Diocesis of Dipologenes                                                                     

Sufragan of Ozamis
Created: July 31, 1967. Erected: August 1967. Comprises the entire Civil
Province of Zamboanga del Norte and the Cities of Dipolog and Dapitan.
Titular: Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary. Secondary Patron: Saint Vincent
Ferrer.

Bishop
Most Reverend
SEVERO CAGATAN CAERMARE, DD
Born: 22 October 1969 in Poblacion, Sibutad, Zamboanga
del Norte. Ordained Priest: April 12, 1996. Appointed
Third Bishop of Dipolog: July 25, 2014. Ordained Bishop of
Dipolog and Installed: October 30, 2014.

Bishop Emeritus
Most Reverend
JOSE RICARE MANGUIRAN, DD
Born: August 27, 1936 in Carcar, Cebu. Ordained Priest: December 27, 1966.
Ordained Bishop: August 19, 1987. Appointed Second Bishop of Dipolog:
May 27, 1987. Installed Bishop of Dipolog: September 9, 1987.

Bishop’s Residence
Sicayab 7100 Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte
Tel.: (065) 212-2817 / 908-1776 / 3840
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FB: Diocese of Dipolog

PRESENT STATUS
Population (Approx.) .........1,011,393
Catholics ................................... 725,073
Area ............................. 7,205.92 sq.km.
Personnel:
Bishop .................................................1
Bishop Emeritus .............................1
Diocesan Priests: ......................... 89
Active in the Diocese ............ 78
On Study .......................................3
On Sick Leave ..............................1
Indefinite Leave .........................3
Retired Priests .............................7
Deacon(s) ..........................................3
Seminary & Seminarians:
Theology ......................................... 19
Philosophy ..................................... 53
Total ............................................. 72
Secular Institutes:
Male ....................................................5
Female ............................................. 14
Total ............................................. 19
Religious Sisters:
Filipino(s) ...........................................9
Other Institutions:
Retreat Center(s) .............................1
Pastoral Center(s) ...........................1
Orphanage(s) ...................................1
Home for the Aged ........................1
Others (Pls. Specify):
Clergy House ...............................1
Youth Center ...............................1
Family Life Center ......................1
Catechetical Center ..................1
Sacrament & Sacramentals:
Baptism:
Children .............................13,242
Adult ..................................... 5,559
Confirmation .........................13,797
First Communion ................... 1,796
Matrimony:
Between Catholics ........... 1,662
Between Catholics &
Non-Catholics ..................... 51
Deaths ....................................... 3,926
Diocesan-Owned & Admin. Schools:
Kindergarten ................... 10 / 433
Grade Schools ....................5 / 630
High Schools .................. 5 / 4,517
Colleges .........................5 / 10,348
Graduate Schools .............1 / 500
Religious-Owned & Admin. Schools:
Kindergarten ...........................2 / 250
High Schools ...........................2 / 490
Total ...............................................740

DIOCESAN CURIA
Vicar General: Rev. Msgr. Joel S.
Montederamos, VG
Episcopal Vicars for the Clergy: Very
Rev. Fr. Cesar D. Tinga, EV (North);
Very Rev. Fr. Atilano B. Tabaranza,
EV (South)
Judicial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Gemnoli O.
Bandivas, JCL
Diocesan Chancellor: Rev. Fr. Ruin
Roy G. Salvo
Diocesan Oeconomus: Rev. Fr. Albert
Anthony K. Bael
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ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
The College of Consultors
Rev. Msgr. Joel S. Montederamos,
VG; Rev. Msgr. Atilano B. Tabaranza, EV; Very Rev. Cesar D.
Tinga, EV; Rev. Fr. Ruin Roy G.
Salvo; Rev. Fr. Albert Anthony
K. Bael; Rev. Fr. Simplicio C.
Lomarda Jr., VF; Rev. Fr. Ranulfo
M. Suarez; Rev. Fr. Cesar D.
Tinga; Rev. Fr. Vincent Ocellus A.
Magale; Rev. Fr. Ramil D. Corong;
Rev. Fr. Adones B. Abapo; Rev. Fr.
Mamerto A. Dolera Jr

Presbyteral Council
Chairman: Most Rev. Severo C.
Caermare, DD
Ex-Officio Members:
Rev. Msgr. Joel S. Montederamos
- Vicar General, Mission Director; Very Rev. Fr. Cesar D.
Tinga - Episcopal Vicar for the
Clergy (North) and Property
Custodian; Very Rev. Fr. Atilano
B. Tabaranza - Episcopal Vicar
for the Clergy (South) & Vicar
Forane, LabGuKaPa District;
Rev. Fr. Gemnoli O. Bandivas,
JCL - Judicial Vicar; Rev. Fr.
Rodrigo M. Zafra - Vicar Forane,
CaSiGaTurGuOlFilSi District; Rev.
Fr. Patrick C. Dalangin - Vicar
Forane, IlDaBaRiSiLaPo District,
Prison Ministry Director; Rev. Fr.
Nemesio A. Sayon - Vicar Forane,
PoPiMuSOSan District; Rev. Fr.
Danilo D. Alpuerto - Vicar Forane,
SiaSinSiaBa District; Rev. Fr.
Sandy T. Mallorca - Vicar Forane,
DonKaRoMaDalSiDoh District;
Rev. Fr. Randy B. Tic-ing - Vicar
Forane, SaLiTamGo District; Rev.
Fr. Simplicio C. Lomarda Jr., - Vicar
Forane, BaSioSiSiMa District; Rev.
Fr. Ruin Roy G. Salvo - Diocesan
Chancellor & K2 Representative;
Rev. Fr. Albert Anthony K. Bael
- Diocesan Oeconomus; Rev. Fr.
Joel P. Agad - Diocesan Pastoral
Coordinator; Rev. Fr. Ramil de
la Cruz Corong - Directors of
Social Action, Bible & Ecumenism
and Interreligious Dialogue; Rev.
Fr. Val Stephen G. Guantero -
Young, Middle and Junior Clergy
President; Rev. Fr. Vincent Ocellus
A. Magale - Seminary Rector,
Clergy Foundation President
& Lay Minister Director; Rev.
Fr. Nathaniele A. Denlaoso -
Diocesan Schools President; Rev.
Fr. Petronilo A. Bonita - Diocesan
Liturgist & Vocation Director; Rev.
Fr. Norberto K. Maribong - Family
and Life Ministry Director; Rev.
Fr. Salvador P. Silim - Diocesan
Youth Ministry Director; Rev. Fr.
Leo R. Gilbero - Confraternity on
Christian Doctrine Director; Rev.
Fr. Ronald D. Balugo - Migrants
Ministry Director; Rev. Fr. Wilson
B. Tumapon - Indigenous People
Apostolate Director; Rev. Fr. Philip
Bryan G. Lumentac - Chaplain
of Hospitals and Health; Rev. Fr.
Leonilo A. Dagpin Jr. - Social
Communication Apostolate Director; Rev. Fr. Adones B. Abapo - K3
Representative

Elected Members:
Rev. Fr. Dionilo B. Andog; Rev. Fr.
Ryan Agustus B. Belangoy; Rev.
Fr. Victor Brian L. Catalbas; Rev.
Fr. Mamerto A. Dolera Jr.; Rev. Fr.
John F. Escobido; Rev. Fr. Isagani
A. Josol; Rev. Fr. Rafael L. Licong;
Rev. Fr. Wayne M. Ycalina Jr.; Rev.
Fr. Jun Michael M. Redera; Rev. Fr.
Raule L. Cadungog

Vicars Forane:
Very Rev. Fr. Atilano B. Tabaranza
- Episcopal Vicar for the
Clergy (South) & Vicar Forane,
LabGuKaPa District; Rev. Fr.
Rodrigo M. Zafra - Vicar Forane,
CaSiGaTurGuOlFilSi District; Rev.
Fr. Patrick C. Dalangin - Vicar
Forane, IlDaBaRiSiLaPo District,
Prison Ministry Director; Rev. Fr.
Nemesio A. Sayon - Vicar Forane,
PoPiMuSOSan District; Rev. Fr.
Danilo D. Alpuerto - Vicar Forane,
SiaSinSiaBa District; Rev. Fr.
Sandy T. Mallorca - Vicar Forane,
DonKaRoMaDalSiDoh District;
Rev. Fr. Randy B. Tic-ing - Vicar
Forane, SaLiTamGo District; Rev.
Fr. Simplicio C. Lomarda Jr. - Vicar
Forane, BaSioSiSiMa District

Chancery/Oeconomus Office
G/F Millennium Building
Padre Ramon Street,
7100 Dipolog City
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Tel.: (065) 212-2879 / 908-0563
Fax: (065) 212-2879

Diocesan Staff
Finance Officer: Mrs. Jeanet E. Conejar
Lay Chancery Staff & Central Purchasing Agency: Mr. Cristino L.
Villanueva
Assistant Chancery Staff: Ms. Ana
Marie C. Mandao
Catholic Cemetery Clerk: Mr. Leonel
B. Enero
Bookkeeper: Mr. Ricky C. Siton
Cashier: Ms. Rovelyn A. Taghap
Janitor/Maintenance: Mr. Johnny A.
Requez
Working Students: John Ryan P.
Villavito; Joseph C. Arqueza

Diocesan Tribunal of Dipolog
2/F Our Lady of the Most Holy
Rosary Cathedral Parish Office
Padre Ramon Street, Estaka,
Dipolog City
Email: dipologtribunal@yahoo.
com
Judicial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Gemnoli O.
Bandivas, JCL
Tribunal Notary: Mc Jerrick A.
Catahay

PARISHES AND PAROCHIAL CLERGY
Vicariate of Saint James the Greater
(ILDABARISILAPO District)
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Patrick C.
Dalangin, VF
ST. JAMES THE GREATER PARISH (C.E. 1811)
1631 Dapitan City - 7101
Patron: Saint James the Greater,
July 25
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Patrick C.
Dalangin, VF
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Edgardo
A. Elumba
Resident Priest: Rev. Fr. Ronald D.
Balugo
Tel.: (065) 213-6402
FB: The Roman Catholic Parish
Saint James the Greater, Dapitan
City
ST. THERESE OF THE CHILD JESUS PARISH
(C.E. Oct. 1, 2011) Polo, Dapitan
City
Patron: Saint Therese of the Child
Jesus, October 1
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Mario
Beltran M. Patangan
OUR LADY OF MERCY PARISH (C.E. Dec.
30, 2017) Barcelona, Dapitan City
7101
Patron: Our Lady of Mercy, Sept. 24
Parish Priest: Very Rev. Fr. Cesar D.
Tinga, EV
OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH (C.E. 1949)
Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte 7104
Patron: Our Lady of Fatima,
September 13
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Eudes D.
Pañales
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Victor
Brian L. Catalbas
ST. ANNE PARISH (C.E. June 20, 1970)
Sibutad, Zamboanga del Norte
7103
Patron: Saint Anne, January 26
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Salvador P.
Silim
Deacon: Rev. Francis B. Sarita
THE RISEN CHRIST PARISH (C.E. 1975) La
Libertad, Zamboanga del Norte
7119
Patron Saint: San Pedro Calungsod, April 30
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Reynaldo G.
Lacquio
ST. LAWRENCE DEACON AND MARTYR PARISH
(C.E. Nov. 1, 1958) Ilaya, Dapitan
City 7101
Patron: Saint Lawrence Deacon
and Martyr, August 10
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Artemio U.
Deo

Vicariate of Saint Isidore the Farmer
(POPIMUSOSAN District)
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Nemesio A.
Sayon, VF
ST. ISIDORE THE FARMER PARISH (C.E. 1954)
Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte
7106
Patron: Saint Isidore the Farmer,
May 15
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Nemesio A.
Sayon, VF
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Editho S.
Mascardo
ST. VINCENT FERRER CHAPEL, Victoria
Country Homes Subdivision,
Obay, Polanco, Zamboanga del
Norte 7106
Patron: Saint Vincent Ferrer,
Second Saturday of May
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Wilson T. Lagare
ST. VINCENT FERRER PARISH (C.E. April
27, 2007) San Pedro, Polanco,
Zamboanga del Norte
Patron: Saint Vincent Ferrer
Parish, April 28
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Dexter M.
Mangubat
DIOCESAN CURIA
Vicar General: Rev. Msgr. Joel S.
Montederamos, VG
Episcopal Vicars for the Clergy: Very
Rev. Fr. Cesar D. Tinga, EV (North);
Very Rev. Fr. Atilano B. Tabaranza,
EV (South)
Judicial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Gemnoli O.
Bandivas, JCL
Diocesan Chancellor: Rev. Fr. Ruin
Roy G. Salvo
Diocesan Oeconomus: Rev. Fr. Albert
Anthony K. Bael
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ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
The Board of Consultors
Rev. Msgr. Joel S. Montederamos,
VG; Rev. Msgr. Atilano B. Tabaranza, EV; Very Rev. Cesar D.
Tinga, EV; Rev. Fr. Ruin Roy G.
Salvo; Rev. Fr. Albert Anthony
K. Bael; Rev. Fr. Simplicio C.
Lomarda Jr., VF; Rev. Fr. Ranulfo
M. Suarez; Rev. Fr. Cesar D.
Tinga; Rev. Fr. Vincent Ocellus A.
Magale; Rev. Fr. Ramil D. Corong;
Rev. Fr. Adones B. Abapo; Rev. Fr.
Mamerto A. Dolera Jr.
Presbyteral Council
Chairman: Most Rev. Severo C.
Caermare, DD
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS:
Rev. Msgr. Joel S. Montederamos
- Vicar General, Mission Director; Very Rev. Fr. Cesar D.
Tinga - Episcopal Vicar for the
Clergy (North) and Property
Custodian; Very Rev. Fr. Atilano
B. Tabaranza - Episcopal Vicar
for the Clergy (South) & Vicar
Forane, LabGuKaPa District;
Rev. Fr. Gemnoli O. Bandivas,
JCL - Judicial Vicar; Rev. Fr.
Rodrigo M. Zafra - Vicar Forane,
CaSiGaTurGuOlFilSi District; Rev.
Fr. Patrick C. Dalangin - Vicar
Forane, IlDaBaRiSiLaPo District,
Prison Ministry Director; Rev. Fr.
Nemesio A. Sayon - Vicar Forane,
PoPiMuSOSan District; Rev. Fr.
Danilo D. Alpuerto - Vicar Forane,
SiaSinSiaBa District; Rev. Fr.
Sandy T. Mallorca - Vicar Forane,
DonKaRoMaDalSiDoh District;
118 Diocese of DIPOLOGIMMACULATE HEART OF MARY PARISH,
Piñan, Zamboanga del Norte
7105 (C.E. December 16, 1967)
Patron: Immaculate Heart of
Mary, August 22
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Joel P. Agad
Resident Priest: Rev. Fr. Virgilio P.
Belleno
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH (C.E. June
18, 1970) Mutia, Zamboanga del
Norte 7107
Patron: Saint Francis Xavier,
December 3
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Sabras F. Hisula
ST. PHILIP BENIZI PARISH (C.E. October
30, 1973) Sergio Osmeña, Zamboanga del Norte 7108
Patron: Saint Philip Benizi,
August 23
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Dionilo B.
Andog

Vicariate of the Our Lady of
the Holy Rosary Cathedral
(CASIGATURGOFIL District)
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Rodrigo M.
Zafra, VF
OUR LADY OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY
CATHEDRAL PARISH (C.E. 1896) Dipolog City 7100
Patron: Our Lady of the Most
Holy Rosary, October 7
Secondary Patron: Saint Vincent
Ferrer, 3rd Saturday of May
Parish Priest: Most Rev. Severo C.
Caermare, DD
Parochial Vicars: Rev. Fr. Ranulfo
M. Suarez; Rev. Fr. Raule L.
Cadungog
Parochial Vicars: Rev. Fr. Ruin Roy
G. Salvo; Rev. Fr. Ryan Agustus B.
Belangoy
Tel.: (065) 212-3258 / 212-8420
FB: Dipolog Cathedral
ST. JOHN NEUMANN PARISH (C.E. June 19,
1981) Sicayab, Dipolog City 7100
Patron: Saint John Neumann,
Second Saturday of January
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Rodrigo M.
Zafra, VF
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Philip
Bryan G. Lumentac
Tel.: (065) 212-4893
ST. JOSEPH THE SPOUSE OF MARY PARISH
(C.E. October 20, 1990) Galas,
Dipolog City 7100
Patron: Saint Joseph Spouse of
Mary, March 19
Parish Administrator: Rev. Fr.
Albert Anthony K. Bael
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Rodel J.
Agodera
Tel.: (065) 212-3776
OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH (C.E. Oct. 8,
2000) Turno, Dipolog City 7100
Patron: Our Lady of Fatima,
October 13
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Delio L. Talaid
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Ramil D.
Corong
Tel.: (065) 212-8048
ST. ANTHONY DE PADUA PARISH (C.E. June
13, 2008) Gulayon, Dipolog City
Patron: Saint Anthony de Padua,
June 13
Parish Administrator: Rev. Fr.
Gemnoli O. Bandivas, JCL
Tel.: (065) 213-5812
ST. VINCENT FERRER PARISH (C.E. April 30,
2011) Olingan, Dipolog City
Patron: Saint Vincent Ferrer, May 29
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Enrico V.
Montano
OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH (C.E. May
13, 2012) Sta. Filomena, Dipolog
City
Patron: Our Lady of Fatima, May 13
Parish Priest: Rev. Msgr. Joel S.
Montederamos, VG
Tel.: (065) 212-1132
FB: Our Lady of Fatima Parish
STO. NIÑO DE SINAMAN PARISH (C.E. Jan.
24, 2021) Sinaman, Dipolog City
Patron: Sto. Niño, 4th Sunday of
the month January
Parish Administrator: Rev. Fr.
Geovanie S. Baco

Vicariate of Saint Francis Xavier
(KAROMADALSI District)
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Sandy T.
Mallorca, VF
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH (C.E. 1796)
Katipunan, Zamboanga del
Norte 7109
Patron: Saint Francis Xavier, Dec. 3
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Wilson B.
Tumapon
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Glenn S.
Mohametano
Tel.: (065) 918-0854
FB: St. Francis Xavier - Katipunan
Parish
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH (C.E. November 7, 1972) Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte 7102
Patron: Immaculate Conception,
December 8
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Sandy T.
Mallorca, VF
OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP PARISH
(C.E. August 17, 1952) Manukan,
Zamboanga del Norte 7110
Patron: Our Mother of Perpetual
Help, August 17
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Wayne M.
Ycalina Jr.
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Michael E.
Uyog
ST. PHILIP BENIZI PARISH (C.E. August 7,
1980) Jose Dalman, Zamboanga
del Norte 7111
Patron: Saint Augustine, Aug. 28
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Jose Jeffrey
B. Tagailo
STO. NIÑO PARISH (C.E. January 19,
1990) Sinuyak, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte 7109
Patron: Santo Niño, January 15
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Rafael L.
Licong
STO. NIÑO DE DOHINOB PARISH (C.E.
April 4, 2021) Dohinob, Roxas,
Zamboanga del Norte
Patron: Sto. Niño, January 15
Parish Administrator: Rev. Fr. Leo
R. Gilbero
PARROQUIA DE LA MEDALLA MILAGROSA
(C.E. Nov. 27, 2021) Don Jose
Aguirre, Manukan, Zamboanga
del Norte
Patron: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, November 27
Parish Administrator: Rev. Fr. Neil
O. Embol

Vicariate of Saint Joseph the Worker
(SIASINSIABA District)
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Danilo D.
Alpuerto, VF
STO. NIÑO PARISH (C.E. May 21, 1980)
Siari, Sindangan, Zamboanga
del Norte 7112
Patron: Sto. Niño, January 15
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Adones B.
Abapo
ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH (C.E.
November 26, 1935) Sindangan,
Zamboanga del Norte 7112
Patron: Saint Joseph the Worker,
May 1
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Marlon E.
Empeynado
Parochial Vicars: Rev. Fr. Joseph
Ryan L. Bulalhog; Rev. Fr. Dembert
O. Castillon
Resident Priest: Rev. Fr. Octavio T.
Bartiana
Tel.: (065) 224-2037
FB: Saint Joseph the Worker
Parish Sindangan-Diocese of
Dipolog
ST. ISIDORE THE FARMER PARISH (C.E. April
12, 1982) Siayan, Zamboanga del
Norte 7113
Patron: Saint Isidore the Farmer,
May 16
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. John F.
Escobido
ST. VINCENT FERRER PARISH (C.E. 1980)
Leon B. Postigo, Zamboanga del
Norte 7112
Patron: Saint Vincent Ferrer, April 29
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Danilo D.
Alpuerto, VF

Vicariate of the Assumption of Mary
(SaLiTamGo District) 
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Randy B. Ticing, VF
ST. VINCENT FERRER PARISH (C.E. July 18,
1962) Salug, Zamboanga del
Norte 7114
Patron: Saint Vincent Ferrer, April 25
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Mamerto A.
Dolera Jr.
THE ASSUMPTION OF MARY PARISH (C.E.
1957) Liloy, Zamboanga del
Norte 7115
Patron: The Assumption of Mary,
August 15
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Randy B. Ticing, VF
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Edmundo
T. Layan
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Melvin
Rey P. Ogoc
OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP PARISH
(C.E. 1998) Godod, Zamboanga
del Norte
Patron: Our Mother of Perpetual
Help, October 24
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Rodel F.
Enderez
OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP PARISH (C.E. 1977) Tampilisan, Zamboanga del Norte 7116
Patron: Our Mother of Perpetual
Help, June 27
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Joseph
Eugris R. Baliling

Vicariate of Saint Vincent Ferrer
(LABGUKAPA District)
Vicar Forane: Very Rev. Fr. Atilano B.
Tabaranza, EV
ST. VINCENT FERRER PARISH (C.E. 1936)
Labason, Zamboanga del Norte
7117
Patron: Saint Vincent Ferrer,
April 27
Parish Priest: Very Rev. Fr. Atilano
B. Tabaranza, EV
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Joveniano Q. Buctuan
ST. VINCENT FERRER PARISH (C.E. April 24,
2015) Patawag, Labason, Zamboanga del Norte
Patron: Saint Vincent Ferrer, April 24
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Esquirion A.
Santisas
ST. ISIDORE THE FARMER PARISH (C.E. Dec.
29, 1984) Gutalac, Zamboanga
del Norte 7118
Patron: Saint Isidore the Farmer,
May 17
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Ferdinand B.
Buenaflor
ST. ISIDORE THE FARMER PARISH (C.E.
November 20, 2000) Kalawit,
Zamboanga del Norte
Patron: Saint Isidore the Farmer,
May 20
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Florendo C.
Tubaces

Vicariate of the Holy Cross
(BASIOSISIMA District)
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Simplicio C.
Lomarda Jr., VF
ST. JAMES THE GREATER PARISH (C.E.
October 25, 1993) Baliguian,
Zam boanga del Norte 7123
Patron: Saint James the Greater,
July 25
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Jun Michael
M. Redera
HOLY CROSS PARISH (C.E. May 3, 1952)
Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte
7120
Patron: Holy Cross, May 3
Diocese of DIPOLOG 119Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Simplicio C.
Lomarda Jr., VF
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Hamilcar
B. Datoy
STO. NIÑO DE SIRAWAI PARISH (C.E.
January 23, 2021) Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte
Patron: Sto. Niño, January 23
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Val Stephen
G. Guantero

MISSION STATIONS
STO. NIÑO MISSION STATION CHAPEL, Ma layal,
Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte
Patron: Sto. Niño
Administrator: Rev. Fr. Alberto A.
Adaza
ST. JOSEPH MISSION STATION CHAPEL,
Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte
Patron: San Jose
Administrator: Rev. Fr. Alberto A.
Adaza

DIOCESAN SHRINES
DIOCESAN SHRINE OF THE DIVINE MERCY,
Siari Hills, Siari, Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte
Rector: Rev. Fr. Danilo D.
Alpuerto, VF
Vice Rector: Rev. Fr. Adones B.
Abapo
DIOCESAN SHRINE OF ST. VINCENT FERRER,
Olingan, Dipolog City
Rector: Rev. Fr. Enrico V. Montano

DIOCESAN CLERGY WITH NO PARISH
ASSIGNMENT
IN THE DIOCESE
Rev. Fr. Nathaniele A. Denlaoso
Diocesan Schools - President, St.
Vincent’s College Incorporated
7100 Dipolog City
Rev. Fr. Jotham T. Pilayre
Clergy House In-charge, Clergy
House, Mibang Sta. Filomena,
Dipolog City
Rev. Fr. Ernesto C. Arances
Assistant Clergy House In-charge,
Clergy House, Mibang Sta.
Filomena, Dipolog City

Cor Jesu Seminary
Seminary Formators: Rev. Fr.
Vincent Ocellus A. Magale; Rev.
Fr. Leonilo A. Dagpin Jr.; Rev.
Fr. Marilino Q. Selim Jr.; Rev. Fr.
Norberto K. Maribong; Rev. Fr.
Petronilo A. Bonita

Address:
Cor Jesu Seminary
P. Nicasio Patangan Road, Mibang,
Sta. Filomena, Dipolog City
7100 Zamboanga del Norte
Philippines
Tel.: (065) 212-3816
FB: Cor Jesu Seminary

Seminary Rector & Pastoral Director:
Rev. Fr. Vincent Ocellus A. Magale
Prefect of Discipline & Dean of Studies: Rev. Fr. Leonilo A. Dagpin Jr.
Procurator & Asst. Spiritual Director:
Rev. Fr. Marilino Q. Selim Jr.
Pastoral Director: Rev. Fr. Petronilo
A. Bonita
Vocation Director and Spiritual
Director: Rev. Fr. Norberto K.
Maribong
Faculty Members: Fr. Ruin Roy G.
Salvo; Fr. Geovanie S. Baco;
Fr. Cesar D. Tinga; Msgr. Joel
Montederamos, VG; Fr. Joel
P. Agad; Mrs. Brenda Lou Z.
Espinosa; Mr. Lope Canturias;
Mr. Vincent Barbaso; Ms. Hilda
Hamoy; Fr. Venusto F. Suarez;
Atty. Henrik T. Ageas; Mr. Richard
Redulla; Fr. Patrick C. Dalangin;
Fr. Victor Brian L. Catalbas; Mr.
Mark Novem E. Enoy; Mr. Louie
Jay Tuiza; Mr. Wilzel Adriatico;
Mr. Albert Lagliva
Deacons: Rev. Francis B. Sarita; Rev.
Khim J. Caermare; Rev. Teotimo
R. Quiñones Jr.

Outside the Diocese
In the Philippines
SAINT MARY’S THEOLOGATE SEMINARY,
Gango, Ozamis City
Seminary Formators: Rev. Fr. Isagani A. Josol; Rev. Fr. Law rence
Christopher B. Varquez
SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER REGIONAL MAJOR
SEMINARY OF MINDANAO, Catalunan
Grande, Davao City, Davao del
Sur
Professor: Rev. Fr. John Warren B.
Maratas

RETIRED PRIESTS
Rev. Fr. Filomeno B. Cuaton; Rev.
Msgr. Emigdio T. Socias; Rev. Fr.
Gonzalo T. Villamil Jr.; Rev. Fr.
Edgar M. Agura; Rev. Fr. Virgilio P.
Belleno; Rev. Fr. Faron P. Calumba

On Indefinite Leave
Rev. Fr. Gregorio B. Canonigo Jr.;
Rev. Fr. Edgar E. Guantero; Rev.
Fr. Reynaldo M. Pardillada

Outside the Philippines
USA: Rev. Fr. Joseph Kuan

PASTORAL SECTION
Diocesan Pastoral Center
2/F CMC Building
Back of Cathedral, Estaka,
Dipolog City
Tel.: (065) 212-8748 / 212-3678
Fax: (065) 212-3678

Pastoral Council and Commission
Chairmen
Commission on Faith and
Evangelization:
Diocesan Pastoral Coordinator: Rev.
Fr. Joel P. Agad
Basic Ecclesial Communities Formation: Rev. Fr. Joel P. Agad
Biblical Apostolate: Rev. Fr. Ramil de
la Cruz Corong
Diocesan Liturgy, Director: Rev. Fr.
Petronilo A. Bonita
Assistant Liturgy, Director: Rev. Fr.
Adones B. Abapo
Assistant Liturgy, Director: Rev. Fr.
Leo R. Gilbero
Extra-Ordinary Lay Ministers: Rev. Fr.
Vincent Ocellus A. Magale
Ministry on Liturgical Music: Rev. Fr.
Joel P. Agad
Ministry of Lectors: Rev. Fr. Editho S.
Mascardo
Ministry of Altar Servers: Rev. Fr.
Leonilo A. Dagpin Jr.
Religious and Mandated Organization: Rev. Fr. Ruin Roy G. Salvo
Sacristy and Mother Butler: Rev.
Francis B. Sarita
Covenanted Communities: Rev. Fr.
Simplicio C. Lomarda Jr.
Catechetic Confraternity on Christian
Doctrine: Rev Fr. Leo R. Gilbero
Diocesan Mission Office: Rev. Msgr.
Joel S. Montederamos, VG
Diocesan Shrine Development: Rev.
Fr. Danilo A. Alpuerto
Family & Life Ministry: Rev. Fr.
Norberto K. Maribong
Chaircouple: Engr. November & Mrs.
Alma Tabasa
Hospital Chaplaincy: Rev. Fr. Philip
Bryan G. Lumentac
Inter- Faith Forum: Rev. Fr. Ramil D.
Corong
Youth: Rev. Fr. Salvador P. Silim
Diocesan Exorcist: Rev. Fr. Leo R.
Gilbero

Commission on Seminaries:
Seminaries: Rev. Fr. Vincent Ocellus
A. Magale
Seminary Benefactors’ Association:
Rev. Fr. Vincent Ocellus A. Magale
Vocation Promotion: Rev. Fr. Petronilo A. Bonita

Commission on Social Apostolate:
Children Ministry: Rev. Fr. Delio L.
Talaid
Diocesan Good Governance Apostolate:
Rev. Fr. Patrick C. Dalangin, VF
Ecology Care: Rev. Fr. Octavio T.
Bartiana
Health: Rev. Fr. Philip Bryan G.
Lumentac
Indigenous People Apostolate: Rev.
Fr. Wilson B. Tumapon
Migrant Workers Apostolate: Rev. Fr.
Ronald D. Balugo
Persons with Disabilities: Rev. Fr.
Jotham T. Pilayre
Prison Ministry: Rev. Fr. Patrick C.
Dalangin, VF
Social Action, Justice and Peace: Rev.
Fr. Ramil D. Corong
Social Communication Apostolate:
Rev. Fr. Leonilo A. Dagpin Jr.
Sustainable Agriculture Ministry:
Rev. Fr. Ramil D. Corong
Women Ministry: Rev. Fr. Dembert
O. Castillon

Commission on Temporalities:
Cemetery Management: Rev. Fr. Albert
Anthony K. Bael
Standardization and Cathedraticum
Fund: Rev. Fr. Albert Anthony K.
Bael
Cultural Heritage: Rev. Fr. John
Warren B. Maratas
Organization of Parish Secretaries
and Treasurers: Rev. Fr. Ruin Roy
G. Salvo; Rev. Fr. Albert Anthony
K. Bael
Project Committee: Rev. Fr. Albert
Anthony K. Bael
Real State: Rev. Fr. Cesar D. Tinga

Commission on Catholic Education:
Chairman: Most Rev. Severo C.
Caermare, DD
Diocesan Schools, President: Rev. Fr.
Nathaniele A. Denlaoso
Diocesan Schools Superintendent:
Rev. Fr. Nathaniele A. Denlaoso
Vice Presidents for Administration:
Rev. Fr. Nathaniele A. Denlaoso
(for St. Vincent’s College Incorporated); Rev. Fr. Dembert
O. Castillon (for Saint Joseph
College of Sindangan, Inc.); Rev.
Fr. Victor Brian L. Catalbas, EdD
(for Colegio de San Francisco
Javier, Inc.); Mr. Marvin Hamoy
(for Rizal Memorial Institute of
Dapitan City, Inc.); Mr. Joviner
Y. Lactam, MAED (for Saint
Estanislao Kostka College, Inc.)
Vice Presidents for Academics: Dr.
Rosalinda C. Baloria, EMD (for St.
Vincent’s College Incor po rated);
Br. Mario Ireneo B. Boco, SSHs,
EMD (for Rizal Memorial Institute
of Dapitan, Inc.); Dr. Noel Galeza,
EMD (for Saint Joseph College
of Sindangan, Inc.); Dr. Francisca
A. Jumao-as (for Colegio de San
Francisco Javier, Inc.); Dr. Teresita
F. Aco piado, EdD (for Saint Estanis lao Kostka College, Inc.)
Vice Presidents on Finance: Rev. Fr.
Albert Anthony K. Bael (for Rizal
Memorial Institute of Dapitan,
Inc., Saint Joseph College of
Sindangan, Inc., Colegio de San
Francisco Javier, Saint Estanislao
Kostka College, Inc. and for St.
Vincent’s College Incorporated)
Campus Ministers/Chaplains: Rev.
Fr. Ronald D. Balugo (for St.
Vincent’s College Incorporated
and Rizal Memorial Institute of
Dapitan, Inc.); Rev. Fr. Dembert
O. Castillon (for Saint Joseph
College of Sindangan, Inc.);
Rev. Fr. Neil O. Embol (for Saint
Estanislao Kostka College, Inc.);
Rev. Fr. Victor Brian L. Catalbas,
EdD (for Colegio de San
Francisco Javier, Inc.)
120 Diocese of DIPOLOGSchool Principal: Rev. Fr. Rodel J.
Agodera (for St. Vincent’s College Incorporated Basic Education Campus)

Commission on Clergy and Religious:
Deacon’s Program: Rev. Fr. Petronilo
A. Bonita
On-going Priestly Formation Committee: Rev. Msgr. Joel S. Montederamos, VG
Association of Men/Women Religious in the Diocese: Rev. Fr. Ruin
Roy G. Salvo
Special Studies: Rev. Msgr. Joel S.
Montederamos, VG

CLERGY HOUSE
DIOCESAN CLERGY HOUSE, Back of Cor
Jesu Seminary, Mibang. Sta.
Filomena, Dipolog City
Tel.: (065) 212-1510, 917-5465

PASTORAL CENTERS
DIOCESAN PASTORAL OFFICE, 2/F CFC
Building, Back of Cathedral,
Estaka, 7100 Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte
Tel.: (065) 212-8748
Pastoral Coordinator: Rev. Fr. Joel
P. Agad
Staff: Ms. Sheiryl Aglag; Ms. Mayvelyn Cagatin
DIOCESAN MEDIA APOSTOLATE CENTER,
Millennium Building, P. Ramon
Street, Estaka, 7100 Dipolog City,
Zamboanga del Norte
Tel./Fax: (065) 212-2879
FB: Diocese of Dipolog
Coordinator: Rev. Fr. Leonilo A.
Dagpin Jr.
SOCIAL ACTION JUSTICE AND PEACE, 2/F
CMC Building, Back of Cathedral Estaka, 7100 Dipolog City,
Zamboanga del Norte
Tel./Fax: (065) 212-3678, 212 8748
Director: Rev. Fr. Ramil de la Cruz
Corong
DIOCESAN YOUTH CENTER, 2/F CMC
Building, Back of Cathedral
Estaka, 7100 Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte
Director: Rev. Fr. Salvador P. Silim
SIKOMORO RETREAT HOUSE, Alvinda,
Mutia, Zamboanga del Norte
In-charge: Rev. Fr. Wilson T.
Lagare

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS
St. Vincent’s College Incorporated
(F-1949), Padre Ramon St., 7100
Dipolog City
Tel.: (065) 212-3743, 212-2691
Fax: (065) 212-2691
Chairman: Most Rev. Severo C.
Caermare, DD
President, Concurrent Vice President for Administration: Rev. Fr.
Nathaniele A. Denlaoso
Diocesan Schools Superintendent:
Rev. Fr. Nathaniele A. Denlaoso
Vice President for Finance: Rev. Fr.
Albert Anthony K. Bael
Vice President for Academics: Dr.
Rosalinda C. Baloria, EMD
School Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Rodel J.
Agodera
FB: St. Vincent’s College Incorporated
RIZAL MEMORIAL INSTITUTE OF DAPITAN
CITY, INC. (F-1949), Saint James the
Greater Parish Compound, 7101
Dapitan City
Tel.: (065) 213-6620, 213-6606,
213-6287
Chairman: Most Rev. Severo C.
Caermare, DD
President: Rev. Fr. Nathaniele A.
Denlaoso
Vice President for Administration:
Mr. Marvin Hamoy
Vice President for Academics: Dr.
Mario B. Boco, SSHs
Vice President for Finance: Rev. Fr.
Albert Anthony K. Bael
School Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Rodel J.
Agodera
SAINT JOSEPH COLLEGE OF SINDANGAN, INC.
(F-June 22, 1968), Padre Burgos
7112 Sindangan, Zamboanga del
Norte
Tel.: (065) 224-2110
Chairman: Most Rev. Severo C.
Caermare, DD
President: Rev. Fr. Nathaniele A.
Denlaoso
Vice President for Administration:
Rev. Fr. Dembert O. Castillon
Vice President for Academics: Dr.
Noel Galeza, EMD
Vice President for Finance: Rev. Fr.
Albert Anthony K. Bael
School Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Dembert
O. Castillon
COLEGIO DE SAN FRANCISCO JAVIER, INC. (F-
1999), 7104 Rizal Zamboanga del
Norte
Chairman: Most Rev. Severo C.
Caermare, DD
President: Rev. Fr. Nathaniele A.
Denlaoso
Vice President for Administration:
Rev. Fr. Victor Brian L. Catalbas,
EMD
Vice President for Academics: Dr.
Francisca A. Jumao-as
Vice President for Finance: Rev. Fr.
Albert Anthony K. Bael
School Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Victor
Brian L. Catalbas, EMD
FB: Colegio de San Francisco
Javier of Rizal Incorporated
SAINT ESTANISLAO KOSTKA COLLEGE, INC.
(F-1955), 7110 Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte
Chairman: Most Rev. Severo C.
Caermare, DD
President: Rev. Fr. Nathaniele A.
Denlaoso
Vice President for Administration:
Mr. Joviner Y. Lactam, MAED
Vice President for Academics: Dr.
Teresita F. Acopiado, EdD
Vice President for Finance: Rev. Fr.
Albert Anthony K. Bael
School Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Norberto
K. Maribong

Catholic Religious Schools
Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM)
SAINT MARY’S ACADEMY OF DIPOLOG
(F-1892), Padre Ramon Street,
Dipolog City
Directress / Principal: Sr. Ma.
Annie P. Barona, RVM
Tel.: (065) 212-2262
SAINT MARY’S COLLEGE OF LABASON
(F-1960), 7117 Labason, Zamboanga del Norte
Principal: Sr. Ma. Leonor Espallardo, RVM

Parochial Schools
ASSUMPTION OF MARY KINDERGARTEN
SCHOOL, Liloy, Zamboanga del
Norte
SAINT VINCENT FERRER PAROCHIAL SCHOOL,
Labason, Zambaonga del Norte
Director: Very Rev. Fr. Atilano B.
Tabaranza
SAINT JOSEPH THE WORKER KINDERGARTEN
SCHOOL, Sindangan, Zamboanga
del Norte

Parochial Kindergarten Apostolate
IMCON KINDERGARTEN, Immaculate
Con ception Parish, Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte
MARIAN KINDERGARTEN, Immaculate
Heart of Mary Parish, Piñan,
Zam baonga del Norte
SAINT ANNE KINDERGARTEN, Saint Anne
Parish, Sibutad, Zamboanga del
Norte
SANTO NIÑO KINDERGARTEN, Siari 7112
Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte
STO. NIÑO DE SIRAWAI KINDERGARTEN,
Sirawai, Zamboanga del Norte

ORGANIZATIONS MOVEMENTS AND
DEVOTIONS
PANAGTAGBO SA MGA LAYKO SA DOPIM
(PALAD): Bro. Jerry Espinas
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: Mr. Cesar Bala,
Diocesan Coordinator
DAUGHTERS OF MARY IMMACULATE: Mrs.
Fortunata Lacaya
COUPLES FOR CHRIST: Mr. Antonio O.
Maluto
CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL MOVEMENT: Rev. Fr. Isagani A. Josol
Coordinator: Bro. Praxides Rubia
THIRD ORDER OF FRANCISCAN MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION: Mr. Vicente Cagba banua
THIRD ORDER OF CARMEL: Dr. Salome
Adan Rengquijo, DMD
MOTHER BUTLER MISSION GUILD: Mrs.
Mauricia T. Gonzales
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE: Mrs. Gaudiosa Maligro
CATHOLIC FAITH DEFENDER: Atty. Miguel
Abas, CPA
CROSS OF JESUS: Mr. Expedito Olmoguez
LEGION OF MARY REGIA EXTENSION WORKER:
Bro. Benjie J. Dael
LEGION OF MARY: Rev. Fr. Ruin Roy G.
Salvo
APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER: Rev. Fr. Isagani
A. Josol
DIOCESAN CHAIRMAN: Mrs. Ivy Durante
CONFRATERNITY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES:
Mrs. Gerlinda Mendoza
PERPETUAL DAWN ROSARY: Rev. Fr. Ruin
Roy G. Salvo
Coordinator: Bro. Nonon Bagaipo

INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE/
SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE
Public Association in the
Diocesan Rite
Blessed Virgin Missionaries of Carmel
(BVMC)
Pontifical Rite
Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM)
Private Lay Social Apostolate Centers

MEN
Franciscan Penitents (FP)
Servants of the Sacred Hearts (SSHs)

WOMEN
Fiat Community
Consecrated Sisters of the Blessed
Trinity (CSBT)
Franciscan Sisters of the Divine
Providence (FSDP)
Franciscan Penitents (FP)
Sorores Sacrorum Cordium Jesu Et
Mariae (SSCJM) (Diocesan/Pious
Union)

† NECROLOGY †
2015: Rev. Fr. Philip E. Alicayos;
Rev. Fr. Beda B. Belotindos
2016: Rev. Fr. Noel L. Saldariega
2019: Rev. Fr. Bienvenido E. Hamoy Jr.
2020: Rev. Fr. Elmer G. Jamarolin
2021: Rev. Fr. Allan V. Caermare;
Msgr. Esteban C. Gaudicos; Sr.
Daryl Grace M. Paluca; Very
Rev. Fr. Renato S. Paluca; Rev. Fr.
Teodoro E. Lagutin