Dioecesis Kidapawensis                                                                                    

Suffragan of Cotabato
Created Prelature: June 12, 1976. Elevated to Diocese:
November 15, 1982. Comprises: 11 towns of the Province of
Cotabato, 3 towns of the Province of Maguindanao, and 1
town of the Province of Sultan Kudarat.

Bishop
Most Reverend
JOSE COLIN M. BAGAFORO, DD
Born: January 30, 1954, in Cotabato City. Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of
Cotabato: February 2, 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI. Ordained Auxiliary
Bishop of Cotabato on April 25, 2006. Pope Francis appointed him as the
Bishop of Kidapawan Diocese on July 25, 2016 and was Installed as the 6th
Bishop in the Diocese of Kidapawan on September 6, 2016.

Bishop’s Residence
Balindog, Kidapawan City,
P.O. Box 75, 9400 Cotabato
Tel.: (064) 572-1774, 572-1775

Past Bishops:
Most Rev. Federico O. Escaler, SJ, DD (1976-1980)
Most Rev. Orlando Quevedo, OMI, DD (1980-1986)
Most Rev. Juan De Dios Pueblos, DD (1987-1995)
Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, DD (1997-2006)
Most Rev. Romulo T. De La Cruz, DD (2008-2014)

PRESENT STATUS
Area .............................. 724.189 sq.km.
Population.............................1,056,951
Catholics ................................... 618,726
Personnel:
Bishops ...............................................1
Priests .............................................. 47
Diocesan ................................. (40)
Active in the Diocese ....... 32
On Study Leave .....................5
Abroad on loan .....................1
Retired ......................................1
Guests Priests .........................1
Religious Priests ......................(7)
Filipino .....................................6
Foreigner .................................1
Deacons ........................................3
Religious Brothers:
Filipinos .........................................8
Religious Sisters:
Filipina ........................................ 59
Seminarians (Diocesan only) ..... (61)
Theology ......................................... 13
Philosophy ..................................... 39
Pre-College/Propaedeutic ...........9
Seminaries (Diocesan-Owned) ....(2)
Philosophy ........................................1
Pre-College .......................................1
Diocesan Divisions:
Vicariates ...........................................4
Parishes ........................................... 18
Quasi-Parishes .................................1
Chapels .........................................812
Educational Centers:
Diocesan-Owned &
Administered .......................... 1,321
Kinder ...................................1 - 18
Grade Schools ..................1 - 112
High Schools ................ 3 - 1,070
Technical Vocational ......1 - 121
Religious-Owned & Adm. ... 5,518
Kinder ...................................4 - 74
Grade Schools ..................5 - 670
High Schools ................ 6 - 3,391
Technical Vocational ......2 - 338
Colleges .............................1 - 983
Universities /
Graduate School ...........1- 62
Other Institutions-Owned & Adm.:
Hospitals ............................................1
Retreat Centers ................................1
Catechetical Centers .....................1
Pastoral Centers ..............................1
Orphanages ......................................1
Dormitories.......................................1
Sacraments and Sacramental:
Total Baptisms ......................(7,729)
Children ............................... 6,669
Adult ..................................... 1,060
Total Confirmation ..............11,234
First Communion ................... 6,653
Total Marriages ........................(844)
Catholics ..................................785
Catholics & Non-Cath. ........... 59
Anointing of the Sick................495
Deaths ....................................... 1,888

DIOCESAN CURIA
Chancery
Bishop’s Residence Balindog,
P.O. Box 75,
Kidapawan City, 9400 Cotabato
Tel.: (064) 572-1774, 572-1775
Emails:
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(Oeconomus Office) / kidapawan
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Office)
Vicar General: Fr. Jessie S. Esparagoza
St. John Paul II Parish, Amas,
9400 Kidapawan City, Cotabato
Chancellor: Rev. Fr. Ludwin L. Alerta,
MAPM, MAEM, PhD-Ed
Judicial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Charles Allan
E. Nemenzo, JCL
Oeconomus: Rev. Fr. Rey P. Salvador
Ecclesial Notary: Rev. Fr. Dave D. Bao
Bishop’s Office Secretary: Sr. Ma. Paz
Y. Samillano, WCW
Secretary to the Chancellor/Judiciary:
Sr. Ma. Emelia A. Polinar, WCW
Cashier: Mr. John Erick I. Bularon
Bookkeeper: Mr. Jerick O. Poblacion
Oeconomus Office’s Assistant: Mrs.
Lina M. Saniel
House Administrator: Sr. Ma. Gina O.
Gerocho, WCW

ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
Board of Consultors
Vicar General: Fr. Jessie S. Esparagoza
Vicar for the Clergy: Fr. Krizaldy T.
Tadiaque
Judicial Vicar: Fr. Charles Allan E.
Nemenzo, JCL
Chancellor: Fr. Ludwin L. Alerta,
MAPM, MAEM, PhD-Ed
Seminary Rector: Fr. Desiderio P.
Balatero Jr.
Vicar Forane V-1: Fr. Alfredo P.
Palomar Jr.
Vicar Forane V-2: Fr. Arnel P. Cabrera
Vicar Forane V-3: Fr. Edward C. Bacus
Vicar Forane V-4: Fr. Lambert F.
Pragados Jr.
Vicar for Religious: Fr. Dante L.
Barcelona, OFM

Financial Board
Bp. Jose Colin M. Bagaforo, DD; Fr.
Rey P. Salvador; Fr. Gerardo T.
Tacdoro; Fr. Jessie S. Esparagoza;
Fr. Ludwin L. Alerta; Engr. Emmanuel
Zamoras; Atty. Fernando
Cubero Jr.

Pastoral Board Executive Committee
Fr. Mervin T. Tahad; Fr. Alvin Ron P.
Reovoca; Fr. Hipolito P. Paracha;
Sr. Alejandra B. Villarosa, OND


Pastoral Program Board
Fr. Jessie S. Esparagoza; Fr. Rey P.
Salvador; Fr. Mervin T. Tahad; Fr.
Hipolito P. Paracha; Fr. Alfredo P.
Palomar Jr.; Fr. Mervin T. Tahad;
Fr. Edward C. Bacus; Fr. Lambert
F. Pragados Jr.; Fr. Alvin Ron P.
Reovoca

Diocesan School Board
Bp. Jose Colin M. Bagaforo, DD;
Fr. Jessie S. Esparagoza; Fr.
Rey P. Salvador; Fr. Ludwin L.
Alerta, MAPM, MAEM, PhDEd;
Fr. Krizaldy T. Tadiaque; Fr.
Remejun E. Dagon; Fr. Desiderio
P. Balatero Jr.

Seminary Board
Fr. Jessie S. Esparagoza; Fr. Krizaldy
T. Tadiaque; Fr. Ludwin L.
Alerta, MAPM, MAEM, PhD-Ed;
Fr. Desiderio P. Balatero Jr.; Fr.
Remejun E. Dagon; Fr. Rey P.
Salvador; Fr. Mervin T. Tahad

Easter Village Board
Fr. Jessie S. Esparagoza; Fr. Ludwin
L. Alerta, MAPM, MAEM, PhDEd;
Fr. Alfredo P. Palomar Jr.;
Fr. Desiderio P. Balatero Jr.; Fr.
Charles Allan E. Nemenzo, JCL;
Fr. Hipolito P. Paracha

THE CLERGY OF THE DIOCESE OF
KIDAPAWAN AND THEIR OFFICES
AND MINISTRIES
Vicar General: Fr. Jessie S. Esparagoza
Vicar for the Clergy: Fr. Krizaldy T.
Tadiaque
Judicial Vicar: Fr. Charles Allan E.
Nemenzo, JCL
Chancellor: Fr. Ludwin L. Alerta,
MAPM, MAEM, PhD-Ed
Oeconomus: Fr. Rey P. Salvador
School Superintendent: Fr. Ludwin
L. Alerta, MAPM, MAEM, PhD-Ed
Seminary Rector: Fr. Desiderio P.
Balatero Jr.
Vocation Directors: Fr. Desiderio P.
Balatero Jr.; Fr. Vicney K. Jalico
Benigni Seminarii Beneficientes Director:
Fr. Hipolito P. Paracha
Pastoral Director: Fr. Mervin T. Tahad
Family and Life: Fr. Alfredo P.
Palomar Jr.
Liturgy: Fr. Edward C. Bacus
Lay Liturgical Leadership Program:
Fr. Hipolito P. Paracha
Youth: Fr. Ian Jetro L. Sasi
Knights of the Altar: Fr. Jonel P. Peroy
Dames of the Holy Eucharist: Fr.
Jonel P. Peroy
Catechetical Ministry: Fr. Arnel P.
Cabrera
Media and Social Communication:
Fr. Kristoffer Brian N. Sionillo
Prison Ministry: Fr. Peter Geremia,
PIME
Tribal Fil. Apostolate: Fr. Lambert F.
Pragados Jr.
Inter Religious Dialogue and Ecumenism:
Fr. Eddie L. Pedregoza
Social Action Director: Fr. Alvin Ron
P. Reovoca
Mission: Fr. Gerardo T. Tacdoro
Health Care and Hospital Ministry:
Fr. Ramil G. Angulo
Charismatic Movement: Fr. Charles
Allan E. Nemenzo
Mandated Organizations: Fr. Ronaldo
T. Galvan
Museum Curator: Fr. Allan L. Sasi
Diocesan Rep. of Kid. Doctors’ Hospital
Inc: Fr. Jessie S. Esparagoza;
Fr. Desiderio P. Balatero Jr.
Trans Parochial Movement: Fr. Charles
Allan E. Nemenzo, JCL
Pontifical Mission: Fr. Gerardo T.
Tacdoro
Cultural Heritage: Fr. Allan L. Sasi

DIOCESAN SHRINES’ DIRECTORS
Our Lady Mediatrix of All Grace,
Matalam: Fr. Antonio C. Lupiba;
Fr. Henry Gemone C. Gemone
Divine Mercy Shrine, Lampagang,
Tulunan: Fr. Maximo S. Lapaz Jr.
Holy Cross-Shrine, New Esperanza,
Mlang: Fr. Rey P. Salvador

SPECIAL MINISTRIES
CBHP and Healing: Fr. Antonio C.
Lupiba
Hermitage and Contemplative Ministry:
Fr. Gene P. Gilos

LAND PROPERTY DEVELOPERS
Matalam and Carmen Farms: Fr.
Edmundo P. Palomar
Makilala and Kisante Farms: Fr.
Nolan P. Olvido
Balindog Housing Project: Fr. Rey P.
Salvador

COLLEGE SEMINARY
Dean of Academics: Fr. Remejun E.
Dagon
Professors: Fr. Gerardo T. Tacdoro; Fr.
Krizaldy T. Tadiaque; Fr. Vicney K.
Jalico; Fr. Edward C. Bacus

LAY ORGANIZATIONS AND
MOVEMENTS
DIVINE MERCY APOSTOLATE
Diocesan Coordinator: Mr. Ruben
G. Ang
COUPLES FOR CHRIST
Provincial Head: Efren N. Valencia
LEGION OF MARY
President: Mrs. Amanda A. Gomez
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Coordinator: Mr. Noel Espina
HANDMAIDS OF THE LORD
Coordinator: Mrs. Norma Caadyang
FATIMANIANS’ PRAYER WARRIORS
President: Violeta C. Tan
Adviser: Fr. Antonio C. Lupiba, DCk
PREX - PARISH RENEWAL EXPERIENCE
Adviser: Mr. Jose Danny Jamilarin
LAY MISSIONARIES ASSOCIATION OF
MOTHER FRANCISCA DEL ESPIRITU SANTO
(ELMAMFES)
President: Dr. Rowena Padilla
Evangelista, MD
CATHOLIC CHARISMATIC RENEWAL MINISTRY
Coordinator: Mr. Felicisimo Desierto
MOTHER BUTLER MISSION GUILD
President: Mrs. Lourdes Agduyeng
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
President: Mrs. Rosalinda Ardaniel
BLACK NAZARENE
Mr. Ma. Hazel Omandac
DIOCESAN YOUTH MOVEMENT
Moderator: Fr. Ian Jetro L. Sasi
PONTIFICAL MISSION SOCIETY
Moderator: Fr. Gerardo T. Tacdoro
EL SHADDAI MINISTRY
Core Group Coordinator: Mr. Nestor
Daquila

PARISHES / PAROCHIAL CLERGY
Vicariate 1 (MASMAKIBUKID)
(Magpet, Apo Sandawa, Makilala, Kisante,
Bulakanon, Kidapawan)
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Alfredo P.
Palomar Jr.
OUR LADY MEDIATRIX OF ALL GRACE
CATHE DRAL PARISH (F-1947) 9400
Kidapawan City
Tel.: (064) 577-1706
Rector: Fr. Alfredo P. Palomar
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Armando C.
Angeles
Resident: Fr. Gerardo T. Tacdoro
ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH (F-1966)
9404 Magpet, Cotabato
Parish Priest: Fr. Ronaldo T. Galvan
STO. NIÑO DE CEBU PARISH (F-1954) 9401
Makilala, Cotabato
Parish Priest: Fr. Remejun E. Dagon
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Nolan P. Olvido
ST. JOHN VIANNEY PARISH (F-2008) Apo
Sandawa, Singao, 9400 Kida pawan
City, Cotabato
Tel.: (064) 521-0614
Parish Priest: Fr. Hipolito P. Paracha
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Ramil G.
Angulo
HOLY FAMILY PARISH (F-1978), 9401
Bula kanon, Makilala, Cotabato
Parish Priest: Fr. Ron Alvin P.
Reovoca
SAN MIGUEL DE ARKANGHEL PARISH (F-2017)
9401 Kisante, Makilala, Cotabato
Parish Priest: Fr. Kristoffer Brian N.
Sionillo
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE QUASI-PARISH
(F-2021) 9400 Mua-an, Kidapawan
City, Cotabato
Administrator: Fr. Gerardo T.
Tacdoro

Vicariate 2 (CAAMMAKA)
(Carmen, Amas, Matalam, Kabacan)
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Arnel P. Cabrera,
DCK
OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL PARISH (F-1963)
9408 Carmen, Cotabato Province
Parish Priest: Fr. Arnel P. Cabrera
STO. NIÑO DE PRAGA PARISH (F-1969)
9406 Matalam, Cotabato Province
Parish Priest: Fr. Mervin T. Tahad
CHRIST THE KING PARISH (F-1963) 9407
Kabacan, Cotabato Province
Tel.: (064) 572-2042
Parish Priest: Fr. Charles Allan E.
Nemenzo
ST. JOHN PAUL II PARISH (F-2005) Amas,
9400 Kidapawan City, Cotabato
Parish Priest: Fr. Jessie S. Esparagoza

Vicariate 3 (TUNER.COM)
(Tulunan, New Rizal, Columbio, Mlang)
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Edward C.
Bacus, DCK
SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR PARISH (F-1960)
9403 Tulunan, Cotabato
Parish Priest: Fr. Edmundo P. Palomar
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Rolando T.
Tabosares
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP PARISH
(F-1977) 9402 New Rizal, Cotabato
Parish Priest: Fr. Maximo S. Lapaz Jr.
Guest Priest: Fr. Ronillo A. Villamor
SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR PARISH (F-2008)
9801 Columbio, Sultan Kudarat
Parish Administrator: Fr. Robert
John N. Castillon
STA. TERESITA DEL NIÑO JESUS PARISH
(F-1950) 9402 Mlang, Cotabato
Tel.: (064) 572-4276
Parish Priest: Fr. Edward C. Bacus
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Eddie L.
Pedregoza

Vicariate 4 (ARANCE)
(Arakan, Roxas, Antipas, New Cebu)
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Lambert F.
Pragados Jr., DCK
OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP PARISH
(F-1980) 9417 Arakan, Cotabato
Parish Priest: Fr. Lambert F.
Pragados Jr.
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Ian Jetro L.
Sasi
STA. CATALINA DE ALEXANDRIA PARISH (F-1972)
9405 Pres. Roxas, Cotabato
Parish Priest: Fr. April Jay Puertogalera
SAN VICENTE FERRER PARISH (F-1988)
9414 Antipas, Cotabato
Parish Priest: Fr. Krizaldy T. Tadiaque
OUR LADY OF FATIMA, STA. CRUZ PARISH
(F-1977) 9405 New Cebu, Pres.
Roxas, Cotabto
Parish Priest: Fr. Jonel P. Peroy

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS
Seminaries
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE DIOCESAN
SEMI NARY, INC. (F-2008), Bishop’s
Com pound, Balindog, 9400
Kidapawan City
Tel.: (064) 572-5899
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Rector: Fr. Desiderio P. Balatero Jr.
Spiritual Director: Fr. Armando S.
Labora
Confessors: Fr. Peter Geremia,
PIME; Fr. Dave D. Bao
ST. JOHN BOSCO FORMATION CENTER
(F-2019), Bishop’s Compound,
Balindog, 9400 Kidapawan City
Tel.: (064) 572-5899
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Propaedeutic Director: Fr. Vicney
K. Jalico
Spiritual Director: Fr. Armando S.
Labora
Confessors: Fr. Peter Geremia,
PIME; Fr. Dave D. Bao

Catholic Schools in the Diocese of
Kidapawan
NOTRE DAME OF KIDAPAWAN COLLEGE,
Kidapawan City
Tel.: (064) 577-1673, 577-1672
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President: Bro. Arnel S. Alfata, FMS
IBED - Principal: Mr. Cristopher
James D. Ferrer, MA
ST. MARY’S ACADEMY OF KIDAPAWAN,
Quezon Boulevard, 9400 Kidapa
wan City
Tel.: 577-3907
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Directress: Sr. Ma. Francisca
Mañibo, RVM
NOTRE DAME OF ARAKAN, Arakan, Cotabato
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Principal: Mrs. Arlene P. Gente, LPT
Director: Fr. Ludwin L. Alerta, DCK
NOTRE DAME OF MAGPET, Magpet, Cotabato
Email: notredamemagpet@
gmail.com
Principal: Mrs. Apple Joy V. Lorenzo,
LPT
Director: Fr. Ludwin L. Alerta, DCK
NOTRE DAME OF MATALAM, Matalam,
Cotabato
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Principal: Mr. Joenipher Arellano
Aricheta
Director: Fr. Ludwin L. Alerta, DCK
NOTRE DAME OF KABACAN, INC. Bonifacio
St., Kabacan, Cotabato
Tel.: (064) 572-6031; 572-6032
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Directress: Sr. Nida C. Macahilo,
OND
NOTRE DAME OF MAKILALA, Makilala,
Cotabato
Tel.: (064) 572-7886
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Principal: Sr. Ma. Eufemia E.
Horlador, RVM
NOTRE DAME OF MLANG, Mlang, Cotabato
Tel.: (064) 572-0193
Mobile: 0949-425-7055
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Directress: Sr. Elvie G. Borlado, PM
NOTRE DAME OF TULUNAN, Tulunan,
Cotabato
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Directress: Sr. Ascencion L. Domugho,
OP
NOTRE DAME OF COLUMBIO, Columbio,
Sultan Kudarat
Principal: Mrs. Susana C. Feliciano
Administrator: Fr. Robert John N.
Castillon

OTHER INSTITUTIONS
(Miscellaneous Listing)
MARIAN PASTORAL CENTER (F-1985),
Balindog, 9400 Kidapawan City
(A retreat and seminar house)
Tel.: (064) 572-5899
In-Charge: Rev. Fr. Desiderio P.
Balatero Jr.
POOR CLARE MONASTERY OF THE IMMACULATE
CONCEPTION, Balindog, 9400
Kidapawan City
Tel.: (064) 572-5715
Superior: Mo. Magdalene Morre,
OSC
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SHRINE,
Binoligan, Amas, 9400 Kidapawan
City
Director: Fr. Gregorio Bongao, OMI
DIVINE MERCY DIOCESAN SHRINE, Lampagang,
Tulunan, Cotabato
Administrator: Fr. Maximo S. Lapaz,
DCK
OUR LADY MEDIATRIX OF ALL GRACE DIOCESAN
SHRINE, Matalam, Cotabato
Feast: 2nd Sunday of Easter
Administrator: Fr. Antonio C.
Lupiba, DCK
HOLY CROSS DIOCESAN SHRINE, Esperanza,
Mlang, Cotabato
Administrator: Fr. Rey P. Salvador,
DCK
DAMIETTA FRIARY SCHOLASTIC FORMATION
CENTER, Pendatun St., 9400 Kidapa
wan City
Tel.: (064) 577-4173
Formator/Director: Fr. Dante L.
Barcelona, OFM
SOCIAL ACTION ORGANIC FARMING CENTER
[SAOFAC], Balindog, 9400 Kidapawan
City
Director: Rev. Fr. Alvin Ron P.
Reovoca
EASTER VILLAGE CHILDREN’S HOME, 037
Lamban Subd., 9400 Kidapawan
City
Tel.: (064) 577-4247
Fax: (064) 577-1658
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Website: http://www.csd or
jp/easterv/easter.htm BOD
President: Fr. Jessie S. Esparagoza
OBLATES OF NOTRE DAME - WOMEN ECOLOGICAL
SANCTUARY (WES), Kalaisan,
Kidapawan City
Exec. Director: Sr. Felicisima S.
Caseria, OND

INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE/
SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE
MEN
Pontifical Institute of Foreign Missions
(PIME)
Order of Friars Minor (OFM)
Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI)
Marist Brothers of the Schools (FMS)

WOMEN
Oblates of Notre Dame (OND)
Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine
of Siena (OP)
Presentation of Mary Sisters (PM)
Religious of the Virgin Mary Sisters
(RVM)
Workers of Christ the Worker Sisters
(WCW)
Order of St. Clare (OSC)
Missionaries of Mary Mother of the
Poor (MMMP)
Our Lady’s Hermitage Sisters (OLHS)

Female ............................................. 11
Total ............................................. 16
Dioc.-Owned & Admin. Schools:
Kindergarten ................................... 7
Enrollment ..............................148
Grade School ....................................6
Enrollment .......................... 2,155
High School ...................................10
Enrollment .......................... 2,641
Religious-Owned & Admin. Schools:
Kindergarten ....................................2
Enrollment ................................ 47
Grade School ....................................2
Enrollment ..............................364
High School ......................................2
Enrollment ..............................386
College ...............................................1
Enrollment .......................... 1,950
Graduate School .............................1
Enrollment ..............................150
Other Institutions:
Medical-Dental Charity Clinic ....1
Retreat Center..................................2
Pastoral Center ................................1
Orphanage ........................................1
Radio Station ....................................1
Seminaries ........................................2
Retirement House for Priests......1
Sacraments & Sacramentals:
Baptism ..................................... 3,325
Confirmation ...............................392
Marriages...................................(253)
Between Catholics ...............222
Catholic & Non-Catholics..... 31
First Communion .......................963
Catechists ....................................... 80
Chapels .........................................119
Necrology (2015-present):
Priests ................................................ 9