Created as Diocese on June 3, 1939. Erected: November 10, 1939. Comprise
the entire civil province of Surigao del Norte. Titular: San Nicolas de
Tolentino.
Bishop
Most Reverend
ANTONIETO DUMAGAN CABAJOG, DD
Born: May 10, 1956 in Cebu City. Ordained Priest: April 9, 1981.
Appointed titular Bishop of Reperi and Auxiliary. Bishop of
Cebu on January 13, 1999. Ordained Bishop: March 16, 1999.
Appointed 4th Bishop of Surigao: April 21, 2001. Installed: July 24, 2001.
Past Bishops
Jan Vrakking, MSC †
(25 May 1940 Appointed - 12 December 1953 Resigned)
Charles Van den Ouwelant, MSC †
(23 March 1955 Appointed - 10 January 1973 Resigned)
Miguel Cinches, SVD †
(10 January 1973 Appointed - 21 April 2001 Resigned)
Bishop’s Residence
Villa San Miguel, Km.2
P.O. Box 25
8400 Surigao City
Tel./Fax: (086) 826-1316 / 826-1538
Email: buyawanongsurigao@gmail.com
PRESENT STATUS
Area of Territory........... 3,739 sq.kms.
Total Population...................... 553,231
Catholics.................................... 453,963
Personnel:
Arch/bishops.....................................1
Past Arch/Bishops...........................3
Priests:
Filipino Diocesan:
Assigned Within the
Diocese.............................. 64
On Study Leave......................2
On Sabbatical Leave.............1
Retired Diocesan Priests.....2
Filipino Religious................ 15
Religious Sisters:
Filipinos............................. 28
Foreigner.............................2
Seminarians:
Archdiocesan/Diocesan:
Theology.......................................8
Major....................................... 31
Regent.......................................1
Diocesan Divisions:
Vicariates............................................5
Parishes............................................ 32
Chaplaincies......................................2
Educational Centers:
High Schools.....................................7
Kindergarten.................................. 12
High Schools.....................................6
Colleges/Universities.....................1
Sacraments and Sacramentals:
Baptisms.................................... 7,366
Confirmations.......................... 3,285
First Communions.................. 4,231
Marriages:
Between Catholics............ 1,010
Between Catholics and
Non-Catholics...................... 19
Other Institutions:
Pastoral Centers...............................1
Radio Station.....................................1
Necrology (2021-present).................2
DIOCESAN CURIA
Bishop: Most Rev. Antonieto D. Cabajog, DD
Vicar General: Msgr. Edito N. Alcala, DCS
Chancellor: Fr. Jake C. Maceren, DCS
Judicial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Perfecto G. Ecat, DCS, JCL
Vicars Forane
San Nicolas De Tolentino Vicariate: Fr. Mario A. Espanio, DCS
Sts. Peter and Paul Vicariate: Fr. Eddie D. Dumanig, DCS
St. Augustine Vicariate: Fr. Almaquio P. Alaan, DCS
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Vicariate: Fr. Laureano L. Espuerta Jr., DCS
Immaculate Conception Vicariate: Fr. Marjun D. Sajulga, DCS
Chancery Office
Tel.: (086) 826-2433
Bishop’s Residence,
Villa San Miguel, Km.2, Surigao City
Email: buyawanongsurigao@gmail.com
Chancellor: Fr. Jake C. Maceren, DCS
Judicial Vicar: Fr. Perfecto G. Ecat, DCS, JCL
Adjutant Judicial Vicar: Fr. Gun Real L. Omega, DCS
Secretary: Cherelyn E. Tingal
Finance Office
Tel.: (086) 826-1538
Bishop’s Residence,
Villa San Miguel, Km.2, Surigao City
Email: rcbsurigao21@gmail.com
Oeconomus: Fr. Al C. Bonono, DCS
Asst. Oeconomus: Fr. Michael D. Patan, DCS
Disbursing Officer: Sr. Maria Linda Longos, MSM
Diocesan Cashier: Sr. Hazel Lastimosa, LGC
Office Staff:
Ms. Mary Grace C. Llano;
Ms. Reziel P. Napal
DIOCESAN MINISTRIES
Worship Ministry
Chairman: Fr. Laureano L. Espuerta Jr., DCS
Vice-Chair: Fr. Ansel C. Apatan, DCS
Executive Secretary: Sr. Resalin Laguna, LGC
Master of Ceremony: Fr. Laureano L. Espuerta Jr., DCS
Education Ministry
Chairman: Msgr. Edito N. Alcala, DCS
Vice-Chairman: Fr. Arnold I. Tan, DCS
Executive Secretary: Sr. Mary Leo Jaictin, OSB
Catechetical Chairman: Fr. Ricardo Virtudazo, DCS
Catechetical Vice-Chairman: Fr. Glenn Donoso, DCS
Catechetical Coordinator: Sr. Cyril Jabiles, OSB
FLA Director: Fr. Renato R. Duarte, DCS
FLA Coordinator: Sr. Ma. Elizabeth Laurenti, LGC
Apostolate Chairman: Fr. Carlito M. Tiu, DCS
Bible Apostolate Vice-Chair: Fr. Jessrix B. Cayson, DCS
Bible Apostolate Coordinator: Sr. Mary Leo Jaictin, OSB
Diocesan Schools Supt.: Msgr. Edito N. Alcala, DCS
Service Ministry
Chairman / DSAC: Fr. Denish L. Ilogon, DCS
Vice-Chairman: Fr. Bonifacio T. Aguilo Jr., DCS
DSAC Staff: Fhygie E. Ladres
Prison Apostolate:
Fr. Rommel P. Canda, DCS;
Fr. Danilo Madera, DCS;
Fr. Perfecto Ecat, DCS;
Sr. Nida Bartolata, LGC
Environmental Desk: Fr. Al C. Bonono, DCS
Commission on Media and Communication: Fr. Vincent Louisse L. Ruaya, DCS
Temporalities Ministry
Chairman: Fr. Al C. Bonono, DCS
Vice-Chairman: Fr. Michael D. Patan, DCS
Executive Secretary: Youth Ministry Chairman: Fr. Leonard F. Antolin, DCS
Vice-Chairman: Fr. Eugene Bantugan, DCS
Executive Secretary: Sr. Lucienne Marie S. Paler, OSB
Vocation Ministry
Chairman: Fr. Michael D. Patan, DCS
Vice-Chairman: Fr. Ansel Apatan, DCS
PARISHES AND PARISH PRIESTS
San Nicolas Vicariate
San Nicolas De Tolentino Cathedral,
San Nicolas Street, 8400 Surigao City
Tel.: (086) 231-7175; 826-3846
Parish Rector: Fr. Denish L. Ilogon, DCS
Parochial Vicars:
Fr. Mark Junelles
P. Tiu, DCS;
Fr. Von Christian Joy F. Jazon, DCS
Immaculate Conception Parish,
Nonoc Island, 8400 Surigao City
Tel.: (086) 826-2113
Parish Priest: Fr. Jake C. Maceren, DCS
Virgen Dela Paz Y Buen Viaje Parish,
Borromeo Street, 8400 Surigao City
Tel.: (086) 232-6257
Email: virgendelapazybuenviajeparish@gmail.com
Parish Priest: Fr. Sherman Garciano, MSC
Parochial Vicars:
Fr. Ritchie Estrada,
MSC; Fr. Rene Mercader, MSC;
Fr. Bernard R. Corpuz, MSC
San Vicente Ferrer Parish,
Brgy. San Juan, 8400 Surigao City
Tel.: (086) 232-6214
Parish Priest: Fr. Generoso Ricardo Rebayla Jr., SVD
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Ezequiel Mahinay, SVD
St. John The Baptist Parish,
Brgy. Ipil, 8400 Surigao City
Email: sanjuanbautistaparish0624@gmail.com
Parish Priest: Fr. Mario A. Espanio, DCS
St. Francis Xavier Parish,
San Francisco (Anao-aon), 8401 Surigao del Norte
Tel.: (086) 827-3148
Email: sfxanaoaon@gmail.com
Parish Priest: Fr. Leonard F. Antolin, DCS
San Isidro Labrador Parish,
Malimono, Surigao del Norte
Parish Priest: Fr. Jaime S. Ucab Jr., DCS, STL
Our Lady of Fatima Chaplaincy,
Brgy. Luna, Surigao City
Email: ourladyoffatimaparish
0513@gmail.com
Chaplain: Fr. Al C. Bonono, DCS
St. Augustine Vicariate
Santissima Trinidad Parish,
8420 Placer, Surigao del Norte
Parish Priest: Fr. Almaquio P. Alaan, DCS
San Pedro Calungsod,
Sta. Cruz, Placer, Surigao del Norte
Parish Administrator: Fr. Jun A. Balberia, DCS
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish,
8408 Bacuag, Surigao del Norte
Email: ourladholrosp@yahho.com
Parish Priest: Fr. Mansueto T. Jala Jr., DCS
St. Augustine Parish,
8409 Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte
Mobile: 0909-443-1395 / 0912-205-0665
Email: sanagustin@gmail.com
Parish Priest: Fr. Ronan E. Ravelo, DCS
St. Peter Claver Parish,
Claver, 8410 Surigao del Norte
Mobile: 0907-393-0533 / 0946-376-4602
Email: saintpeterclaverparish@gmail.com
Parish Priest: Fr. Edito N. Alcala, DCS
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Mon Neil E. Arlan, DCS
Sts. Peter and Paul Vicariate
Sts. Peter and Paul Parish,
Sison, 8404 Surigao del Norte
Parish Priest: Fr. Renato Mantilla, DCS
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish,
Taganaan, 8403 Surigao del Norte
Parish In-charge: Fr. Joemer A. dela Sierra, DCS
Sts. Peter and Paul Parish,
Tubod, 8406 Surigao del Norte
Parish Priest: Fr. Rudy Ibale, MSC
San Nicolas De Tolentino Parish,
Mainit, 8407 Surigao del Norte
Email: mainitparishchurch@gmail.com
Parish Priest: Fr. Lito P. Redondo, MSC
Immaculate Heart of Mary Chaplaincy,
Matin-ao, Mainit, Surigao del Norte
Chaplain: Fr. Renato R. Duarte, DCS
San Isidro Labrador Parish,
Alegria, 8425 Surigao del Norte
Mobile: 0910-895-4268
Parish Priest: Fr. Ricardo A. Virtudazo, DCS
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Vicariate
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish,
Del Carmen, 8418 Surigao del Norte
Mobile: 0917-759-0458
Parish Priest: Fr. Prescilo P. Iral, DCS
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Eugene Bantugan, DCS
San Benito Parish, San Benito, Surigao del Norte
Parish Priest: Fr. Glenn S. Donoso, DCS
Sta. Monica Parish, Sta. Monica, 8422 Surigao del Norte
Parish Priest: Fr. Laureano L. Espuerta Jr., DCS
Sta. Ana Parish,
Burgos, Surigao del Norte
Parish Priest: Fr. Noli P. Detoyato, OSA
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Tito D. Soquiño, OSA
Our Lady of the Pillar Parish,
Pilar, 8420 Surigao del Norte
Email: ourladyofthep@yahoo.com
Parish Priest: Fr. Vincent Louisse L. Ruaya, DCS
San Isidro Labrador Parish,
San Isidro, Surigao del Norte
Email: fr.lolongramada@gmail.com
Parish Priest: Fr. Almario C. Ramada Jr., DCS
Sto. Tomas De Villanueva Parish,
Gen. Luna, Siargao Island, 8419 Surigao del Norte
Email: stotomasdev@gmail.com
Mobile: 0948-887-2036
Parish Priest: Fr. Julian C. Dayola, DCS
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Rolmart L. Verano, DCS
Sto. Niño Parish, Dapa,
8417 Surigao del Norte
Parish Priest: Fr. Jeremias C. Jadulco, DCS
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Christopher Tado, DCS
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish,
Socorro, 8416 Surigao del Norte
Parish Priest: Fr. Christian E. Funtanares, OSA
Parochial Vicars:
Fr. James Alibong, OSA;
Fr. Ronnel Ian M. Garcia, OSA
Immaculate Conception Vicariate
Immaculate Conception Parish,
Dinagat, Province of Dinagat Island
Parish Priest: Fr. Joseph S. Cantilado, DCS
Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Cagdianao,
8411 Surigao del Norte
Mobile: 0930-606-9870
Parish Priest: Fr. Nicolas B. Penados, DCS
San Antonio De Padua Parish,
Libjo (Albor), 8414 Surigao del Norte
Parish Priest: Fr. Marjun D. Sajulga, DCS
San Isidro Labrador Parish,
Loreto, 8415 Surigao del Norte
Parish Priest: Fr. Julius Senados, ACEM
San Vicente Ferrer Parish,
Tubajon, 8426 Surigao del Norte
Email: svfparish-tubajon@yahoo.com
Parish Priest: Fr. Arfel Q. Alon, PACEM
San Vicente Ferrer Parish,
Basilisa (Rizal), 8413 Province of Dinagat Island
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Jessrix B. Cayson, DCS
LIST OF ALL THE CLERGY
Fr. Leonard F. Antolin, DCS
Parish Priest, St. Francis Xavier Parish
Fr. Mario A. Espanio, DCS
Parish Priest/Vicar Forane, St. John the Baptist Parish
Fr. Sherman Garciano, MSC
Priest Priest, Virgen dela Paz y Buen Viaje Parish
Fr. Bernard Corpuz, MSC
Parochial Vicar, Virgen dela Paz y Buen Viaje Parish
Fr. Ritchie Estrada, MSC
Parochial Vicar, Virgen dela Paz y Buen Viaje Parish
Fr. Rene Mercader, MSC
Parochial Vicar, Virgen dela Paz y Buen Viaje Parish
Fr. Jaime S. Ucab Jr., CM
Parish Priest, San Isidro Labrador Parish
Fr. Generoso Ricardo Rebayla Jr., SVD
Parish Priest, San Vicente Ferrer Parish
Fr. Ezequiel Mahinay, SVD
Parochial Vicar, San Vicente Ferrer Parish
Fr. Denish L. Ilogon, DCS
Parish Rector, San Nicolas de Tolentino Cathedral, Surigao City
Fr. Perfecto G. Ecat, DCS, JCL
Hospital Chaplain
Fr. Von Christian Joy F. Jazon, DCS
Parochial Vicar, San Nicolas de Tolentino Cathedral
Fr. Mark Junelles P. Tiu, DCS
Parochial Vicar, San Nicolas de Tolentino Cathedral
Fr. Rommel P. Canda, DCS
Hospital Chaplain
Fr. Ricardo A. Virtudazo, DCS
Parish Priest, San Isidro Labrador Parish, Alegria, SDN
Fr. Jake C. Maceren, DCS
Parish Priest/Chancellor, Immaculate Conception Parish
Fr. James Wendele P. Puracan, DCS
Study on Leave
Fr. Joseph S. Cantilado, DCS
Parish Priest, Immaculate Conception Parish
Fr. Jessrix B. Cayson, DCS
Parish Priest, St. Vincent Ferrer Parish
Fr. Julius F. Senados, PACEM
Parish Priest, San Isidro Labrador Parish
Fr. Nicolas B. Penados, DCS
Parish Priest, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish
Fr. Arfel Q. Alon, PACEM
Parish Priest, San Vicente Ferrer Parish
Fr. Marjun D. Sajulga, DCS
Parish Priest, San Antonio de Padua Parish
Fr. Almaquio P. Alaan II, DCS
Parish Priest, Santisima Trinidad Parish
Fr. Mansueto T. Jala Jr., DCS
Parish Priest, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary
Fr. Ronan Ravelo, DCS
Parish Priest, St. Augustine Parish
Fr. Reynaldo B. Floresca, DCS
Parish Assistant, St. Augustine Parish
Msgr. Edito N. Alcala, VG
Parish Priest, St. Peter Claver Parish
Fr. Mon Neil E. Arlan, DCS
Parish Assistant, St. Peter Claver Parish
Fr. Joemer A. dela Sierra, DCS
Parish In-charge, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish
Fr. Rudy Ibale, MSC
Parish Priest, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish
Fr. Lito P. Redondo, MSC
Parish Priest, San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish, Mainit, SDN
Msgr. Edito N. Alcala, DCS
Parish Priest, San Isidro Labrador Parish
Fr. Renato Mantilla, DCS
Parish Priest, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish
Fr. Jun A. Balberia, DCS
Parish Administrator, San Pedro Calungsod Parish
Fr. Noli Detoyato, OSA
Parish Priest, Sta. Ana Parish
Fr. Tito D. Soquiño, OSA
Parochial Vicar, Sta. Ana Parish
Fr. Glenn S. Donoso, DCS
Parish Priest, San Benito Parish
Fr. Almario Ramada Jr., DCS
Parish Priest, San Isidro Labrador Parish
Fr. Christian E. Funtanares, OSA
Parish Priest, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
Fr. James Alibong, OSA
Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
Fr. Ronnel Ian M. Garcia, OSA
Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish
Fr. Julian C. Dayola, DCS
Parish Priest, Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Parish
Fr. Rolmart L. Verano, DCS
Parochial Vicar, Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Parish
Fr. Jeremias C. Jadulco, DCS
Parish Priest, Sto. Niño Parish
Fr. Christopher A. Tado, DCS
Parochial Vicar, Sto. Niño Parish
Fr. Vincent Louisse L. Ruaya, DCS
Parish Administrator, Our Lady of the Pillar Parish
Fr. Prescilo P. Iral, DCS
Parish Priest, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish
Fr. Eugene Bantugan, DCS
Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish
Rev. Fr. Al C. Bonono, DCS
Chaplain, Our Lady of Fatima
Chaplaincy, Brgy. Luna, Surigao City
Rev. Fr. Renato R. Duarte, DCS
Chaplain, Immaculate Heart of Mary Chaplaincy, Matin-ao, Mainit, Surigao del Norte
Fr. Laureano L. Espuerta Jr., DCS
Parish Priest, Santa Monica Parish
Fr. Carlito M. Tiu, DCS
Rector, Maradjao Magbalantay College Seminary
Fr. Josefito Mira, DCS
On Study Leave
Fr. Glenn S. Donoso, DCS
Vice-Rector/Dean of Discipline, Maradjao Magbalantay College Seminary
Fr. Ansel C. Apatan, DCS
Spiritual Director/Procurator, Maradjao Magbalantay College Seminary
Fr. Arnold I. Tan, DCS
Director, Maradjao Magbalantay Senior High Seminary, Pope John XXIII, Pastoral Center, Surigao City
Fr. Arbie E. Tindugan, DCS
Asst. Director, Maradjao Magbalantay Senior High Seminary,
Pope John XXIII, Pastoral Center, Surigao City
Fr. Bonifacio T. Aguilo Jr., DCS
Secretary of the Bishop/Real Property Custodian/Bishop’s House
In-charge, Bishop’s Residence, Surigao City
Fr. Michael D. Patan, DCS
Assistant Oeconomus, Bishop’s Residence, Surigao City
Fr. Danilo Madera,
DCS Hospital Chaplain
Fr. Eddie D. Dumanig, DCS
On Medical Leave, Maradjao Magbalantay Clergy House
Msgr. Tirso N. Alcala, DCS
Retired
Fr. Eliezer Mantilla, DCS
Retired (Clergy House)
DIOCESAN SEMINARY
Maradjao Magbalantay College Seminary,
Brgy. Togbongon, 8400 Surigao City
Seminary Administrative Council:
- Chairman: Most Rev. Antonieto D. Cabajog, DD
- Rector: Fr. Carlito M. Tiu, DCS
- Vice Rector/Dean of Discipline: Fr. Gun Real L. Omega, DCS
- Spiritual Director/Procurator: Fr. Ansel C. Apatan, DCS
- Director: Fr. Arnold I. Tan, DCS
- Asst. Director: Fr. Arbie E. Tindugan, DCS
EDUCATIONAL CENTERS
Saint Paul University Surigao,
San Nicolas Street, 8400 Surigao City
Tel.: (086) 231-7440; 231-7220
Tel./Fax: (086) 826-4325
School President: Sr. Marie Rosanne Mallillin, SPC
Enrollment:
Basic Education: 2,059;
Higher Education: 1,608;
Graduate School: 254;
Open High School: 21
San Nicolas High School, San Francisco
(Anao-aon), Surigao del Norte
Mobile: 0906-774-1468
School Head: Mercedita J. Pinoon
Enrollment: 456;
Faculty: 12
St. John’s School, Bacuag, 8408 Surigao del Norte
Mobile: 0907-110-9164
Email: sjs_dchs@yahoo.com
School Head: Jocelyn C. Rivas
Enrollment: 395;
Faculty: 14
San Nicolas High School,
Dapa, 8417 Surigao del Norte
Mobile: 0998-547-8309
School Head: Rolanda T. Luego, MA
Enrollment: 475;
Faculty: 12
St. Augustine Institute,
Gigaquit, 8409 Surigao del Norte
Mobile: 0918-617-9072
Email: sai_gigaquit@yahoo.com
School Head: Mr. Nickson E. Buctuan
Enrollment: 452;
Faculty: 13
San Nicolas Academy,
Mainit, 8407 Surigao del Norte
Mobile: 0915-814-0800
Email: aldesns@yahoo.com
School Head: Maria Alde N. Sespeñe
Enrollment: 285;
Faculty: 9
Mount Carmel School of Siargao,
National Highway, Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte
Mobile: 0998-560-9302
School Head: Arsenio B. Go, MACDDS
Enrollment:
Junior High: 172;
Senior High: 74;
Faculty: 12
Kindergarten (Pre-School)
St. Francis Xavier Parish Learning Center,
San Francisco, Surigao del Norte
School Administrator: Fr. Leonard F. Antolin, DCS
Holy Rosary Pre-School Learning Center,
Bacuag, 8408 Surigao del Norte
School Administrator: Fr. Mansueto Jala Jr., DCS
St. Peter Claver Pre-School,
Claver, 8410 Surigao del Norte
School Administrator: Msgr. Edito N. Alcala, DCS
St. Augustine & Gigaquit Nursery & Kindergarten School,
Gigaquit, 8409 Surigao del Norte
School Administrator: Fr. Ronan Ravelo, DCS
Mary, Mother of Help Kindergarten School,
Malimono, Surigao del Norte
School Administrator: Fr. Jade M. Tillo, DCS
Holy Trinity Kindergarten School, Inc.,
Placer, 8405 Surigao del Norte
School Administrator: Fr. Almaquio P. Alaan, DCS
San Nicolas Kindergarten,
Mainit, 8407 Surigao del Norte
School Administrator: Fr. Lito P. Redondo, MSC
Maradj ao Magbalantay Early Childhood
Learning Center, Inc., Alegria, 8425
Surigao del Norte
School Administrator: Fr. Ricardo A. Virtudazo, DCS
Santo Niño Parish Early Childhood Education Center, Inc.,
Dapa, 8417 Surigao del Norte
School Administrator: Fr. Jeremias C. Jadulco, DCS
Mount Carmel Catholic Kindergarten
School, Tagana-an, Surigao del Norte
School Administrator: Fr. Eddie Dumanig, DCS
Santa Monica Kindergarten School,
Sta. Monica, Surigao del Norte
School Administrator: Fr. Laureano Espuerta, DCS
Holy Cross Kindergarten School,
Badas, Placer, Surigao del Norte
School Administrator: Fr. James Wendele P. Puracan, DCS
Sts. Peter and Paul Learning Center
(Kindergarten Program), Tubod, Surigao del Norte
School Administrator: Diomedes Burgos, MSC
Surigao Association of Catholic Schools (SACS)
† NECROLOGY †
Fr. Danilo Digal, DCS;
Fr. Jose Silvosa, DCS;
Fr. Rufino Rejas, DCS;
Fr. Presiano M. Luna, DCS;
Fr. Mario B. Noblefranca, DCS;
Jan Vrakking, MSC;
Charles Van den Ouwelant, MSC;
Miguel Cinches, SVD