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Diocese of Balanga (Dioecesis Balangensis)

Suffragan of San Fernando, Pampanga

Created: March 17, 1975. Canonically Erected: November 7, 1975. Comprises the whole civil province of Bataan. Titular: St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, April 28.

Bishop Most Reverend

RUPERTO CRUZ SANTOS D.D.

Born: October 30, 1957. Ordained priest: September 10, 1983. Appointed bishop: April 1, 2010. Ordained Bishop: June 24, 2010. Installed fourth Bishop: July 8, 2010

Bahay Obispo No. 41 Paterno St. Poblacion

Balanga 2100 Bataan Tel. (047) 237- 9955

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Past Bishops

Most Rev. Socrates B. Villegas, D.D. Appointed: May 3, 2004; Installed: July 3, 2004

Most Rev. Honesto F. Ontioco, D.D.

Appointed: April 8, 1998

Most Rev. Celso N. Guevarra D.D. Appointed: June 4, 1975

PRESENT STATUS

I. DIOCESAN PERSONNEL Bishop .................... 1 Diocesan Priests 41 In Active ………….. 31 Retired but still active 2 Out of the Diocese…. 2 Out of the Country..... 7 Guest priests ....... 0 Filipino Religious Priests in Pastoral Work 20 Filipino Religious Deacon 1 Foreign Religious Priests.. 2 Filipino Religious in Academic Institute (Letran) 5 Religious Sisters (Filipinos-37; Foreigners-14) 51 Seminarians Minor Seminarians.. 1 Senior High School 17 Philosophy ...... 5 Theology ……….. 8 Total Seminarians 31 II. DIOCESAN DIVISIONS Districts ............... 2 Vicariates ............ 4 Parishes .............. 36 Quasi-Parish ....... 1 Chaplaincy .......... 1 Shrines ………….. 5 Chapels ............... 245 Diocesan Schools 9 High School ........ 8 Enrolment ........... 4,807

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Elementary .......... 7 Enrolment .......... 1,358 Pre-Elem ............. 7 Enrolment ........... 414 III. OTHER INSTITUTIONS Clinic (Klinika ni San Jose) .......... 1 Retreat Centers ........................... 2 Catechetical Center ..................... 1 Pastoral Centers (Chancery Divisions) 6 Home for the Aged (Bahay Puso) 1 Formation Centers ....................... 2 Seminary ..................................... 1 IV. Sacraments and Sacramentals Baptism ................... Children ................. 14, 464 Adults .................... 379 Confirmations ........... 10,297 First Communion.. .... 8,571 Matrimony: Between Catholics . 943 Mixed (Catholic and Non- Catholic) 6 Anointing of the Sick...... 2,515 Deaths ….. ............ 2,708 Population (NSO, 2015 Statistics,) 760,650 Household .................. 126,634 Catholics ..................... 608,520 Area ........................... 1,373 km2

DIOCESAN CURIA Chancery

Cathedral Parish of St. Joseph Balanga 2100 Bataan

Tel./Fax: (047) 237-3226 and (047) 237-5705 Website Address: www.balangadiocese.com

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Vicar General : Fr. Josue V. Enero Oeconomus: Fr. Antonio M. Quintos, Jr. Chancellor: Fr. Percival V. Medina Vice Chancellor: Fr. Regin L. Tenorio

ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION Diocesan Presbyteral Council

Chairman: Most Rev. Ruperto C. Santos D.D.- Bishop Members: Fr. Josue V. Enero (Vicar General), Fr. Antonio Quintos , Jr. (Oeconomus), Fr. Percival V. Medina (Chancellor), Fr. Regin Tenorio (Vice-Chancellor) Fr. Mario A. Margallo (Vicar Forane) Fr. Jefferson A. Paule, (Vicar Forane), Fr. Felizardo D. Sevilla (Vicar Forane), Fr. Santos S. Detablan (Vicar Forane), Msgr Antonio S. Dumaual (BEC-KRISMA), Fr. Noel Nuguid (Youth), Fr. Rosauro V. Guila (DSOB Superintendent), Msgr. Mario M. Perez (Clergy), Msgr. Remigio R. Hizon, Jr. (Social Action), Jr., Fr. Cyril Jalandoon, MMHC (Religious), Fr. Ernesto B. de Leon (Catechesis), Fr. Milver R. Cruz (Liturgy), Fr. Abraham Pantig (Vocation), Fr. Fernando Loreto (Family & Life),

Chancery and Financial Staff Property Custodians: Mr. Prudencio M. Estrella Internal Auditors: Miss Perla N. Balon, and Miss Anita Castro Bookkeeper: Mrs. Sharon C. Simbul Accountant: Mr. Adonis D. Talaugon Secretary: Miss Mary Leonila D. Enriquez Consultant: Miss Anita Castro and Mrs. Belen Esteban

Vicars Forane Vicariate of St. Peter of Verona: Fr. Santos S. Detablan Vicariate of St. Dominic de Guzman: Fr. Jefferson A. Paule Vicariate of Our Lady of the Pillar: Fr. Mario A. Margallo Vicariate of St. Michael Archangel: Fr. Felizardo Sevilla

Judiciary Section- Advocate: Msgr. Hernando B. Guanzon, JCD Clergy Affairs: Msgr. Mario M. Perez Religious Affairs: Fr. Cyril Jalandoon, MMHC

JUDICIARY

Matrimonial Tribunal (Created and Decreed on December 27, 2015)

Rev. Msgr. Hernando B. Guanzon, JCD- Judicial Vicar/Judge Rev. Fr. Antonio M. Quintos, Jr.- Defender of the Bond

Rev. Fr. Percival V. Medina- Notary Office: Virgen Milagrosa Del Santo Rosario College Seminary

Bahay-Puso Compound, Upper Tuyo, Balanga City 2100, Bataan

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PASTORAL MINISTRIES COMMISSION ON LITURGY: Director- Fr. Milver R. Cruz.; Mother Butler Diocesan

President Ms. Elena Jaring; All Chairpersons/Coordinators of Liturgical Worship Committee in all the Parishes

COMMISSION ON EDUCATION: ON DIOCESAN SCHOOLS,: Superintendent- Fr. Rosauro V. Guila; Members: All Directors of Diocesan Schools

ON CATECHESIS: Fr. Ernesto de Leon, Director; Sr. Eleanor Agutaya, MCST, Diocesan Coordinator; Members: All Chairperson/Coordinators of Committee on Education on all the Parishes of the Diocese

ON BIBLICAL APOSTOLATE: Director-Fr. Markjill A. Manalili, Diocesan Coordinator- Ms. Leah Arma, and Bibliarasal apostolates.

FAMILY AND LIFE APOSTOLATE DIRECTOR: Director- Fr. Fernando A. Loreto, Diocesan Coordinator- Mrs. Luz Dispo, Pre-Cana givers; Family ministries

ON MIGRANTS MINISTRY- Spiritual Director: Fr. Edilbert S. Pomer, and Diocesan and Parish Coordinators

PREX-ALAGAD: Msgr. Antonio S. Dumaual, Director, and ALAGAD chairpersons, leaders, speakers, secretariat, and facilitators

COMMISSION ON SOCIAL SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT, ALAY-KAPWA, INDIGENOUS

PEOPLES, PPC RESPONSIBLE VOTING, Director-Msgr. Remigio R. Hizon, Jr. and all Social Action leaders in parishes.

BAHAY PUSO HOME FOR THE AGED, managed by St. Paul the Chartres, Sr. Mary Philip Galeno, SPC, Superior.

FOR DISASTER RESPONSE: Fr. Mario A. Margallo, Youth and parish volunteers. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS: Fr. Gregorio P. Jorge, and parish advocates. FOR JAIL APOSTOLATE, Director-Fr. Antonio D. Bernaldo, and volunteers SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS: Director- Fr. Maximo D. Villanueva, Jr. PONTIFICAL MISSION SOCIETIES: Director Fr. Santos S. Detablan, and volunteers. KRISMA (BEC) FORMATION: Msgr. Antonio S. Dumaual, Episcopal Vicar; Fr. Jason

Balan, (Assistant BEC Director for Diocesan); Fr. Antonio P. Bayod, MSC (Assistant BEC Director for Religious);

DIOCESAN YOUTH MINISTRY: Director- Fr Noel Nuguid, Youth Minister (DYMC)- Sr. Regina Ignacio,SFI; DYM Coordinator April Simeon and youth leaders per vicariates and parishes.

YOUTH CAMPUS MINISTERS: Director- Fr. Eugene Suelan, MMHC Fr. Cyril Jalandoon, MMHC; Fr. Simon Catatista, MMHC; Brothers; Franciscan Immaculatine Sisters, Daughters of the Sacred Heart

VOCATIONS AND MINISTRY OF ALTAR SERVERS: Director- Fr. Abraham SP Pantig, Assistant- Fr. Jess Navoa; BAKAS Seminarians

MINISTRY TO THE SICK AND HEALING: Director- Fr. Norman De Leon, Members: Presidents of parishes Ministry to the Sick and Chaplains of Hospitals.

COMMISSION FOR DIOCESAN CHURCH AND RECTORY CONSTRUCTION- headed by Most Rev.Ruperto C. Santos, D.D.; Assistants to the Bishop for Construction are Fr. Antonio Quintos, Fr. Regin Tenorio, and Fr. Ernesto De Leon.

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CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER- Spiritual Director- Fr. Ramon G. Mariano, Diocesan

A.P.President- Mrs. Neth Singson, and other Parish leaders. EL SHADDAI PRAYER GROUPS: Director- Fr. Norman E. De Leon, Members: El

Shaddai Diocesan Officers, and Parish Coordinators. ADORATION NOCTURNA FILIPINA: Spiritual Director-Fr.Antonio D. Bernaldo,; Diocesan

President-Bro. Elmer Ortiguerra, CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE: Director- Fr. Felizardo D. Sevilla; Diocesan President-

.Ms. Josefina D. Tolentino, MOTHER BUTLER MISSION GUILD: Spiritual Director-Fr. Milver R. Cruz,; Diocesan

President- Ms. Elena Jaring and Assistant- Ms. Emma Salazar LEGION OF MARY: Spiritual Director- Fr. Jesus R. Navoa, Lay leader-Ms. Linda

Gatdula. CHILDREN OF MARY IMMACULATE (COMI)- Spiritual Director Fr. Jhoen B.

Buenaventura,; Diocesan President; Diocesan President- Mrs. Sally Raya KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AND DAUGHTERS OF MARY IMMACULATE: Spiritual Director- Fr.

Mario A. Margallo, Assembly and Council Heads; Diocesan Presidents- GK Clodualdo Fernandez and Dame Rosario Redulla,

COUPLES FOR CHRIST: Spiritual Director- Fr. Jefferson A. Paule, Diocesan Heads- Mr. Dixie Banzon and Mrs. Arlene Banzon.

NEO-CATECHUMENATE: Spiritual Director- Fr. Jose Cremona,; Diocesan Head Couple- Mr. and Mrs. Noel & Jujy Lintag,

SECULAR FRANCISCAN ORDER (SFO)- Spiritual Director-Fr. Fernando Loreto, Regional Minister- Mrs. Herminia Reyes

PRAYER AND LIFE WORKSHOP (PLW): Spiritual Director- Fr. Percival V. Medina and Facilitator Head- Atty. Renato Bagay, PLW Leaders and Guides.

SECULAR ORDER OF DISCALCED CARMELITES: Diocesan President.-Sis. Perlita Serrano and other members

THIRD ORDER OF CARMEL: Diocesan President.- Mrs. Luz Dispo and members DOMINICAN LAITY: Coordinators- Ms.Julie Salas/Mr.Harold Espeleta and other

members

DIOCESAN PASTORAL COUNCIL OFFICERS: President- Mr. Renato Sangalang; Vice President- Mrs. Nona Dizon; Secretary- Ms. Erlinda Gatdula; Treasurer- Mr. Dixie Banzon; Auditor- Mr. Alden Fernandez. VICARIATE COORDINATORS: St. Peter of Verona- Mr. Benito Pastorelo; St. Dominic de Guzman- Mr. Ruben Bacbakin, Sr.; Our Lady of the Pillar- Mr. Renato Sangalang; St. Michael de Archangel- Ms. Adoracion Apolinario and Mr. Efren Rueda. COORDINATORS OF RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS: Priestly- Dra. Vilma Diuco (MCST Lay Cooperators), Ms. Fe Andrade (Apostolado ng Panalangin) and Mrs. Sally Raya (COMI). Pastor-Mrs. Rosario Redulla(DMI) and Mrs. Josefina Tolentino(CWL), Mr.

7 Clodualdo Fernandez (KC); Prophet- Ms. Corazon Espiritu (El Shaddai), Mr and Mrs.. Dixie & Arlene Banzon (CFC), and Ms. Erlinda Gatdula(Legion of Mary) MEMBERS- All the Diocesan Heads of Religious Organizations, and all Vice Presidents of Parish Pastoral Councils.

SAINT JOSEPH DIOCESAN FINANCIAL FOUNDATION

OFFICERS: President,Mr. Carlos Mateo; Vice President, Dr. Ramil Pizarro; Secretary, Ms. Corazon Malibiran; Treasurer, Ms. Sonia Magtanong; Auditor, Mr. Florencio Lucio & Mr. Antonio Perez; PRO, Mr. Jimmy Castillo, Ms. Josefina Tolentino. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Engr. Oscar B. Banzon, Mrs. Lourdes DL. Valdecañas, Mrs. Ester B. Paguio, Dr. Salud Bagalso, Mrs. Amelia A. Anastacio, Engr. Celso V. Valdecañas. Mrs. Rosanna B. Dizon, Dr. Cynthia T. Guevarra, Ms. Cecilia A. Banzon, Mr. Eduardo Tuazon, Mrs. Milagros Banzon, Ms. Zenaida Banzon, Ms. Teresita Pizarro, Mrs. Teresita Ortiguerra, Ms. Zosima Pizarro, Mr. Orlando Aquende, Mr. Manuel Camacho. Vicariate of St. Peter of Verona: Ms. Corazon Cortez, Ms. Len Un. Vicariate of St. Dominic: Ms. Erlinda San Miguel, Sis. Rosario Cacho. Vicariate of Our Lady of the Pillar: Ms. Susan Mendoza, Mrs. Nette Malibiran, Ms. Agnes de Leon. Vicariate of St. Michael: Ms. Aurora Cruz, Ms. Lilia Amante,.Professionals: Dr. Ramil Pizarro, Ms. Sonia Magtanong, Government Officials: Congressman Jose Enrique Garcia III, Mayor Ana Santiago. Business Sector: Mr.Geronimo Rueda, Mr. Carlos Mateo. Ex-officio / Heads of Mandated Organizations: Knights of Columbus: Mr. Antonio Perez, Mr. Florencio Lucio. Daughters of Mary Immaculate: Mrs. Eleanor Magpantay, Mrs. Digna Banzon. CWL: Mrs. Josefina Tolentino, Ms. Margarita Pascua. Couples for Christ: Mr. Jimmy Castillo, Ms. Jenny Cruz; El Shaddai: Ms. Ester Collera, Ms. Erlie Siasat. MBMG- Mother Butler Mission Guild: Mrs. Fely Cruz, Ms. Crispina Montal.

PARISHES, CHAPLAINCY AND PAROCHIAL CLERGY

I. Vicariate of St. Peter of Verona

PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST, Dinalupihan 2110 Bataan. (E- 1865); 4 Chapels; Tel. (047) 636- 1796 Pop.: 29,249; Cath.: 17,438; Titular: St. John

The Baptist, June 24 Parish Priest: Fr. Santos S. Detablan PARISH OF ST. JOSEPH, NEW SAN JOSE, Dinalupihan 2110 Bataan. (E- December 12, 2005) 6 Chapels; Pop: 8,000 Cath: 6,400 Titular: St. Joseph, March 19 Parish Priest: Fr. Edgardo A. Bayani, OSJ Parochial Vicar: Fr. Jose Eugenio delos Santos, OSJ PARISH OF ST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA, Paggalanggang, Dinalupihan 2100 Bataan. Est 2005; Pop: 10,200 Cath: 9,180; 3 Chapels; Titular: St. Catherine of Alexandria, Nov. 25 Parish Priest: Fr. Joseph S. Cremona, MSSP

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PARISH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, Colo, Dinalupihan, 2110 Bataan. (E- February 10,1985); Pop.: 15,986; CATH:14,387; 12 Chapels; Titular: Our Lady Of Lourdes, February 11

Parish Priest: Fr. Markjill A. Manalili PARISH OF ST. JEROME EMILIANI, Roosevelt, Dinalupihan 2100 Bataan.(E-September 27, 2005 Pop:17,500 Cath: 14,000; 7 Chapels; Titular: St. Jerome Emiliani, 3rd Sunday of February Parish Priest– Fr. John F. Valenzuela, CRS PARISH OF SAINT RAYMUND NONNATUS, San Ramon, Dinalupihan, 2110 Bataan.(E- June 25,1994 ; Pop.: 15,113; Cath:13,144; 6 chapels Titular: St. Raymond Nonatus, August 31 Parish Priest: Fr. Ramon G. Mariano PARISH OF THE HOLY FAMILY, Balsik, Hermosa, 2111 Bataan. (E- Dec. 5, 1990) .: 12,599; Cath.: 10,957; 5 Chapels; Titular: Holy Family, Last Sunday Of December Parish Priest: Fr. Jesus R. Navoa PARISH OF ST. PETER VERONA, Hermosa 2111 Bataan. (E- 1756) Tel. (047) 633-0904 Pop.: 21,924; Cath.: 19,067; 5 Chapels; Titular: St. Peter of Verona, May 3 Parish Priest: Fr. Antonio M. Quintos, Jr. Parochial Vicar: Fr. Anthony R. Sibug QUASI-PARISH OF ST. POPE JOHN PAUL II,Culis, Hermosa, 2111, Bataan; (E- Dec 30, 2013) Pop 4200; Cath 3800; 5 Chapels Parish Priest: Fr. Antonio M. Quintos, Jr.

II. Vicariate Of St. Dominic De Guzman PARISH OF ST. JOHN EVANGELIST, Tapulao, Orani 2112 Bataan. (E- July 16, 1994) Pop.: 10,799; Cath.: 9,390; 3 Chapels, Titular: St. John the Evangelist Dec 27 Parish Priest: Fr. Jefferson A. Paule PARISH OF ST. JOSEPHINE BAKHITA, Tala Orani 2112 Bataan. (E-June 27, 2006);

Pop: 8,000 Cath: 7,200; 5 Chapels; Titular: St. Josephine Bakhita, 2nd Sunday of February

Parish Priest– Fr. Rolando Perfecto, FDCC Parochial Vicar: Fr. Mateo Suarez, FDCC DIOCESAN SHRINE AND PARISH OF OUR LADY OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY. Orani 2112 Bataan; (E- April 21, 1714; Pop.: 39,066; Cath.: 33,957; 14 Chapels; Titular: Virgen Milagrosa Del Rosario Del Pueblo De Orani, 2nd Sunday Of October; (Declared as a Diocesan Shrine on April 18, 1986 by Bishop Celso Guevarra,DD) Parish Priest: Fr. Abraham SP Pantig

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15, 1999). Tel. (047) 237-3048; Pop.: 9,100; Cath.: 7,900; 2 Chapels;; Titular: St. Anthonine of Florence, May 10

Parish Priest: Fr. Milver R. Cruz PARISH OF ST. DOMINIC DE GUZMAN, Abucay, 2114 Bataan. (E-June 10, 1588). Tel.

(047) 237-3830; Pop.: 22,849; Cath.: 19,501; 3 Chapels; Titular: St. Dominic de Guzman, August 8

Parish Priest: Fr. Josue V. Enero PARISH OF ST. THOMAS AQUINAS, Bangkal Abucay, 2114 Bataan. (E- 2005); Pop: 11,

000; Cath.: 6,600; 6 Chapels; Titular: St. Thomas Aquinas, Last Sunday of January

Parish Priest: Fr. Antonio Bayod, MSC

III. Vicariate Of Our Lady Of The Pillar

DIOCESAN SHRINE AND CATHEDRAL PARISH OF ST. JOSEPH, Balanga,2100 Bataan. (E-April 18, 1739). Tel. (047)237-0215; (047)237-3595 Pop.: 37,389; Cath.: 32,517; 19 Chapels; Titular: St. Joseph, Husband of Mary, April 28 (Declared Diocesan Shrine on March 19, 2015 by Bishop Ruperto C. Santos, D.D.) Parish Priest: Fr. Ernesto B. De Leon Parochial Vicar: Fr. Regin L. Tenorio PARISH OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, Puerto Rivas, Balanga 2100 Bataan.(E- November 29,1980; Tel. (047) 237-0298; Pop.: 10,143; Cath.: 8,819; 4 Chapels Titular: Immaculate Conception, December 8 Parish Priest: Fr. Cyril Jalandoon, MMHC Parochial Vicars: Fr. Eugene Suelan, MMHC & Fr. Simon Catatista, MMHC PARISH OF STO. CRISTO, Cupang, Balanga, 2100 Bataan. (E- November 30, 1996.

Tel. (047) 237-0831; Pop.: 14,364; Cath.: 12,047; 1 Chapel; Titular: Sto. Cristo, Last Sunday of May

Parish Priest: Fr. Edgardo Sigua

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DIOCESAN SHRINE OF THE DIVINE MERCY, Roman Hi-Way, Munting Batangas, Balanga, 2100 Bataan. (E-April 7, 2012 Declared Diocesan Shrine by Bishop Ruperto C. Santos, D.D.); Feastday: Sunday after Easter Sunday;

Rector: Fr. Antonio D. Bernaldo PARISH OF OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR, Pilar 2101 Bataan. (E- March 10, 1801) Tel. (047) 633-5176; Pop.: 27,908; Cath; 24,270; 7 Chapels; Titular: Our Lady Of the Pillar, October 12 Parish Priest: Fr. Edilbert S. Pomer PARISH OF SAN ISIDRO, Nagwaling, Pilar, Bataan. (E-October 27, 2004); Tel: (047)

935 2374; Pop: 1,500 ; Cath; 1350; 9 Chapels; Titular: San Isidro May 15 Parish Priest: Fr. Lee Leonida OSJ Parochial Vicar: Fr. Edmund Jorge, OSJ PARISH OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER, Parang Bagac 2107 Bataan. (E-March 2. 1980); Pop.: 7,236; Cath.: 6,293; Titular: Saint Francis of Xavier, 1st Sunday of December Parish Priest: Fr. Ranny Rodriguez, RCJ Parochial Vicars: Fr. Ricardo V. Caperina, RCJ; Rev. Jonrey T. Lauron, RCJ

(Collaborator) Fr. John Youn, RCJ (Special Apostolate to the Aetas) DIOCESAN SHRINE AND PARISH OF ST. CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA, Bagac, 2107,

Bataan. (E- 1873); Pop.: 16,519; Cath.: 14,366, 2 Chapels; Titular: St. Catherine of Alexandria, November 25

Parish Priest: Fr. Noel C. Nuguid PARISH OF SAN VICENTE FERRER, Saysain, Bagac 2107 Bataan. (E- March 27, 2005) Pop: 9,000 Cath: 7,650; 7 Chapels; Titular: San Vicente Ferrer,April 5 (but fiesta is third Saturday of Apri yearly as agreed upon) Parish Priest: Fr. Edgar Cayanan, OCarm Parochial Vicar: Fr. Dionisio Ramos, OCarm PARISH OF OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR, Morong, 2108 Bataan. (E-1607); Pop: 12,646; Cath.: 10,700; 4 Chapels; Tel. No. (047) 612-1677; Titular: Our Lady of the Pillar, October 12 Parish Priest: Fr. Mario A. Margallo PARISH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES, Nagbalayong, Morong, 2108 Bataan; (E- July 30, 2012); Pop.: 6323 Cath.: 6000; 6 Chapels; Titular: Our Lady of Lourdes, February 11 Parish Priest: Fr. Fernando Loreto

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IV. Vicariate Of St. Michael The Archangel PARISH OF STS. PETER AND PAUL, Calungusan, Orion, 2102 Bataan. (E-June 29, 1999 Tel (047) 244-55-88; Pop.: 18,000; Cath.: 16,300; 4 Chapels Titular: St Peter and Paul, June 29 Parish Priest: Msgr. Hernando B. Guanzon PARISH OF ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL, Orion, 2102 Bataan. (E-April 30, 1667); Tel

(047) 244-5389; Pop.: 40,485; Cath.: 36,477; 14 Chapels; Titular: St. Michael the Archangel September 29, Town Fiesta May 8

Parish Priest: Fr. Percival V. Medina PARISH OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, Limay, 2103 Bataan. (E-1930) Tel (047) 633 - 3097; Pop.: 29,978; Cath.: 26,440; 17 Chapels; Titular: St. Francis of Assisi, October 4 Parish Priest: Fr. Felizardo D. Sevilla PARISH SHRINE OF ST. ROCHE, Lamao, Limay, 2104 Bataan. (E-November 9, 1994)

Tel. (047) 633-9730; Pop.: 11,957; Cath.: 10,546; 5 Chapels; Titular: St. Roche, August 16. (Declared Diocesan Shrine on August 16, 2014 by Bishop Ruperto C. Santos, D.D.)

Parish Priest: Fr. Norman de Leon PARISH OF ST. JOSEPH, THE WORKER, CABCABEN, Mariveles, 2103 Bataan; (E-1930)

Tel. (047) 633-0129; Pop.: 27,653; Cath.: 23,698; 3 Chapels; Titular: St. Joseph the Worker, May 1

Parish Priest: Msgr. Remigio R. Hizon, Jr. PARISH OF ST. GEMMA GALGANI. Mt. View, Mariveles, 2103 Bataan. (E-April 5, 2012).

Tel (047)633-1189; Pop: 10,800 Cath 9180; 15 Chapels; Titular: St. Gemma of Galgani, April 11 but fiesta is May 16 (Parish)

Parish Priest: Fr. Jhoen B. Buenaventura PARISH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, Alion, Batangas II, Mariveles 2103 Bataan.

(E-May 16, 2005); Pop:11,390 Cath: 10,165; 4 Chapels; Titular: Immaculate Conception, December 8

Parish Priest: Fr. Joseph Alesna, CP Parochial Vicar: Fr. Locarno Anor, CP PARISH OF STO. NIÑO, ALAS ASIN, Mariveles 2103 Bataan. (E-November 7, 2004); Pop: 20,258 Cath. 14,256; 14 Chapels;Titular: Sto. Niño, 3rd Sun of January Parish Priest: Fr. Arnold Rosal, OSJ Parochial Vicar: Fr. Ryan Mullon, OSJ

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PARISH OF SAINT NICHOLAS TOLENTINE, Mariveles, 2105 Bataan. (E-1578). Tel. (047) 935-6454; Pop.: 42,347; Cath.: 36,282; 8 Chapels; Titular: St. Nicholas of Tolentino, September 10 Parish Priest: Fr. Gerardo Gregorio P. Jorge CHAPLAINCY OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA, AFAB, Mariveles, 2105, Bataan. (E- August 6,

1978) Tel (047) 935-6510;Pop.: 10,685; Cath.: 9,157;Titular: Our Lady of Fatima, May 13 ; Chaplain: Fr. Rene P. De Leon

Priests outside of the Diocese (2) Msgr. Henry D. Gueco (Manila) and Fr. Carmelino Alvendia (Batangas)

Priests outside of the country (7) USA: Fr. Robert Florido (CA), Fr. Maximo Omaña, Fr. Victor Tadeo (NJ), Fr.

Camilo Pacanza (SF); Fr. Maximo D. Villanueva (NY); Fr. Michael Tria (Chicago); Australia: Fr. Alwin B. Bobis (Study-Leave);

INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE/SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE

WOMEN (13) CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF ST. PAUL THE CHARTRES (SPC)

DAUGHTERS OF ST. DOMINIC (OP) DAUGHTERS OF THE SACRED HEART (DSH) FRANCISCAN IMMACULATINE SISTERS (SFI) FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF THE HEART OF JESUS (FCJ) FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE HOLY MOTHER OF GOD (SFIC) FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF THE IMMACULATE (FSI) HOSPITALER SISTERS OF MERCY (SOM) MISSIONARY CATECHISTS OF ST. THERESE OF THE INFANT JESUS (MCST) RELIGIOUS OF STA. MARIANA DE JESUS INSTITUTE (RM) CONGREGATION OF ST. CATHERINE VIRGIN MARTYR (CSC) SISTERS OF NOTRE DAME- (SND) POOR CLARE SISTERS (OSC) MEN (11) OBLATES OF ST. JOSEPH (OSJ) CLERGY REGULAR OF SOMASCA (CRS) CONGREGATION OF THE PASSION OF CHRIST (CP) MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF ST. PAUL (MSSP) CONGREGATION OF THE CANOSSIAN SONS OF CHARITY (FDCC) MARIAN MISSIONARIES OF THE HOLY CROSS (MMHC) MISSIONARIES OF THE SACRED HEART (MSC) ORDER OF CARMELITES (OCARM) ROGATIONISTS OF THE HEART OF JESUS (RCJ) ORDER OF PREACHERS (OP) LA SALLE BROTHERS (FSC)

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DIOCESAN SCHOOLS OF BATAAN (DSOB) Chancery

Cathedral Parish of St. Joseph Balanga 2100 Bataan

dsob_balanga@yahoo.com Telfax (047)234-9394

Superintendent: Fr. Rosauro V. Guila, Oeconomus: Fr. Antonio M. Quintos, Jr. Internal Auditors: Miss Perla N. Balon, and Miss Anita Castro Secretary (DSOB): Mrs. Delia C. Magsumbol Secretary (Seminary) Miss Rhodora A. dela Rosa HR Coordinator: Miss Maria Regina Sanchez Computer Technician: Mr. Dexter Dilig, Computer Technician: Mr. Ulysses dela Rosa, Driver: Mr. Leuterio Suba, Jr. SAINT JOHN ACADEMY (High School), Dinalupihan, 2110 Bataan; Tel. (047) 636-5560; Director- Fr. Edgardo S. Sigua,; Principal- Mrs. Gemma Yao,; Chaplain-Fr. Santos S. Detablan, ST. PETER DE VERONA ACADEMY (Pre-Elem, Elementary, High School), Hermosa,

2111Bataan; Tel. (047) 633-1354, Director- Fr. Edgardo S. Sigua,; Principal- Mr. Joselito Mariano, Chaplain-.Fr. Antonio M. Quintos, Jr.

HOLY ROSARY PAROCHIAL SCHOOL (Pre-Elem, Elementary, High School), Orani, 2112 Bataan; Tel. (047) 431 1225 Director- Fr. Rosauro V. Guila, Principal-Ms. Lilia de Guzman,; Chaplain-Fr. Abraham SP Pantig,

ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA ACADEMY (Pre-Elem, Elementary, High School), Samal, 2113 Bataan; Tel. (047) 633-0572 Director- Fr. Edgardo S. Sigua,; Principal- Ms. Amalia Ponce,; Chaplain- Msgr. Mario M. Perez,

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL ACADEMY (Pre-Elem, Elementary, High School), Orion, 2102 Bataan; Tel. (047) 244-4512, Director- Fr. Rosauro V. Guila,; Principal- Mrs. Maria Cecilia Arambulo,; Chaplain.Fr. Percival V. Medina.

ST. NICHOLAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL OF MARIVELES, INC. (Pre-Elem, Elementary, High School) Mariveles, 2105 Bataan; Tel. (047) 935-6182; Director-Fr. Rosauro V. Guila,; Principal- Mr. Rowel Abalos, Chaplain-Fr. Gerardo Gregorio P. Jorge,

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL OF MORONG, INC.(HIGH SCHOOL) Morong, 2108 Bataan Tel. (047) 612-1256; Director-Fr. Rosauro V. Guila,; Principal-Miss Veneriza Trillo, ; Chaplain-.Fr. Mario A. Margallo

OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Morong, 2108 Bataan; Tel. (047) 612-1256; Director-Fr. Rosauro V. Guila, Principal- Miss Veneriza Trillo; Chaplain- Fr. Mario A. Margallo.

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BLESSED REGINA PROTMANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Pre-Elem, Elementary, High School) Mt. View, Mariveles, Bataan; Tel. No. (047) 612-0599, Directress- Sr. Teresinha Maria Schroeder, Principal; Ms. Jessa Destreza, Chaplain Fr. Jhoen B. Buenaventura.

BLESSED REGINA PROTMANN CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Pre-Elem, Elementary, High School) Bagac, Bataan; Tel. No. (047) 612-0599, Directress- Sr. Teresinha Maria Schroeder, Principal; Ms. Jessa Destreza, Chaplain Fr. Noel C. Nuguid.

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS OWNED BY THE RELIGIOUS

LETRAN COLLEGE (College), Dominican Avenue, Gabon, Abucay, 1114 Bataan Tel.

No. (047) 237-9431;Rector and President- Rev. Fr. Clarence Victor Cuevas Marquez, O.P., Vice President for Academic Affairs –Dr. Cristina Castro Cabral, PhD; Director, Planning and Development Office- Asst. Prof. Randy S. Castillo.

ST. JOSEPH COLLEGE OF BALANGA (Pre-Elem, Elementary, High School, College) Tuyo, Balanga, Bataan Tel. 612 - 0732; Cel. No. 09163275386 Directress- Sr. Lourdes Panganiban, SFIC.

JAIME HILARIO INTEGRATED SCHOOL (Pre-Elem, Elementary, Technical High School) Looc, Brgy Banawang, Bagac, 2107 Bataan. Tel (02) 984-5676. Principal-Bro. Inigo Riola, SFC

BLESSED MARGARITA BRINCAT CAHOLIC SCHOOL (Pre-Elem, Elementary, High School) Tucop Dinalupihan Bataan; Cel No. 633 2996, , Directress Sr. Mary Pini, FCJ ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL (Pre-Elem, Elem, High School) Sta. Elena, Orion, Bataan; Tel. (047)633-0039; Principal- Sr. Paula Dequito, FSI DAUGHTERS OF ST. DOMINIC SCHOOL, Emerald Coast Exec. Village, Limay; Tel. 244-

73-23 / 0915-416-8506/Sr. Mary Annunciata B. Ladeza, OP STA. MARIANA DE JESUS ACADEMY, Mariveles, Bataan; CP No.0908-2111-726 Sr. Luisa Cordero, RM - Superior

DIOCESAN HOME FOR THE AGED

BAHAY PUSO, Sitio Mathay, Tuyo, Balanga City. Administrator- Sr. Mary Philip Galeno, SPC,Tel (047) 237-6700/ 612 - 2295; Wards: 6 lolos and 26 lolas.

ORPHANAGE SOS CHILDREN’ VILLAGE BATAAN, Golden Heights Subd., Mt. View, Mariveles, 2107

Bataan, Tel (047) 633-0880; Village Director- Mr. Salvador G. Ramirez,; Wards: 119 (boys & girls). Chaplain-Fr. Jhoen Buenaventura.

Necrology (2016- present) + Fr Joel J. Jimenez, May 16, 2016