Saturday, March 17, 2007
Most Reverend Antonio Isauro A. Buenafe
Bishop Antonio Isauro Buenafe is the first Roman Catholic Bishop who is a native of Abra. He was born on October 12, 1938 in Tayum. He took his elementary education at the Holy Ghost School in Tayum then transferred to a public school in Pamplona, Cagayan. His parents were reluctant to send him to the seminary for he was the only son. With the help of a Holy Spirit Nun, the young Antonio found his way to the seminary. He first stayed at the Christ the King Seminary in Quezon City then moved to the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Vigan. There, he finished his minor and major seminary formations.
Bishop Buenafe was ordained to the priesthood on March 30, 1963 by Bishop Odilo Etspueler of Bangued. Fr. Buenafe is the first Diocesan Priest of the Prelature Nullius of Bangued (now a diocese). Since ordination to the priesthood, he served as formator at the St. Joseph Minor Seminary. In June 1967, he was appointed in charge of the Parish of Peñarubia. In 1970, he returned to the minor seminary and became the rector until 1976, the year of his election to the Episcopacy. His ordination to the Episcopate was held on March 30, 1976. He became the Titular Bishop of Meta and Auxillary Bishop of Nueva Segovia having the Episcopal motto: In Cruce Christi Gloriemur (We Glory only in the Cross of Christ). While on his way to Manila on the fateful day of May 5, 1976, an astray bullet cut short the life of the new bishop. Bishop Antonio Buenafe was bishop for only 37 days and never had the chance to work in his assignment as Auxillary Bishop of Nueva Segovia.
Bishop Antonio Isauro Buenafe is the first Roman Catholic Bishop who is a native of Abra. He was born on October 12, 1938 in Tayum. He took his elementary education at the Holy Ghost School in Tayum then transferred to a public school in Pamplona, Cagayan. His parents were reluctant to send him to the seminary for he was the only son. With the help of a Holy Spirit Nun, the young Antonio found his way to the seminary. He first stayed at the Christ the King Seminary in Quezon City then moved to the Immaculate Conception Seminary in Vigan. There, he finished his minor and major seminary formations.
Bishop Buenafe was ordained to the priesthood on March 30, 1963 by Bishop Odilo Etspueler of Bangued. Fr. Buenafe is the first Diocesan Priest of the Prelature Nullius of Bangued (now a diocese). Since ordination to the priesthood, he served as formator at the St. Joseph Minor Seminary. In June 1967, he was appointed in charge of the Parish of Peñarubia. In 1970, he returned to the minor seminary and became the rector until 1976, the year of his election to the Episcopacy. His ordination to the Episcopate was held on March 30, 1976. He became the Titular Bishop of Meta and Auxillary Bishop of Nueva Segovia having the Episcopal motto: In Cruce Christi Gloriemur (We Glory only in the Cross of Christ). While on his way to Manila on the fateful day of May 5, 1976, an astray bullet cut short the life of the new bishop. Bishop Antonio Buenafe was bishop for only 37 days and never had the chance to work in his assignment as Auxillary Bishop of Nueva Segovia.
Most Reverend Victorino Ligot, D.D.
His Excellency, Most Rev. Victorino Cristobal Ligot is a native of Laoag, Ilocos Norte. He was born on March 21, 1924. He started his seminary formation at the old Seminario de la Immaculada Conception in Vigan. Sem. Victorino belonged to the pioneer seminarians to reside in the new Major Seminary building in Pantay Daya. On December 20,1952, he was ordained as deacon by Bishop Juan Sison The same prelate ordained him to the priesthood on March 21, 1953 at St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral. When the Civil Province of Ilocos Norte became Diocese of Laoag in 1961, Fr. Ligot became one of its pioneer priests. He served as Parish Priest in various parishes of the Diocese. He was elected to the Episcopacy when he was Parish Priest of Laoag Cathedral and Vicar General of the Diocese. On February 12, 1969, he was named Titular Bishop of Badua and Auxillary Bishop of Nueva Segovia taking Pax in Caritate (Peace in Charity) as his Episcopal motto. After a short stint in Nueva Segovia, he was made first bishop of the Diocese of San Fernando de La Union in 1970. He is remembered in San Fernando as the builder of the diocese. There, he served for ten years. Bishop Ligot died on September 18, 1980 at the age of 56.
His Excellency, Most Rev. Victorino Cristobal Ligot is a native of Laoag, Ilocos Norte. He was born on March 21, 1924. He started his seminary formation at the old Seminario de la Immaculada Conception in Vigan. Sem. Victorino belonged to the pioneer seminarians to reside in the new Major Seminary building in Pantay Daya. On December 20,1952, he was ordained as deacon by Bishop Juan Sison The same prelate ordained him to the priesthood on March 21, 1953 at St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral. When the Civil Province of Ilocos Norte became Diocese of Laoag in 1961, Fr. Ligot became one of its pioneer priests. He served as Parish Priest in various parishes of the Diocese. He was elected to the Episcopacy when he was Parish Priest of Laoag Cathedral and Vicar General of the Diocese. On February 12, 1969, he was named Titular Bishop of Badua and Auxillary Bishop of Nueva Segovia taking Pax in Caritate (Peace in Charity) as his Episcopal motto. After a short stint in Nueva Segovia, he was made first bishop of the Diocese of San Fernando de La Union in 1970. He is remembered in San Fernando as the builder of the diocese. There, he served for ten years. Bishop Ligot died on September 18, 1980 at the age of 56.
Most Reverend Emiliano Madangeng, D.D.
He is remembered as the first Filipino Vicar of the Montañosa. He was born on March 5,1927 in Hapao, Mountain Province. He, together with seminarians Francisco Claver and Sebastian Dalis, who also became bishops were among the pioneer seminarians of the Vicariate of Montañosa. He entered the Seminario de la Immaculada Conception in Vigan to start his priestly formation. A conscientious and studious seminarian, he had a deep appreciation for manual work. He was among the first resident seminarians of the Immaculate Conception Major Seminary in Pantay Daya. In December 15, 1953, Rev. Madangeng was ordained to the priesthood. He served with zeal at the Vicariate of Montañosa. Among his tasks were his works as Vicariate Secretary and Treasurer. Due to the need for a co-worker to the ailing Bishop William Brasseur, Fr. Madangeng was elected and subsequently ordained bishop on July 21, 1971. He became the Titular Bishop of Trofimiana and Auxillary Bishop of the Montañosa until 1981, when he took possession as the Apostolic Vicar of the said Vicariate. His Episcopal motto was, Afferent Montes Pacem (Let the Mountains Bring Peace).
On December 18, 1987, Bishop Madangeng resigned as Vicar Apostolic of the Montañosa due to a serious illness. He spent his remaining years in Bontoc, Mountain Province. Bishop Madangeng died in 1997.
He is remembered as the first Filipino Vicar of the Montañosa. He was born on March 5,1927 in Hapao, Mountain Province. He, together with seminarians Francisco Claver and Sebastian Dalis, who also became bishops were among the pioneer seminarians of the Vicariate of Montañosa. He entered the Seminario de la Immaculada Conception in Vigan to start his priestly formation. A conscientious and studious seminarian, he had a deep appreciation for manual work. He was among the first resident seminarians of the Immaculate Conception Major Seminary in Pantay Daya. In December 15, 1953, Rev. Madangeng was ordained to the priesthood. He served with zeal at the Vicariate of Montañosa. Among his tasks were his works as Vicariate Secretary and Treasurer. Due to the need for a co-worker to the ailing Bishop William Brasseur, Fr. Madangeng was elected and subsequently ordained bishop on July 21, 1971. He became the Titular Bishop of Trofimiana and Auxillary Bishop of the Montañosa until 1981, when he took possession as the Apostolic Vicar of the said Vicariate. His Episcopal motto was, Afferent Montes Pacem (Let the Mountains Bring Peace).
On December 18, 1987, Bishop Madangeng resigned as Vicar Apostolic of the Montañosa due to a serious illness. He spent his remaining years in Bontoc, Mountain Province. Bishop Madangeng died in 1997.
Most Reverend Sebastian A. Dalis, D.D.
Bishop Sebastian Acol Dalis is the third native bishop of Montañosa and second from the Diocesan Clergy. He was born on March 25, 1925 in Sablan, Province of Benguet. He began his seminary formation at the Seminario de la Immaculada Conception in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. He finished his theological schooling at the Immaculate Conception Major Seminary in Barangay Pantay Daya in the year 1953. His class is among the smallest number of graduates in the history of the seminary only having five. But their class is very notable to have produced three bishops.
Bishop Dalis was ordained to the priesthood on December 15, 1953 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral in Baguio City. He served as an active priest and collaborator of the late Bishop William Brasseur. He also worked under the Episcopacy of his former classmate, Bishop Madangeng. In 1987, the Holy See named him Titular Bishop of Thabraca and Auxillary Bishop of Montañosa. He was ordained as bishop on February 25, 1988. Together with Bishop Salgado, he worked in tending the flock in the said vicariate. While Auxillary Bishop, he also labored on the formation of young seminarians as rector of the San Pablo Major Seminary in 1989 to 1991. After his term in San Pablo Seminary, he was appointed rector of the Cathedral of Baguio. On July 2, 1992, the Vicariate of Montañosa was divided into three vicariates, one among the divisions is the Vicariate of Baguio. Bishop Dalis was named Auxillary Bishop of Baguio and served as such until his retirement on March 25, 2000.
Bishop Sebastian Acol Dalis is the third native bishop of Montañosa and second from the Diocesan Clergy. He was born on March 25, 1925 in Sablan, Province of Benguet. He began his seminary formation at the Seminario de la Immaculada Conception in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. He finished his theological schooling at the Immaculate Conception Major Seminary in Barangay Pantay Daya in the year 1953. His class is among the smallest number of graduates in the history of the seminary only having five. But their class is very notable to have produced three bishops.
Bishop Dalis was ordained to the priesthood on December 15, 1953 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral in Baguio City. He served as an active priest and collaborator of the late Bishop William Brasseur. He also worked under the Episcopacy of his former classmate, Bishop Madangeng. In 1987, the Holy See named him Titular Bishop of Thabraca and Auxillary Bishop of Montañosa. He was ordained as bishop on February 25, 1988. Together with Bishop Salgado, he worked in tending the flock in the said vicariate. While Auxillary Bishop, he also labored on the formation of young seminarians as rector of the San Pablo Major Seminary in 1989 to 1991. After his term in San Pablo Seminary, he was appointed rector of the Cathedral of Baguio. On July 2, 1992, the Vicariate of Montañosa was divided into three vicariates, one among the divisions is the Vicariate of Baguio. Bishop Dalis was named Auxillary Bishop of Baguio and served as such until his retirement on March 25, 2000.
Most Rev. Ernesto Antolin Salgado D.D.
Archbishop Ernesto Antolin Salgado is a native of Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur. Born on November 22, 1936, he spent his college years at the Immaculate Conception Major Seminary and graduated in 1958. Thereafter, he transferred at the Pontifical University of Sto. Tomas Central Seminary in Manila where he obtained his Licentiate in Philosophy and completed his theological studies with a Licentiate in Sacred Theology. He was ordained Deacon on September 24, 1961 at the Vigan Cathedral.
His first assignment was at the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary, where he was a Junior Prefect. Later, he became the Rector of the said seminary until 1972. In 1973 to 1974, Fr. Salgado joined the Team Ministry of the Vigan Cathedral. He subsequently embarked to Rome for his further studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University where he obtained his Doctorate in Sacred Theology. Fr. Salgado came back to the Philippines and was assigned as formator of the Immaculate Conception Major Seminary in 1978. He served as a Vice Rector, Prefect of Discipline, and Professor of Moral Theology. Fr. Salgado was also in charge of the Spiritual Formation Year Program from 1981 to 1986.
On October 17, 1986, the Holy See elected him as a Titular Bishop of Buruni and Coadjutor Bishop of the Montañosa by succession on December 18, 1988. He was appointed as the First Vicar Apostolic of the newly erected Apostolic Vicariate of Baguio on July 6, 1992. The Holy See moved him to the Diocese of Laoag on December 7, 2000 and was installed on January 30, 2001. On February 12, 2005, Bishop Salgado was appointed sixth Archbishop of Nueva Segovia. He was installed on May 30, 2005. Up to the present, he serves as the Chief Shepherd of Nueva Segovia with his motto, Pro Populo Consecratus (Consecrated for the People).
Archbishop Ernesto Antolin Salgado is a native of Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur. Born on November 22, 1936, he spent his college years at the Immaculate Conception Major Seminary and graduated in 1958. Thereafter, he transferred at the Pontifical University of Sto. Tomas Central Seminary in Manila where he obtained his Licentiate in Philosophy and completed his theological studies with a Licentiate in Sacred Theology. He was ordained Deacon on September 24, 1961 at the Vigan Cathedral.
His first assignment was at the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary, where he was a Junior Prefect. Later, he became the Rector of the said seminary until 1972. In 1973 to 1974, Fr. Salgado joined the Team Ministry of the Vigan Cathedral. He subsequently embarked to Rome for his further studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University where he obtained his Doctorate in Sacred Theology. Fr. Salgado came back to the Philippines and was assigned as formator of the Immaculate Conception Major Seminary in 1978. He served as a Vice Rector, Prefect of Discipline, and Professor of Moral Theology. Fr. Salgado was also in charge of the Spiritual Formation Year Program from 1981 to 1986.
On October 17, 1986, the Holy See elected him as a Titular Bishop of Buruni and Coadjutor Bishop of the Montañosa by succession on December 18, 1988. He was appointed as the First Vicar Apostolic of the newly erected Apostolic Vicariate of Baguio on July 6, 1992. The Holy See moved him to the Diocese of Laoag on December 7, 2000 and was installed on January 30, 2001. On February 12, 2005, Bishop Salgado was appointed sixth Archbishop of Nueva Segovia. He was installed on May 30, 2005. Up to the present, he serves as the Chief Shepherd of Nueva Segovia with his motto, Pro Populo Consecratus (Consecrated for the People).
Most Rev. Jesus Aputen Cabrera D.D.
Bishop Jesus Aputen Cabrera is known to be the first Bishop of the Diocese of Alaminos. He was born on December 12, 1940 in Manila but his family is native of Mangaldan, Pangasinan. He took his Presbyterial Formation at the Immaculate Conception Major Seminary. He was ordained Deacon on December 21, 1963 by Archbishop Juan Sison. On April 11, 1964, he was ordained to the Priesthood. He served as a presbyter at the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan from 1964 to 1980. His early years in the ministry were spent as Assistant Parish Priest in Urdaneta and Malasiqui. In 1973, he became Rector of the experimental Immaculate Conception Collegiate Seminary in Guisad, Baguio City. He was also appointed Rector of the Mary Help of Christians High School Seminary in Binmaley. He later became Parish Priest of Calasiao and also served as Director of Vocation of the Archdiocese. On May 5, 1980 he was named Titular Bishop of Tisiduo and Auxiliary Bishop of Lingayen-Dagupan. This made him the fifth native of Pangasinan and third from the Diocesan Clergy to become a Bishop. His Episcopal Ordination was on July 1, 1980.
On January 12, 1985, the Holy See separated the Western part of the vast Province of Pangasinan from the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan and created the Diocese of Alaminos. Bishop Cabrera was appointed as Shepherd of Souls of the newly errected ecclesiastical territory on April 22, 1985. He took possession of the diocese on June 28, 1985. Up to the present, Bishop Cabrera takes care of the Pastoral Ministry in Alaminos, guided by the motto, Ut Omens Unum Sint (That All May Be One).
Bishop Jesus Aputen Cabrera is known to be the first Bishop of the Diocese of Alaminos. He was born on December 12, 1940 in Manila but his family is native of Mangaldan, Pangasinan. He took his Presbyterial Formation at the Immaculate Conception Major Seminary. He was ordained Deacon on December 21, 1963 by Archbishop Juan Sison. On April 11, 1964, he was ordained to the Priesthood. He served as a presbyter at the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan from 1964 to 1980. His early years in the ministry were spent as Assistant Parish Priest in Urdaneta and Malasiqui. In 1973, he became Rector of the experimental Immaculate Conception Collegiate Seminary in Guisad, Baguio City. He was also appointed Rector of the Mary Help of Christians High School Seminary in Binmaley. He later became Parish Priest of Calasiao and also served as Director of Vocation of the Archdiocese. On May 5, 1980 he was named Titular Bishop of Tisiduo and Auxiliary Bishop of Lingayen-Dagupan. This made him the fifth native of Pangasinan and third from the Diocesan Clergy to become a Bishop. His Episcopal Ordination was on July 1, 1980.
On January 12, 1985, the Holy See separated the Western part of the vast Province of Pangasinan from the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan and created the Diocese of Alaminos. Bishop Cabrera was appointed as Shepherd of Souls of the newly errected ecclesiastical territory on April 22, 1985. He took possession of the diocese on June 28, 1985. Up to the present, Bishop Cabrera takes care of the Pastoral Ministry in Alaminos, guided by the motto, Ut Omens Unum Sint (That All May Be One).
Sunday, March 11, 2007
MOST REVEREND JACINTO AGCAOILI JOSE D.D.
Most Reverend Jacinto Jose, the "third bishop of the young Diocese of Urdaneta," is a native of Mangato, Laoag City. Born on the 29th day of October 1950 to Modesto Jose (+) and Juliana Agcaoili. Bishop Jose had the distinct privilege of being ordained to the sacred order of priest right at the "heart of the Catholic Church." He was ordained in June 29, 1975 by the Roman Pontiff himself, Pope Paul VI at St. Peter’s Square in Rome. A fourth among 7 children, Bishop Jose moved from one school to another during his secondary education. He was at St. William High School in Laoag City for his first year before moving to ICMS in Vigan City before finally settling at St. Mary’s Seminary in Laoag City. He took up college education at the ICMS in Vigan and then finished theology at UST Central Seminary in Manila. After finishing theology, he pursued further studies in School Administration in the Northern Christian College in Laoag and a few years into his priesthood, he was sent by UST in Rome Italy to take up licentiate study for Canon Law. As a priest, Bishop Jose’s assignments varied from prefect of discipline (1975-1977) to Rector (1977-82 of St. Mary’s Seminary in Laoag, Parish Administrator for a brief year in St. John Sahagun Parish, Burgos, Ilocos Norte, then was sent to serve in ICST as prefect of discipline from 1985-1987 and rector from 1987-1990. From 1990-2005, he was in the parishes of Ilocos Norte and once assigned as Station Manager of DZEA in Laoag, before being elected as Diocesan Administrator of the Diocese of Laoag.
He was appointed bishop of the Diocese of Urdaneta by the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI on September 21, 2005. Most Rev. Antonio Franco, the Papal Nuncio consecrated him to the order of bishops on November 26 on that same year and was installed as the "third bishop of Urdaneta on December 30, 2005.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Most Reverend Rodolfo F. Beltran D.D.
Bishop Beltran was born on November 13, 1948 in Gattaran, Cagayan. He finished his elementary schooling at the Gattaran Central School in 1960. Then he enrolled at St. Catherine’s Academy where he graduated in 1964. He spent his seminary life at San Jacinto Seminary in Tuguegarao from 1964 to 1967. He finished his philosophical studies at the Immaculate Conception Major Seminary in Vigan, Ilocos Sur in 1970 and took his theological studies at University of Santo Tomas Central Seminary.
Bishop Rudy was ordained deacon on the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15, 1974 and was raised to the order of Presbyters on the Solemnity of the Annunciation on March 25, 1976. His first priestly assignment was that of Parochial Vicar of Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Tuguegarao City from 1976 to 1977. He became the Prefect of Discipline at San Jacinto Seminary for two years. From 1981 to 1985 he was the dean of studies of San Pablo Major Seminary in Baguio City. After his fourth year, he pursued his post graduate studies at the Angelicum University in Rome where he graduated with Degree of Licentiate in Philosophy and Doctorate in Philosophy, Major in Philosophy in 1990. Upon his return, he became the rector of San Pablo Major Seminary from 1990 to 1997. From 1997 to 2005 he resumed his parish and diocesan work in his Archdiocese as parish priest and Episcopal Vicar. Msgr. Rudy has been serving as Pastor of St. Peter Thelmo Parish in Aparri, Cagayan and one of the General Vicars of the Archdiocese of Tuguegarao. He was ordained Bishop on May 16, 2006 in Tuguegarao City. Today, he is the Shepherd of the faithful of Apostolic Vicariate of Bontoc-Lagawe guided by his motto: Ad Omnes Frater (A Brother to All)
Bishop Beltran was born on November 13, 1948 in Gattaran, Cagayan. He finished his elementary schooling at the Gattaran Central School in 1960. Then he enrolled at St. Catherine’s Academy where he graduated in 1964. He spent his seminary life at San Jacinto Seminary in Tuguegarao from 1964 to 1967. He finished his philosophical studies at the Immaculate Conception Major Seminary in Vigan, Ilocos Sur in 1970 and took his theological studies at University of Santo Tomas Central Seminary.
Bishop Rudy was ordained deacon on the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15, 1974 and was raised to the order of Presbyters on the Solemnity of the Annunciation on March 25, 1976. His first priestly assignment was that of Parochial Vicar of Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Tuguegarao City from 1976 to 1977. He became the Prefect of Discipline at San Jacinto Seminary for two years. From 1981 to 1985 he was the dean of studies of San Pablo Major Seminary in Baguio City. After his fourth year, he pursued his post graduate studies at the Angelicum University in Rome where he graduated with Degree of Licentiate in Philosophy and Doctorate in Philosophy, Major in Philosophy in 1990. Upon his return, he became the rector of San Pablo Major Seminary from 1990 to 1997. From 1997 to 2005 he resumed his parish and diocesan work in his Archdiocese as parish priest and Episcopal Vicar. Msgr. Rudy has been serving as Pastor of St. Peter Thelmo Parish in Aparri, Cagayan and one of the General Vicars of the Archdiocese of Tuguegarao. He was ordained Bishop on May 16, 2006 in Tuguegarao City. Today, he is the Shepherd of the faithful of Apostolic Vicariate of Bontoc-Lagawe guided by his motto: Ad Omnes Frater (A Brother to All)
MOST REVEREND RENATO PINE MAYUGBA D.D.
The Most Rev. Renato Pine Mayugba, D.D was born on December 4, 1955. He is one of the blessed priest-sons of Mr. Simeon Mayugba and Mrs. Patrocincio Bince Pine. He finished his secondary level of education at the Mary Help of Christians Minor Seminary, Bimmaley, Pangasinan. With a firm conviction to continue his chosen vocation, he decided to enter at the Immaculate Conception Major Seminary, Vigan City Ilocos Sur, wherein he took AB Philosophy as his major course. After his philosophical studies, he also continued his studies for Bachelor in Sacred Theology at the same school. He was ordained to the priesthood on April 25, 1981 at the Cathedral of St. John Evangelist in Dagupan City.
Two years after his ministry as a parochial vicar of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Calasiao, Pangasinan, he was assigned for three years as Rector of Pre-College Seminary in Bonuan Gueset, Dagupan City. On the year 1985, he was sent to Rome to take up his licentiate studies for Moral Theology. After finishing the course, he was assigned as a seminary formator of the Immaculate Conception School of Theology where he held the positions of being a dean for three years, a SFY Director for two years and Rector for six years. For eleven years he faithfully spent his life as priest-formator in ICST. He was also three year appointed as the Rector of Mary Help of Christians College Seminary, Bonuan Gueset Dagupan.
On December 27, 2005 he was ordained to the episcopacy and installed as the Auxilliary Bishop of Lingayen-Dagupan. he is now actively taking care of the pastoral ministry as guided by his motto: The Smoldering wick, He will not Quench.
The Most Rev. Renato Pine Mayugba, D.D was born on December 4, 1955. He is one of the blessed priest-sons of Mr. Simeon Mayugba and Mrs. Patrocincio Bince Pine. He finished his secondary level of education at the Mary Help of Christians Minor Seminary, Bimmaley, Pangasinan. With a firm conviction to continue his chosen vocation, he decided to enter at the Immaculate Conception Major Seminary, Vigan City Ilocos Sur, wherein he took AB Philosophy as his major course. After his philosophical studies, he also continued his studies for Bachelor in Sacred Theology at the same school. He was ordained to the priesthood on April 25, 1981 at the Cathedral of St. John Evangelist in Dagupan City.
Two years after his ministry as a parochial vicar of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Calasiao, Pangasinan, he was assigned for three years as Rector of Pre-College Seminary in Bonuan Gueset, Dagupan City. On the year 1985, he was sent to Rome to take up his licentiate studies for Moral Theology. After finishing the course, he was assigned as a seminary formator of the Immaculate Conception School of Theology where he held the positions of being a dean for three years, a SFY Director for two years and Rector for six years. For eleven years he faithfully spent his life as priest-formator in ICST. He was also three year appointed as the Rector of Mary Help of Christians College Seminary, Bonuan Gueset Dagupan.
On December 27, 2005 he was ordained to the episcopacy and installed as the Auxilliary Bishop of Lingayen-Dagupan. he is now actively taking care of the pastoral ministry as guided by his motto: The Smoldering wick, He will not Quench.
MOST REVEREND MARLO MENDOZA PERALTA D.D.
Most Reverend Marlo Mendoza Peralta is a native of San Carlos City, Pangasinan. He was born on July 13, 1950. He finished his elementary education at San Carlos Central School. His secondary education was at the Mary Help of Christians Minor Seminary, Binmaley, Pangasinan. On his determination to follow God’s call, he decided to continue his seminary formation at the Immaculate Conception Major Seminary where he took Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy as his preparatory course. On the year 1971, he continued studying his theological formation and earned the degree Bachelor of Sacred Theology in the year 1975. Ha was ordained a priest on March 31, 1975 by the late Most Reverend Archbishop Federico Limon of the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan.
Since the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan was still considered as the Mother Church of Pangasinan during this time, and separated dioceses had not yet been formally introduced, the Most Rev. Limon assigned Fr, Marlo then was in the western part of Pangasinan after 10 years of parish exposure, he was transferred to the eastern part of Pangasinan and this time it has already under the territorial jurisdiction of the Diocese of Urdaneta, as recognized by the Holy See. He served as parish priest in various Catholic churches in Urdaneta Pangasinan for almost 25 years and held different administrative assignments in schools and in the diocese as well.
On April 28, 2006, he was canonically installed as the co-adjutor Bishop of Alaminos. Inspired by his motto “Peace to All Men”, he had seen his role as collaborator, with the Most Rev. Jesus A. Cabrera, the Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful. He is presently assigned to serve the local church of Alaminos pursuing the vision-mission: the Diocese as Christ’s Community of Disciples.
Most Reverend Marlo Mendoza Peralta is a native of San Carlos City, Pangasinan. He was born on July 13, 1950. He finished his elementary education at San Carlos Central School. His secondary education was at the Mary Help of Christians Minor Seminary, Binmaley, Pangasinan. On his determination to follow God’s call, he decided to continue his seminary formation at the Immaculate Conception Major Seminary where he took Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy as his preparatory course. On the year 1971, he continued studying his theological formation and earned the degree Bachelor of Sacred Theology in the year 1975. Ha was ordained a priest on March 31, 1975 by the late Most Reverend Archbishop Federico Limon of the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan.
Since the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan was still considered as the Mother Church of Pangasinan during this time, and separated dioceses had not yet been formally introduced, the Most Rev. Limon assigned Fr, Marlo then was in the western part of Pangasinan after 10 years of parish exposure, he was transferred to the eastern part of Pangasinan and this time it has already under the territorial jurisdiction of the Diocese of Urdaneta, as recognized by the Holy See. He served as parish priest in various Catholic churches in Urdaneta Pangasinan for almost 25 years and held different administrative assignments in schools and in the diocese as well.
On April 28, 2006, he was canonically installed as the co-adjutor Bishop of Alaminos. Inspired by his motto “Peace to All Men”, he had seen his role as collaborator, with the Most Rev. Jesus A. Cabrera, the Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful. He is presently assigned to serve the local church of Alaminos pursuing the vision-mission: the Diocese as Christ’s Community of Disciples.
icstapostles
"Take care of my sheep!" The bishops in as much as they are the successors of the apostles, recieve from the Lord,to whom all power is given in heaven and on earth, the mission of teaching all peoples, and of preaching the Gospel to every creature,so that all men may attain to salvation through faith,baptism and the observance of the commandments.
The canonical mission of the bishops on the other hand can be made by legitimate customs that have not been revoked by the supreme and universal authority of the Church,or by laws made or acknowledge by thesame authority or directly by Peter's successor himself. (L.G.#24)The Immaculate Conception School of Theology is of great contributor of holy bishops into the Church of Christ. We thank God for this blessing and charism of the said Seminary. May God continue sending Holy Apostles into His Church.
The canonical mission of the bishops on the other hand can be made by legitimate customs that have not been revoked by the supreme and universal authority of the Church,or by laws made or acknowledge by thesame authority or directly by Peter's successor himself. (L.G.#24)The Immaculate Conception School of Theology is of great contributor of holy bishops into the Church of Christ. We thank God for this blessing and charism of the said Seminary. May God continue sending Holy Apostles into His Church.
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