Roman Catholic Diocese of Sorsogon

Ordinaries

Teopisto V. Alberto † (July 10, 1952 - September 7, 1959)

Arnulfo S. Arcilla † (September 7, 1959 Appointed - December 11, 1979)

Jesus Y. Varela (November 27, 1980 - April 16, 2003)

Arturo M. Bastes, SVD (April 16, 2003 – present)

Clergy in the Diocese

Rev. Fr. Patricio D. Alcantara

Parish Priest, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, Cumadcad, Castilla, Sorsogon.

Rev. Fr. Odine L. Areola

Parish Priest, St. Joseph Parish, Gabao, Irosin, SorsogonDiocesan Superintendent of Catholic SchoolsMember – Diocesan Presbyteral CouncilMember - Diocesan Finance CouncilMember - Diocesan Pastoral CouncilPresident, Veritas College of Irosin Inc.School Director, St. Bonaventure Academy, Butag, Bulan, SorsogonSchool Director, Academia dela Imaculada Conception de Bulan, Bulan, Sorsogon

Rev. Fr. Carlos D. Babasa

Parish Priest, St. Mary Magdalene Parish, Sta. Magdalena, Sorsogon

Rev. Fr. Nestor G. Benavides

Parish Priest, St. James the Greater Parish, Bulusan, Sorsogon

Rev. Fr. Edmon G. Benzon

Executive Vice Rector and Principal, Our Lady of Peñafrancia Seminary High School Department, Bibincahan, Sorsogon CityAsst. Director, Diocesan Commission on Media for EvangelizationVocation Director and Head, Diocesan Vocation TeamMember – GNSFI Board of TrusteesMember - Seminary Board Council

Rev. Fr. Joel A. Bilan Jr.

Parish Priest, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Magallanes, SorsogonAsst. Chairperson, Diocesan Commission on Family and Human Life

Rev. Fr. Luis P. Buenaobra

Parish Priest, St. Lawrence the Deacon Parish, Prieto Diaz, Sorsogon

Rev. Fr. Joseph B. Buising

Parish Priest, St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Polot, Bulan, Sorsogon

Rev. Fr. Erwin Marc D. Chavez

Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Sorsogon City

Rev. Fr. Edgar B. Cleofe

Parish Priest, St. Joseph Parish, Barcelona, SorsogonDirector, Dept. of Migrants

Rev. Fr. Cecil F. Datar

Parish Priest, Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Sorsogon CityDirector, Dept. of Health CareMember - Diocesan Finance Council

Rev. Msgr. Gerardo M. Del Prado

Episcopal Vicar, Vicariate of Our Lady Of The PillarParish Priest, Our Lady of the Pillar Parish, Pilar, SorsogonVicar for the ClergyMember – Diocesan Presbyteral CouncilMember – Diocesan Pastoral CouncilMember – College of ConsultorsMember – Judicial Board

Rev. Fr. Vicente Henry M. Diesta

Diocesan Oeconomus and Finance OfficerAttached Priest, Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Sorsogon CityHouse Minister, Home for the ClergyChairperson, Diocesan Commission on TemporalitiesMember - GNSFI Board of TrusteesMember - Diocesan Presbyteral CouncilMember - Diocesan Pastoral CouncilMember - Diocesan Finance CouncilMember - Caritas Sor. Foundation Inc.Member - Diocesan Pastoral SecretariatMember - St. Bonaventure Academy Board of TrusteesMember - Veritas College of Irosin Inc. Board of TrusteesMember - Academia de la Imaculada Concepcion Board of Trustees

Rev. Fr. Romelio H. Dimaano

Parochial Vicar, Holy Infant Jesus Parish, Matnog, Sorsogon

Rev. Fr. Rudin G. Din

Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Parish, Bulan, Sorsogon

Rev. Fr. Ronie H. Dolosa

Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of the Pillar Parish, Pilar, SorsogonChairperson, Diocesan Commission on Family and Human Life

Rev. Msgr. Felix B. Elegado

Vicar General and Moderator CuriaeRector and Parish Priest, Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish, Sorsogon CityVice-Chairperson, Diocesan Pastoral CouncilChief Implementer, DEEPHead, Diocesan Pastoral SecretariatMember – GNSFI Board of TrusteesMember – Diocesan Presbyteral CouncilMember – College of ConsultorsMember - Diocesan Finance CouncilMember – Caritas Sor. Foundation Inc.Member - St. Bonaventure Academy Board of TrusteesMember - Veritas College Of Irosin Inc. Board of TrusteesMember - Academia dela Imaculada Concepcion Board of TrusteesMember – Judicial BoardMember - Seminary Board Council

Rev. Fr. Roger Joseph B. Erestain Jr.

Rector, Our Lady of Peñafrancia Seminary High School Department, Bibincahan, Sorsogon CityJudicial VicarVice-ChancellorMember – GNSFI Board of TrusteesMember – Diocesan Presbyteral CouncilMember – Diocesan Pastoral CouncilMember – College of ConsultorsMember - Diocesan Finance CouncilMember – Caritas Sor. Foundation Inc.Member - Seminary Board Council

Rev. Fr. Noel F. Espaldon

Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Parish, Bulan, SorsogonAssistant Chairperson, Diocesan Commission on MissionHead, Desk on Ecology and Environment

Rev. Fr. Jose Arje L. Flestado

Parish Priest: St. Bonaventure Parish, Butag, SorsogonAssistant Chairperson, Diocesan Commission on Temporalities

Rev. Fr. Eduardo V. Fulay

Parish Priest, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Parish, Bulan, SorsogonMember – College of ConsultorsMember – Diocesan Pastoral CouncilMember – Diocesan Presbyteral Council

Rev. Fr. Sabino M. Fulo

Episcopal Vicar, Vicariate of Saint Anthony of PaduaParish Priest, St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Gubat, SorsogonMember – College of ConsultorsMember - Diocesan Pastoral CouncilMember – Diocesan Presbyteral CouncilMember - Diocesan Pastoral Secretariat

Rev. Fr. Napthali F. Fumera

Parish Priest, St. Raymond Nonnatus Parish, Buenavista, Bacon District, SorsogonDirector, Department of Prison Welfare

Rev. Fr. Benedicto F. Furo

Parish Priest, Holy Infant Jesus Parish, Matnog, Sorsogon

Rev. Fr. Alberto D. Futol

Episcopal Vicar, Vicariate of St. Michael The ArchangelParish Priest, St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Irosin, SorsogonMember – College Of ConsultorsMember – Diocesan Pastoral Council

Rev. Fr. Philippe Andrew B. Gallanosa

Prefect of Discipline, Our Lady of Peñafrancia Seminary High School Department, Bibincahan, Sorsogon CityChairperson, Diocesan Commission on Media for EvangelizationGeneral Manager, DZGN FM, DWCB TV11, GN Printing PressDirector, Doctrine of Faith and MoralsDirector, Neocatechumenate MovementMember – Judicial BoardMember – GNSFI Board of TrusteesMember – Seminary BoardMember - Vocation TeamMember – Diocesan Finance Council

Rev. Fr. Jupe L. Garalde

Parochial Vicar, St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Gubat, SorsogonChairperson, Diocesan Commission on EducationDirector, Department of Catechesis

Rev. Fr. Rowan E. Gramonte

Dean of Studies, Oeconomus and Professor, Our Lady of Peñafrancia Seminary College Department, Sorsogon CityParochial Vicar, Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish, Bacon District, Sorsogon CityChairperson, Diocesan Commission on ServiceMember – Seminary BoardMember – Diocesan Pastoral CouncilMember – Diocesan Presbyteral CouncilMember - Diocesan Pastoral SecretariatMember - Diocesan Vocation Team

Rev. Fr. Elmer F. Hagos

Parish Priest, Parish of St. Roche, San Roque, Bacon District, Sorsogon City

Rev. Fr. Rico Gerardo J. Jazmin, SVD

Parochial Vicar, Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish, Sorsogon CityChairperson, Diocesan Commission on MissionMember – Diocesan Pastoral CouncilMember - Diocesan Pastoral Secretariat

Rev. Fr. Alexander M. Jerus

Parish Priest, St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Donsol, Sorsogon

Rev. Fr. Higinio D. Lagarde

Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Sorsogon City

Rev. Fr. Policarpio J. Lagco

Parochial Vicar, Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral Parish, Sorsogon CityAssistant Chairperson, Diocesan Commission on Service

Rev. Fr. Noel E. Listana

Parochial Vicar, Our Lady of the Pillar Parish, Pilar, Sorsogon

Rev. Fr. Antonio G. Lorilla

Chancellor, Diocese of SorsogonDiocesan Promoter, San Lorenzo Ruiz DevotionEx-Officio Member – Diocesan Presbyteral CouncilEx-Officio Member – Diocesan Pastoral CouncilEx-Officio Member – College Of ConsultorsEx-Officio Member – Seminary Board CouncilCorporate Secretary, GNSFI Board Of TrusteesCorporate Secretary, VERITAS College of Irosin Inc.Corporate Secretary, St. Bonaventure Academy, Butag, Bulan, SorsogonCorporate Secretary, Academia dela Imaculada Concepcion, Bulan, SorsogonCorporate Secretary, Caritas Sor. Foundation Inc.Confessor, Our Lady of Peñafrancia Seminary, Sorsogon City

Rev. Fr. Raner O. Lucila

Professor , Pastoral Formator and Spiritual Director, Our Lady of Peñafrancia Seminary College Department, Sorsogon CityParochial Vicar, Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish, Bacon District, Sorsogon CityChairperson, Diocesan Commission on YouthMember – Diocesan Pastoral CouncilMember - Diocesan Pastoral SecretariatMember - Diocesan Vocation TeamMember – Seminary Board

Rev. Msgr. Reynaldo A. Mabute

Parish Priest, Holy Family Parish, Putiao, Pilar, SorsogonMember - Diocesan Pastoral SecretariatMember – Diocesan Presbyteral Council

Rev. Fr. Mark Andrew S. Marbella

Parochial Vicar, St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Gubat, SorsogonDirector, Diocesan Department of Biblical ApostolateAssistant Chairperson, Diocesan Commission on Education

Rev. Fr. Ernie D. Mendina

Parish Priest, St. Nicolas of Tolentino Parish, Bentuco, Gubat, Sorsogon

Rev. Fr. Jeffer Ian C. Mina

Parochial Vicar, St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Irosin, Sorsogon

Rev. Msgr. Francisco P. Monje

Parish Priest, Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, Casiguran, SorsogonDirector, Department of Ecumenism and Inter-religious DialogueMember – Seminary Board

Rev. Fr. Renee John G. Pinero

Episcopal Vicar, Vicariate of Sts. Peter and PaulRector, Our Lady of Peñafrancia Seminary College Department, Sorsogon CityParish Priest, Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish, Bacon District, Sorsogon CityChairperson, Diocesan Commission on WorshipDiocesan LiturgistMember – Diocesan Presbyteral CouncilMember – Diocesan Pastoral CouncilMember – College Of ConsultorsMember – Pastoral SecretariatMember - Seminary Board Council

Rev. Fr. Joseph G. Revidad

Parish Priest, St. Raymond Nonnatus Parish, Guinlajon, Sorsogon City

Rev. Fr. Antonio B. Sardo

Parish Priest, St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Juban, SorsogonChairperson, Diocesan Commission on the LaityDiocesan Director, Marian DevotionMember – Diocesan Pastoral CouncilMember – Pastoral Secretariat

Rev. Fr. Jose Burt B. Sare

Parish Priest, St. John the Baptist Parish, Castilla, Sorsogon

Rev. Fr. Joel E. Teruel

Administrator, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Quasi-Parish, Bulan, Sorsogon

Rev. Fr. Roberto T. Traballo

Parochial Vicar, St. James the Greater Parish, Bulusan, Sorsogon

Rev. Fr. Cyben Laurence S. Vitug

Parochial Vicar, St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Irosin, SorsogonDirector, Historical CommissionAssistant Chairperson, Commission on the Laity

Clergy Outside the Diocese

Diocese of Richmond, Virginia, USA

Rev. Fr. Esteve D. Antes

Rev. Fr. Jugene U. Espeleta

Rev. Fr. George A. Fajardo

Rev. Fr. Michael M. Imperial

Special Ministry

Rev. Fr. Librado L. Baluarte

Doctor of MinistrySecretary for Foreign Correspondence, Based in the US