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DIOCESE OF LIBMANAN

(DIOECESIS LIBMANANUS)

Suffragan of Caceres

Created as a Prelature: December 9, 1989

Canonical Erection as a Prelature: March 19, 1990

Elevated to a Diocese: March 25, 2009. Comprises: the first Congressional district and one Municipality (Milaor) from the Second District of the Province of Camarines Sur. Canonical Erection as a Diocese: June 19, 2009. Titular: St. Joseph the Patriarch

Bishop

Most Reverend

JOSE R. ROJAS JR. D.D.

Born: August 18, 1956 in Cebu City. Ordained Priest: March 29, 1981

Appointed Auxilliary Bishop of Caceres: July 25, 2005

Appointed Second Bishop-Prelate of Libmanan: May 19, 2008

Appointed First Diocesan Bishop of Libmanan: March 25, 2009

Address:

Bishop’s Residence

200 Station Church Site

Libmanan, Camarines Sur 4407

Tel.:451-28-75; Telefax: 451-28-76

Website: http://www.libmanan.com

Bishop-Emeritus

Most Reverend

PROSPERO N. ARELLANO, D.D.

Born: January 17, 1937 in San Roque, Bombon, Camarines Sur. Ordained Priest: March 30, 1963. Appointed First Bishop-Prelate of Libmanan: December 9, 1989. Ordained and Installed: March 19, 1990; Retired: May 19, 2008

Address:

Brgy. San Roque, Bombon 4404

Camarines Sur

PRESENT STATUS

Bishops   ……………………………………………...….2

Priests………………………………………….………..37

                                    Diocesan ……………………………….……….35

                                    Religious…………………………………….…...2

Deacons (transitional)   ………………………………….3

Deacon (permanent) ……………………………………..1

Sisters     …………………………………………….….19

Seminarians:

                                    Studying in other dioceses:

                                                Theology………………….……….……11

                                                Philosophy………..……………….……14

                                                Pre College…………………………..… .5

On regency    ……………………………………1

                        Diocesan Divisions:

                                    Districts………………………………..…………3

                                    Vicariates… ……………………………………..5

                                    Parishes… ……………………...………………27

Educational Centers:

                        High Schools:

                                    Diocesan/Parochial………… ……...…………….1

                                                Enrollment…………… ..……………...151

                                    Directed by religious……… ……………….……2

                                                Enrollment……… ………………….…501

                        Elementary Schools:

                                    Diocesan/Parochial……………………….………1

                                                Enrollment…………………...………….87

Directed by religious…………   …………..…….2

                        Enrollment……………   ………...……307

                                    Kindergarten:

                                                Diocesan/Parochial………   …..…..……..2

                                                            Enrollment………………………46

                                                Directed by religious……   ……...………2

                                                            Enrollment………………………67

Sacraments/Sacramentals:

                        Baptism……………………   ………………..……12, 673

                        Marriages:

                                    Between Catholics……… …………………..2,096

                                    Mixed…………………… …………. ……….…..3

                                                Total…………………………… ……2,099

Population…………………………………………………….…..443, 756

Catholics………………………………………………………….421, 130

Area…………………………………………….…………...……1,862.28 sq.kms.

DIOCESAN CURIA

Chancery Office

Bishop’s Residence

200 Station Church Site

Libmanan, Camarines Sur 4407

Tel. (054) 451-28-75; Telefax: (054) 451-28-76

Website: http://www.Libmanan.com

Vicars General

For Administration: Msgr. Manuel C. Ricafort, H.P.

For Pastoral Programs: Rev. Fr. Michael dela Rosa

Episcopal Vicars

South District: Fr. Giovanni Argarin.

Central District: Fr. Alejandro Besinio Jr.

North District: Fr. Ferdinand Navera

Chancellor/Oeconomus

Fr. Marchito H. Oriño

Chancery Secretary: Ms. Jeanevie Obrero

College of Consultors:

Msgr. Manuel C. Ricafort, Fr. Michael dela Rosa,

Fr. Giovanni Argarin, Fr. Alejandro I. Besinio, Fr. Camilo B. Palma Jr.

Fr. Ferdinand Navera, and Fr. Marchito H. Oriño

Presbyteral Council/Vicars Forane

President: Fr. Camilo Palma Jr.

Holy Trinity Vicariate: Fr. Ian Trillanes

St. John the Baptist Vicariate: Fr. Camilo Palma Jr.

St. James the Apostle Vicariate: Fr. Arvin Olivan

St. Michael the Archangel Vicariate: Fr. Leo Juan Sabas

St. Joseph Vicariate: Rev. Fr. Buena

Judicial Council

Judicial Vicar: Fr. Edgardo Abogado

Member: Fr. Marco Asoro

Member: Fr. Frederick Bailey

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL (ACC)

Rev. Msgr. Manuel C. Ricafort, H.P.

Vicar General for Administration

Members:

Chancellor/Oeconomus

Fr. Marchito H. Oriño

Episcopal Vicars

South District: Fr. Camilo  B. Palma, Jr.

Central District: Fr. Ferdinand C. Navera

North: Fr. Alejandro I. Besinio Jr.

PROGRAMS COORDINATING COUNCIL (PCC)

Fr. Michael de la Rosa

Vicar General for Pastoral Programs

Members

COMMISSIONS AND MOVEMENTS

Commission on Vocation: Fr. Ian Trillanes

Commission on On-going Formation: Fr. Nestor D. Parma

Commission on Youth: Rev. Jonathan Rodriguez

Commission on Liturgy: Fr. Romulo O. Castañeda

Commission on Social Communication: Fr. Virgilio D.V. Fabi Jr.

Commission on Catechetical Formation: Fr. Frederick A. Bailey

Commission on Social Action: Fr. Granwel N. Pitapit

Diocesan Mission Director: Fr. Giovanni R. Argarin

Commission on Religious Organizations: Fr. Camilo B. Palma, Jr.

Commission on Biblical Apostolate: Fr. Marchito H. Oriño

Commission on Family Life: Fr. Cristito M. Testa

CARITAS-Diocese of Libmanan (CDL)

Executive Director: Fr. Granwel N. Pitapit

Associate Director: Fr. Ariel S. Sumpay

Telefax: (054) 451-20-11

Executive Board

Chairman: Most Rev. Jose R. Rojas Jr., D.D.

Vice Chairman: Fr. Michael dela Rosa

Chief Executive Officer: Fr. Granwel N. Pitapit

Board Secretary: Fr. Ferdinand C. Navera

Treasurer: Fr. Marchito H. Oriño

Members: Fr. Camilo B. Palma Jr.

Fr. Nolito F. Montaña

Fr. Ariel S. Sumpay

Ms. Cecile D. Deomano

Ms. Ma. Lagrimas E. Falabi

Atty. Dara Mallorca-Tormes

STAFF

Secretary: Arriane Denili C. Magtarayo

Admin/Finance Officer: Ma. Chuna P. Nocete

Cashier: Estrella V. Epin

Bookkeeper: Loridel A. Mendez

Program Officer: Wilson Oriño – Sustainable Agriculture

Rommel Rolando G. Bailey – Livelihood Recovery Program

Gerome Nolasco - Livelihood

Market Facilitator: Marijoy B. Guerrero

SEMINARY

St. Benedict Diocesan Seminary

Del Pilar, San Fernando, Camarines Sur 4415 Philippines

Telefax: (054) 471-40-24

Seminary Formators:

Rector: Most Rev. Jose R. Rojas Jr., D.D.

Prefect of Students: Fr. Giovanni R. Argarin

Spiritual Directors: Fr. Edgardo C. Abogado, Fr. Camilo B. Palma Jr.

Pastoral Director: Fr. Michael R. Dela Rosa

PARISHES AND PAROCHIAL CLERGY

South District

Episcopal Vicar: Fr. Giovanni Argarin

Vicariate of St. Joseph

St. Joseph the Worker Parish

(F.1585) Milaor, 4413 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Joseph the Worker

May 1

Parish Priest: Fr. Ruben R. Buena (V.F.)

Tel.: (054) 472-17-75

St. Anthony of Padua Parish (F.1994)

San Antonio, Milaor, 4413 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Anthony of Padua

2^nd Tuesday of May

Fr. Adrian Lasin, S.O.L.T.

Tel.: (054) 475-06-84

Sts. Philip and James Parish (F.1583)

Minalabac, 4414 Camarines Sur

Titular: Sts. Philip and James

May 11

Parish Priest: Fr. Nestor D. Parma

Tel.: (054) 475-48-70

Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Parish

(F.2004)

Mataoroc, Minalabac 4414 Camarines Sur

Titular: Our Lady of Miraculous Medal

November 27

Parish Priest: Fr. Rey Daet, S.O.L.T

Tel.: (054) 475-51-36

Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Parish (F. 2004)

Antipolo, Minalabac 4414 Camarines Sur

Titular: Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage

May 7

Parish Priest: Fr. Jonnel Sibulo

Our Lady of Salvation Parish (F.1998)

Salingogon, Minalabac 4414 Camarines Sur

Titular: Our Lady of Salvation

February 21

Parish Priest: Fr. Virgilio D.V. Fabi Jr.

Vicariate of St. Michael:

St. Michael the Archangel Parish (F.1885),

Pamplona, 4416 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Michael the Archangel

May 8

Parish Priest: Msgr. Manuel C. Ricafort, H.P.

Tel.: (054) 255-33-30

St. Rose of Lima Parish (F.1885)

Psacao, 4417 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Rose of Lima

August 30

Parish Priest: Fr. Leo Juan P. Sabas (V.F.)

Resident Priest: Fr. Antonio Melecio Felix

Tel.: (054) 513-96-73

St. John the Baptist Parish (F.1883)

San Fernando, 4415 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. John the Baptist

June 24

Parish Priest: Fr. Michael R. dela Rosa

Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Teodorico Pervera

Tel.: (054) 471-40-25

St. Anthony of Padua Parish (F. 2001),

Mambulo Nuevo, Libmanan, 4407

Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Anthony of Padua

1^st Tuesday of June

Parish Priest: Fr. Efren B. Cezar

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish (F. 2000)

Bahao, Libmanan, 4407 Camarines Sur

Titular: Our Lady of Lourdes

February 11

Parish Priest: Fr. Rey A. Abiog

Central District

Episcopal Vicar: Fr. Alejandro Besinio Jr.

Vicariate of St. James

St. James the Apostle Parish (F.1586)

Libmanan, 4407 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. James the Apostle

July 25

Parish Priest: Fr. Alejandro I. Besinio

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Domingo V. Aller

                         : Fr. Joselito Quiñones

Resident Priest: Fr. Granwel N. Pitapit

Tel.: (054) 511-80-30

St. Joseph the Patriarch Parish (F.2003)

Bahay, Libmanan, 4407 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Joseph the Patriarch

March 19

Parish Priest: Fr. Romulo O. Castañeda

Our Lady of Pillar Parish (F.1985)

San Isidro, Libmanan, 4407 Camarines Sur

Titular: Our Lady of Pillar Parish

October 12

Parish Priest: Fr. Ruel A. Verdan

St. Paschal Baylon Parish (F.1935)

Barcelonita, Cabusao, 4406 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Paschal Baylon

May 17

Parish Priest: Fr. Nolito F. Montaña

St. Bernardine of Siena Parish (F.1911)

Cabusao, 4406 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Bernardine of Siena

May 20

Parish Priest: Fr. Arvin G. Olivan (V.F.)

St. Vincent Ferrer Parish (F.1954)

San Vicente, Libmanan, 4407 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Vincent Ferrer

April 25

Parish Priest: Fr. Frederick A. Bailey

North District

Episcopal Vicar: Fr. Ferdinand Navera

Vicariate of St. John

St. John the Baptist Parish (F.1726)

Sipocot, 4408 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. John the Baptist

June 24

Parish Priest: Fr. Camilo B. Palma Jr. (V.F.)

Parochial Vicar: Fr. Joseph Angelo S. Toledo

Tel.: (054) 256-65-07

St. Pius the X Parish (F.1956)

Villazar, Sipocot, 4408 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Pius the X

January 18

Parish Priest: Fr. Cesar B. Bolina

St. Therese of the Child Jesus (F.2003)

Tara, Sipocot, 4408 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Therese of the Child Jesus

October 1

Parish Priest: Fr. Cristito M. Testa

St. Peter Baptist Parish (F.1726)

Lupi, 4409 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Peter Baptist

Februay 6

Parish Priest: Fr. Marco Asoro

St. Anthony of Padua Parish (F.2002)

Binahian, Sipocot, 4408 Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Anthony of Padua

June 13

Parish Priest: Fr. Alfredo Baisa

Vicariate of the Most holy Trinity

Most Holy Trinity Parish (F.1753)

Ragay, 4410 Camarines Sur

Titular: Most Holy Trinity

May 30

Parish Priest: Fr. Ferdinand Navera

Sta. Rita de Cascia Parish (F.1937)

Del Gallego, 4411, Camarines Sur

Titular: Sta. Rita de Cascia

May 22

Parish Priest: Fr. Ian S. Trillanes (V.F.)

San Lorenzo de Manila Parish (F. 1988)

Godofredo Reyes Sr., (GRS), Ragay, 4410

Camarines Sur

Titular: St. Lorenzo de Manila

September 28

Parish Priest: Fr. Lucien L. Banaag

Nuestra Señora de Salvacion Parish (F.1998)

Banga Caves, Ragay, 4410 Camarines Sur

Titular: Nuestra Señora de Salvacion

2^nd Saturday of August

Parish Priest: Fr. Ariel S. Sumpay

Sagrada Familia Parish (F2006)

Colacling, Lupi, 4409 Camarines Sur

Titular: Holy Family

January 28

Parish Priest: Fr. Roger B. Barbecho

DIOCESAN CLERGY WORKING OUTSIDE THE DIOCESE

AND PRIESTS ON LOAN WORKING IN THE DIOCESE

Pasig, Rizal:                              Fr. Marcos Quesada

Military Ordinariate:                  Fr. Jerome Daluro

San Diego, US:                         Fr. Luis Chito S. Valenciano

Los Angeles, US:                      Fr. Pio Antonio C. Yllana

Dallas, US:                               Fr. Antonio A. Aureus

                                                Fr. Ely A. Manondo

                                                Fr. Jacinto B. Garcia

                                                Fr. Solh B. Saez (ret.)

US Military:                              Fr. Felix F. Vistal Jr.

Aruba:                         Fr. Mariano V. Matubis

Honolulu, US:               Fr. Ramon Rene Francisco

Toronto, Canada:                     Msgr. Edgar S. Pan, H.P.

British Columbia, Canada:         Fr. Oscar P. Paraiso

Regina, Canada:                       Fr. Ramon Ceasar Claro

On Loan from Daet:                  Fr. Joselito Quiñones

On Loan from Caceres:            Fr. Teodorico Pervera

RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS/INSTITUES OF CONSECRATED LIFE/SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE

Men

Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity (SOLT)

Fr. Rey Daet, SOLT

Fr. Adrian Lasin, SOLT

Women

Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena (OP)

Sr. Patricia Aguilar, O.P. (Superior)

Sr. Violeta G. Franco, O.P.

Sr. Florentina de los Reyes, O.P.

Sr. Rhodora Agno, O.P.

<!--[if !supportLists]-->2.      <!--[endif]-->Daughters of Mary Mother of the church (DM)

a) Del Gallego:

Sr. Ma. Carmen M. Perlado, D.M. (Superior)

Sr. Marites Agripa, D.M.

Sr. Glenda Agao, D.M.

Sr. Precilla Dequilla, D.M.

b) GRS, Ragay

Sr. Annaliza Amat, D.M. (Superior)

Sr. Erna Agas, D.M.

Sr. Ruby Sarmiento, D.M.

Congregation of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres (SPC)

Sr. Mercedita Estrella, SPC (Superior)

Sr. Mary Danielle Casiano, SPC

Sr. Jesusa Ferenal, SPC

4.      Institute of Our Lady of the Annunciation (IOLA)

Ms. Seny Lantin, IOLA

Ms. Margie Mercado, IOLA

5.      Missionary Handmaids of the Holy family of Nazareth (MhHFN)

Sr. Mary John M Amaranto, MhHFN (Superior)

Sr. Mary Grace Tablate, MhHFN

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS

Colegio Del Santisimo Rosario (1948),

Libmanan, Camarines Sur

Directress: Sr. Violeta G. Franco, O.P.

Faculty: 36

Total enrollment: 669

Tel.: (054) 511-82-17

Colegio de Santa Rita (1995)

Del Gallego, 4411, Camarines Sur

Director: Fr. Ian Trillanes

Principal: Mrs. Venilda R. Caguimbal

Faculty: 13

Enrolment: 151

Tel.: (042) 304-85-42

Sta Rita De Cascia Formation Center (DM)

Del Gallego 4411 Camarines Sur

Enrolment, Pre-School: 32

Sister in charge: Sr. Precilla Dequilla, DM

Nazareth Institute of Learning and Formation, Inc.

Nazareth Convent  Compound, Tara, Sipocot, Camarines Sur

Enrolment: 139

Directress: Sr. Mary John M Amaranto, MhHFN

Faculty: 7

San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila Formation Center (DM)

GRS, Ragay, Camarines Sur

Enrolment: Pre-School: 23

Sister in charge: Sr. Annaliza Amat, D.M.

MISCELLANEOUS LISTING

1.     St. Paul Convent, Bicol Sanitarium

San Pedro, Cabusao, Camarines Sur

Sr. Mercedita Estrella, SPC (In Charge)

2.      House of Prayer

Institute of Our Lady of the Annunciation

Sipocot, Camarines Sur

Ms. Seny Latin, IOLA (In Charge)

3.      Harong ni Lord

Christian Life Communities

San Fernando, Camarines Sur

Rev. Mr. Stanley Lee (In Charge)

NECROLOGY

1.      Fr. Isabelo Nacianceno

2.      Fr. Edilberto Matubis

3.      Fr. Jularch Palabrica

4.      Fr. Benjamin Espiritu