Suffragan of Lingayen-Dagupan
Created and erected: January 12, 1985. Comprises: 17 municipalities in
the eastern part of the civil province of Pangasinan. Titular: Immaculate
Conception, December 8.
Bishop
Most Reverend
JACINTO AGCAOILI JOSE, DD
Born: October 29, 1950 in Mangato, Laoag City, Philippines.
Ordained Priest: June 29, 1975. Appointed Bishop
of Urdaneta: September 21, 2005. Ordained Bishop:
November 26, 2005. Installed as the Third Bishop of the
Diocese of Urdaneta: December 30, 2005.
Bishop’s Residence
Dr. Jose Aruego Street, Poblacion
2428 Urdaneta City, Philippines
Past Bishops
Most Rev. Pedro G. Magugat, MSC, DD (deceased)
Date of Installation: June 29, 1985
Most Rev. Jesus C. Galang, DD (deceased)
Date of Installation: February 9, 1992
PRESENT STATUS
Area (sq. km.2)......................... 1,616.22
Total Population...................... 867,614
Catholics.................................... 703,332
Bishop.......................................................1
Priests:
Diocesan:
Active in the Diocese............. 33
Active in other Dioceses..........1
Retired............................................8
Religious Priests...............................4
Deacons...................................................1
Religious Brother..................................1
Religious Sisters................................. 37
Seminarians:
Theology.......................................... 11
Philosophy...................................... 12
Pre-College........................................2
Minor................................................ 22
Seminaries..............................................1
Diocesan Divisions:
Vicariates............................................4
Parishes............................................ 27
Quasi-Parishes..................................2
Chapels..........................................128
Educational Centers:
Diocesan owned & Admin.:
Kindergarten............................. 10
Grade Schools........................... 10
High Schools................................6
Religious owned & Admin.:
Kindergarten................................3
Grade Schools..............................3
High Schools................................3
Sacraments and Sacramentals
(2013-2019):
Total Baptisms....................(76,626)
Children..............................60,947
Adult....................................15,679
Total Confirmations.............15,717
First Communions................31,676
Total Marriages......................(7,531)
Between Catholics............ 7,293
Between Catholics and
Non-Catholics....................238
Death (Catholics)..................25,543
Necrology (2018-present):
Death (Catholics).............................7
CURIA
Obispado de Urdaneta Bldg.
Dr. Jose Aruego Street
2428 Urdaneta City, Philippines
(Chancery) - Mobile: 0917-508-2814 / 0925-333-0586
(Finance Office) - Tel.: (075) 632-5028 / 075-656-2670
Email: dioceseofurdaneta@yahoo.com
Official Facebook: https://www. facebook.com/RCDUrdaneta
Vicar General: Fr. Numeriano A. Gabot Jr.
Chancery
Chancellor: Fr. Angelo B. Lopez
Vice Chancellor: Fr. Dann Philip B. Soriano
Secretaries/Clerks: Ms. Marina S. Peralta;
Mr. Rufino Z. Lomboy
Diocesan Attorney & Legal Counsel: Atty. Pedro R. de Guzman Jr.
Diocesan Finance Office
Oeconomus: Fr. Jazel Ramon E. Collado
Bookkeeper I: Mrs. Marites B. Soriano
Bookkeeper II: Ms. Angeline I. Episcope
Auditor: Ms. Mary Ann M. Mapanao
Cashier: Ms. Evelyn E. Parangat
Accounting Clerk I: Ms. Kaiser Jean T. Lopez
Accounting Clerk II: Ms. Fay Althea R. Lagula
Building Administrator: Mr. Dario I. Calpan
ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
College of Consultors
Chairman: Bishop Jacinto A. Jose, DD
Members: Fr. Numeriano A. Gabot Jr., VG;
Fr. Angelo B. Lopez - Chancellor;
Fr. Jazel Ramon E. Collado - Oeconomus;
Fr. Noel B. Bulosan, VF;
Fr. Joel F. Ynzon, VF;
Fr. Joseph A. Repollo, VF;
Fr. Nicasio Villamil Jr. - PA President
Presbyteral Council
Chairman: Bishop Jacinto A. Jose, DD
Members: Fr. Numeriano A. Gabot Jr., VG;
Fr. Angelo B. Lopez; Fr. Jazel Ramon E. Collado;
Fr. Noel B. Bulosan, VF;
Fr. Joel F. Ynzon, VF;
Fr. Joseph A. Repollo, VF
Diocesan Finance Council
Chairman: Bishop Jacinto A. Jose, DD
Vice Chairman: Fr. Jazel Ramon E. Collado
Members: Fr. Numeriano A. Gabot Jr., VG;
Fr. Angelo B. Lopez;
Atty. Pedro R. de Guzman Jr.;
Engr. Severino Tominez Jr.;
Mr. Fernando B. Estrada Jr.
Secretary: Ms. Mary Ann M. Mapanao
PASTORAL SECTION
Diocesan Thrust: Basic Ecclesial
Communities (BEC)
Chairman: Bishop Jacinto A. Jose, DD
Members: Fr. Numeriano A. Gabot Jr., VG;
Fr. Lazaro P. Hortaleza;
Fr. Elisar Christopher M. Itchon;
Fr. Jessie S. Prado;
Fr. Hurley John S. Solfelix;
Fr. Jose T. Macaraeg III
All Commission Heads: Commission on Formation;
Commission on Liturgy;
Commission on Service;
Commission on Youth;
Commission on the Clergy;
Commission on Priestly & Religious Vocations;
Commission on Education
Commission on Formation
Chairman: Fr. Elisar Christopher M. Itchon
Vice Chairmen: All Directors of the
Different, Related Ministries
Biblical Ministry
Director: Fr. Dionisio B. Luzano
Catechetical Ministry for Adults and Children
Director: Fr. Richard Francisco G. Abalos
Church Organizations, Movements and Ways of Life
- Apostleship of Prayer (AP )
Director: Fr. Joseph A. Repollo
- Catholic Women’s League (CWL)
Director: Fr. Lazaro P. Hortaleza
- Daughters of Mary Immaculate (DMI )
Director: Fr. Midas C. Tambot
- Knights of Columbus (KC)
Director: Fr. Elpidio F. Silva Jr.
- Legion of Mary (LM )
Director: Fr. Reymar Roy I. Pangonilo
- Mother Butlers’ Guild (MBG)
Director: Fr. Farley B. Castro
- Movements and Ways of Life / Charismatic
Director: Fr. Alejandro T. de Guzman
- World Apostolate of Fatima
Director: Fr. Noel B. Bulosan
Family and Life Ministry
Director: Fr. Angelo B. Lopez
Ministry on Missions
Director: Fr. Jazel Ramon E. Collado
Ministry on Social Communications
Director: Fr. Vicente S. Baracina
Commission on Liturgy
Chairman: Fr. Jesus Melvyn N. Bufete
Vice Chairmen: All Directors of the Different, Related Ministries
Ministry on Lay Ministers, Knights (Lilies) of the Altar
Director: Fr. Jesus Melvyn N. Bufete
Ministry on Liturgical Arts and Environment
Director: Fr. Christopher E. Sison
Ministry on Liturgical Celebrations
Director: Fr. Antonio E. Reyes Jr.
Ministry on Liturgical Music
Director: Fr. Franklin John U. Tandingan
Ministry on Popular Devotions
Director: Fr. Christopher R. Herreria
Commission on Service
Chairman: Fr. Jun G. Laya
Vice Chairmen: All Directors of the Different,
Related Ministries Ministry on Social Action,
Relief & Rehabilitations,
and Ministry on Cooperatives,
and Ministry on the Preservation of the Eco-System
Director: Fr. Jun G. Laya
Ministry on Indigenous People
Director: Fr. Jose T. Macaraeg III
Ministry on Justice and Peace Advocacy & Prison Apostolate
Director: Fr. Elenderico C. Catabay
Ministry on Welfare for Women, Disadvantaged
Children, Sick , Handicapped, Elderly and the Dying
Director: Fr. Jessie S. Prado
Commission on Youth
Chairman: Fr. Angelito S. Arsola
Members: Fr. John Rey L. Cayetano;
Fr. Eugene G. Parayaoan
Ministry on Boy and Girl Scouts
Director: Fr. Melchor S. Fernando
Commission on the Clergy
Chairman: Fr. Hurley John S. Solfelix
Vice Chairmen: All Directors of the Different,
Related Ministries Priests’ Assembly
President: Fr. Nicasio A. Villamil Jr.
Committee on Priests’ Sports and Recreation
Director: Fr. Bernardo Y. Villanueva
Committee on Priests’ Professionalization,
Retreats and Recollections
Director: Fr. Hurley John S. Solfelix
Commission on Vocations and Seminary Formation
Chairman: Fr. Angelo B. Lopez
Vice Chairmen: All Directors of the
Different, Related Ministries
Ministry on Vocations and Seminary Formation
Director: Fr. Angelo B. Lopez
Member: Fr. Dann Philip B. Soriano
Religious Congregations & Communities’ Affairs
Vicar: Fr. Jufer T. Lopez
Commission on Education
Superintendent: Fr. Joel F. Ynzon
Secretary: Ms. Josephine A. Florendo
PARISHES AND PAROCHIAL CLERGY
I. Vicariate of Our Lady
Vicar Forane: Fr. Joel F. Ynzon
Urdaneta City 2428 (F-1858)
Tel.: (075) 568-2444
Titular: Our Lady of Immaculate Conception
Patronal Feast: December 8
Rector: Fr. Franklin John U. Tandingan
Deacon: Rev. Herbert James A. Hantsch
St. John Paul II House of Formation,
Dr. Jose Aruego Street, 2428
Urdaneta City
Tel.: (075) 656-1166
Feast Day: October 22
Vice Rector: Fr. Angelo B. Lopez
Prefect of Discipline: Rev. Gioraleigh D. Respondo
Diocesan Schools of Urdaneta,
Dr. Jose Aruego Street, 2428 Urdaneta City
Tel.: (075) 204-0598
Superintendent of Diocesan
Schools: Fr. Joel F. Ynzon
Bahay Pari (I), Brgy. Pinmaludpod,
2428 Urdaneta City
Resident Priest: Fr. Francisco P. Ganaden (Retired)
Bahay Pari (II), Immaculate Conception
Cathedral Compound,
Dr. Jose Aruego Street, 2428 Urdaneta City
Resident Priest: Fr. Alberto A. Viernes (Retired)
Divine Word College of Urdaneta,
J.P. Rizal Street, Bayaoas, 2428
Urdaneta City
President: Fr. Roberto Ibay, SVD
Campus Ministers: Fr. Edwin D.
Fernandez, SVD; Bro. Alfred Corton
Pedro T. Orata, 2428 Urdaneta City
Titular: Our Lady of Lourdes
Patronal Feast: February 11
Parish Priest: Fr. Christopher R. Herreria
San Jose, 2428 Urdaneta City
Titular: Our Lady Queen of the Universe
Patronal Feast: August 22
Parish Priest: Fr. Nicasio A. Villamil Jr.
Cabaruan, 2428 Urdaneta City
Titular: Divine Mercy
Patronal Feast: Sunday after Easter
Parish Priest: Fr. Dionisio B. Luzano
II. Vicariate of St. John Mary Vianney
Vicar Forane: Fr. Noel B. Bulosan
Asingan, 2439 Pangasinan (F-1698)
Titular: St. Louis Bertrand
Patronal Feast: October 10
Parish Priest: Fr. Antonio E. Reyes Jr.
San Manuel, 2438 Pangasinan (F-1687)
Titular: St. Bartholomew
Patronal Feast: August 24
Parish Priest: Fr. Hurley John S. Solfelix
Binalonan, 2436 Pangasinan (F-1841)
Tel.: (075) 632-0558
Titular: Holy Child
Patronal Feast: 3rd Sunday of January
Parish Priest: Fr. Richard Francisco G. Abalos
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Eugene G. Parayaoan
Linmansangan, 2436 Binalonan, Pangasinan
Tel.: (075) 562-4060
Titular: San Rafael
Patronal Feast: September 29
Parish Priest: Fr. Angelito S. Arsola
Pozorrubio, 2435 Pangasinan (F-1880)
Titular: St. Jude Thaddeus
Patronal Feast: October 28
Parish Priest: Fr. Jesus Melvyn N. Bufete
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Dann Philip B. Soriano
Palguyod, 2435 Pozorrubio, Pangasinan
Titular: St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina
Patronal Feast: September 23
Parish Priest: Fr. Jun G. Laya
Sison, 2434 Pangasinan (F-1898)
Titular: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Patronal Feast: July 16
Parish Priest: Fr. Noel B. Bulosan
Reriet, Cabaritan, Sison, 2434 Pangasinan
Titular: St. John Mary Vianney
Patronal Feast: August 4
Parish Administrator: Fr. Jufer T. Lopez
III. Vicariate Of Sacred Heart
Vicar Forane: Fr. Joseph A. Repollo
Villasis, 2427 Pangasinan (F-1763)
Titular: St. Anthony Abbot
Patronal Feast: January 17
Parish Priest: Fr. Numeriano A. Gabot Jr., VG
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Melchor S. Fernando
Piaz, Villasis, Pangasinan
Titular: Our Lady of Guadalupe
Patronal Feast: December 12
Parish Priest: Fr. Midas C. Tambot
Alcala, 2425 Pangasinan (F-1881)
Titular: Holy Cross
Patronal Feast: September 14
Parish Priest: Fr. Elisar Christopher M. Itchon
Sto. Tomas, 2426 Pangasinan (F-1973)
Titular: St. Thomas Aquinas
Patronal Feast: January 28
Parish Priest: Fr. Joseph A. Repollo
Rosales, 2441 Pangasinan (F-1853)
Titular: St. Anthony of Padua
Patronal Feast: June 13
Parish Priest: Fr. Lazaro P. Hortaleza
Carmen, 2441 Rosales, Pangasinan
Titular: Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Patronal Feast: July 16
Parish Priest: Fr. John Rey L. Cayetano
Balungao, 2442 Pangasinan
Titular: St. Joseph
Patronal Feast: March 19
Parish Priest: Fr. Alejandro T. de Guzman
San Leon, 2443 Umingan, Pangasinan
Titular: San Isidro Labrador
Patronal Feast: March 15
Parish Priest: Fr. Reymar Roy I. Pangonilo
IV. Vicariate of St. Joseph
Vicar Forane: Fr. Christopher E. Sison
Bantog, 2439 Asingan, Pangasinan
Titular: St. Vincent Ferrer
Patronal Feast: April 5
Parish Priest: Fr. Jazel Ramon E. Collado
Sta. Maria, 2440 Pangasinan (F-1883)
Titular: Our Lady of the Pillar
Patronal Feast: October 12
Parish Priest: Fr. Elpidio F. Silva Jr.
Libsong. Sta. Maria, 2440 Pangasinan
Titular: San Lorenzo Ruiz
Patronal Feast: September 28
Priest Administrator: Fr. Vicente S. Baracina
Tayug, 2445 Pangasinan (F-1785)
Titular: St. Patrick
Patronal Feast: March 17
Parish Priest: Fr. Jose T. Macaraeg III
Panganiban, 2445 Tayug, Pangasinan
Titular: Our Lady of Miraculous Medal
Patronal Feast: November 27
Parish Priest: Fr. Elenderico C. Catabay
San Nicolas, 2447 Pangasinan (F-1876)
Titular: St. Nicholas of Tolentino
Patronal Feast: September 10
Parish Priest: Fr. Farley B. Castro
San Quintin, 2444 Pangasinan (F-1876)
Titular: St. Paschal Baylon
Patronal Feast: May 17
Parish Priest: Fr. Jessie S. Prado
Natividad, 2446 Pangasinan (F-1942)
Titular: Our Lady’s Nativity
Patronal Feast: September 18
Parish Priest: Fr. Bernardo Y. Villanueva
Umingan, 2443 Pangasinan (F-1867)
Titular: Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
Patronal Feast: December 8
Parish Priest: Fr. Christopher E. Sison
Diocesan Clergy Without Parish Assignment
Fr. Leonardo C. Mina (retired)
San Quintin, Pangasinan
Fr. Cirilo P. Mayugba (retired)
Rosales, Pangasinan
Fr. Domingo M. Catungal (retired)
Fr. Desiderio de Guzman (retired)
Fr. Pius S. Alejo (retired)
Diocesan Clergy Staying Outside the Diocese of Urdaneta
Fr. Norman Q. Kagaoan Jr. (Military Chaplain - MOP)
INSTITUTE OF CONSECRATED LIFE / SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE
MEN
Society of the Divine Word (SVD)
WOMEN
Workers of Christ the Worker (WCW)
Servi Contemplativi Christ (SCC)
Congregacion de Religiosas Missioneras de Sto. Domingo (OP)
Medical Missionaries (MMS)
Leaven of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (LIHM)
Dominican Daughters of the Immaculate Mother (OP)
Dominican Missionaries of the Immaculate Mother (OP)
EDUCATIONAL CENTERS
Diocesan Schools
Holy Child Academy, Binalonan, 2436
Pangasinan
Tel.: (075) 632-3049
OIC-Principal: Mrs. Lorrie T. Serain
St. Philomena’s Academy, Pozorrubio,
2435 Pangasinan
Tel.: (075) 566-2310
Principal: Ms. Mayflor O. Cayetano
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy,
Poblacion Central, Sison, 2434
Pangasinan
Tel.: (075) 600-3053
OIC-Principal: Mrs. Lany C. Adan
Our Lady of the Lilies Academy, Consejo
Street, Poblacion 2428 Urdaneta City
Principal: Fr. Joel F. Ynzon
Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic School,
Poblacion East, Sta. Maria, 2440 Pangasinan
Principal: Mrs. Amalia P. Santos
St. Anthony Abb ot Academy, Poblacion
Zone 1, Villasis, 2427 Pangasinan
OIC-Principal: Ms. LLwelyn Cyrill M. Abriam
Escuela de San Antonio, St. Anthony
of Padua Parish Compound,
Rosales, 2441 Pangasinan
OIC-Principal: Mr. Ace Joseph M. Supnet
St. Patrick Catholic School, Tayug,
Poblacion, 2445 Pangasinan
Tel.: (075) 572-3416
OIC-Principal: Mr. Julius S. Paramio
St. Paschal Catholic School, San Quintin,
Poblacion, Pangasinan
OIC-Principal: Mr. Ranie C. Estabillo
Immaculate Conception Catholic School,
Rizal St., Poblacion West, Umingan,
2443 Pangasinan
Principal: Ms. Marigina R. Navarro
Holy Rood Academy, Alcala, Pangasinan
Principal: Fr. Joel F. Ynzon
St. Louis Bertrand Catholic School, Asingan,
Pangasinan
(Temporary closed for School Year 2023-2024)
Schools Owned by Religious Congregations
St. Mary’s Dominican School, Brgy. Guiset Norte,
San Manuel, 2438 Pangasinan
Tel.: (075) 565-3252
Principal: Sr. Edith Alpuerto, OP
Divine Word College of Urdaneta, J.P.
Rizal St., Bayaoas, Urdaneta City
Tel.: (075) 568-2796 / 568-2588
President: Fr. Roberto Ibay, SVD
Mary Help of Christians Learning Center,
Sison Street, Poblacion, Pozorrubio, Pangasinan
Tel.: (075) 566-7194
Principal - Elementary: Sr. Jasmine Y. Laron, LIHM
SEMINARY
St. John Paul II House of Formation,
Immaculate Conception Cathedral Compound,
Dr. Jose Aruego Street, Poblacion,
2428 Urdaneta City
Tel.: (075) 656-1166
† NECROLOGY †
2018: Fr. Arturo F. Aquino
2020: Fr. Anecito G. Malanum;
Fr. Crisanto A. Draculan
2021: Fr. Teofilo L. Calicdan; Fr. Julius E. Soria
2022: Fr. Franklin R. Sullano
2023: Fr. Romulo D. Agyapas