DIOCESE
68. Diocese of Tagbiliran
Dioecesis Tagbilarana
Suffragan of Cebu
Erected: November 8, 1941. Comprises 58 parishes of the
southern half of the Civil Province of Bohol. Titular: St. Joseph
the Worker, May 1. Secondary Patron: San Roque, August 16.
Bishop
Most Reverend
+ ALBERTO S. UY, DD
Born: October 18, 1966 in Ubay, Bohol. Ordained Priest: April 14, 1993.
Ordained Bishop: January 5, 2017. Appointed 7th Bishop of Tagbilaran:
October 13, 2016. Installed: January 6, 2017.
P.O. Box 18
Bishop’s Residence, Tagbilaran City, 6300 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 411-1257; (038) 501-9537
Fax: (038) 501-9537
Past Bishops:
+ Julio R. Rosales, DD (1946-1952)
+ Manuel M. Mascariñas, DD (1952-1976)
+ Onesimo C. Gordoncillo, DD (1976-1986)
+Felix S. Zafra, DD (1986-1993)
+ Leopoldo S. Tumulak, DD (1993-2005)
+ Leonardo Y. Medroso, DD (2006-2016)
PRESENT STATUS
Area of Territory............. 1,734 sq.km.
Total Population...................... 661,459
Catholics.................................... 591,530
Personnel:
Arch/bishops.....................................1
Past Arch/Bishops...........................6
Bishop Emeritus...............................1
Priests:
Filipino Diocesan:
Assigned Within the
Diocese............................122
Assigned Outside the
Diocese.............................. 26
On Study Leave................................1
Retired Diocesan Priests...............6
Filipino Religious.......................... 13
Foreign Priests..................................2
Religious Brothers (Filipinos).......1
Religious Sisters (Filipinos)......153
Seminaries:
Archdiocesan/Diocesan:
Theology:
Major..........................................1
Minor.........................................1
Seminarians:
Archdiocesan/Diocesan:
Theology.................................... 23
Major....................................... 91
Minor....................................167
Diocesan Divisions:
Vicariates............................................8
Parishes............................................ 58
Quasi-Parishes..................................1
Chaplaincies......................................1
Chinese Community......................1
Educational Centers:
Diocesan Owned and
Administered Schools:
High Schools............................. 29
Religious Owned and
Administered Schools:
Kindergarten................................4
Grade Schools..............................5
High Schools................................5
Colleges/Universities................2
Sacraments and Sacramentals:
Baptisms..................................10,505
Confirmations........................15,105
First Communions................10,272
Marriages:
Between Catholics............ 2,404
Between Catholics and
Non-Catholics...................... 72
Death (Catholics).................... 4,115
Other Institutions:
Hospitals.............................................1
Retreat Centers.................................1
Catechetical Centers......................1
Orphanages.......................................1
Printing Press....................................1
Necrology (2019)..................................4
DIOCESAN CURIA
EXECUTIVE-ADMINISTRATIVE
DEPARTMENTS
Chancery
Vicar General: Msgr. Jeffrey P. Malanog,
JCL, VG
Moderator Curiae: Fr. Jose Cecil N.
Lobrigas
Chancellor: Fr. Agerio V. Paña
Bishop’s Appointment Secretary: Sr.
Vitaliana Bagotchay, MIST
Front Desk Officer: Ms. Antonia N.
Jalandoni
Secretary to the Chancellor: Ms.
Jessa Marie B. Torreon
Commission Secretaries: Mr. Glenn
Jordin T. Sumaylo (Properties
Management); Ms. Debbie Ann
C. Llorente (Cultural Heritage of
the Church); Ms. Philine Hannah
Revil (Diocesan Liturgical Publication-
GABAY)
Utility/Maintenance: Mr. Paterno
Sombelon
Office of the Oeconomus
Oeconomus: Fr. Crisolito R. Geangan
Vice-Oeconomus for Properties: Fr.
Jose Stelieto A. Ruyeras
Cashier: Sr. Montana B. Bersaluna,
MIST
Finance & Healthcare Officer: Mrs.
Jessica A. Cuaresma
Bookkeepers: Mrs. Esmeralda G.
Leong; Mrs. Perlita P. Mantong;
Mrs. Jacqueline T. Polinar
Diocesan Retreat House In-Charge:
Mrs. Marina R. Auristila
Diocesan Printing Office
Print Shoppe & Technical Assistants:
Mrs. Gertrude G. Lacea; Mr.
Florencio Penales; Mr. Gino
Penales
Judicial Department
Judicial Vicar: Fr. Niño Maconrey E.
Supremo, JCL
Judges: Msgr. Jeffrey P. Malanog,
JCL, VG; Fr. Milan Ted D. Torralba,
JCL; Fr. Elias Jr. L. Ayuban, CMF
Defensor Vinculi: Fr. Jonathan D.
Pacudan, JCL
Promotor Iustitiae: Fr. Niño Maconrey
E. Supremo, STL
Notary: Fr. Johnson Q. Galaura
MINISTRIES AND COMMISSIONS
Ministry on Divine Worship
Overall Minister: Fr. Jose Sinforiano
J. Monton
Commiss ion for the Sacred Liturgy
Chair: Fr. José Sinforiano J. Monton
Commiss ion for Liturgical Publications
(GA BAY )
Chair: Fr. Jose Cecil N. Lobrigas
Commiss ion for Sacred Music
Chair: Fr. Irvin B. Garsuta
Vice-Chair: Ms. Beatriz D. Balatero
Commiss ion for Sacred Art and
Liturgical Furnishings
Chair: Fr. José Sinforiano J. Monton
Commiss ion for the Knights of the Altar
Chair: Fr. Richard D. Pongase
Commiss ion for the Lay Liturgical
Ministries
Chair: Miss Beatriz D. Balatero
Ministry for Deliverance & Exorcism
Chair: Fr. José Sinforiano J. Monton
Ministry for Christian Education and
Formation
Overall Minister: Fr. Marcelo F.
Operiano Jr.
Commiss ion for Education (Formal and
Non-Formal)
- Formal (Bohol Ass ociation of
Catholic Schools - 1)
Superintendent: Fr. Linuel
Cañizares
- N on-Formal (Confraternity of
Christian Doctrine)
Director: Fr. Joselito M. Clemen
Commiss ion for the Doctrine of the Faith
Chair: Fr. Agerio V. Paña
Commiss ion for the Bible Apostolate
Chair: Fr. Belarmino T. Palapar
Theological Pastoral Institute of Lay
Formation
Chair: Fr. Marcelo F. Operiano Jr.
DCCFA-BEC
Chair: Fr. Jose Cecil N. Lobrigas
Ministry for Christian Service
Overall Minister: Fr. Felix Warli R.
Salise Jr.
Commiss ion for Social Action
Chair: Fr. Felix Warli R. Salise Jr.
Commiss ion for Clinical-Pastoral Health
Care
Chair: Fr. Abelardo A. Omping,
PACEM
Vice-Chair: Fr. Alex S. Apalit, PACEM
Commiss ion for Prison Welfare
Chair: Fr. Manuel Q. Maligmat
Commiss ion for Migrants and Itinerant
Peoples
Chair: Fr. Victor G. Bompat
Commiss ion on Human Resource
Chair: Fr. Roberto A. Supremo
Diocesan Ecology Desk
In-Charge: Fr. Felix Warli R. Salise
Ministry for the Family and Life
Overall Minister: Fr. Desiderio R.
Magdoza
Commiss ion for the Family and Life
Chair: Fr. Desiderio R. Magdoza
Ministry for the Youth
Overall Minister: Fr. Jovanni T. Cortes
Diocesan Commiss ion for the Youth
Chair: Fr. Jovanni T. Cortes
Vice-Chair: Fr. Melvin C. Naquila
Diocesan Campus Ministry
Chair: Fr. Jovanni T. Cortes
Members: BACS school directors,
campus ministers
Ministry for the Laity
Overall Minister: Fr. Gerardo F.
Saco Jr.
Ministry for Mandated Organizations
Chair: Fr. Gerardo F. Saco Jr.
Ministry for Renewal Movements
Chair: Fr. Gerardo F. Saco Jr.
Council for the Laity
Chair: Miss Beatriz D. Balatero
Ministry for Temporalities
Overall Minister: Fr. Jose Stelieto A.
Ruyeras
Commiss ion on Properties Management
Chair: Fr. Jose Stelieto A. Ruyeras
Commiss ion for Cemeteries
Chair: Fr. Jose Sinforiano J. Monton
Commiss ion for the Cultural Heritage of
the Church
Chair: Fr. Milan Ted D. Torralba, JCL
Committee on Sacred Places, Art and
Architecture
Chair: Fr. Jose Sinforiano J. Monton
Committee on Ecc lesiastical Museums
Chair: Fr. Milan Ted D. Torralba,
JCL
Committee on Ecc lesiastical Archives
Chair: Fr. Agerio V. Paña
Committee on Heritage Tourism
Chair: Fr. Victor Joseph S. Torralba
Commiss ion for Church Building
Construction
Chair: Fr. Jose Sinforiano J. Monton
Ministry for Social Communications
Overall Minister: Fr. Efren D.
Dolauta
Commiss ion for Social Communications
/ Tri-Media
Chair: Fr. Efren D. Dolauta
Vice Chair: Fr. Melvin C. Naquila
Media Liaison Officers: Msgr.
Jeffrey P. Malanog; Fr. Agerio V.
Paña
Ministry on the Clergy
Episcopal Vicar for the Clergy: Fr.
Efren A. Bongay
Commiss ion for the Clergy
Chair: Fr. Efren A. Bongay
Commiss ion for Vocations
Chair: Fr. Efren A. Bongay
Commiss ion for Miss ions
Chair: Fr. Exequiel Mahinay, SVD
Committee on Health-Care for Priests
Chair: Fr. Vivencio F. Husain Jr.
Age Group Presidents
Young Clergy: Fr. Al John A. Miñoza
Lower Middle: Fr. Marcelo F.
Operiano Jr.
Upper Middle: Fr. Efren D.Dolauta
Senior Clergy: Fr. Leonel Hermogenes
M. Grado
Personnel Board
Chair: Fr. Gerardo F. Saco Jr.
Ministry for the Religious
Episcopal Vicar for the Religious: Fr.
Florante S. Camacho, SVD
Ass ociation for Women Religious of
Tagbilaran (AWRET )
President: Sr. Rosarina A. Tejada, DML
Legal Department
Legal Counsel: Atty. Florendo Columnas
VICARIATES AND PARISHES
I. Vicariate of St. Joseph the Worker
Vicar Forane: Fr. Martin C. Lupiba, PhD
St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral-Parish,
Tagbilaran City, 6300 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 501-0294
Founded: 1767
Titular: St. Joseph the Worker
Feast Day: May 1
2nd Patron: San Roque
Feast Day: August 16
Parish Priest: Most Rev. Alberto S.
Uy, DD
Episcopal Vicar: Fr. Jose Sinforiano
J. Monton
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Agerio
V. Paña; Fr. Irvin B. Garsuta;
Fr. Crisolito R. Geangan; Fr.
Abelardo Omping, PACEM;
Fr. Adonnis B. Hubac; Fr. Niño
Maconrey E. Supremo
Assisting Resident Priest: Fr. Jose
Stelieto A. Ruyeras
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Gov. C.
Gallares St., Tagbilaran City 6300
Tel.: (038) 412-2413; 501-8122;
416-6610
Proclaimed Parish: 1994
Titular: Our Lady of Lourdes
Feast Day: February 11
Parish Priest: Fr. Martin C. Lupiba,
PhD
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Joseph S.
Skelton Jr.
Resident Priests: Fr. Faustino M.
Bisol; Fr. Clarito Z. Rara
Birhen Sa Barangay Shrine-Parish,
Cogon, Tagbilaran City 6300
Tel.: (038) 412-3385
Proclaimed Parish: 1987
Titular: Birhen sa Barangay
Feast Day: 3rd Sunday of October
2nd Patron: San Roque
Feast Day: August 16
Parish Priest: Msgr. Jeffrey P.
Malanog, JCL, VG
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Renato S.
Regis; Fr. Elpidio A. Udtohan
Resident Priest: Msgr. Avelino B.
Onyot
St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, Bool, Tagbilaran
City 6300
Tel.: (038) 235-5669
Founded: 1881
Proclaimed Parish: 2000
Titular: St. Vincent Ferrer
Feast Day: April 5
Parish Priest: Fr. Manuel Y. Mendez
St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish, Dampas,
Tagbilaran City 6300
Tel.: (038) 411-3551
Proclaimed Parish: 2009
Titular: St. Ignatius of Loyola
Feast Day: July 31
Parish Priest: Fr. Joel V. Halasan
St. Jude Thadd eus Shrine-Parish, Mansasa
Heights, Tagbilaran City 6300
Tel.: (038) 235-6937
Proclaimed Parish: 2011
Proclaimed Shrine: 2014
Titular: St. Jude Thaddeus
Feast Day: October 28
Parish Priest: Msgr. Vicente Matias
M. Nunag III
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Jovanni T. Cortes
St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Poblacion
III, Tagbilaran City 6300
Tel.: (038) 501-9529
Proclaimed Parish: 2009
Titular: St. Anthony of Padua
Feast Day: June 13
Parish Priest: Fr. Belarmino T. Palapar
II. Vicariate of the Immaculate Heart
of Mary
Vicar Forane: Fr. Areston V. Limocon
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish,
Taloto, Tagbilaran City 6300
Tel.: (038) 412-5768
Founded: 1890
Proclaimed Parish: 1966
Titular: Immaculate Heart of Mary
Feast Day: August 22
Parish Priest: Fr. Felix Warli R.
Salise Jr.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Booy,
Tagbilaran City 6300
Tel.: (038) 412-0121
Proclaimed Parish: 2005
Titular: Our Lady of Guadalupe
Feast Day: December 12
Parish Priest: Fr. Fermin O. Bugtong
Birhen Sang Barangay Parish, Lindaville
Subd., Tagbilaran City 6300
Tel.: (038) 235-4792; 500-1288
Proclaimed Parish: 2005
Titular: Birhen sa Barangay
Feast Day: 1st Saturday of Sept.
Parish Priest: Fr. Jose Cecil N.
Lobrigas
Santa Cruz Parish, Dao, Tagbilaran
City 6300
Tel.: (038) 412-0756
Founded: 1904
Proclaimed Parish: 2002
Titular: Santa Cruz
Feast Day: May 3
Parish Priest: Fr. Areston V. Limocon
Most Holy Trinity Parish, Manga, Tagbilaran
City 6300
Tel.: (038) 412-4855
Founded: 1886
Proclaimed Parish: 2002
Titular: Most Holy Trinity
Feast Day: Trinity Sunday
Parish Priest: Fr. Ronaldo C. Amora
San Roque Parish, Tiptip, Tagbilaran
City 6300
Tel.: (038) 412-4296
Founded: 1885
Proclaimed Parish: 2004
Titular: San Roque
Feast Day: August 16
Parish Priest: Fr. Vivencio F. Husain Jr.
St. Isidore the Farmer Parish, San Isidro,
Tagbilaran City 6300
Tel.: (038) 500-1184; 412-7352
Proclaimed Parish: 2009
Titular: St. Isidore the Farmer
Feast Day: May 15
Parish Priest: Fr. Manuel Q. Maligmat
St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Ubujan,
Tagbilaran City 6300
Tel.: (038) 412-2281
Proclaimed Parish: 2011
Titular: St. Anthony of Padua
Feast Day: June 13
Parish Priest: Fr. Danilo R. Maniwan
III. Vicariate of the Holy Child
Vicar Forane: Fr. Felix Cleopas M.
Silagan
Holy Infant Parish, Valencia, 6306
Bohol
Tel.: (038) 532-1194
Proclaimed Parish: 1871
Titular: Sto Niño
Feast Day: Third Sunday of Jan.
2nd Patron: St. Vincent Ferrer
Parish Priest: Fr. Johnson B. Inte
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Noel Z. Varquez
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish,
Lila, 6304 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 536-0027
Proclaimed Parish: 1869
Titular: Our Lady of the Holy
Rosary
Feast Day: October 07
Parish Priest: Fr. Warren M. Abarquez
St. Isidore the Farmer Parish, Tabuan,
Garcia-Hernandez, 6307 Bohol
Proclaimed Parish: 1989
Titular: St. Isidore the Farmer
Feast Day: May 15
Parish Priest: Fr. Joselito M. Masula
St. John the Baptist Parish, Garcia-
Hernandez, 6307 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 532-1099; 532-5012
Proclaimed Parish: 1859
Titular: St. John the Baptist
Feast Day: June 24
2nd Patron: Our Lady of Perpetual
Help
Parish Priest: Fr. Felix Cleopas M.
Silagan
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Mario T. Ringca
San Nicholas De Tolentino Parish,
Dimiao, 6305 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 510-6031
Founded: 1750
Titular: St. Nicholas de Tolentino
Feast Day: September 10
Parish Priest: Fr. Joemari P. Polo
St. Isidore the Farmer Quasi-Parish, Canhayupon,
Dimiao, 6305 Bohol
Titular: St. Isidore the Farmer
Feast Day: May 17
Parish Priest: Fr. Gerald A. Lopena
IV. Vicariate of the Assumption of
Our Lady
Vicar Forane: Fr. Manuel D. Pantollana
Ass umption of Our Lady Shrine-Parish,
Dauis, 6339 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 502-3141
Proclaimed Parish: 1697
Proclaimed Shrine: 2004
Titular: Assumption of Our Lady
Feast Day: August 15
Parish Priest: Fr. Desiderio R.
Magdoza
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Virgilio R.
Salas; Fr. Romeo A. Barcelona
Resident Priest: Fr. Ruel P. Pangan
Nuestra Señora De La Paz Y Buen Viaje
Parish, Songculan, Dauis, 6339
Bohol
Tel.: (038) 416-1231
Proclaimed Parish: 1991
Titular: Nuestra Señora de la Paz
y Buen Viaje
Feast Day: January 24
Parish Priest: Fr. Patricio A. Galon
Immaculate Conception Parish, Báclayon,
6301 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 540-9176
Founded: 1596
Proclaimed Parish: 1717
Titular: Immaculate Conception
Feast Day: December 8
Parish Priest: Fr. Nilo C. Batausa
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Roy B. Reambonanza;
Fr. Frankely M. Balladares,
PACEM
St. Augustine Parish, Panglao, 6340
Bohol
Tel.: (038) 502-9193
Proclaimed Parish: 1782
Titular: St. Augustine
Feast Day: August 28
Parish Priest: Fr. Leonel
Hermogenes M. Grado
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Richard D.
Pongase; Fr. Dendo G. Cahigao,
PACEM
Santa Monica Parish, Alburquerque,
6302 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 539-9102
Founded: 1842
Proclaimed Parish: 1869
Titular: St. Monica
Feast Day: May 4
2nd Patron: St. Augustine
Parish Priest: Fr. Justino H. Estoque Jr.
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Melvin C.
Naquila
Assisting Resident Priest: Fr. Valentino
U. Pinlac
Nuestra Señora Del Villar, Corella,
6337 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 422-0121
Proclaimed Parish: 1884
Titular: Our Lady of the Village
Feast Day: April 27
2nd Patron: Nuestra Señora de
los Desamparados
Parish Priest: Fr. Manuel D.
Pantollana
V. Vicariate of the Our Lady of Light
Vicar Forane: Fr. Ramon Ruel G.
Tumangday
Our Lady of Light Parish, Loon, 6327
Bohol
Tel.: (038) 505-9298
Proclaimed Parish: 1753
Titular: Our Lady of Light
Feast Day: September 8
2nd Patron: St. Joseph Husband
of Mary
Feast Day: March 19
Parish Priest: Fr. Ramon Ruel G.
Tumangday
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Darwin A.
Gitgano; Fr. Eliezar B. Cabangbang
St. Vincent Ferrer Shrine/Holy Cross
Parish, Maribojoc, 6336 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 504-9201
Proclaimed Parish: 1767
Proclaimed Shrine: 2005
Titular: Holy Cross
Feast Day: May 5
2nd Patron: St. Vincent Ferrer
Parish Priest: Fr. Gerardo F. Saco Jr.
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Raindy P.
Alpuerto
St. Isidore the Farmer Parish, Busao,
Maribojoc, 6336 Bohol
Proclaimed Parish: 2016
Titular: St. Isidore the Farmer
Feast Day: May 15
Parish Priest: Fr. Exequiel
Mahinay, SVD
Mary Help of Christians Parish,
Mocpoc Sur, Sandingan Is., Loon,
6327 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 505-4103
Proclaimed Parish: 1961
Titular: Mary Help of Christians
Feast Day: May 24
Parish Priest: Fr. Craig A. Jubac
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish,
Antequera, 6335 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 506-5006
Proclaimed Parish: 1880
Titular: Our Lady of the Holy
Rosary
Feast Day: Last Saturday of Oct.
Parish Priest: Fr. Linuel C. Cañizares
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Gamaliel P.
Reyes
San Lorenzo Ruiz De Manila Parish,
Catagbacan, Loon, 6327 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 505-8010
Proclaimed Parish: 1988
Titular: San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila
Feast Day: October 18
Parish Priest: Fr. Julius F. Senados,
PACEM
Holy Cross Parish, Talisay, Cabilao
Island, Loon, 6327 Bohol
Proclaimed Parish: 1990
Titular: Holy Cross
Feast Day: May 7
Parish Priest: Fr. Dennis P. Leornas
Nuestra Señora De La Paz Y Buen Viaje
Parish, Cuasi, Loon, 6327 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 505-8211
Proclaimed Parish: 2000
Titular: Our Lady of Peace and
Good Voyage
Feast Day: January 24
Parish Priest: Fr. Joselito M. Clemen
VI. Vicariate of the Our Lady of
Mount Carmel
Vicar Forane: Fr. Roderick C. Pizarras
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish,
Balilihan, 6342 Bohol
Proclaimed Parish: 1829
Titular: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Feast Day: July 16
Parish Priest: Fr. Alvin C. Pusta
Immaculate Conception Parish, Catigbian,
6343 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 510-7650
Proclaimed Parish: 1848
Titular: Immaculate Conception
Feast Day: December 8
2nd Patron: St. Isidore the Farmer
Feast Day: May 15
Parish Priest: Fr. Marcos A. Caballo
Santo Niño Parish, Baang, Catigbian,
6343 Bohol
Proclaimed Parish: 1960
Titular: Sto. Niño
Feast Day: 3rd Saturday of Jan.
Parish Priest: Fr. Jonas I. Lubiano
Santo Niño Parish, Hanopol, Balilihan,
6342 Bohol
Proclaimed Parish: 1989
Titular: Sto. Niño
Feast Day: January 16
Parish Priest: Fr. Proceso G. Apolinar
Santo Niño Parish, Cortes, 6341 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 503-9094
Proclaimed Parish: 1793
Titular: Sto. Niño
Feast Day: January 16
Parish Priest: Fr. Roderick C.
Pizarras
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Johnson Q.
Galaura
Nuestra Señora De La Paz Y Buen Viaje
Parish, La Paz, Cortes, 6341 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 503-9876
Proclaimed Parish: 2003
Titular: Virgen de la Paz y Buen
Viaje
Feast Day: January 24
2nd Patron: San Antonio de Padua
Parish Priest: Fr. Saturnino J. Villapaz
Resident Priest: Fr. James B.
Darunday
VII. Vicariate of St. Peter the Apostle
Vicar Forane: Fr. Gerardo C. Salise
St. Peter the Apostle Parish, Loboc,
6316 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 537-9064
Founded: 1596
Proclaimed Parish: 1602
Titular: St. Peter the Apostle
Feast Day: June 29
2nd Patron: Our Lady of Guadalupe
Feast Day: May 24
Parish Priest: Fr. Al John A. Miñoza
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Martin M.
Relampagos
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Quinoguitan,
Loboc, 6316 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 416-0225
Proclaimed Parish: 2000
Titular: Our Lady of Guadalupe
Feast Day: May 29
Parish Priest: Fr. Carmelo B.
Tandugon Jr.
St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Sikatuna,
6338 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 541-0004
Founded: 1931
Proclaimed Parish: 1935
Titular: St. Anthony de Padua
Feast Day: June 13
Parish Priest: Fr. Allan M. Clarabal
Most Holy Trinity Parish, Loay, 6303
Bohol
Tel.: (038) 538-9158; 501-1145
Proclaimed Parish: 1799
Titular: Blessed Trinity
Feast Day: Trinity Sunday
2nd Patron: St. Francis Xavier
Feast Day: December 3
Parish Priest: Fr. Gerardo C. Salise
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Ryan O.
Montealto
Immaculate Conception Parish, Concepción,
Loay, 6303 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 538-9436
Proclaimed Parish: 2003
Titular: Immaculate Conception
Feast Day: December 8
Parish Priest: Fr. Elias S. Algabre
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Sevilla,
6347 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 544-0166
Proclaimed Parish: 1872
Titular: Our Lady of Guadalupe
Feast Day: December 12
Parish Priest: Fr. Anecito H. Polinar
St. Isidore the Farmer Parish, Bilar, 6317
Bohol
Tel.: (038) 535-9021
Founded: 1829
Proclaimed Parish: 1831
Titular: St. Isidore the Farmer
Feast Day: May 15
Parish Priest: Fr. Dennis H. Balakid
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Anderson S.
Deluao
St. James the Greater Parish, Batuan,
6318 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 533-9040
Proclaimed Parish: 1938
Titular: St. James the Great
Feast Day: July 25
Parish Priest: Fr. Arnold B. Baura
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Gerrybie B.
Olmillo
VIII. Vicariate of St. Vincent Ferrer
Vicar Forane: Fr. Efren D. Dolauta
St. Vincent Ferrer, Calape, 6328 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 507-9536
Proclaimed Parish: 1802
Titular: St. Vincent Ferrer
Feast Day: May 10
Parish Priest: Fr. Efren D. Dolauta
Assisting Resident Priest: Fr. Jose
Guivencan
Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Pangangan,
Calape, 6328 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 507-3114
Proclaimed Parish: 1940
Titular: Our Lady of Fatima
Feast Day: Aug. 10
Parish Priest: Fr. Pedro B. Curambao
St. Augustine Parish, Sagbayan, 6331
Bohol
Tel.: (038) 511-9212
Proclaimed Parish: 1952
Titular: St. Augustine
Feast Day: Aug. 28
Parish Priest: Fr. Victor Joseph S.
Torralba
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Cromwel B.
Ochea
St. Isidore the Farmer Parish, San Isidro,
6345 Bohol
Proclaimed Parish: 1970
Titular: St. Isidore the Farmer
Feast Day: May 15
Parish Priest: Fr. Floro G. Hora
St. Isidore the Farmer Parish, Tubigon,
6329 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 508-8032; 508-8412
Proclaimed Parish: 1854
Titular: St. Isidore the Farmer
Feast Day: May 15
Parish Priest: Fr. Claverlito S.
Migriño
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Gee Christian
A. Lagria
Assisting Resident Priest: Fr. Tomas
L. Balatayo Jr.
St. Michael the Archangel Parish,
Clarin, 6330 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 509-9414
Proclaimed Parish: 1924
Titular: St. Michael the Archangel
Feast Day: Sept.28
2nd Patron: Our Lady of the Rosary
Parish Priest: Fr. Gamaliel B. Gamas
St. John of the Cross Parish, Cahayag,
Tubigon, 6329 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 508-7013
Proclaimed Parish: 1999
Titular: St. John of the Cross
Feast Day: December 14
Parish Priest: Fr. Alger L. Angcla
St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Nahawan,
Clarin, 6330 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 509-9206
Proclaimed Parish: 2004
Titular: St. Joseph the Worker
Feast Day: May 30
Parish Priest: Fr. Angelito B.
Sumod-ong
Holy Cross Parish, Cawayanan, Tubigon,
6329 Bohol
Proclaimed Parish: 2008
Titular: Holy Cross
Feast Day: May 3
Parish Priest: Fr. Alexander O.
Nalitan
Chaplaincy
Divine Mercy Chaplaincy, Dampas,
Tagbilaran City 6300
Titular: Divine Mercy
Feast Day: Divine Mercy Sunday
Priest-in-Charge: Fr. Roque P.
De La Peña
SEMINARY
Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary,
0068 Pacifico Cabalit Street,
Taloto District, Tagbilaran City,
6300 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 412-5198; 412-5651;
412-5652; 412-0765
Founded: 1950
College Department:
Rector: Rev. Fr. Harold Anthony S.
Parilla, JCL
Vice-Rector/Prefect of Discipline
(College): Rev. Fr. Absalon B.
Florenosos, MA
Procurator/Spiritual Director (Pre-
College): Rev. Fr. Roberto A.
Supremo, MA
Prefect of Discipline (JHS): Rev. Fr.
Christian B. Tecson, STL
Dean of Studies: Rev. Fr. Jose
Conrado A. Estafia, PhD
Spiritual Director (JHS): Rev. Fr. Garry
Nathaniel G. Guiritan
Spiritual Director (College): Rev. Fr.
Roque P. de la Peña, MA
Apostolate & Sports Director: Rev. Fr.
Marcelo F. Operiano Jr., STL
External Linkages Director: Rev. Fr.
Marcelo F. Operiano Jr., STL
House Minister: Rev. Fr. Mark Neil V.
Eronico, MA
Registrar: Mrs. Bernadette H. Aguilo
Bookkeeper: Mrs. Zoila E. Jimenez
Cashier: Ms. MerceLysa R. Balijon
Disbursing Officer: Mrs. Juliet L.
Legaspi
Technical Assistant: Mr. Eusebio T.
Varquez
Guidance Counselor: Mr. Jefrey N.
Tungul
Librarian (Part-Time): Mrs. Orvyn
Claire O. Carresosa
Assistant Librarian: Ms. Mei Ann L.
Amora
Professors/Teaching Staff:
Full-Time: Ms. Natividad C.
Alvarado; Mrs. Maria Annalissa J.
Babera; Ms. Moisesita T. Concha;
Rev. Fr. Harold Anthony S. Parilla,
JCL; Rev. Fr. Jose Conrado A.
Estafia, MA; Rev. Fr. Absalon B.
Florenosos, MA; Rev. Fr. Marcelo
F. Operiano Jr., STL
Part-Time: Atty. Antonio Jr.
S. Amora; Ms. Gian Patrize
L. Baldos; Mr. Ray Ann B.
Cagampang; Ms. Chrystel Mariz
R. Gementiza; Ms. Ma. Amielou
T. Lanson; Mr. Ammiel B.
Maestrado; Ms. Beverly L. Ingles;
Rev. Fr. Ronaldo C. Amora, MA;
Rev. Fr. Efren A. Bongay; Rev. Fr.
Linuel C. Cañizares; Rev. Fr. Irvin
B. Garsuta; Rev. Fr. Jose Stelieto
A. Ruyeras, MA
High School Department:
Rector: Rev. Fr. Harold Anthony S.
Parilla, JCL
Vice-Rector/JHS Prefect of Discipline:
Rev. Fr. Christian B. Tecson, STL
JHS Spiritual Director: Rev. Fr. Garry
Nathaniel G. Guiritan, MA
Procurator: Rev. Fr. Roberto A.
Supremo, MA
Principal: Mrs. Policronia B. Garsuta;
Rev. Fr. Jose Conrado A. Estafia,
PhD
Assistant Principal: Mrs. Maria Annalissa
J. Babera, PhD
Guidance Counselor: Mr. Jefrey N.
Tungul
Registrar: Bernadette H. Aguilo
Teachers: Ms. Rachel Alderite;
Ms. Gian Patrize L. Baldos; Ms.
Desiree Lee P. Bulambot; Ms.
Maris Lorraine C. Daguplo; Ms.
Beverly L. Ingles; Ms. Chrsytel
Mariz R. Gementiza; Ms. Ma.
Amielou T. Lanson; Mr. Neil
Vencent M. Zagado
DIOCESAN CLERGY IN OTHER
ASSIGNMENTS
Diocesan Priests within the Diocese
without Pastoral Assignments:
Fr. Genaro M. Rebosura; Fr. Stephen
R. Supremo; Fr. Jose D.
Sumampong (c/o St. Joseph the
Worker Cathedral, 6300 Tagbilaran
City)
Msgr. Oscar D. Pajo (c/o Pajo’s
Residence, Valencia, Bohol)
Fr. Reuben L. Angcla (c/o Angcla’s
Residence, Catigbian, Bohol)
Diocesan Priests having Pastoral
Assignments in other Dioceses of the
Philippines:
Fr. Emigdio A. Paredes (Veterans Memorial
Medical Center, Quezon
City 0870 Metro
Manila)
Fr. Julius C. Lupot (University of
Santo Tomas, España, Manila)
Fr. Rommel Anico (St. Augustine
Major Seminary, Seminarium
Verbum Divinae Road, Tagaytay
City)
Fr. Milan Ted D. Torralba (Friendship
Hall 1, Pius XII Catholic Centre,
1175 United Nations Avenue,
Paco, Manila)
Fr. Christopher L. Lapez (San Jose
Seminary, Seminary Road,
Ateneo
de Manila University,
Quezon City)
Priest Abroad
USA:
Fr. Hector M. Flores (Society of Our
Lady of the Most Holy Trinity)
Fr. Nicolas F. Husain (St. Mary’s
Hospital, 1800 East Lake Shore
Drive, Decatur, IL 62521)
Fr. Jonas Romea (Sacred Heart of
Jesus Parish, 908 Calle Rosario,
Española, New Mexico 87532-
0069)
Fr. Victor P. Warkulwiz, MSS (Missionary
Priests of the Blessed
Sacrament, 2290 Galloway
Road,
B7, Bensalem, PA 19020)
Fr. Dionisio Besinga Jr. (St. Francis
de Sales Church, 1111 Michael
Way, Las Vegas, NV 89108)
Fr. Gaudioso C. Zamora (Diocese of
Palm Beach, 9995 North Military
Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
33410-9650)
Fr. Mario Laguros (Diocese of Sta.
Rosa, 985 Airway Court, Santa
Rosa, CA 95403)
Fr. Ranulfo D. Docabo (Diocese of
Newark, Archdiocesan Center,
171 Clifton Avenue, Newark,
New Jersey 07104-0500)
Fr. Rogelio Organiza (Christ the
King Church, 66 South Main
Street, Rutland, Vermont 05701
Fr. Avelino S. Vale (St. Brigit Church,
28 Church Street, West Rutland,
Vermont 05641 USA)
Fr. Rod Oliver Saligan (Our Lady of
Perpetual Help Parish, 113 Upper
Plain, Bradford, Vermont 05033)
Fr. Aurelio D. Luzon Jr. (St. Joseph
Co-Cathedral)
Fr. Rex Roberto U. Familar
Fr. Mario Avelino Veloso
c/o Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux
Canada:
Fr. Ramon Darius A. Biliran (St.
Columba Church, P.O. Box 1780,
Swan River, Manitoba, R0L 1Z0)
Fr. Norberto Pedro J. Monton (St.
Joseph, Ebb & Flow, P.O. Box 179,
Ste-Rose-du-Lac, Manitoba, R0L
1S0)
Fr. Rainerio M. Sarce (St. Edward the
Confessor Church, 836 Arlington
Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E
2E2)
Fr. John Kelly II
Fr. Jorge R. Mante (Archdiocese of
Winnipeg, Catholic Centre, 1495
Pembina Highway Winnipeg,
Manitoba R3T 2C6)
Fr. Martin Juan S. Legitimas (Archdiocese
of Winnipeg, Catholic
Centre 1495 Pembina Highway
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2C6
Fr. Renerio C. Dayanan (Archdiocese
of Winnipeg, Catholic Centre,
1495 Pembina Highway, Winnipeg,
Manitoba R3T 2C6)
Fr. Roque C. Anquilero II (St. Timothy
Roman Catholic Church, 135
John Forsyth Road Winnipeg,
Maniroba R2N 1R3)
Fr. Petronilo B. Ligtas Jr. (Archdiocese
of Keewatin-Le Pas, the Pas,
MB R9A 1K4)
Fr. Emmanuel B. Bodota (Archdiocese
of Keewatin-Le Pas, the
Pas, MB R9A 1K4)
Fr. Ramon Jose P. Oncog, JCL
c/o Archdiocese of St. Boniface
Ireland:
Fr. Crisilio J. Alipoyo, PhD (Aughanagh
Catholic Church, Diocese
of Elphin, Ballinafad, Co. Sligo,
Republic of Ireland)
Fr. Julian C. Lupot Jr. (Aughanagh
Catholic Church, Diocese of
Elphin, Ballinafad, Co. Sligo,
Republic of Ireland)
United Kingdom:
Fr. Vincent Perricone
Retired Priest
Msgr. Felipe B. Digal
INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE /
SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE
MEN
Society of the Divine Word (SVD)
Servants of Christ the King (HCK)
WOMEN
Association of Women Religious in Tagbilaran
(AWRET)
Handmaids of Christ the King (HCK)
Daughters of Mary of Leuca (DML)
Dominican Daughters of the Immasculate
Mother (OP-DDIM)
Daughters of St. Teresa of Avila
(DST)
Missionary Sisters of Mary (MSM)
Mercedarian Missionaries of Berriz
(MMB)
Missionary Sisters Servants of the
Holy Spirit (SSpS)
Sisters of the Holy Family of
Nazareth (CSFN)
Sisters For Christian Community
(SFCC)
Missionary Institute of St. Therese
of the Child Jesus (MIST)
Ursuline Missionaries of the Sacred
Heart (UMSH)
Minores Ancillae Sanctissimae Trinitatis
(MAST)
Handmaids of the Holy Trinity
Sisters (HHT)
Little Sisters of Saint Francis (LSF)
Canoness Nuns of Saint Augustine
(CRL)
Contemplative Sisters of Saint
Augustine (OSA)
Presentation of Marysisters (PM)
Birhen De La Paz Hermitage (HBP)
Sister of St. Philip Neri (SSPN)
Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate
(FI)
Adoration Sisters of the Holy Face
of Jesus (AHFJ)
Charles Boromeo Sisters (CB)
St. Joseph of the Apparition Sisters
(SJA)
Canonigas Regulares Lateranenses
De San Agustin De Palencia Spain
(CRL)
Carmelite Sisters of Sta. Teresa of
Avila (CSSTA)
Carmelite of Our Lady of Mount
Carmel & St. Joseph the Worker
(OCarm)
Missionary Sisters of the Sacred
Heart of Jesus (MSSHJ)
Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of
Jesus (ACI)
Sorella Della Sacra Famiglia (SSF)
Workers of Christ the Worker Sisters
(WCW)
EDUCATIONAL CENTERS
Bohol Ass ociation of Catholic Schools
(BACS-1), St. Joseph Formation
Centre, Tagbilaran City, 6300
Bohol
Tel.: (038) 501-9895
Superintendent: Fr. Linuel Cañizares
General Academic Supervisor: Mr.
Emeterio C. Javinez Jr.
Executive Secretary: Mrs. Felina I.
Villas
Cashier: Mrs. Lucia A. Garcia
Examiner-Bookkeeper: Mr. Reynaldo
U. Sumampong
Examiner-Bookkeeper: Mrs. Maria
Estela A. Millanar
General Services & Bookkeeper:
Mr. Mark Dave R. Perges
Carmel Academy, Balilihan, 6342 Bohol
Director: Fr. Alvin C. Pusta
Principal: Mr. Emeterio C. Javinez Jr.
Christ the King Academy, Antequera,
6335 Bohol
Director: Fr. Linuel C. Cañizares
Principal: Mrs. Marcela L. Somabong
Holy Cross Academy, Tubigon, 6329
Bohol
Tel.: (038) 508-9644
Director: Fr. Crisolito R. Geangan
Principal: Mrs. Delia F. Lasco
Holy Infant Academy, Baang, Catigbian,
6343 Bohol
Director: Fr. Jonas I. Lubiano
Principal: Mrs. Virginia Ganade
Holy Rosary Academy, Lila, 6304
Bohol
Tel.: (038) 536-0041
Director: Fr. Warren M. Abarquez
Principal: Mrs. Adelwisa A. Saclolo
Immaculata High School, Báclayon,
6301 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 422-0096
Director: Fr. Nilo C. Batausa
Principal: Mrs. Liza Pangan
Immaculate Mary Academy, Catigbian,
6343 Bohol
Director: Fr. Marcos A. Caballo
Principal: Mrs. Amelia N. Anunciado
Infant King Academy, Cortes, 6341
Bohol
Tel.: (038) 503-9752
Director: Fr. Roderick C. Pizarras
Principal: Mrs. Margarita R. Lomod
Sacred Heart Academy, Loon, 6327
Bohol
Tel.: (038) 505-9243; 505-8087
Director: Fr. Ruel Ramon G.
Tumangday
Principal: Mrs. Maria Riza Palarao
Saint Anthony Academy, Batuan, 6318
Bohol
Tel.: (038) 533-9647
Director: Fr. Arnold B. Baura
Principal: Mrs. Elizabeth Dolotina
Saint Augustine Institute, Sagbayan,
6331 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 511-9238
Director: Fr. Victor Joseph S.
Torralba
Principal: Mrs. Cecilita R. Centeno
San Agustin Academy, Panglao, 6340
Bohol
Tel.: (038) 502-8130
Director: Fr. Leonel Hermogenes
M. Grado
Principal: Mrs. Paciencia G. Aranaydo
Saint John the Baptist Academy, Garcia-
Hernandez, 6307 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 532-1079
Director: Fr. Felix Cleopas M.
Silagan
Principal: Mr. Ramon H. Caresiosa
Saint Nicholas Academy, Dimiao, 6305
Bohol
Director: Fr. Joemari P. Polo
Principal: Mr. Ruel Blasco
Saint Vincent Institute, Maribojoc,
6336 Bohol
Director: Fr. Gerardo F. Saco Jr.
Principal: Mrs. Maria Beatriz V.
Besa
San Miguel Academy, Mayana, Jagna,
6308 Bohol
Director: Fr. Crisilio J. Alipoyo, PhD
Principal: Mrs. Charisma Galambao
Holy Trinity Academy, Loay, 6303
Bohol
Tel.: (038) 538-9099
Director: Fr. Gerardo C. Salise
Principal: Mrs. Felicidad Enerio
Trinity Catholic School of Tagbilaran,
Manga District, Tagbilaran City,
6300 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 412-4855
Director: Fr. Ronaldo C. Amora
Principal: Mrs. Rosario S. Dano
Associate BACS Members
Central Visayan Institute Foundation,
Jagna, 6308 Bohol
Director: Dr. Christopher C.
Bernido, PhD
Principal: Dr. Maria Victoria C.
Bernido, PhD
Holy Family of Nazareth School, Tubigon,
6329 Bohol
Director: Sr. Elsa Marie Ciriaco
Principal: Sr. Judy Marie Balladares
Saint Therese School, Mansasa District,
Tagbilaran City, 6300 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 411-3752
Directress: Sr. Ma. Lucia Mendez,
MIST
Principal: Dr. Silvestra M. Mende,
PhD
Saint Therese School, Bustrillos St.,
Tagbilaran City, 6300 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 235-6288
Directress: Sr. Ma. Lucia Mendez,
MIST
Principal: Dr. Silvestra M. Mende,
PhD
Sacred Heart School of Baclayon, San
Vicente, Baclayon, 6301 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 411-3764
Directress: Sr. Ma. Famita N.
Somogod, MSM
Trinitas Learning Center, Loon, 6327
Bohol
Tel.: (038) 500-0911
Directress: Sr. Marrianne I. Egoc,
LSF
Unitas Learning Center, Manga District,
Tagbilaran City, 6300 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 500-0911
Directress: Sr. Marrianne I. Egoc,
LSF
Salus Institute of Technology, Tubigon,
6329 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 508-9531
Director: Fr. Joel S. Genabia
Principal: Mr. Salvador R. Caberte
Santa Teresa Academy, Catagbacan,
Loon, 6327 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 505-8006
Director: Sr. Maria Esterlita L. Lauros
Principal: Sr. Maria Juliet A. Nogueras
Holy Name University, Gallares St.,
Tagbilaran City, 6303 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 411-3764
President: Fr. Ruel F. Lero, SVD
Principal (Basic Education Department):
Mr. Prisciano Legitimas, PhD
Mater Dei College, Cabulijan, Tubigon,
6329 Bohol
Tel.: (038) 508-8106
Chaplain: Fr. Tomas L. Balatayo Jr.
Presentation of Mary School, Clarin,
Bohol
Tel.: (038) 509-9013
Directress: Sr. Zosima Escolano, PM
Immaculate Mother School of Bilar,
Inc., Bilar, Bohol
Schola Societas, Inc., Tiptip Dist.,
Tagbilaran City
Principal: Fr. Agerio V. Paña
LAY ORGANIZATIONS /
APOSTOLATES / MINISTRIES /
MOVEMENTS
Confraternity of Our Lady of Lourdes
Catholic Charismatic Renewal Movement
World Apostolate of Fatima
Pro-Life Movement
Couples for Christ - Gawad Kalinga
Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen
& Professionals
Bukas Loob sa Dios
Knights of Columbus
Daughters of Mary Immaculate
Catholic Women’s League
Legion of Mary
Apostleship of the Sea
Couples for Christ - Foundation for
Family and Life
El Shaddai
Mother Butler Mission Guild
Crusader of the Holy Face
Children of God Our Father - Father
of All Mankind Apostolate Phils.,
Inc.
God the Father of All Mankind
† NECROLOGY †
2016: Msgr. Feliciano E. Nalzaro Jr.;
Fr. Marcelino D. Biliran; Msgr.
Gorgonio C. Zapatos Jr.; Msgr.
Margarito R. Gonzaga; Fr. Martin
V. Pimentel Jr.
2017: Fr. Oriel F. Echavia; Fr. Andres
S. Ayco
2018: Fr. Simplicio Manigque; Fr.
Alberic Bonje; Fr. Panfilo Somosot;
Fr. Orlando Mendez; Fr.
Vengie Laguros
2019: Fr. Severo Pajo; Msgr. Cirilo
Darunday; Msgr. Jesus Ligason;
Fr.Hipolito Namocatcat
2020: Fr. Victoriano Dagat