Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan
Created Diocese: May 19, 1928, Elevated to Archdiocese: February 16, 1963. Comprises: the capital of the province, 2 cities and 15 municipalities in the central part of Pangasinan. Suffragans: Alaminos, Cabanatuan, San Fernando (La Union), San Jose (Nueva Ecija) and Urdaneta. Titular: St. John the Apostle and Evangelist.
Archbishop
Most Reverend
SOCRATES B. VILLEGAS, DD
Born: September 28, 1960 in Manila. Ordained Priest: October 5, 1985. Appointed Bishop of Manila: July 25, 2001. Ordained Bishop: August 31, 2001. Auxiliary Bishop of Manila and Rector of Mary Queen of Peace, Our Lady of Edsa Shrine: December 8, 1989 to May 2004. Appointed Bishop of Balanga: May 3, 2004. Installed: July 3, 2004. Promoted Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan September 8, 2009.
Archbishop’s House Jovellanos Street Dagupan City, 2400 Pangasinan Tel.: (075) 523-5357 • Fax: (075) 522-1878
Email: rcald08@gmail.com
Archbishop-Emeritus
Most Reverend OSCAR V. CRUZ, DD, PHL, STL, JCD
Born: November 17, 1934 in Bataan. Ordained Priest: February 10, 1962. Appointed Titular Bishop of Martirano and Auxiliary Bishop of Manila: March 4, 1976. Ordained Bishop: May 3, 1976. Appointed Archbishop of San Fernando, Pampanga: May 22, 1978. Installed: June 27, 1978. Re- signed: October 24, 1988. Appointed Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan: July 15, 1991. Installed: August 24, 1991. Resigned: September 8, 2009.
CBCP National Appellate Matrimonial Tribunal CBCP Bldg., 470 General Luna Street Intramuros, Manila 1002
Tel.: (02) 527-4160
LIST OF PAST ARCHBISHOPS/BISHOPS
Bishop Cesar Maria Guerrero May 24, 1929 - December 16, 1937
Archbishop Mariano Madriaga May 24, 1938 - February 7, 1973
Archbishop Federico G. Limon February 7, 1973 - July 15, 1991
Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz July 15, 1991 - September 8, 2009
PRESENT STATUS
Area (in sq. km.) ….………………1,565
Population ……….…………………… 1,370,000 Catholics
Personnel:
Archbishop ……………………………………………..… 1
Auxiliary Bishop ………………………………………… 1
Priests: Diocesan (residing in the Diocese): 72
Religious: Filipinos ………………………………… 34
Foreigners ……………………………………. 2
Parishes ………………………………………….. 41
Chaplaincy…………………….. 4
Pastoral Station …………… 6
Sisters: Filipino ………………………… 49
Foreigners ……………………. 18
Seminaries: High School …………………. 1
College ………………………… 1
Theology ……………………… 1
Seminarians: Theologate ……………………. 24
Collegiate ……………………… 27
High School …………………… 105
ARCHDIOCESAN CURIA
Address: Archbishop’s House
Jovellanos Street 2400 Dagupan City
Tel.: (075) 523-5357 Fax: (075) 522-1878
ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
Offices
Vicars General: Most Rev. Fidelis B. Layog, DD; Rev. Fr. Alvin Gerald P. Platon
Episcopal Vicar for Worship: Rev. Fr. Eric C. Galivo
Episcopal Vicar for Catechesis and Education: Rev. Fr. Manuel S. Bravo Jr.
Episcopal Vicar for Religious: Rev. Fr. Allan Villa Lopez, OP
Chancellor: Rev. Fr. Kristoffer Allan C. Soriano
Assistant Chancellor: Rev. Fr. Roy Joel O. Rosal
Moderator Curiae: Msgr. Oliver Joseph E. Mendoza
Oeconomus: Rev. Fr. Emmanuel E. Ferrer
Archdiocesan Catholic Schools Superintendent: Msgr. Manuel S. Bravo Jr.
Archdiocesan Boards
Board of Consultors: Most Rev Socrates B. Villegas, Most Rev. Fidelis B. Layog, Msgr. Oliver Joseph E. Mendoza, Msgr. Manuel S. Bravo, Rev. Fr. Leo R. Macaraeg, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel E. Ferrer, Rev. Fr. Kristoffer Allan C. Soriano, Rev. Fr. Winston A. Estrada, Rev. Fr. Christian Joy D.A. Bataoil, Rev. Fr. Hernan C. Caronongan, Rev. Fr. Francisco M. Vargas, CM, Rev. Fr. Estephen R. Mark Espinoza, Rev. Fr. Antonio Ray R. Quintans, Rev. Fr. Francisco Lucas C. Posadas, Rev. Fr. Allen O. Romero, Rev. Fr. Allan Villa Lopez, OP
Archdiocesan Finance Council
Auxiliary Bishop Fidelis B. Layog, Rev. Msgr. Oliver Joseph E. Mendoza, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel E. Ferrer, Rev. Fr. Leo R. Macaraeg, Rev. Fr. Kristoffer Allan Soriano, Atty. Ma. Liza L. Rosario
Board of trustees, Archdiocesan Catholic Schools:
Each of the Archdiocesan Schools has its own Board of Trustees appointed by the Archbishop. The members have a one-year tenure.
Olupan na Laiko ed Arkidiosis na Lingayen-Dagupan (Archdiocesan for Council for the Laity)
President: Bro. Von Ryan Torio
Spiritual Director: Most Rev. Fidelis B. Layog
ARCHDIOCESAN COMMISSIONS/ MINISTRIES AND APOSTOLATE
Commission on Evangelization
Archdiocese of Lingayen Dagupan Catholic School Superintendent: Msgr. Manuel S. Bravo, Jr.
Ministry on the Clergy: Rev. Fr. Mario R. Morales
Ministry on Biblical Apostolate: Most Rev. Fidelis B. Layog
Ministry on Family and Life: Rev. Fr. Allan Morris T. Abuan
Ministry on Catechesis: Rev. Fr. Jasper R. Hebron
Ministry on the Youth: Rev. Fr. Ronaldo D. Navato
Ministry on Pananabangan: Msgr. Oliver Joseph E. Mendoza
Ministry on Social Communication: Rev. Fr. Jorge S. Bacani III
Ministry on Community Apostolate: Rev. Fr. Jake J. Rovillos
Ministry on Vocations: Rev. Fr. Solomon C. Geslani, Jr.
Ministry on Cultural Heritage of the Church: Rev. Fr. Melquiades R. Serraon
Ministry on Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Dialogue: Rev. Fr. Ranndolph G. Romero
Commission on Worship
Liturgical Ministries: Rev. Fr. Eric C. Galivo
Liturgical Arts and Environment: Rev. Fr. Joseph T. Fernandez
Liturgical Music: Rev. Fr. Fernan C. Estrada
Liturgical Translations and Pious Devotion: Rev. Fr. Eric C. Galivo
Commission on Social Service
Ministry on Social Action: Rev. Fr. Estephen Mark R. Espinoza
Ministry of Mercy: Rev. Fr. Christian Joy DA Bataoil
Ministry for Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People: Sr. Julie Macasieb, SP
Ministry with the Poor: Rev. Fr. Manuel L. Sayson
Prison Apostolate: Rev. Fr. Eric MA. Ho, MMHC
Health Care Apostolate: Rev. Fr. Wilfredo Penoliar
Aid to the Church: Rev. Fr. Reynaldo V. Romero
ARCHDIOCESAN ORGANIZATIONS, MOVEMENTS AND APOSTOLATES AND THEIR DIRECTORS
Adoracion Nocturna Filipina: Rev. Fr. Jonathan C. Songcuan
Apostleship of Prayer: Rev. Fr. Joseph T. Fernandez
World Apostolate of Fatima: Rev. Fr. Alvin Gerald P. Platon
Holy Name Society: Rev. Fr. Francisco C. Posadas
Catholic Women’s League: Rev. Fr. Alvin Gerald P. Platon
Charismatic Movement: Rev. Fr. Genaro A. Herramia
Couples for Christ: Rev. Fr. Victor Embuido
JUDICIARY SECTION
Metropolitan Tribunal Address:
Archbishop’s House Jovellanos Street 2400 Dagupan City
Tel.: (075) 523-5357
Judicial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Kristoffer Allan C. Soriano, JCL
Associate Judge/Ponens: Rev. Fr. Julius C. Factora, JCD
Defender of the Bond: Rev. Fr. Reynold H. Oliveros, JCD; Rev. Fr. Leo C. Nedic, JCL
Notary: Rev. Fr. Christian Joy D.A. Bataoil, MLS; Rev. Fr. Jonathan A. Dulay, MLS