Archidioecesis Zamboangensis                                                                            

Created Diocese: April 10, 1910. Elevated to Archdiocese: May 19, 1958.
Comprises the city of Zamboanga, Suffragant: the Diocese of Ipil, the Prelature of Isabela,
Basilan and the Apostolic Vicariate of Jolo.
Titular: Our Lady of Pillar, Secondary Patron: St. Pius X, Pope.

Archbishop
Most Reverend
MOISES MAGPANTAY CUEVAS, DD
Born: 25 November 1973, Batangas City. Priestly Ordination: 6 December
2000, Archdiocese of Zamboanga. Episcopal Ordination: 24 August, 2020.

Past Archbishops/Bishops:
The Diocese of Zamboanga (1910-1958)
Charles Warren Currier (June 25, 1910 - did not take effect)
Michael James O’Doherty (1911-1916)
James Paul McCloskey (1917-1920)
José Clos y Pagés, SJ (1920-1931)
Luis Del Rosario, SJ (1933-1958)
The Archdiocese of Zamboanga (1958-present)
Luis Valdesco del Rosario, SJ (1958-1966)
Lino Gonzaga y Rasdesales (1966-1973)
Francisco Raval Cruces (1973-1994)
Carmelo Dominador Flores Morelos (1994-2006)
Romulo Geolina Valles (2006-2012)
Romulo Tolentino Dela Cruz (2014-2021)

PRESENT STATUS
Area ................................... 1,483 sq.km.
Total Population ..................1,052,763
Catholics ................................... 763,743
(Arch) Bishops .......................................1
Auxiliary Bishops .................................1
Priests:
Religious Priests:
Filipino........................................ 17
Foreigner ......................................7
Deacons .......................................1
Religious Sisters:
Filipinas ...................................... 63
Foreigners ....................................6
Seminarians (Diocesan only):
Theology ......................................... 15
Philosophy ........................................6
Diocesan Divisions:
Vicariates ...........................................3
Parishes ........................................... 28
Quasi-Parishes ................................1
Chinese Community......................1
Chapels .........................................361
Educational Centers:
Diocesan-Owned and Admin.:
Kindergarten ...............................5
Grade Schools .............................5
High Schools ...............................2
Colleges ........................................1
Religious-Owned and Admin:
Kindergarten ...............................4
Grade Schools ............................4
High Schools ..............................3
Colleges ........................................2
Universities ..................................1
Other Institutions (Dioc.-Owned
and Administered only):
Retreat Centers ................................2
Catechetical Centers .....................1
Pastoral Centers ..............................1
Radio Station ....................................1
Sacraments and Sacramentals
(2015-2022):
Total Baptisms ........................ 6,945
Children ............................... 6,616
Adult .........................................329
Total Confirmations .............. 1,310
First Communions ................. 1,345
Total Marriages:
Between Catholics ...............401
Between Catholics and
Non-Catholics ..................... 16
Death (Catholics) ................... 4,358

ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT
Chancery
Centro Pastoral, Puerto del Sol, Gov. Camins Avenue
P.O. Box 1, Zamboanga City, 7000 Philippines
Tel.: (062) 992-7668
Fax: (062) 993-2608
Offices:
Vicar General: Msgr. Crisologo B. Manongas
Moderator Curiae: Msgr. David M. Alonzo
Chancellor: Fr. Rizalino G. Francisco Jr.
Secretary to the Archbishop: Fr. Rizalino G. Francisco Jr.
Financial Administrators:
For Properties: Fr. Sergio T. dela Noche Jr.
For Operation: Fr. Adrian U. Barcelo
Assistance Operational: Fr. Moises M. Cuevas
Episcopal Colleges & Councils
College of Consultors:
Msgr. Crisologo B. Manongas;
Msgr. David M. Alonzo; Fr. Adrian U. Barcelo; Fr. Adlai S. Barre; Fr. Francis Edwin V. Jacinto; Fr. Amado Jose P. Vaño; Fr. Reynaldo A. Francisco; Fr.
Adriano J. Ruiz Jr.; Fr. Ricardo S. Borbajo; Fr. Sulpicio S. Soliva Jr.;
Fr. Micahel F. Ufana; Fr. Alfredo M. Alabado
Presbyterial Council:
Msgr. Crisologo B. Manongas; Fr. Jude A. Duncombe; Fr. Emmanuel S. Rodriguez; Fr. Marciano
F. Villagracia; Fr. Machael F. Ufana; Fr. Amado Jose P. Vaño; Fr. Alfredo M. Alabado; Fr. Adriano
J. Ruiz Jr.; Fr. Sulpicio S. Soliva Jr.; Fr. Nevio Vigano, PIME; Fr. Michael N. Gementisa; Fr. Teofilo T. Pimentel; Fr. Moises M. Cuevas; Fr. Ben C. Villaflores
Archdiocesan Financial Council:
Msgr. Crisologo B. Manongas;
Msgr. David M. Alonzo; Fr. Adrian U. Barcelo; Fr. Serge T. dela Noche Jr.; Fr. Moises M. Cuevas;
Fr. Ferdinand M. Candido;
Fr. Sulpicio S. Soliva Jr.; Fr. Ellery
Roy G. Galves; Fr. Rizalino G. Francisco Jr.
Council for Archdiocesan
Foundations:
Msgr. Crisologo B. Manongas; Fr.
Adriano J. Ruiz Jr.; Fr. Serge T. dela Noche
Archdiocesan Schools Board Trustees:
Abp. Romulo T. Dela Cruz, DD; Fr. Serge T. dela Noche Jr.; Fr. Ellery
Roy G. Galvez; Fr. Elmer G. Sumile; Fr. Jose Filmore D. Calibo; Fr. Joel S. Malcampo; Fr. Adriano J. Ruiz Jr.; Fr. Ben C. Villaflores; Fr. Reynaldo A. Francisco; Fr. Ferdinand M. Candido; Atty. Florencio Leong Jr.
Council of the Laity
President: Angela Baes
Vice President: Jesus Aquino
Secretary: Rose Cabato
Treasurer: Edwina Cabato
Auditor: Winnie Malaca
PIO: Bonifacio Laborada
Representatives:
Central Vicariate: Pinky Saavedra, Ramon Velasco
Eastern Vicariate: Aida Nocum, Alberto Baring
Western Vicariate: Sonny Bacolod, Jose Ferrer
Commission for Archdiocesan Pastoral Assembly
Episcopal Vicar: Msgr. Crisologo B. Manongas
Members: Fr. Teofilo T. Pimentel; Atty. Arsenio Gonzales Jr.

JUDICIARY DEPARTMENT
Zamboanga Matrimonial Court of
First Instance (Interdiocesan Tribunal for the Archdiocese of Zamboanga, Prelature of Ipil and Basilan and the Apostolic Vicariate of Jolo)
Judicial Vicar: Msgr. David M. Alonzo

PASTORAL DEPARTMENT
Worship Commission on Liturgy: Fr. Alfredo M. Alabado
Commission on Sacred Music: Msgr.
Crisologo B. Manongas; Fr. Hilario L. Gador Jr.
Commission on Church Design &
Arts: Fr. Adriano J. Ruiz Jr.; Fr.
Francis Edwin V. Jacinto; Ms. Sandy Yu
Eucharistic Ministers: Msgr. Arnold G. dela Serna
Clergy Formation
Commission on Clergy: Fr. Moises M. Cuevas; Fr. Reynaldo A. Francisco; Fr. Jeofie A. Handugan
Vocation Apostolate: Fr. Armand B. Aquino
Pastor Bonus Seminary: Fr. Adlai S. Barre
Diaconal Programs: Fr. Moises M. Cuevas
Priests’ Outgoing Formation: Fr. Moises M. Cuevas
Lay Formation
Catechetical Apostolate: Fr. Ferdinand P. Marquez; Sr. Georgia Huertas, OND
Family Life Apostolate: Fr. Adrian U.
Barcelo; Sr. Mila Arlado, LGC
Youth Apostate: Fr. Leh C. Taib; Mr. Mark Saavedra
Mission: Fr. Mateo S. Caay
Catholic Charismatic Renewal:
Msgr. Luis P. Araneta
Nuestra Señora La Virgen del Pilar
Retreat & Lay Formation Center:
Fr. Marciano F. Villagracia; Sr. Rezza Vergara, LGC
Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs):
Msgr. Crisologo B. Manongas
Liturgical Apostolate: Fr. Alfredo M.
Alabado; Sr. Ma. Marcelle F. Falcatan, OSB
Biblical Apostolate: Fr. Teofilo P. Pimentel; Sr. Ma. Marianne Gorit, OSB
Indigenous People: Fr. Romeo S. Tocop
Social Service Social Action Center: Fr. Adriano J. Ruiz Jr.
Health Care: Fr. Elmer G. Sumile
Hospital & Prisoners’ Pastoral Care:
Fr. Jonathan G. Berdejo
Social Communications
Commission on Social Communication
Fr. Marciano F. Villagracia
Tel.: 991-5232; 992-4380
DXVP Radio Station
Fr. Marciano F. Villagracia
Tel.: 991-5232; 992 4380
Ecumenism & Inter-Religious Dialogue
Inter-Religious Dialogue: Fr. Joel S. Malcampo
Office for Ecumenism & Inter-Religious
Dialogue: Fr. Angel C. Calvo, CMF
Tel.: 992-3086
SIL SILAH CENTER/Harmony Village:
Fr. Sebastiano D’Ambra, PIME
Tel.: 991-5663
Emmaus Dialogue Center: Mrs. Aminda Saño
Tel.: 991-5663

ORGANIZATIONS, MOVEMENTS, OFFICES, DIRECTORS
Catholic Women’s League: Msgr. Peter V. Garces
Children of Mary: Msgr. Dominador D. Dagondon
Bukas Loob sa Diyos: Fr. Filmore D. Calibo
Christian Family Movement: Fr. Adrian U. Barcelo
Catholic Faith Defender: Fr. Jude A. Duncombe
Daughters of Mary Immaculate:
Fr. Michael F. Ufana
Knights of Columbus: Msgr. Crisologo B. Manongas
Legion of Mary: Msgr. Crisologo B. Manongas
Mother Butler’s Mission Guild: Fr.
Ferdinand M. Candido
Padre Pio Prayer Group: Fr. Adrian U. Barcelo

PARISHES AND PARIOCHIAL CLERGY
Immaculate Conception Vicariate
Vicar Forane: Fr. Sulpicio S. Soliva Jr.
Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (F-1816), La Purisima St., 7000 Zamboanga City
Tel.: 991-3308
Titular: Immaculate Conception, Dec. 08
Parish Administrators: Team Ministry of - Fr. Moises M. Cuevas; Fr. Mariano A. Delas Penas;
Fr. Michael N. Gementiza; Msgr. Peter V. Garces
Resident Priest: Msgr. Joseph K. Kung Guiwan (F-1997), Guiwan, 7000 Zamboanga City
Tel.: 992-5037
Titular: Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Parish Priest: Fr. Marciano F. Villagracia
Putik (F-1991), Putik, 7000 Zamboanga City
Tel.: 984-2035
Titular: St. Anthony of Padua,
June 13
Parish Priest: Fr. Francis Edwin V. Jacinto
St. Joseph (Chinese Community Parish)
(F-1954), Nuñez St., 7000 Zamboanga City
Tel.: 991-1657
Titular: St. Joseph. Spouse of
the BVM, March 19
Parish Priest: Msgr. Crisologo B. Manongas
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Msgr. Dominador D. Dagondon
Talon-Talon (F-1992), Talon-Talon, 7000 Zamboanga City
Tel.: 992-4236
Titular: San Isidro Labrador,
May 15
Parish Priest: Fr. Leh C. Taib
Tetuan (F-1836), Tetuan, 7000 Zamboanga City
Tel.: 993-1431
Titular: St. Ignatius of Loyola, July 31
Parish Priest: Fr. Sulpicio S. Soliva Jr.
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Froilan S. Penuela
Tugbungan (F-1987), Tugbungan, 7000 Zamboanga City
Tel.: 991-0502
Titular: Our Lady of Peace &
Good Voyage, (Movable feast)
Parish Priest: Fr. Hilario L. Gador
Divisoria (F-2003), Divisoria, 7000 Zamboanga City
Tel.: 984-0645
Titular: Divine Mercy Parish
Parish Priest: Fr. Amado Jose P. Vaño
Our Lady of the Rosary Vicariate
Vicar Forane: Fr. Alfredo M. Alabado
Bolong (F-1674), Bolong, 7000 Zamboanga City
Titular: Our Lady of the Most
Holy Rosary, 1st Sunday of Oct.
Parish Priest: Fr. Ricardo S. Borbajo
Bunguiao (F-1993), Bunguiao, 7000 Zamboanga City
Titular: Our Lady of Lourdes,
Feb. 11
Parish Priests: Fr. Jechonias A.
Bacolod; Fr. Mark Ivan I. Monjardin
Culianan (1993), Culianan, 7000
Zambonaga City
Titular: Our Lady of Assumption,
Aug. 15
Parish In-charge: Fr. Argeo V. Justol
Curuan (F-1984), Curuan, 7000 Zamboanga City
Titular: St. Stanislaus of Kostka,
Nov. 13
Parish Priest: Fr. Mateo S. Caay
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Philip E. Balagon
Manicahan (F-1867), Manicahan, 7000 Zamboanga City
Titular: Our Lady of Fatima,
May 13
Parish Priest: Fr. Alfredo M. Alabado
Mercedes (F-1891), Mercedes, 7000
Zambonaga City
Titular: Our Lady of Ransom,
Sept. 24
Priest In-charge: Fr. Adriano J. Ruiz Jr.
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Rowin T. Lim
Sangali (F-1992) Sangali, 7000 Zamboanga City
Titular: St. Joseph the Worker May 01
Parish Priest: Fr. Reynaldo A. Francisco
Vitali (F-1963) Vitali, 7000 Zamboanga City
Titular: Our Lady of Pillar, Oct. 12
Parish Priest: Fr. Emmanuel S. Rodriguez
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Jeffrey R. Mirasol; Fr. Jeofie A. Handugan
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Vicariate
Vicar Forane: Fr. Michael F. Ufana Pasonanca (F-1992), Pasonanca, 7000 Zamboanga City
Tel.: 992-77-85
Titular: Holy Trinity, Movable Feast
Parish Priest: Michael F. Ufana
Paroch. Vicar: Msgr. Luis P. Araneta
Sta. Maria (F-1935), Sta. Maria, 7000 Zamboanga City
Tel.: 991-3233
Titular: Our Lady of Purification,
Feb. 2
Parish Parish: Fr. Ferdinand M.
Candido
Parochial Vicar: Msgr. Arnold G. Dela Serna
Tumaga (F-1997), Tumaga, 7000 Zamboanga City
Tel.: 955-0827
Titular: Our Lady of Manaoag
of the Holy Rosary, 1st Saturday of May
Parish Priest: Fr. Adrian U. Barcelo
Labuan (F-1988), Labuan, 7000 Zamboanga City
Titular: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Nov. 27
Parish Priest: Fr. Romeo S. Tocop
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Bernie D.P. Edayan
Ayala (F-1871), Ayala, 7000 Zamboanga City
Tel.: 982-0029
Titular: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, July 16
Parish Priest: Fr. Ben C. Villaflores
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Oscarlito P. Bisnar
Southcom Village (F-1992), Upper
Calarian, 7000 Zamboanga City
Tel.: 983-0708
Titular: Our Lady of Peñafrancia,
3rd Saturday of Sept.
Parish Priest: Fr. Jonathan A. Duka
Claret (F-1974), San Jose Road, 7000 Zamboanga City
Tel.: 991-1582
Titular: San Antonio Ma. Claret, Oct. 24
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Maximo Campo, CMF
San Roque (F-2001), San Roque, 7000 Zamboanga City
Tel.: 985-0133
Titular: San Roque, Aug. 16
Parish Priest: Fr. Sergio T. Dela Noche Jr.
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Teofilo P. Pimentel Cabatangan (F-1974), Cabatangan, 7000 Zamboanga City
Titular: San Isidro Labrador,
May 15
Parish Priest: Fr. Jude A. Duncombe Sinunuc, Sinunuc, 7000 Zamboanga City
Titular: Transfiguration
Parish Priest: Fr. Nevio Vigano, PIME
Shrine Santuario de la Virgen del Pilar (Oct. 12), Pettit Barracks, Zamboanga City
Tel.: 991-6261
Administrator: Fr. Ellery Roy G. Galvez
Assistant: Fr. Rizalino G. Francisco Jr.
Diocesan Clergy With No
Parish Assignment
Pastor Bonus Seminary, Fr. Ramon Barua, SJ Street, Tetuan, 7000 Zamboanga City
Tel.: 991-2880
Rector: Fr. Adlai S. Barre
Dean of Seminarian: Fr. Armand B. Aquino
Spiritual Director: Fr. Luino V. Alejandro
Medical Rest: Fr. Jose A. Delas Peñas Special Apostolate
San Ramon & Penal Farm, San Ramon, 7000 Zamboanga City
Chaplain: Fr. Rene C. Rivero

ORPHANAGE
Our Blessed Mother Of Victory Mission, P.O. Box 229, Pasonanca Park, Zamboanga City, 7000
Tel.: 63-63-991-1196
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Website: obmvm.org
Facebook: St Francis Children
Director: Fr. Arthur Winikoff
Priests in Other Dioceses in the Philippines
Fr. Jupiter P. Morales; Fr. Jovelito T. Palermo; Fr. Maximo A. Campo
Priest in Other Dioceses outside the Philippines
USA: Fr. Ramon Saavedra; Fr. Abraham M. Alonzo; Fr. Archie Arthur Faustino
On Mission (Outside Philippines)
Bahamas: Fr. Rogelio Madrazo; Fr. Willam D. Quiamjot
On Study Leave (In the Philippines)
Fr. Eric Gilbert U. Quiqui; Fr. Cantico Cresencio A. Munoz
On Leave
Fr. Arnold Felix Manalo; Fr. Francisco Barcelo; Fr. Albino Madrazo

III INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE/SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE

MEN
Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CMF)
Pontifical Institute for Foreign Mission (PIME)
Society of Jesus (SJ)

WOMEN
Handmaids of the Divine Heart
(Spinola Sisters) (ADC)
Daughters of St. Paul (FSP)
Living the Gospel Community (LGC)
Missionary Sisters of St. Anthony Ma. Claret (MC)
Mercedarian Missionary of Berriz (MMB)
Order of the Blessed Virgin of Mt. Carmel (OCD) (Discalced Carmelites-Contemplatives)
Congregation of the Benedictine Sisters of the Eucharistic King(OSB)
Oblates of Notre Dame (OND)
Missionary Dominican Sisters of the Rosary (OP)
Religious of Mary Immaculate Claretian
Missionary Sisters (RMICM)
Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM)
Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (SFIC)
Missionary Sisters of the Queen of the Apostles (SRA)
Emmaus Dialogue Community (EDC)

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS
ATENEO DE ZAMBOANGA, La Purisima
Street, 7000 Zamboanga City
Tel.: 991-1151; 991-0871
Rector / President: Fr. Karel S. San Juan
PILAR COLLEGE OF ZAMBOANGA CITY, INC.,
R.T. Lim Blvd., P.O. Box 283, 7000
Zamboanga City
Tel.: (062) 991-5410, 991-4682,
993-1798
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Sisters Assigned: S. Maria Clara
C. Platino, RVM (Local Superior /
Registrar / Regional MIM Coordinator);
S. Maria Preciosa Rusiana,
RVM (President); S. Maria Rita Pacheco,
RVM (Treasurer / Local Econome);
S. Maria Divina Billanes,
RVM (Dean of College / Nursing
Program In-charge); S. Maria Ilin
Salvador, RVM (Christian Formation
Coordinator / Teacher / Vocation
Animator); S. Maria Ligaya
Cabugnason (Physical Plant Incharge);
S. Maria Epifania Tabuga
(Ministry of Presence)
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL, Gov. Camins Road,
7000 Zamboanga City
Tel.: 991-6275
Director: Rev. Fr. Sergio T.
dela Noche Jr.
CLARET SCHOOL OF ZAMBOANGA CITY,
Ruste Drive, San Jose Road, Zamboanga,
7000 Zamboanga City
Tel.: (062) 991-8506
Director: Fr. Christoper B. Ligason,
CMF
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ARCHDIOCESAN
SCHOOL DE TETUAN, Tetuan 7000
Zamboanga City
Tel.: 991-2490
Director: Rev. Msgr. Maximo A. Campo
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL,
M. Natividad Street, Tetuan 7000
Zamboanga City
Tel.: 991-5232
Director: Rev. Fr. Leh C. Taib
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ARCHDIOCESAN
SCHOOL DE CALARIAN, Upper Calarian,
7000 Zamboanga City
Tel.: 991-3136
Director: Fr. Elmer G. Sumile
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ARCHDIOCESAN
SCHOOL (KINDERGARTEN), Sangali 7000
Zamboanga City
Director: Rev. Fr. Rowin Lim
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ARCHDIOCESAN
SCHOOL (KINDERGARTEN), Mercedes,
7000 Zamboanga City
Director: Rev. Fr. Ellery Roy G. Galvez
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ARCHDIOCESAN
SCHOOL (KINDERGARTEN), Ayala 7000
Zamboanga City
Director: Rev. Fr. Adriano J. Ruiz Jr.
President: Most Rev. Moises
Cuevas, DD
Vice President for Finance: Msgr.
Maximo Campo
Vice President Academics: Fr. Elmer
Sumile
Vice President Human Resource:
Rev. Fr. Leh Taib
† NECROLOGY †
2016: Most Rev. Carmelo Dominador
Flores Morelos
2019: Msgr. Joseph K. Kung; Fr.
Rogelio Madrazo
2020: Msgr. David M. Alonzo; Fr.
Alfredo M. Alabado
2021: Rev. Fr. Jose A. Delas Peñas
2022: Rev. Fr. Ferdinand P. Marquez