Suffragan of the Archdiocese of Caceres: Created on March 23, 1968. Erected on September 25, 1968. Comprises the civil province of Masbate with its one hundred twenty one islands. Titular: St. Anthony of Padua Bishop: Most Rev. Joel Z. Baylon, D.D. Born: January 29, 1954 in Milaor, Camarines Sur. Ordained priest on October 18, 1978: Appointed second Bishop of Masbate on February 14, 1998: Ordained Bishop on March 25, 1998: Installed on April 2, 1998. Episcopal Motto: “Sub Tuum Praesidium” Address:
Bishop’s Residence
5400 Masbate City, Philippines
Tel/Fax (056) 333-2202, (056) 333-4687 | Bishop: | 1 | | | | | Clergy: | | | | Diocesan: | | | | a) in the Diocese | 52 | | | b) ourside the Diocese | 17 | | | c) on study leave | 1 | | | d) others (resident abroad) | 6 | | | Religious | 2 | | | Deacons | 2 | | | Total | 80 | | | | | Sisters: | | | | Filipino | 32 | | | Foreigner | 5 | | | Total | 37 | | | | | | Seminarians: | | | | High School | 55 | | | Pre-College | 3 | | | Philosophy | 45 | | | Theology | 7 | | | Total: | 112 | | | | | | Diocesan Divisions: | | | | Vicariates | 7 | | | Parishes | 27 | | | Chaplaincy | 1 | | | | | | Sacraments and Sacramentals: | | | | Baptism | 15,866 | | | Marriages | 1,996 | | | Confirmation | 1,719 | | | First Communion | 4,523 | | | Funerals | 1,993 | | | | | | Institutions: | | | | Retreat Houses | 2 | | | | | | Population: | 707,055 | | | Catholics | 639,897 | | | | | | Land Area: | 7,000 sq. kms. | DIOCESAN CURIA: Chancery: Address: Diocesan Pastoral Center
5400 Masbate City
Tel/Fax (056) 333-2202 Bishop: Most Rev. Joel Z. Baylon, D.D.
Vicar General for Administration: Msgr. Claro V. Caluya, III
Vicar General for Formation of Clergy: Msgr. Quintin C. Feraren, Jr.
Secretary-Chancellor: Rev. Fr. Errol G. Bataga, Jr.
Oeconomus: Rev. Fr. Antonino Ng
Chancery Secretary: Sr. Renilda Almanzor, DSJ
Bookkeeper: Sr. Juanita Hastia, DSJ
Religious Formation Staff: Lenie Morado, Mary Jane Sanay, Christy Beatriz
ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
Board of Consultors:
Most Rev. Joel Z. Baylon, D.D.
Msgr. Ismael Misolas, Msgr. Claro Caluya, III
Fr. Errol G. Bataga, Jr.
Fr. Antonino Ng
Fr. Eusebio Llonoso
Fr. Reynald dela Rosa Presbyteral Council:
Most Rev. Joel Z. Baylon, D.D.
Msgr. Ismael Misolas
Msgr. Claro Caluya, III
Fr. Errol G. Bataga, Jr.
Fr. Antonino Ng
Fr. Jose Mari Amores
Fr. Joseph Bravante
Fr. Reynald dela Rosa
Fr. Felix Ponferrada
Fr. Fidel Tambago
Fr. Silverio Espenilla, Jr.
Fr. Leopoldo Tambago
Fr. Eusebio Llonoso
Msgr. Quintin Feraren, Jr.
Msgr. Aquino Atendido Masbate Catholic Education Association (MACEA)
St. Anthony Rectory, 5400 Masbate City
Tel (056) 333-2147 Chairman: Msgr. Aquino T. Atendido
Vice Chairman: Msgr. Claro V. Caluya, III
Secretary: Mrs. Sylvia C. Cuerdo
Members: Sr. Irene Vergara, AR
Sr. Salvina Cataldi, MSC
Mrs. Joni Soncuya
Mrs. Ana Dalanon
Mr. Gilord Abelita | PASTORAL SECTION | | | | | | Diocesan Commission and Directors: | | | | Liturgy | Fr. Francisco Abada, Jr | | | On-going Formation | Msgr. Ismael Misolas | | | Bible Apostolate: | Msgr. Hermas Laurio | | | Family and Life: | Fr. Silverio Espenilla, Jr. | | | Vocation: | Fr. Arnel Bruza | | | Religious Formation: | Fr. Eusebio Sergio Llonoso | | | Youth | Fr. Emerito Castillo | | | Prison Apostolate: | Fr. Nathaniel Cañares | | | Mission: | Fr. Manolo Martinez | | | Health: | Msgr. Ismael Misolas | | | Lay Apostolate: | Msgr. Aquino Atendido | | | Cultural Heritage: | Fr. Bienvenido Bautista | | | Migrants: | Fr. Lorenzo Bautista | | | BEC: | Fr. Plutarco Opinio, Jr. | | | Social Action: | Fr. Emmanuel Basas | | | Social Communications: | Fr. Errol G. Bataga, Jr. | | | Marian Devotions: | Fr. Antonino Ng | | | Interreligious Dialogue: | Fr. Silverio Espenilla, Jr. | | | Eucharistic Devotions | Fr. Antonino Ng | | | Religious Life: | SOLT Fathers | | | Charismatic Communities: | Fr. Florentino Atazar | | | | | INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE Women: Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Fazenda da Esperança, Bangad, Milagros, 5401 Masbate
Superior: Sr. Maris de Fatima Simoes
Sisters: 3 Augustinian Recollect Sisters (AR), Palanas, 5404 Masbate
Superior: Sr. Irene Vergara, AR
Sisters: 4 Benedictine Monastics of the Risen Christ (OSB), Bangon, Aroroy, 5414 Masbate
Superior: Sr. Marie Antoinette Gorillo, OSB
Sisters: 2 Daugters of Mary, Mother of the Church (DM), Medina St. 5400 Masbate City
Superior: Sr. Ederlinda Narciso, DM
Sisters: 2 Daugters of St. Joseph (DSJ), Motherhouse, Mobo, 5401 Masbate
Superior: Sr. Nene Cadiz, DSJ
Sisters 12 Sacro Costato Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother (MSC), Cagba, 5400 Masbate City
Superior: Sr. Leticia Sandigan, MSC
Sisters: 7 Men: Society of Our Lady of the Trinity (SOLT), St. Isidore Parish, Claveria, 5419 Masbate
Rev. Fr. Oliver Estor, SOLT
Rev. Fr. Daniel Lemence, SOLT EDUCATIONAL CENTERS: Liceo de Masbate Colleges 5400 Masbate City
Tel (056) 333-2276
President: Msgr. Claro V. Caluya, III
Dean: Dr. Ma. Teresa Nicolasora
Principal: (HS) Mrs. Lena Gerosa
(Elem.) Dr. Aurora C. Villamor Liceo de Baleno, Baleno 5413 Masbate
Principal: Mrs. Sylvia C. Cuerdo Liceo de San Jose, Milagros 5410 Masbate
Principal: Mrs. Ana C. Dalanon Andres Soriano Junior Memorial School, Aroroy 5414 Masbate
Principal: Mrs. Joni Soncuya Immaculate Conception Academy, Balud 5412 Masbate
Principal: Mr. Gilord Abelita Holy Name Academy
Principal: Rev. Mo. Irene Vergara, AR Blue Angel Learning Center, San Fernando 5416 Masbate
Principal: Sr. Benilda Aban, DSJ E. Montemurro Learning Center, Cagba 5400 Masbate City
Principal: Sr. Leticia Sandigan, MSC St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Learning Center, Cataingan 5404 Masbate
Director-Principal: Fr. Lorenzo Bautista St. Joseph Nursery and Kindergarten School, Mobo 5401 Masbate
Principal: Sr. Marrisa Tugbo, DSJ Our Lady of Remedies Preparatory School, 5408 Masbate
Principal: Sr. Leticia Sandigan, MSG St. Isidore Preparatory School, Cawayan 5409 Masbate
Principal: Sr. Leticia Sandigan, MSC FORMATION/RETREAT HOUSES Masbate Clergy Formation Center (Balay Padi) Seminary Hills,
Kinamaligan, 5400 Masbate City
Administrator: Msgr. Claro V. Caluya, III Rosary Hills Solitude
Bacolod, Baleno, 5413 Masbate
Administrator: Mr. Ramon Bravo Casa E. Montemurro, Cagba 5400 Masbate City
Administrator: Sr. Salvina Cataldi, MSC CENTERS (Others) Fazenda da Esperança – Masbate
Drug Rehabilitation Center
Bangad, Milagros, 5410 Masbate |
