- Vicariate of Pandan: Mrs. Ada Condeno
- Vicariate of San Andres: Mrs. Corazon Suaiso
- Vicariate of Viga: Mr. Perfecto Villamartin Jr.
- Vicariate of Virac: Mr. Jessielito Bautista
Moderator: Very Rev. Fr. Allan Martin V. Basilio, VG, JCL

ORGANIZATIONS AND MOVEMENTS
(Directors)
Adoracion Nocturna
Rev. Fr. Reynaldo Pabillian Jr.
Charismatic Renewal Movements
Rev. Fr. Nestor R. Buena
CWL/Mother Butler’s Guild
Rev. Fr. Juan R. Lizaso Jr.
Holy Name Society
Very Rev. Fr. Allan Martin V. Basilio, VG, JCL
Knights of Columbus
Rev. Fr. Joseph Clarianes
Legion of Mary & Other Marian Associations
Rev. Fr. Joey D. Aguilar
Neo-Catechumenate Movement
Very Rev. Fr. Allan Martin V. Basilio, VG, JCL
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
Rev. Fr. Reynaldo Pabillian Jr.

PARISHES AND PAROCHIAL CLERGY
Vicariate of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Joseph Clarianes Virac Cathedral
Foundation: 1755
Pop.: 34,017; Cath.: 32,328
Titular: Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
Feast Day: December 8
Parish Priest: Very Rev. Fr. Allan Martin V. Basilio, JCL
Parochial Vicars: Rev. Fr. Jerome Evangelista;
Rev. Fr. Rico Subion;
Rev. Fr. Nestor Perpetuo Pastor
Palta, Virac
Foundation: 1955
Pop.: 4,421; Cath.: 3,867
Titular: Our Lady of Salvation
Feast Day: May 24
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Renato dela Rosa
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Benju Royce De Jesus
Magnesia, Virac
Foundation: 1956
Pop.: 4,105; Cath.: 3,843
Titular: St. Isidore the Farmer
Feast Day: May 15
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. John Del Valle
Antipolo, Virac
Foundation: 2015
Pop.: 4,728; Cath.: 4,512
Titular: Mary, Mother of the Church
Feast Day: November 21
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Eduardo Zafe
Buyo, Virac
Foundation: 2016
Titular: Sta. Maria Josefa del
Corazon de Jesus
Feast Day: May 7
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Raymond Francis Aldave
Hawan Mission Church, Virac
Foundation: January 12, 2021
Titular: Mary, Queen of the Family
Feast Day: Saturday after the
Feast of the Holy Family
Priest-in-charge: Rev. Fr. Felbert V. Reyes
Sto. Niño Mission Church, Virac
Foundation: December 27, 2022
Titular: Holy Innocents
Feast Day: December 28
Priest-in-charge: Rev. Fr. Franco Ian Balmadrid
Bigaa, Virac
Foundation: November 14, 2023
Titular: Mary, Queen of Angels
Feast Day: August 2
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Joey Aguilar
Calatagan, Virac
Foundation: November 14, 2023
Titular: Mary, the Queen
Feast Day: August 22
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Joseph Clarianes

Vicariate of St. John the Baptist
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Paul Isorena Bato
Foundation: 1830
Pop.: 7,940; Cath.: 6,857
Titular: St. John the Baptist
Feast Day: June 24
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Paul I. Isorena
Parochial Vicars: Rev. Fr. Philip
Henry Morales; Rev. Fr. Jake Sarmiento
Cabugao, Bato
Foundation: 1911
Pop.: 6,634; Cath.: 5,901
Titular: St. Anthony of Padua
Feast Day: June 13
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Salvador Rojas Jr.
Our Lady of Sorrows Parish / Holy
Cross Shrine, Batalay, Bato
Foundation: September 15, 2020
(parish) / 1576 (Shrine)
Parish Priest/Rector: Rev. Fr. William Peter Arlegui, OSA
St. Maria Faustina Kowalska Parish,
Bagumbayan, Bato
Foundation: October 5, 2021
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Sid Jose Sanchez

Vicariate of St. Michael the Archangel
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Raul Delos Santos
San Miguel
Foundation: 1953
Pop.: 9,471; Cath.: 8,634
Titular: St. Michael the Archangel
Feast Day: May 8
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Raul S. Delos Santos
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Herald Cueva
Mabato Parish, San Miguel
Pop.: 7,982; Cath.: 6,724
Titular: Sts. Louis and Zelie Martin
Feast Day: July 12
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Joseph Saratan
Obo Parish, San Miguel
Foundation: June 28, 2021
Titular: St. Josemaria Escriva de Balaguer
Feast Day: June 26
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Jason Macuja
Pagsangahan Mission Church, San Miguel
Foundation: March 22, 2018
Titular: St. Therese of the Child Jesus
Feast Day: October 1
Priest-in-charge: Rev. Fr. Raymund Teodones
Progresso Mission Church, San Miguel
Foundation: August 9, 2022
Titular: Mary, Mother of Divine Love
Feast Day: September 21
Priest-in-charge: Rev. Fr. Danilo Belaro
Katipunan Mission Church, San Miguel
Foundation: October 2, 2022
Titular: Mary, Mother of Life
Feast Day: October 8
Priest-in-charge: Rev. Fr. Roy Borrega

Vicariate of St. Lawrence
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Jesus Guinguing Baras
Foundation: 1897
Pop.: 11,302; Cath.: 10,630
Titular: St. Lawrence the Martyr
Feast Day: August 10
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Nestor Buena
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Neptaly Tañon Jr.
Agban Parish, Baras
Pop.: 4,387; Cath.: 3,836
Titular: St. John Paul II
Feast Day: October 22
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Joey Tendenilla Gigmoto
Foundation: 1951
Pop.: 9,389; Cath.: 8,741
Titular: St. Isidore the Farmer
Feast Day: May 15
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Jesus Guinguing
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Jomar Tartacon
Sicmil Parish, Gigmoto
Foundation: 2013 (mission church),
June 11, 2023 (parish)
Titular: St. Pedro Calungsod
Feast Day: April 2
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Laurente Dio
Tilod Parish, Baras
Foundation: 2020 (mission church),
May 19, 2023 (parish)
Titular: St. Joseph, Protector of Families
Feast Day: March 19
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Rolly Rabaca

Vicariate of St. Andrew the Apostle
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Laudemer Jose A. Gapaz, VF
San Andres
Foundation: 1798
Pop.: 16,742; Cath.: 15,589
Titular: St. Andrew the Apostle
Feast Day: November 30
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Joseph Dela Providencia
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Mark Angelo Arcilla
Manambrag, San Andres
Foundation: 1953
Pop.: 8,974; Cath.: 8,258
Titular: St. Isidore, the Farmer
Feast Day: May 15
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Jesus Lopez
Bagong Sirang, San Andres
Foundation: August 21, 2017
Pop.: 10,973; Cath.: 10,426
Titular: St. Pius X
Feast Day: August 21
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Armando Obal, OFM
Parochial Vicars: Rev. Fr. John
Muscat, OFM; Rev. Fr. Crisaldo Baltazar, OFM
Mayngaway Parish, San Andres
Foundation: 2015 (as mission church), May 25, 2022
Titular: St. Pius of Pietrelcina
Feast Day: September 23
Priest-in-charge: Rev. Fr. Orlando Mendoza Jr.
Lictin Parish, San Andres
Foundation: 2017 (mission church,
February 6, 2022 (as parish)
Titular: St. Alfonso Ma. Fusco
Feast Day: February 6
Priest-in-charge: Rev. Fr. Laudemer Jose Gapaz

Vicariate of St. Ignatius of Loyola
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Juan Tejerero Jr., VF
Pandan
Foundation: 1650
Pop.: 14,257; Cath.: 13,729
Titular: St. Ignatius of Loyola
Feast Day: July 31
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Juan
Tejerero Jr., VF
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Ryan Zafe Tabugoc
Foundation: 2002
Pop.: 6,706; Cath.: 5,921
Titular: San Francisco Caracciolo
Feast Day: June 4
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Christian Soriao
Tariwara Mission Church, Pandan
Foundation: April 12, 2022
Titular: Mary, Mother of Good Counsel
Feast Day: April 26
Priest-in-charge: Rev. Fr. Joel Teves
Cobo Mission Church, Pandan
Foundation: August 27, 2020
Titular: Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
Feast Day: October 7
Priest-in-charge: Rev. Fr. Gabriel Alejandro Jr

Vicariate of the Most Holy Trinity
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Avelino Sualibio Jr., VF
Caramoran
Foundation: 1600
Pop.: 17,468; Cath.: 16,393
Titular: St. John, the Baptist
Feast Day: June 24
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Avelino Sualibio Jr.
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Ernie Tatualla
Datag Parish, Caramoran
Foundation: 2005
Pop.: 7,438; Cath.: 6,217
Titular: Holy Trinity
Feast Day: June 8
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Allan Pereyra
Tubli, Caramoran
Foundation: April 27, 2016
Pop.: 8,571; Cath.: 6,863
Titular: San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila
Feast Day: September 28
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Robles
Hitoma, Caramoran
Foundation: June 19, 2010
Pop.: 5,262; Cath.: 4,751
Titular: St. John Marie-Vianney
Feast Day: August 4
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Shondell Rodulfo

Vicariate of Our Lady of the Assumption
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Felix Mira, VF
Viga
Foundation: 1661
Pop.: 8,548; Cath.: 7,682
Titular: Our Lady of the
Assumption
Feast Day: August 15
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Felix Mira, VF
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. John
Patrick Samonte Oco, Viga
Foundation: 1811
Pop.: 6,973; Cath.: 9,271
Titular: St. Joseph the Worker
Feast Day: May 1
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Arnel Barba
Tambongon, Viga
Foundation: 1952
Pop.: 6,443; Cath.: 5,976
Titular: Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Feast Day: July 16
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Mark Anthony Tasarra
Ogbong Mission Church, Viga
Foundation: August 22, 2020
Titular: Mary, Health of the Sick
Feast Day: 1st Saturday of February
Priest-in-charge: Rev. Fr. Anthony Ogena
Tinago Mission Church, Viga
Foundation: _____
Titular: Our Lady of Peñafrancia
Feast Day: _____
Priest-in-charge: Rev. Fr. Stephen V. Polo

Vicariate of St. James the Greater
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Hector Del Rosario, VF
Panganiban
Foundation: 1683
Pop.: 7,268; Cath.: 6,832
Titular: St. James the Greater
Feast Day: July 25
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Hector
Del Rosario
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Rommel Arcilla
Bagamanoc
Foundation: 1929
Pop.: 6,974; Cath.: 6,369
Titular: St. Anthony of Padua
Feast Day: June 13
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. John Gerard Aldave
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Edison Bernardo
Bugao Parish, Bagamanoc
Foundation: October 11, 2015
Pop.: 4,572; Cath.: 4,193
Titular: St. John XXIII
Feast Day: October 11
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Karl Anthony Padilla
Alinawan Parish, Panganiban
Foundation: October 12, 2021
Pop.: 3,562; Cath.: 2,848
Titular: Mary, Start of the Sea
Feast Day: September 27
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Efraim Tariman
Suchan Mission Church, Bagamanoc
Foundation: February 26, 2023
Titular: Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity
Feast Day: Saturday before the Holy Trinity Sunday
Priest-in-charge: Rev. Fr. Oliver Estor, SOLT;
Rev. Fr. Victor Andeza II, SOLT

Clergy Without Parish Assignment
Diocesan Pastoral Center:
Rev. Fr. Eric John T. Rojas,
Assistantto the Chancellor/Oeconomus
Immaculate Conception Seminary in
Residence: Rev. Fr. Juanito Vargas

Full time Commission Directors:
Rev. Fr. Renato dela Rosa - Commission on Social Action (Caritas-Virac);
Rev. Fr. Raymund Fajardo - Commission on Catechesis and Christian Education;
Rev. Fr. Nestor Perpetuo Pastor - Commission on Youth Apostolate;
Rev. Fr. Roberto Sanchez - Commission on Heritage and Culture;
Rev. Fr. Eduardo Manibale - Hospital Apostolate;
Rev. Fr. Juan R. Lizaso Jr. - Prison Ministry

In Other Dioceses in the Philippines:
Legazpi: Rev. Msgr. Noe T. de los Santos, HP
Military: Rev. Fr. Rodolfo Sanchez
Antipolo: Rev. Fr. Sandy Añonuevo
(on leave)

Abroad:
Canada: Rev. Fr. Vicente A. Borre III;
Rev. Fr. Felipe S. Faustino;
Rev. Fr. Fernando T. Genogaling;
Rev. Fr. Raul A. Rañola;
Rev. Fr. Silvano A. Vargas;
Rev. Fr. Benedicto A. Tugano IV;
Rev. Fr. Melchor Samonte;
Rev. Fr. Ferdinand Eusebio;
Rev. Fr. Joseph Rey Villamartin
On Study Leave: Rev. Fr. Felbert Reyes;
Rev. Fr. Rolvin Romero

SEMINARIES
Immaculate Conception Seminary
(High School / Pre-College), Fiat
Village, Cavinitan, Virac, Catanduanes
4800
Rector: Rev. Fr. Raymund Fajardo
Vice-Rector/Procurator: Rev. Fr. Reynaldo Pabillian Jr.
Dean of Studies / Sports Moderator: Rev. Fr. Eric John T. Rojas
Prefect of Discipline: Rev. Fr. Roberto Sanchez
Spiritual Director: Rev. Fr. Leonel Magtangob
Confessor: Rev. Fr. Juan R. Lizaso Jr.
Assistant Procurator: Sr. Lourdes Cu, DM
St. John The Baptist Religious Seminary,
Calatagan, Tibang, Virac, Catanduanes
Rector: Rev. Fr. Honesto Eboña

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS
Alfonso Maria Fusco Nursery School,
Fiat Compound, Cavinitan, Virac, Catanduanes
Immaculate Conception School, Fiat Compound, Cavinitan, Virac, Catanduanes
Assumpta Child Formation Center, Viga, Catanduanes
Our Lady of Salvation Formation Center, Palta, Virac, Catanduanes
St. John the Baptist Child Formation Center, Bato, Catanduanes
St. Anthony of Padua Child Formation Center, Bagamanoc, Catanduanes
St. Isidore the Farmer Child Formation Center, Gigmoto, Catanduanes
Immaculate Conception Seminary Academy of the Diocese of Virac, Virac, Cataduanes

MISCELLANEOUS LISTING

Formation Centers
Fiat Homes, Cavinitan, Virac, Catanduanes
Risen Christ Chapel Formation Center, CSC Compound, Virac,Catanduanes
Tingog Center, Bato, Catanduanes
Our Lady of the Assumption Formation Center, Viga, Catanduanes
St. Lawrence Evangelization Center, Baras, Catanduanes
St. Isidore the Farmer Formation Center, Gigmoto, Catanduanes

Retreat Houses
St. John the Baptist House of Spirituality,
Congregation of St. John the Baptist, the Precursor, Calatagan Tibang, Virac, Catanduanes
Superior: Rev. Fr. Honesto Eboña, CSJBP

Galilee Retreat House, Congregation of Sisters of St. John the Baptist
(CSSJB), Palawig, San Andres, Catanduanes
Superior: Sr. Bien Panti, CSJB

Rehabilitation Center
Alfonso Maria Home for Children
(for Malnourished Children), St.
John the Baptist Sisters, Fiat
Compound, Virac, Catanduanes
Superior: Sr. Delia Abada, CSJB

Diocesan Clinic
Servants of Jesus of Charity, Bigaa,
Virac, Catanduanes
Superior: Sr. Leonora Casiles, SdeJ

Publications
Inmaculada, Pastoral Notes, Virac
Cathedral Parish
Liwanag, Baras Parish
Tingog, Bato Parish
Hikot, San Andres Parish
Kabatangan, Gigmoto Parish
Harubay, Caramoran Parish
Fuego, Cabugao Parish
Misyon, Mabato Parish
Tingraw, Palta Parish

RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS / COMMUNITIES

MEN
Congregation of St. John the Baptist, the Precursor (CSJBP)
Order of Friars Minor (OFM)
Order of St. Augustine (OSA)

WOMEN
Congregation of the Sisters of St. John the Baptist (CSSJB)
Missionary Catechists of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus (MCST)
Daughters of Mary, Mother of the Church (DM)
Servants of Jesus of Charity (SdeJ)
Contemplative of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
Immaculate Conception Hermitage (ICH)

† NECROLOGY †
2019: Rev. Fr. Henry Vega; Rev. Fr. Joel Lofamia
2021: Rev. Msgr. Juan Vargas, HP
2023: Rev. Msgr. Leandro S. Atutubo Jr.