Metropolitan Archbishops of Lipa (Roman Rite)

Archbishop Gilbert Armea GARCERA (61)

(2017.02.02 – ...)

Metropolitan Archbishop of Lipa (Philippines)

AD OMNIA MITTAM TE

Born:1959.02.02 (Philippines)Bishop of Daet (Philippines) (2007.04.04 – 2017.02.02)
Ordained Priest:1983.05.29 Metropolitan Archbishop of Lipa (Philippines) (2017.02.02
Consecrated – ...)
2007.06.29
Bishop:

Archbishop Ramon Cabrera ARGÜELLES (75)

(2004.05.14 – 2017.02.02)

Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of Lipa (Philippines)

SERVUS ANCILLÆ FILIUS

Born:1944.11.12 (Philippines)Titular Bishop of Roscrea (1993.11.26 – 1995.08.25)

Ordained Priest:1969.12.21 Auxiliary Bishop of Manila (Philippines) (1993.11.26 –
Consecrated 1995.08.25)
1994.01.06
Bishop: Military Ordinary of Philippines (Philippines) (1995.08.25 –
2004.05.14)
Metropolitan Archbishop of Lipa (Philippines) (2004.05.14 –
2017.02.02)

ARCHBISHOP GAUDENCIO BORBON ROSALES (87) (later Cardinal)

(1992.12.30 – 2003.09.15)

Cardinal-Priest of SS. Nome di Maria in Via Latina

Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of Manila (Philippines)
former Member of Council of Cardinals for the Study of Organisational and Economic Problems of the
Apostolic See

SI MORTUUM FUERIT FRUCTUM AFFERT

1932.08.10 (Batangas Titular Bishop of Œscus (1974.08.12 – 1982.06.09)

Born:
City, Philippines) Auxiliary Bishop of Manila (Philippines) (1974.08.12 –
Ordained Priest:1958.03.23 1982.06.09)
Consecrated Coadjutor Bishop of Malaybalay (Philippines) (1982.06.09 –
1974.10.28
Bishop: 1984.09.14)
Created Bishop of Malaybalay (Philippines) (1984.09.14 – 1992.12.30)
2006.03.24
Cardinal: Metropolitan Archbishop of Lipa (Philippines) (1992.12.30 –
2003.09.15)
Metropolitan Archbishop of Manila (Philippines) (2003.09.15
– 2011.10.13)
Cardinal-Priest of SS. Nome di Maria in Via Latina  (2006.03.24
 [2007.03.04] – ...)
Member of Council of Cardinals for the Study of
Organisational and Economic Problems of the Apostolic
See (2007.02.03 – 2011.10.13)
Apostolic Administrator of Pasig (Philippines) (2010.12.21 –
2011.04.20)

Archbishop Mariano GAVIOLA Y GARCÉS

(1981.04.13 – 1992.12.30)

PARARE DOMINO PLEBEM PERFECTAM

Born:1922.08.15 (Philippines)Bishop of Cabanatuan (Philippines) (1963.03.08 – 1967.05.31)
Ordained Priest:1949.04.02 Titular Bishop of Girba (1967.05.31 – 1981.04.13)
Consecrated Military Vicar of Philippines (Philippines) (1974.03.02 –
1963.06.04
Bishop: 1981.04.13)
Died:1998.10.13 († 76) President of Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (1977 – 1984)
Metropolitan Archbishop of Lipa (Philippines) (1981.04.13 –
1992.12.30)

ARCHBISHOP RICARDO JAMIN VIDAL (later Cardinal)

(1973.08.22 – 1981.04.13)

VIAM VERITATIS ELEGI

Born:1931.02.06 (Mogpoc, Philippines)Titular Bishop of Claterna (1971.09.10 – 1973.08.22)

Ordained Coadjutor Bishop of Malolos (Philippines) (1971.09.10 –
1956.03.17
Priest: 1973.08.22)
Consecrate Metropolitan Archbishop of Lipa (Philippines) (1973.08.22 –
1971.11.30
d Bishop: 1981.04.13)
Created Coadjutor Archbishop of Cebu (Philippines) (1981.04.13 –
1985.05.25
Cardinal: 1982.08.24)
2017.10.18 (Cebu Metropolitan Archbishop of Cebu (Philippines) (1982.08.24 –
Died:
City, Philippines † 86) 2010.10.15)
President of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines
(C.B.C.P.) (1985 – 1987)
Cardinal-Priest of Ss. Pietro e Paolo a Via Ostiense (1985.05.25 –
2017.10.18)

Archbishop Alejandro OLALIA
(1972.06.20 – 1973.01.02)

Born:1913.02.26 (Philippines)Titular Bishop of Zela (1949.05.14 – 1950.05.06)

Ordained Priest:1940.03.23 Coadjutor Bishop of Tuguegarao (Philippines) (1949.05.14 –
Consecrated 1950.05.06)
1949.07.25
Bishop: Bishop of Tuguegarao (Philippines) (1950.05.06 – 1953.12.28)
Died:1973.01.02 († 59) Bishop of Lipa (Philippines) (1953.12.28 – 1972.06.20)
Metropolitan Archbishop of Lipa (Philippines) (1972.06.20 –
1973.01.02)

Bishops of Lipa (Roman Rite)

 Bishop Alejandro OLALIA (later Archbishop)
(1953.12.28 – 1972.06.20)

(see above)

Bishop Alfredo VERZOSA Y FLORENTIN

(1916.09.06 – 1951.02.25)

Born:1877.12.09 (Philippines)Bishop of Lipa (Philippines) (1916.09.06 – 1951.02.25)
Ordained Priest:1904.12.24 Titular Bishop of Capsa (1951.02.25 – 1954.06.27)
Consecrated
1917.01.20
Bishop:
Died:1954.06.27 († 76)

BISHOP JOSEPH PETRELLI (later Archbishop)
(1910.04.12 – 1915.03.30)

Born:1873.02.11 (Italy)Bishop of Lipa (Philippines) (1910.04.12 – 1915.03.30)
Ordained Priest:1896.08.10 Apostolic Delegate to Philippines (1915.03.30 – 1921.05.27)
Consecrated Titular Archbishop of Nisibis (1915.03.30 – 1962.04.29)
1910.06.12
Bishop: Apostolic Nuncio to Peru (1921.05.27 – 1925)
Died:1962.04.29 († 89)

Cities (Calabarzon)  Churches (68)

Agoncillo  Our Mother of Perpetual Help (Parish) 

Aplaya  Our Mother of Perpetual Help (Parish) 

Balayan  Immaculate Conception  (Parish) 

Balele  Our Lady Queen of All Saints (Parish) 

Balete  Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje (Parish) 

Church of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage

Banaybanay  St. Vincent Ferrer (Parish) 

Batangas City  Immaculate Conception  (Minor Basilica, Parish) 

Batangas City  Holy Trinity (Parish) 

Shrine of the Glorious Cross
Batangas City  St. Mary Euphrasia (Parish) 

Bauan  Immaculate Conception  (Parish) 

Bayanan  St. Mary Magdalene (Parish) 

Bolbok  Santa Rita de Cascia (Parish) 

Bolo  Holy Family (Parish) 

Calaca  St. Raphael the Archangel (Parish) 

Calatagan  Santo Domingo de Silos (Parish) 

Cuenca  San Isidore Labrador (Parish) 

Dagatan  St. Lorenzo Ruiz (Parish) 

Darasa  Nuestra Señora de la Soledad (Parish) 

Ibaan  St. James the Greater (Parish) 

Ilijan  St. Michael the Archangel (Parish) 

Isla Verde  St. Paul the Apostle (Parish) 

Laurel  Immaculate Conception  (Parish) 

Lemery  Mahal Na Poon Ng Banal Na Krus (Parish) 

Lian  St. John the Baptist (Parish) 

Lipa City  San Sebastian (Cathedral, Parish) 

Lipa City  Divina Pastora (Parish) 

Lipa City
 Divino Amor 
Lipa City  Mary, Mediatrix of All Grace (Parish) 

Lipa City  Our Lady of Mount Carmel 

Lipa City  Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Parish) 

Lipa City  Our Lady of Sheshan 

Lipa City  St. Anthony of Padua (Parish) 

Lobo  St. Michael the Archangel (Parish) 

Luyos  Holy Family Flight to Egypt (Parish) 

Mabini  St. Francis Paola (Parish) 

Malvar  Immaculate Conception  (Parish) 

Marawoy  Santo Niño (Parish) 

Mataas na Kahoy  Immaculate Conception  (Parish) 

Montemaria  Mary, Mother of All Asia 

Montemaria  Santo Niño 

Nasugbu  San Antonio de Padua 

Nasugbu  St. Francis Xavier (Parish) 

Padre Garcia  Holy Rosary (Parish) 

Payapa  Our Lady of All Nations (Parish) 

Pinagtong-Ulan
 Santo Niño (Parish) 
Pinagtung  St. Benedict 

Rosario  Holy Family (Parish) 

Rosario  Our Lady of the Holy Rosary  (Parish) 

Santa Clara  St. Claire (Parish) 

San Isidro  St. Isidore Labrador (Parish) 

San Isidro  St. Isidore Labrador (Parish) 

San Jose  St. Joseph the Patriarch (Parish) 

San Juan  San Juan Nepomuceno (Parish) 

San Luis  St. Isidore Labrador (Parish) 

San Nicolas  St. Nicolas de Tolentino (Parish) 

San Pascual  San Pascual Baylon (Parish) 

Santa Teresita  St. Therese of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face (Parish) 

Santo Tomas  St. Padre Pio (National Shrine) 

Santo Tomas  St. Thomas Aquinas (Parish) 

Santor  St. Augustine of Hippo (Parish) 

Subic  Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (Parish) 

Taal  St. Martin de Tours (Minor Basilica, Parish) 

Basilica of St. Martin of Tours
Taal  Our Lady of Caysasay 

Talisay  St. Therese of the Child Jesus (Parish) 

Tanauan  St. John the Evangelist (Parish) 

Taysan  Nuestra Señora de la Merced (Parish) 

Tingloy  St. Roche (Parish) 

Tuy  St. Vincent Ferrer (Parish) 

DIOCESE
09. Archdiocese of Lipa
BY: SUPER USER
Archdiocesis Lipensis                                                                         

Created diocese: April 10, 1910. Elevated to archdiocese:

June 20, 1972. Comprises: the civil province of Batangas.
Suffragan: the Dioceses of Boac, Gumaca and Lucena, the
Prelature of Infanta and the Apostolic Vicariates of Calapan
Or. Mindoro and San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. Titular:
St. Joseph the Patriarch. Secondary Patron: Blessed
Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception.

Archbishop
Most Reverend

GILBERT A. GARCERA, DD
Born: February 2, 1959 in Magarao, Camarines Sur. Ordained Priest: May
29, 1983. Installed Archbishop of Lipa: April 21, 2017. Ordained Bishop:
June 29, 2007.
Archbishop’s Residence
#1 Calle Arzobispado
Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 756-2573 • Fax: (043) 724-5554
Email: gilbertgarcera@ymail.com

Former Bishops:

Most Rev. Joseph Petrelli, DD (1910 to 1916)

Most Rev. Alfredo Versoza, DD (1916 to 1950)
Most Rev. Rufino Santos, DD (1950 to 1953)
Most Rev. Alejandro Olalia, DD (1953 to January 2, 1973)
Ricardo J. Cardinal, Vidal, DD (October 18, 1973 to 1981)
Most Rev. Mariano G. Gaviola, DD (1981 to 1992)
Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales, DD (1993 to 2003)
Most Rev. Ramón C. Arguélles, DD (2004 to February 2, 2017)

PRESENT STATUS

Personnel:
Bishops……………………… 1
Bishop Emeritus… ………… 1
Priests:
Active in the Diocese……105
Active in other Dioceses
in the Phils.…………… 2
On Study Leave… ……… 4
On Sick Leave… ………… 2
Retired Priests…………… 6
Deacons… ……………… 2
Total… …………………… 123
Seminary & Seminarians:
Theology… …………… 2 / 59
Philosophy… ………… 3 / 63
Pre-College… ………… 2 / 13
Minor: High School… … 2 / 67
Total…………………… 202
Religious Orders/Cong.:
Male… ………………………13
Female… ……………………28
Total………………………41
Religious Priests:
Filipinos………………………52
Foreigners…………………… 9
Total………………………61
Religious Brothers:
Filipinos……………………… 9
Foreigners…………………… 1
Total………………………10
Secular Institutes:
Female… …………………… 1
Religious Sisters:
Filipinos…………………… 259
Foreigners……………………21
Total…………………… 280
Diocesan Divisions:
Vicariates… ………………… 7
Parishes………………………64
Chapels………………… 1,240
Other Institutions:
Retreat Centers……………… 3
Catechetical Centers………… 3
Pastoral Center……………… 1
Orphanages… ……………… 2
Home for the Aged… ……… 2
Printing Press… …………… 1
Radio Station………………… 2
Sacrament & Sacramentals:
Baptism:
Children… ………… 12,165
Adult… …………… 3,942
Confirmation…………… 29,788
First Communion……… 38,886
Matrimony:
Between Catholics…… 7,934
Between Catholics &
Non-Catholics……… 111
Diocesan-Owned &
Administered Schools:
Kindergarten…………………12
Grade Schools… ……………14
High Schools…………………11
College……………………… 3
Religious-Owned &
Administered Schools:
Kindergarten…………………15
Grade Schools… ……………13
High Schools…………………15
Colleges……………………… 3
Graduate Schools…………… 1
Catholic Schools Population:
Kindergarten…………… 1,146
Grade Schools… ……… 9,645
High Schools…………… 18,978
Colleges………………… 8,338
Necrology:
Bishops……………………… 1
Deacons……………………… 2
Total……………………… 3

DIOCESAN CURIA
Chancery Cathedral Site C.M. Recto Street, Lipa City
Tel.: +63-043-756-2572
Fax: (043) 756-0005
Vicar General: Msgr. Ruben M. Dimaculangan
Email: labskanilordtlg@yahoo.com
Chancellor: Fr. Jayson N. Alcaraz
Email: Email: frjalcaraz@gmail.com
Vice-Chancellor: Fr. Darwin A. de Leon
Email: fr.darwin.deleon@gmail.com
Confidential Secretary: Sr. Ma. Angelica L. Bolor , MCSH
Email: sr.angelbolor.mcsh@gmail.com
Finance Administrator: Fr. Miguel L. Samaniego
Email: sammik24@yahoo.com.ph
ECCLESIASTICAL TRIBUNAL
St. Francis de Sales Minor Seminary Compound, Lipa City
Judicial Vicar: Msgr. Ruben M. Dimaculangan
Email: labskanilordtlg@yahoo.com
Associate Judges:
Fr. Eugene Dominic I. Hechanova, JCL;
Fr. Antonio L. Umali Jr., JCL; Sr. Lourdes Lipat, MCST, JCD
Defender of the Bond: Fr. Wilfredo A. Rosales, JCL
Notary: Ms. Nerissa R. Carandang

ARCHDIOCESAN MINISTRIES
Ministry For The Youth Pastoral Director and Commission
Director: Fr. Renz Julius A. Goce
Chairman: Mr. Mio Mayuga
Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, Marawoy, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 404-8105
Ministry For The Family and Life Pastoral Director and Commission Director: Fr.
Eugenio T. Penalosa III
Chairmen: Mr. & Mrs. Victor and Donna Alvarez
Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, Marawoy, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 404-8105; 706-1662
Marriage Encounter
Spiritual Director: Msgr. Rolando Castillo
St. Joseph Seniorate, Marawoy, Lipa City
Bukas Loob sa Diyos: Mr. Alex and Mrs. Aletha Silang
Natural Family Planning: Mr. Serapio and Gavina Huelgas
Heartbeat International: Dr. Angelita Acosta
Pampamilyang Samahan ng mga Migranteng Pamilya (PA SAMPA ): Dr. Basilisa Turno
Catholic Grandparents Association: Mr. Carmelo; Mrs. Arsenia Magnaye
Worldwide Marriage Encounter: Mr. Manolo and Mrs. Josephine Piamonte
Couples for Christ Foundation for Family and Life: Mr. Cesar and Mrs. Damasa Ramirez
Couples for Christ Global Mission
Foundation: Mr. Dante and Mrs. Nina Ilagan
Familia Community: Mr. Nelson and Mrs. Babylyn Carandang
Ministry On Social Service
Chairman and Commission Director: Fr. Jayson T. Siapco
Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, Marawoy, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 756-5581; 404-9547
Asst. Director: Fr. Renante I. Ilagan
St. Mary Euphrasia Parish, Kumintang Ilaya, Batangas City
Daughters of Mary Immaculate
Spiritual Director: Msgr. Rafael L. Oriondo
Most Holy Trinity Parish, Pallocan West, Batangas City
Knights of Columbus
Spiritual Director: Msgr. Rafael L. Oriondo
Most Holy Trinity Parish, Pallocan West, Batangas City
Catholic Women’s League
Spiritual Director: Fr. Conrado G. Castillo
Mary Mediatrix of All Grace Parish, Antiplo del Norte, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 757-5430
Ministry For The Clergy, Religious And Seminarians
Chairman and Comission Director: Fr. Edgardo B. Pagcaliuangan
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Sto. Tomas, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 778-4578
Members:
Fr. Rustam C. Sabularse;
Fr. Bladimir M. Calingasan;
Fr. Arnel T. De Villa;
Fr. Joel Villanueva, OSJ;
Mo. Ma. Teresita Villar, MCSH;
Mo. Maria del Rosario Cale, CCM;
Bro. Jomel Balangay; Bro. Paul Luistro
Kapisanan ni San Francisco de Sales (KSFS)
Director: Fr. Arnel T. De Villa
St. Francis de Sales Minor Seminary Compound, Lipa City
Commission on Priestly and Religious Vocation
Director: Fr. Bladimir Calingasan
Most Holy Trinity Parish, Pallocan West, Batangas City
Ministry On Liturgy
Chairman and Commission Director: Fr. Froilan C. Carreon
St. Francis of Paola Parish, Mabini, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 487-0233
Commission on Sacred Music
Director: Fr. Aloysius H. Buensalida
Chairman: Ms. Leila O. Villostas
St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, Tuy, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 276-0122
Mother Butler
Director: Romeo T. Barrion
Most Holy Trinity Parish, Pallocan West, Batangas City
Tel.: 706-7604
Ministry On Integral Faith Formation And Mission
Chairman: Fr. Cecilio M. Arce
St. Sebastian Parish, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 756-2142
Commission on Mission
Director: Fr. Joseph P. Mendoza
St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Lobo, Batangas
Commission on Social Communications
Director: Fr. Ildefonso T. Dimaano
Divina Pastora Parish, Tambo, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 758-4871
Commission on Biblical Apostolate
Director: Juan Jose Juarez Perez, MSP
Taysan, Batangas
Commission on Catechesis
Director: Fr. Eusebio Bobot V.E. Hernandez
St. Tomas Aquinas Parish, Sto. Tomas, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 778-4578
Commission on Migrants
Director: Fr. Onofre Bimbo M. Pantoja
San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish, San Nicolas, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 706-8524
Apostleship of the Sea
Director: Fr. Gerald I. Macalinao
Immaculate Conception Parish, Batangas City
Tel.: (043) 723-1484
Association of Shrine Promoters and Rectors
Director: Fr. Jose Ma. Loyola D. Cumagun
Our Lady of Caysasay Shrine, Taal, Batangas Neo- Catechumenal Way
Spiritual Director: Msgr. Alfredo Madlangbayan
St. Martin of Tours Parish, Taal, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 740-3190
Ecumenical Affairs and Inter-Religious Dialogue
Director: Fr. Juan Nepomuceno D. Fruto
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Sto.Tomas, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 778-4578
Defenders of the Faith
Spiritual Director: Fr. Cecilio M. Arce
San Sebastian Parish, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 756-2142
Ministry On Prayer And Popular Spirituality
Chairman: Fr. Joselin C. Gonda
St. Padre Pio Shrine/Parish, Sto.Tomas, Batangas
Commission on Prayer and Pious Practices
Director: Fr. Bartolome E. Villafranca
San Sebastian Parish, Lipa City
Divine Mercy Apostolate
Spiritual Director: Fr. Sabas D. Titular
San Nicolas Parish, San Nicolas, Batangas
Charismatic Movement
Director: Fr. Perseverando Marquez Jr., OSJ
St. James the Greater Parish, Ibaan, Batangas El Shaddai
Spiritual Director: Fr. Dakila M. Ramos
Immaculate Conception Parish, Bauan, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 727-1367
World Apostolate of Fatima
Spiritual Director: Fr. Remigio M. Mendoza
Immaculate Conception Parish, Bauan, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 727-1367
Legion of Mary
Spiritual Director: Fr. Remigio M. Mendoza
Immaculate Conception Parish, Bauan, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 727-1367
Barangay Sangbirhen
Spiritual Director: Fr. Remigio M. Mendoza
Immaculate Conception Parish, Bauan, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 727-1367
Adoracion Nocturna Filipina
Spiritual Director: Fr. Liam Reza M. Panganiban, CRM
Tierra Maria Estates, Antipolo del Norte, Lipa City
Apostleship of Prayer
Spiritual Director: Fr. Arnel h. Hagos, CRM
Tierra Maria Estates, Antipolo del Norte, Lipa City
Prayer Warriors of the Holy Souls
Archdiocesan Coordinator: Mrs. Ana Alcantara
Ministry On Stewardship
Chairman: Fr. Bernard A. Aguila
St. Isidore Parish, Cuenca, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 342-1279
Pater Putativus Publishing House
Director: Fr. Russell B. Matuloy
Villa San Jose, Marawoy, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 756-2410
Commission on Cultural Heritage and Ecclesiastical History
Director: Fr. Oscar L. Andal
Members:
Fr. Bernard A. Aguila;
Fr. Virgilio B. Hernandez;
Fr. Ernesto I. Mandanas Jr.;
Ms. Dulce Festin-Baybay;
Atty. Sylvia Marasigan;
Atty. Antonio Pastor
Consultants:
Fr. Alex Bautista;
Arch. Reynaldo Lita;
Mr. Ramon Orlina;
Fr. Ted Torralba
Archdiocesan Construction Committee
Chairman: Fr. Bernard A. Aguila
Members:
Fr. Cecilio M. Arce;
Fr. Glenn P. Cantos;
Fr. Joseph Rodem C. Ramos;
Fr. Leo Edgardo O. Villostas;
Fr. Darwin A. De Leon
Consultants:
Engr. Rolando L. Panganiban;
Arch. Jules Pio A. Rana;
Arch. Bobby Arlan M. Macasaet;
Engr. Ronaldo L. Dimaunahan
Archdiocesan Properties
Custodian: Sr. Ma. Virginia G. Bonajos, MCSH

PARISHES
Vicariate I - Vicariate of St. Francis Xavier
Vicar Forane: Fr. Edgardo Leo O. Villostas Immaculate Conception, Balayan, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 211-4371
Parish Priest: Fr. Virgilio B. Hernandez
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Magno S. Casala Jr.
St. Raphael the Archangel, Calaca, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 424-0351
Parish Priest: Fr. Joseph Rodem C. Ramos
Sto. Domingo de Silos, Calatagan, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 419-0942
Parish Priest: Fr. Leo Edgardo O. Villolstas
St. John the Baptist, Lian, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 416-2681
Parish Priest: Fr. Romulo C. Dolor
St. Francis Xavier, Nasugbu, Batangas
Parish Priest: Fr. Armando M. Lubis
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Vicente D. Ramos II
St. Vincent Ferrer, Tuy, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 740-1201; 276-0122
Parish Priest: Fr. Aloysius H. Buensalida
St. Anthony of Padua, Kaylaway, Nasugbu, Batangas
Parish Priest: Fr. Quini J. Magpantay
Vicariate 2 - Vicariate of St. John Mary Vianney
Vicar Forane: Fr. Onofre Bimbo M. Pantoja
Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Agoncillo, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 210-2126
Parish Priest: Fr. Ariel O. Gonzales
Invencion de la Sta. Cruz, Alitagtag, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 702-5114
Parish Priest: Fr. Carlo Magno C. Ilagan
St. Isidore Labrador, Cuenca, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 342-1279
Parish Priest: Fr. Bernard A. Aguila St. Roche, Lemery, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 409-0528
Parish Priest: Msgr. Ruben M. Dimaculangan
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Raul Francisco A. Martinez
St. Isidore Labrador, San Luis, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 740-9493
Parish Priest: Fr. Sabas D. Titular
St. Nicolas de Tolentino, San Nicolas, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 706-8254
Parish Priest: Fr. Onofre Bimbo M. Pantoja
St. Therese of the Child Jesus and of the Holy Face, Sta. Teresita, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 772-0333
Parish Priest: Fr. Noel V. Abutal
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Subic, Agoncillo, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 210-2245
Parish Priest: Fr. Edilberto B. Ramos Jr.
Mahal Na Poon ng Banal na Krus, Bukal, Matingain, Lemery, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 411-1156
Parish Priest: Fr. Eugenio E. Valencia
St. Martin of Tours, Taal, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 740-3190
Parish Priest: Msgr. Alfredo A. Madlangbayan
Parochial Vicars:
Fr. Renz Julius A. Goce;
Fr. Dexter E. Mojares
Our Lady of All Nations, Payapa, Lemery, Batangas
Parish Priest: Fr. Milo C. Malabuyoc
Vicariate 3 - Vicariate of the Immaculate Conception
Vicar Forane: Fr. Rogelio Maynardo T. Beredo Jr.
Immaculate Conception, Batangas City
Tel.: (043) 723-1484
Parish Priest: Fr. Aurelio Oscar B. Dimaapi
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Emilio L. Magsino;
Fr. Gerald I. Macalinao
St. Michael the Archangel, Ilijan, Batangas City
Parish Priest: Fr. Jose Pedro Fernando P. Sudario
St. Paul the Apostle, Isla Verde, Batangas City
Parish Priest: Fr. Julius C. Lacaran
St. Mary Euphrasia, Kumintang Ilaya, Batangas City
Tel.: (043) 723-2381
Parish Priest: Fr. Rogelio Maynardo T. Beredo Jr.
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Renante I. Ilagan
St. Michael the Archangel, Lobo, Batangas
Parish Priest: Fr. Joseph P. Mendoza
Sta. Rita de Cascia, Lourdes Village, Bolbok, Batangas City
Tel.: (043) 723-3177
Parish Priest: Fr. Gerardo Gil V. Lipat
St. Isidore Labrador, San Isidro, Batangas City
Tel.: (043) 723-8453
Parish Priest: Fr. Oscar Larry F. Famarin
Most Holy Trinity, Pallocan West, Batangas City
Tel.: (043) 706-7604
Parish Priest: Msgr. Rafael L. Oriondo
Parochial Vicars:
Fr. Romeo T. Barrion;
Fr. Bladimir M. Calingasan
St. Lorenzo Ruiz, Dagatan, Taysan, Batangas
Parish Priest: Fr. Richard A. Hernandez
Nuestra Señora de la Merced, Taysan, Batangas
Parish Prirest: Fr. Ephraim A. Cabrera
Vicariate 4 - Vicariate of St. Joseph
Vicar Forane: Fr. John A. de Castro, OSJ
Holy Family, Alupay, Rosario, Batangas
Parish Priest: Fr. Stephen Gonzales, OSJ
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Christopher Mapalad, OSJ
St. James the Greater, Ibaan, Batangas
Tel. (Sec.): 0922-282-6559
Parish Priest: Fr. Persevarando Marquez, OSJ
Parochial Vicars:
Fr. Jefhrie Perez, OSJ;
Fr. Sevando Sentales, OSJ;
Fr. Ferdimagne Pascua, OSJ
Most Holy Rosary, Padre Garcia, Batangas
Parish Priest: Fr. John de Castro, OSJ
Parochial Vicars:
Fr. Gerbert Cabaylo, OSJ;
Fr. Robert Cyprian Calderon, OSJ;
Fr. Elmer Quizon, OSJ
Tel.: (043) 515-9139
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Rosario, Batangas
Parish Priest: Fr. Carlito Argente, OSJ
Parochial Vicars:
Fr. Joseph Santiago, OSJ;
Fr. Joseph Fortaleza, OSJ;
Fr. Regie Piad, OSJ
Tel.: (043) 414-0850
St. Joseph the Patriarch, San Jose, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 726-2201
Parish Priest: Fr. Norman Banzuela, OSJ
Parochial Vicars:
Fr. Danilo Nobis, OSJ;
Fr. Peter Sumido, OSJ
San Juan Nepomuceno, San Juan, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 575-3118
Parish Priest: Fr. Randy L. Dela Rosa, OSJ
Parochial Vicars:
Fr. Mario Holmina, OSJ;
Fr. Mark Jann Perez, OSJ;
Fr. Ponciano Balmes, OSJ;
Fr. Erwin Aguilar, OSJ
Vicariate 5 - Vicariate of St. Sebastian
Vicar Forane: Fr. Ildefonso T. Dimaano
Nuestra Sra. de la Paz Y Buen Viaje, Balete, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 740-1039
Parish Priest: Fr. Jonathan Tamayo
St. Vincent Ferrer, Banaybanay, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 756-0976
Parish Priest: Fr. Armando R. Panganiban
St. Anthony of Padua, Bolbok, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 981-0177; 756-1625
Parish Priest: Fr. Nemer D. Chua St. Sebastian Cathedral, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 756-2142
Parish Priest: Fr. Cecilio M. Arce
Parochial Vicars:
Fr. Emmanuel M. Vergara;
Fr. Bartolome E. Villafranca;
Fr. Jessie A. Pentinio
Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, Lodlod, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 756-2390
Parish Priest: Fr. Estelito Africa Jr. Sto. Niño, Marawoy, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 784-8885
Parish Priest: Fr. Angel Marcelo M. Pastor
Parochial Vicars:
Fr. Dale Anthony Q. Barretto Ko;
Fr. Antonio C. Mendoza
Immaculate Conception, Mataas na Kahoy, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 461-0076
Parish Priest: Fr. Godofredo C. Mendoza
Sto. Niño, Pinagtong-ulan, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 404-0153
Parish Priest: Fr. Mateo L. Orario
St. Isidore Labrador, San Isidro, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 784-6281
Parish Priest: Fr. Hermogenes Rodelas
Divina Pastora, Tambo, Lpa City
Tel.: (043) 757-4871
Parish Priest: Fr. Ildefonso T. Dimaano
St. Therese of the Child Jesus, Talisay, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 404-1160
Parish Priest: Fr. Eugenio T. Penalosa III
Mary Mediatrix of All Grace, Antipolo del Norte, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 757-5430
Parish Priest: Fr. Conrado G. Castillo
Vicariate 6 - Vicariate of the Most Holy Rosary
Vicar Forane: Fr. Jesse Lucas A. Balilla
Our Lady Queen of All Saints, Balele, Tanauan City, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 784-3497
Parish Priest: Fr. Glenn P. Cantos
Immaculate Conception, Laurel, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 741-4013
Parish Priest: Fr. Gerardo F. Garcia
Holy Family Flight to Egypt, Luyos, Tanauan City, Batangas
Parish Priest: Fr. Wilfredo A. Rosales
Immaculate Conception, Malvar, Batangas
Parish Priest: Fr. Pablito C. Malibiran
San Padre Pio, San Pedro, Sto. Tomas, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 701-0018; 706-6377
Parish Priest: Fr. Joselin C. Gonda
St. Claire, Sta. Clara, Sto. Tomas, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 784-4136
Parish Priest: Fr. Donaldo V. Dimaandal
St. Thomas Aquinas, Sto. Tomas, Batangas
Parish Priest: Fr. Edgardo B. Pagcaliuangan
Tel.: (043) 778-4578
Parochial Vicars:
Fr. Juan Nepomuceno D. Fruto;
Fr. Eusebio Bobot V. E. Hernandez
San Guillermo, Talisay, Batangas
Tel.: 773-0052
Parish Priest: Fr. Eriberto R. Cabrera
St. John the Evangelist, Tanauan City
Tel.: (043) 778-1036
Parish Priest: Fr. Ernesto I. Mandanas Jr.
Parochial Vicars:
Fr. Ricardo I. Adan;
Fr. Jay Encarnacion
Nuestra Sra. de la Soledad, Darasa, Tanauan City
Tel.: (043) 784-0846
Parish Priest: Fr. Jesse Lucas A. Balilla
St. Augustine, Santor, Tanauan City
Parish Priest: Fr. Jose Dennis S. Tenorio
Vicariate 7 - Vicariate of the Holy Cross
Vicar Forane: Fr. Timoteo Gameline D. Balita
Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Aplaya, Bauan, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 727-1372
Parish Priest: Fr. Roy L. Macatangay
Immaculate Conception, Bauan, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 727-1367
Parish Priest: Fr. Federico A. Magboo
Parochial Vicars:
Fr. Dakila M. Ramos;
Fr. Remigio M. Mendoza
St. Mary Magdalene, Bayanan, San Pascual, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 706-5120
Parish Priest: Fr. Gregorio G. Landicho
Holy Family, Bolo, Bauan, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 706-0122
Parish Priest: Fr. Roy Jose C. Reyes
St. Francis of Paola, Mabini, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 487-0233
Parish Priest: Fr. Timoteo Gameline D. Balita
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Froilan C. Carreon Jr.
San Pascual Baylon, San Pascual, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 727-2554
Parish Priest: Fr. Eric Joaquin V. Arada
St. Roche, Tingloy, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 706-4613
Parish Priest: Fr. Lauro M. Abante
Members Of The Association Of Shrine Promoters And Rectors Of The Archdiocese Of
Lipa (ASPRAL )
Shrine of Our Lady of Caysasay, Labac, Taal, Batangas
Shrine of St. Vincent Ferrer, Banaybanay, Lipa City
Shrine of St. Joseph the Patriarch, San Jose, Batangas
Shrine of St. Therese of the Child Jesus
and of the Holy Face, Sta. Teresita, Batangas
Shrine of the Glorious Cross, Pallocan West, Batangs City
Shrine of St. John the Baptist, Lian, Batangas
Shrine of Padre Pio, San Pedro, Sto. Tomas, Batangas
St. Raphael Archangel, Calaca, Batangas
Officium Liberationis Spirituális Et Exorcísmi (OLSE)
Chief-Exorcist: Fr. Joseph P. Mendoza
Members:
Fr. Edilberto B. Ramos Jr.;
Fr. Conrado G. Castillo;
Fr. Angel Marcelo M. Pastor;
Fr. Remigo M. Mendoza
Priests In Other Diocese
Fr. Bienvenido V. Maraña
Our Lady of the Airways, NAIA, Dapo, Pasay City
Fr. Romeo Antimano
Diocese of Imus, Cavite
Priests In Other Countries
Fr. Deogracias L. Lingao;
Fr. Hermes G. Losbañes;
Fr. Ricardito Salditos;
Fr. Felixberto M. Linatoc;
Fr. Fernandino Q. Villadiego
On Study Leave
Rome: Fr. Marco Paolo Lajara; Fr.
Raeson A. Limbo; Fr. Riyyan C. Mendoza
New York: Fr. Manuel R. Lucero At Vatican
Fr. Ericson C. Tio
On Sick Leave
Fr. Johannes Arada;
Fr. Eleuterio Ramos
On Leave
Fr. Crispin U. de Guzman;
Fr. Jaime V. Cunanan
Without Assignment
Fr. Renato Ramos;
Fr. Godofredo Palines;
Fr. Carmelo Gozos;
Fr. Gabriel R. Gonzales
Diocesan Retired Priests
Msgr. Eleuterio M. Aquino;
Msgr. Emeterio M. Chavez;
Fr. Jose Ilagan;
Fr. Antonio Platon Tolentino;
Msgr. Rolando Castillo;
Msgr. Alberto Boongaling
ARCHDIOCESAN SEMINARY
St. Francis De Sales Theological Seminary, Marawoy, Lipa City
Telefax: (043) 741-8349
Rector Magnificus: Fr. Rustam C. Sabularse
Dean of All Levels of Seminary
Formation: Fr. Dale Anthony Q. Barretto Ko
Procurator: Fr. Antonio C. Mendoza
Prefect of Discipline & Pastoral
Director: Fr. Nathaniel G. Pamplona
St. Francis De Sales Major Seminary, Marawoy, 4217 Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 756-1547
Fax: (043) 981-4401
Email:
sfsmajor@yahoo.com;
anakiko@hotmail.com
Rector: Fr. Rochester Charles A. Resuello
Vice-Rector & Prefect of Discipline: Fr. Noel B. Salanguit
Dean of Studies & Procurator: Fr. Anthony Carlo A. Esteron
Spiritual Directors: Fr. Russell B. Matuloy; Fr. Jayson N. Alcaraz
St. Francis De Sales Institute Of Formation, St. Francis de Sales
Major Seminary Compound, Marawoy, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 756-1547
Director: Fr. Jayson T. Siapco
Spiritual Director: Fr. Arnel de Villa
St. Francis De Sales Minor Seminary, St. Lorenzo Ruiz Road, Lipa City
Tel.: (+63 043) 756-4190
Rector: Fr. Eugene Dominic I. Hechanova
Vice-Rector & Prefect of Discipline: Fr. Jumy I. de Claro
Principal: Fr. Jumy I. de Claro
Procurator: Fr. Clarence M. Patag
Spiritual Director:
Fr. Antonio L. Umali Jr.;
Fr. Exequiel M. Dimaculangan
Principal (Senior High): Fr. Anthony Carlo A. Esteron
SEMINARIES/FORMATION
HOUSES OF THE RELIGIOUS CONGREGATIONS IN THE ARCHDIOCESE
Oblates Of St. Joseph Major Seminary, Marawoy, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 756-2550
Rector: Fr. Eduardo P. Carandang, OSJ
Prefect of Discipline/Vice Rector/ Vice Dean of Studies: Fr. Joel M. Villanueva, OSJ
Dean of Studies/Registrar/OSJS
President: Fr. Allen Vic Cartagena, OSJ
Spiritual Director: Fr. Renato Calampinay, OSJ
Vocation Director: Fr. Gail Daven H. Castillo, OSJ
Confessor: Fr. Alfredo C. Piad, OSJ
House Economo: Br. Joseph J. Amar, OSJ
Brother Immersionist: Br. Amiel Joseph B. Sevilla, OSJ
Oblates Of St. Joseph Minor Seminary, Marawoy, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 726-2138
Rector: Fr. Adonis V. Mamuyac, OSJ
Oeconomus: Fr. Renante B. Gevero, OSJ
Prefect of Discipline: Fr. Faiq Edmerson T. Quinto, OSJ
Spiritual Director: Fr. Rodrigo C. Pecto, OSJ
Institute Of The Incarnate Word Seminary, San Celestino, San Isidro, Lipa City
Rectors: Fr. Diego Ibarra, IVE; Fr. Federico Jaramillo, IVE
Clerics Regular Minor (CRM), Tierra Maria Estates, Brgy. Anilao, Lipa City, Lipa City
Rector: Fr. Laim Reza Panganiban, CRM
Missionary Servants Of The Word (MSP)
Formator: Fr. David Sandoval, MSP
Novice Master: Victor Sandoval, MSP
Congregation Of The Most Holy Redeemer (CSsR), M.K. Lina Street, Lipa City
Novice Master: Fr. Willy Jesena, CssR
Order Of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFMCap), Lipa City
Post Novitiate Rector: Fr. Nick Abella, OFMCap
Seminary Rector: Fr. Edgar Martines, OFMCap
Foundation
Pondong Batangan Community Foundation, Inc., Sabang, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 757-3714
Director: Fr. Manuel Luis R. Guazon
Retired Priests’ House
St. Joseph Seniorate, St. Francis de Sales Major Seminary Compound, Marawoy, Lipa
City
Tel.: (043) 757-0464
Administrator: Fr. Noel B. Salanguit
INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE/SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE

MEN

Adorno Fathers (CRM)

Congregation Of The Most Holy Redeemer (CSsR)
De La Salle Brothers (FSC)
Salesian Society Of St. John Bosco (SAL) (SDB)
Institute Of The Incarnate Word (IVE)
Order Of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFMCap)
Oblates Of St. Joseph (OSJ)
Society Of The Divine Word (SVD)
Little Brothers Of Jesus (LBJ)
Order Of Preachers (OP)
Missionary Servants of the Word (MSP)
Order of Minims of St. Francis of Paola (Minim Fathers) (OM)
Order Of Carmelites (OCarm)
Congregation Of The Blessed Sacrament
WOMEN

Suore Missionare Dell’incarnazione / Missionary Sisters Of Incarnation (SMI)

Missionaries Of Our Lady Of Perpetual Help (MPS)
Clarisas Capuchinas Sacramentarias (CCS)
Franciscans Of Our Lady Of The Poor (FLP)
Missionary Catechists Of The Sacred Heart (MCSH)
Daughters Of Saint Paul (FSP)
Missionary Catechists Of St. Therese Of The Child Jesus (MCST)
Franciscan Sisters Of The Immaculate (FSI)
Hermanas Misioneras Servidoras De La Palabra/Missionary Sisters Servants Of The
Word (HMSP)
Order Of Discalced Carmelites (OCD)
Our Lady Of Charity Of The Good Shepherd (RGS)
Congreagation Of The Sisters Of The Holy Family Of Nazareth
Missionary Sisters Of The Catechism (SMC)
Benedictines Of The Incarnate Word (OSB)
Mother Of Sorrows Servants Of Mary (OSM)
Augustinian Sisters Of Our Lady Of Consolation (OSA)
Missionary Sisters Of Our Lady Of Fatima (MSOLF)
Augustinian Recollect Sisters (AR)
Oblate Sisters Of Saint Joseph (OSJ)
Canossian Daughters Of Charity (FdCC)
Pious Worker Sisters Of The Immaculate Conception (POIC)
Franciscan Sisters Of The Transfiguration (SFT)
Sisters Of St. Paul Of Chartres (SPC)
Daughters Of St. Dominic (OP)
Franciscan Missionary Sisters Of The Infant Jesus (FMIJ)
Sisters Oblates Of The Holy Spirit (OSS)
Minim Nuns Of St. Francis Of Paola (OM)
Institute Servants Of The Word And The Virgin Of Matara (SSVM)
Salesian Missionaries Of Mary Immaculate Parish Visitors Of Mary Immaculate
Unified Schools Of The Archdiocese Of Lipa (USAL)
Academia De San Francisco Javier, Nasugbu, Batangas
Tel.: 0917-575-4901
Academia De San Isidro Labrador, San Luis, Batangas
Escuela Sagrada Familia, Luyos, Tanauan City
Tel.: 703-0104
Our Lady Of Caysasay Academy, Taal, Batangas
Tel.: 408-0787
Our Lady Of Peace Academy, V. Calingasan St., Tuy, Batangas
Tel.: 332-0217
San Guillermo Academy, Talisay, Batangas
Tel.: 773-0158; 773-2005
St. Francis De Sales Minor Seminary, St. Lorenzo Ruiz Road, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 756-4190
St. Isidore Catholic School, Cuenca, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 342-1479
St. Raphael Archangel Parochial School, Calaca, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 223-7208
St. Michael The Archangel Parochial School, Lobo, Batangas
St. Mary’s Educational Institute, Ilustre Avenue, Lemery, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 411-1398; 409-1737
St. Therese Catholic School-Batangas, Sta. Teresita, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 702-2340
Sta. Teresa College, Bauan, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 727-1174
St. Thomas Academy, Sto. Tomas, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 778-4993
Lipa Diocesan Catholic Schools’
Association (LIDCSA)
Canossa Academy (FdCC), San Carlos, 4217 Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 756-1819
De La Salle High School/College (FSC), Mataasnalupa, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 756-1849
Holy Family Academy (OSJ), Padre Garcia, Batangas
Telefax: (043) 515-9270
Immaculate Conception College (AR), Plaza Mabini, Balayan, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 211-5419; 211-4363
Joseph Marello Institute (OSJ), San Juan Batangas
Tel.: (043) 575-3223
Miraculous Medal Academy, Subic, Agoncillo, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 210-2355
Mother Barbara Micarelli School, San Miguel, Sto. Tomas, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 778-3443
Our Lady Of Carmel School, Calatagan, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 419-0135
La Consolacion College (OSA), Tanauan City, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 778-1020
Our Lady Of Mercy High School (OSJ), Taysan, Batangas
St. Bridget’s College (RGS), M.H. del Pilar St., Batangas City
Tel.: (043) 980-5669
St. Claire Academy, Lian, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 215-2901
St. Francis Academy, Mabini, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 425-3009
St. James Academy (OSJ), Poblacion, Ibaan, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 414-1040
St. Joseph’s Institute (OSJ), Rosario, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 321-1419
Sto. Rosario High School (OSJ), Alupay, Rosario, Batangas
Mobile: 0917-505-2118
Servite Catholic School, Laurel, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 740-2760
Mother Chiara Biagiotti School, Santol, Mataas na Kahoy
Tel.: (043) 757-2381
Scuola Maria Batangas, Inc., Kumintang Ibaba, Batangas City
Tel.: (043) 723-0772
La Purisima Concepcion Academy, Mataasnakahoy, Lipa City
Tel.: (043) 756-2242
Our Lady Of Fatima Educational System, Inc., Brgy. Makina, Balete, Batangas
Tel.: (043) 740-1318
First Asia Institute Of Technology And Humanities, Pres. Laurel Highway, Tanauan City
Tel.: (043) 778-1529 loc. 303, 306