Sixteen members of the Catholic prelate led by Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales called on voters on Saturday to beware of overspending candidates, saying that lavish campaign expenses in the past did not prove beneficial to the country.
“Excessive campaign expenses in the past did not augur good and responsive governance," Cardinal Rosales along with 15 other bishops belonging to the Manila Metropolitan Ecclesiastical Province said in a pastoral statement on Saturday, excerpts of which were posted on the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines news site.
With more than P2 billion already spent by candidates on political advertisements alone, this year’s election is touted to be the most expensive in the country’s history, according to Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) executive director Malou Mangahas.
“Everybody seems to be spending like crazy on advertisements," Mangahas said in a forum earlier this week.
The Catholic criteria
The bishops' pastoral statement also pointed out that freedom in an election means “no physical coercion" or “threat or money used to influence or to buy votes."
The bishops asked voters to “choose freely the leaders of the country who shall be accountable to serve them."
They said voters should tally the candidates’ respective positions on the issues of corruption and poverty, the “two major issues disabling the country today… (haunting) the country with destructive mutuality" because “as corruption increases, poverty worsens."
The prelates also stressed that voters should choose candidates who are “God-fearing; moral; not given to vices; reverent of life and its deserved decency," those with real concern for the environment and the poor, and those that provide good examples of responsible Filipino citizenship.
The Manila Metropolitan Ecclesiastical Province include the Dioceses of Antipolo, Imus, Malolos, Parañaque, San Pablo, Taytay, Cubao, Kalookan, Novaliches, Pasig, Puerto Princesa and the Military Ordinariate of the Philippines.
The pastoral letter initiated by Cardinal Rosales will be read in all parishes and churches of the Archdiocese and Dioceses of the Ecclesiastical Province on Sunday, March 14, or the Sunday after in some areas.
Directed towards Villar
The pastoral statement, which appears to be just “an appeal to the conscience," is obviously directed towards Nacionalista Party presidential candidate Sen. Manuel Villar Jr., according to Ateneo de Manila University political professor Benito Lim.
“Although this statement is just telling voters to use their conscience, ’yung statement na ‘yan is partisan. They (the bishops) are directing it against one candidate at maliwanag na si Villar ’yun.," Lim told GMANews.TV in a telephone interview.
Villar has spent over P1 billion on campaign advertisements since November last year, according to AGB Nielsen.
Asked why the pastoral statement may have been directed against Villar, Lim answered, “Hindi natin alam kung bakit, pero siguro gustong ipakita ng Simbahan that they don’t want people who spend too much for votes, which they believe is immoral."
The political science professor likewise said that although the pastoral statements will be read in churches within the Manila archdiocese, it might have no effect on voters’ choices.
“This statement will just reinforce the belief of those who do not like Villar. It will not convert or make people change their votes, especially if they like Villar," he said.
Biggest spenders
Based on studies conducted by AGB Nielsen, Senator Manuel Villar of the Nacionalista Party is so far the biggest spender in television advertisements alone, amounting to P1.3 billion from November 1 last year to March 2 this year.
Administration candidate Gilberto Teodoro’s expenses in the same period amounted to P472 million, with only P60,480 since the start of the campaign period on February 9.
Former president Joseph Estrada of Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino came in third with P88 million, followed closely by Senator Benigno Aquino III of the Liberal Party with P87 million. Senator Richard Gordon of Bagumbayan has so far spent P67.3 million.
Republic Act 7166 or the Synchronized Elections Law mandates that candidates running for president and vice-president should spend only P10 for every registered voter within the official campaign period.
This means that, with a projected total of 50 million voters in the upcoming polls, each candidate for either national position is only authorized to spend around P500 million for their respective campaigns.—With Andreo C. Calonzo/JV, GMANews.TV
source : http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/186071/news/nation/bishops-warn-voters-vs-overspending-candidates
Bishops warn voters vs overspending candidates
Some time before Holy Week last year, 58-year-old housekeeper Remy Heneralo was grilling fish beneath an acacia tree. At first, there was nothing out of the ordinary. But as she watched the smoke curl up toward the sky, her eyes fell on what appeared to be the image of Jesus on a stump where a branch had been cut.
"Sabi ko, ‘Ma’m halika, tingnan mo ‘yung puno. ‘Yung drawing,’ 'ka ko. Tapos sabi niya, ‘Si Nazareno, si Nazareno ‘yun, Jesus!’" Remy recalled excitedly in an episode of “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” aired last March 24.
Believing that Jesus Christ's face was on the tree, they called it the "Holy Face of Jesus Christ." Since then, devotees would visit that area of Subic Bay Freeport, where they say the image is still recognizable even after more than a year.
Biologist Dr. Mudjekeewis Santos explained that as the image is found where the branch was cut, it may have been formed by the sap which blackens when it is exposed.
"Kasi nandoon siya doon sa naputol na part nung acacia. And may dagta ‘yun. And ‘yung dagta na ‘yun ‘pag na-expose nangingitim and tumutulo ‘yun. So maaaring dahil doon sa pagtulo ng dagta doon na-form ‘yung image," he said.
In everyday objects
This is only one of many instances around the world where people have claimed to have found the image of Jesus on everyday objects, from irons to potato chips.
On Ash Wednesday this year, a man in New Mexico claimed to have seen the image of the Lord on a tortilla, the Daily Mail reported.
It seems even living creatures can be "miracle-bringers," as housewife Lilian Antiquerra experienced last August in Barangay San Roque in Legazpi City, Albay.
Her brother was preparing a dozen fresh crabs for their lunch when he noticed one crab was unlike the others. The mysterious crab appeared to have the image of their patron saint, San Roque, on its belly. Instead of cooking the crab in coconut milk, Lilian preserved it in a glass box.
"’Yung mga pinakitaan ko ng time na ‘yun talagang lahat parang kinilabutan daw sila. Ang kinakatakutan talaga namin ‘yung dagat, parang pahiwatig na ibig sabihin ililigtas," said Lilian.
The box was placed in the family grotto, where they would pray together. They said that because of the crab, the family has become closer.
Despite Lilian's painstaking efforts to preserve the image, they said it began to fade after almost seven months.
"Lahat naman nagsasabi na darating din ang panahon na parang mag-aagnas. Sabi ko, 'Okay lang basta hindi namin siya itatapon.' Siguro kung sa amin, 'yan ang tanda ng talagang hindi kami maghihiwahiwalay," said Lilian.
Reminders
According to Bishop Deogracia Iñiquez of the Diocese of Caloocan, these sightings may be the Lord's way of reminding His followers of His presence. But the bishop said such sightings must be taken in the context of faith.
"Ito ay mga pamamaraan na maaaring ginagamit ng Panginoon upang paalalahanan tayo upang ipakilala Siya. Pero dapat ito'y ating ituring, ito ay ating laging tinatanggap, sa konteksto ng ating pananampalataya," he said. –KG, GMA News
source : http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/253944/lifestyle/culture/jesus-images-found-in-a-tree-a-crab-and-other-unexpected-places
Jesus images found in a tree, a crab, and other unexpected places
MANILA, Philippines — Families of overseas Filipino workers stand to benefit from a financial service program of the Diocese of Caloocan, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines said.
An article on the CBCP website (www.cbcpnews.com) said the Pamilyang OFW Savers and Wellness Club (POSWC) will be launched on July 18 at the St. Mary’s Academy in Caloocan City.
Organized by the Caloocan Diocesan Desk for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and their Families (KADMI), POSWC aims to help families of OFWs, particularly children, and instill in them the importance of saving money.
The CBCP Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People (CBCP-ECMI) and Pioneer Life helped organize the program.
A mass presided by Caloocan Bishop Deogracias Iñiguez Jr. will kick off the launching ceremonies.
ECMI Luzon Coordinator Edmund Ruga will introduce the program to the attendees while KADMI director Fr. Ruben Maybuena will give his welcoming speech.
ECMI executive secretary Fr. Edwin Corros and Pioneer Life Senior Vice President Ferdinand Berba will also give their messages. - GMANews.TV
source : http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/167115/pinoyabroad/diocese-to-launch-financial-help-for-ofw-families
Diocese to launch financial help for OFW families
Church authorities have warned Catholics about fake priests who go around cemeteries asking for donations after blessing tombs.
In an interview over Radio Veritas on Monday, Palawan Bishop Pedro Arigo warned the public about the modus operandi of men in church garb who pretend to be priests and go around cemeteries blessing graves, then wait for the dead's loved ones to fork over a donation.
Some fake priests are equipped with "holy water" bottles and other props, and accompanied by boys who look like sacristans.
Radio Veritas President and Caritas Manila Executive Director Fr.Anton Pascual explained that real priests do not go around cemeteries blessing tombs because this rite is done when the deceased is buried.
Priests, however, may be asked to bless tombs upon the request of the family of the deceased.
To verify if a person is truly a priest, Arigo said the public should ask the person to show his "identification (ID) celebret," a document that will show that the person has authority to administer the sacraments.
Arigo said, "Dito sa diocese namin sa Palawan ay hindi natin pinapayagan ang mga pekeng pari na magbasbas sa mga puntod sa mga sementeryo."
He said unscrupulous people can easily pretend to be priests to earn money.
He thus urged the public to be cautious and not to trust easily those who approach them at the cemetery. "Sana mag-ingat sila at huwag basta magtiwala sa mga pumupunta sa puntod para magbasbas," he said.
Meanwhile, Radio Veritas' Fr. Pascual said it is easy to distinguish real priests from fake ones.
A true priest always brings his ID and celebret signed by the bishop of the diocese where he is serving.
“Kung ang isang pari ay nagbabasbas ng puntod sa mga sementerto ngayong panahon ng undas ay magduda na tayo, tatanungin mo na ito kung mayroong siyang ID celebret para matiyak na siya ay hindi bogus na pari," Pascual said.
Remembering the deceased
Cubao Bishop Honesto Ongtioco urged Catholics to reexamine how they commemorate All Souls' Day.
“Marami sa mga ginagawa ng tao ngayon ay dapat itama. Ang mga tradisyon na nawala ng diwa ng kahulugan,ng kabuluhan dahil nga hindi pinagdiriwang sa tamang paraan," he said.
He reminded that Halloween or All Hallows Eve should be a holy celebration because it is the eve of All Hallows or All Saints Day.
Ongtioco said, "kabaligtaran ang nangyayari. Ang nakita natin demonyo yung mga symbols na ginagamit. If the devil comes in the picture because of the saints they were triumphant over evil."
He also emphasized the need to pray for the deceased when visiting cemeteries.
“Hindi naman bawal ang mag-kwentuhan, pero yung purpose ng pagpunta natin ay para magdasal kahit sandali, kahit ilang minute lang, sama-sama bilang community dahil kapag ang ilang tao ay nakaipon sa ngalan ni Hesus it becomes the prayer of Jesus. When two or three if gathered I am in the needs of them, in His name but we may gathered in different name," he said.
Security in cemeteries
Meanwhile, Kalookan Bishop Deogracias Iñiguez instructed security guards at the La Loma Cemetery and other memorial parks in the Diocese ng Kalookan to ask priests blessing tombs to show their ID celebret.
“Dapat nating mapigilan ang masamang balakin ng mga nagpapanggap na pari upang makapagsagawa ng pagbabasbas sa mga puntod ng yumao at maningil sa mga namatayan," Iñiguez said over Radio Veritas.
"Dapat sa gate pa lang ng mga sementeryo ay mapigilan na ang mga pekeng pari. Ipinagbabawal natin ang mga pekeng pari sa lahat ng sementeryo na nasasakupan ng Diocese ng Kalookan," he said.
Called to be holy
Malolos Bishop Jose Oliveros said the commemoration of All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day should remind Catholics about the Second Vatican Council's call to be holy.
“Batay sa paalala ng Second Vatican Council,We are called to be holy, ito ang pagpapaalala at hamon sa atin na mayroong tayong misyon sa lupa na magpakabanal.Sa ating araw-araw na buhay ay magnilay tayo at sikaping gumawa ng mabuti," he said. - VVP/HS, GMA News
source : http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/237084/news/nation/church-officials-beware-of-fake-priests-blessing-tombs
Church officials: Beware of fake priests blessing tombs
Amid the midday heat, devotees lined up in Manila Wednesday to get a glimpse of the image and pay their respects to San Pedro Calungsod, the country's second saint.
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines said "thousands" of devotees went to the area near the Manila Cathedral where the Calungsod image resides.
"Swarms of worshippers pressed forward to touch, kiss or wipe their handkerchiefs on the image in the hopes its powers will touch their lives," the CBCP said on its news site Wednesday night.
Wednesday's stops in Manila and Caloocan City, precedes the image's Thursday visits to dioceses in Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
Manila Archbishop and cardinal designate Luis Antonio Tagle led a Mass held near the Manila Cathedral.
“After this very big blessing [Calungsod’s canonization], let us ponder on what it means to be a martyr. Read about the life of Saint Pedro Calungsod and listen to the many catecheses about him,” said Tagle in his homily.
Present at the noontime Mass were Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim; Philippine President Benigno Aquino III’s sister Victoria Elisa Aquino-Dee; Commission on Elections chairman Sixto Brillantes Jr. and Comelec commissioners Lucenito Tagle, Rene Sarmiento and Christian Robert Lim; former Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr., and former Philippine Ambassador to the Vatican Henrietta de Villa.
Manila Auxiliary Bishop Bernardino Cortez, Novaliches Emeritus Bishop Teodoro Bacani Jr. and many priests concelebrated the Mass with Tagle.
From the Manila Cathedral, the image was brought to the San Roque Cathedral in the Diocese of Caloocan. It is expected to be at the Diocese of Imus by Thursday.
The image is also set to visit Lipa, Lucena, Daet, and Legazpi, in Southern Luzon and Catarman, Calbayog, Palo and Maasin, in Visayas.
After the Visayas leg, the image will visit Surigao, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Pagadian, Ozamiz, Dipolog, Dumaguete, Kabankalan, Bacolod, Jaro, San Carlos, Tagbilaran, and Talibon in Mindanao.
On Nov. 27, the image will be brought back to Cebu City from Bohol, the last stop of the “Duaw Nasud” or Nation Visit, in preparation for the national thanksgiving celebration on Nov. 30.
Saint Pedro Calungsod’s image returned to the Philippines last Oct. 25, after being brought to Rome for Calungsod's canonization last Oct. 21. — DVM, GMA News
source : http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/281417/news/metromanila/manila-devotees-pay-their-respects-to-calungsod-image
Manila devotees pay their respects to Calungsod image
Advent (second Sunday)
(Sunday, 09 December 2012, 20 days earlier)
Advent (third Sunday)
(Sunday, 16 December 2012, 13 days earlier)
Advent (fourth Sunday)
(Sunday, 23 December 2012, 6 days earlier)
Christmas
(Tuesday, 25 December 2012, 4 days earlier)
Christmas (second day)
(Wednesday, 26 December 2012, 3 days earlier)
Epiphany
(Sunday, 06 January 2013, 8 days later)
Lent (first Sunday)
(Sunday, 17 February 2013, 50 days later)
Liturgical Year (2012)
No. of Bishop: 1
No. of Diocesan Priests: 21
No. of Religious Priests: 16
No. of Associate Priests: 13
No. of Male Religious Institutes: 6
No. of Female Religious Institutes:13
No. of Priest on leave: 1
No. of Retired Priests: 2
Present Status (2012)
CHANCERY OFFICE
San Roque Cathedral Compound
A. Mabini St. corner 10th Street, Caloocan City
Telephone
287-0380 (Finance and Accounting)
287-3693 (Bookkeeper)
Telefax
288-9116 (Appointments Secretary)
288-9116 (Correction of Church Records)
288-9035 (Communications and Personnel)
Chancery Office
Papal Awardee Pro Ecclessia et Pontifice:
Lady Zeny Acolola of Sts. Peter and John Parish
Lady Cecil Navarro of Sts. Peter and John Parish
(+) Bro. Uriel Meneses of Sts. Peter and John Parish
(+) Lady Realina S. Abesamis of San Roque Cathedral
Lady Dalisay R. Sy of San Roque Cathedral
Lady Ester P. Gozon of Sts. Peter and John Parish
Lady Alice L. Kawachi of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish
Bro. Sabino V. Lumain of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish
(+) Sr. Mary Grace Rivera, RGS of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
Lady Lourdes S. Tuazon of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
Bro. Raoul A. Villanueva of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Tugatog
Lady Araceli T. Villanueva of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Tugatog
(+) Bro. Carlos E. Reyes of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Tugatog
Lady Aurora A. Santiago of Diocesan Council of the Laity
(+) Lady Cely Antonio of Diocesan Council of the Laity
Lady Victoria Bautista of Diocesan Council of the Laity
Lady Perpetua Flores Baello of San Roque Cathedral
Lady Elena S. Sabater of San Roque Cathedral
Lady Amalia Gochuico Santos of San Roque Cathedral
Lady Francisca M. Garcia of San Roque Cathedral
Lady Virginia P. Carlos of San Roque Cathedral
Lady Felicidad S. Fider of San Roque Cathedral
Lady Dolores Santos Ocampo of St. Joseph the Workman Parish
Lady Generosa L. Caluag of Sts. Peter and John Parish
Lady Remedios S. Espinosa of Sts. Peter and John Parish
Lady Lutgarda C. Quito of Sts. Peter and John Parish
Lady Elena N. Salvador of Sts. Peter and John Parish
Lady Florinda D. Vicencio of Sts. Peter and John Parish
Lady Juliana Cayco of Immaculate Conception Parish
Lady Zenaida Gonzales of Immaculate Conception Parish
(+) Lady Araceli R. Mendoza of Immaculate Conception Parish
Lady Leonora L. Buzon of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish
Lady Josefina L. Galac of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish
Lady Juana M. Rodriguez of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish
Lady Adelaida D. Espiritu of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish
Lady Conchita Toral of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish
Lady Benedicta Martinez of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish
Sr. Glyceria A. Navarro, SPC of St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish
Lady Virginia Rey Roldan of San Jose de Navotas Parish
Benemerenti Award
Sis. Carla R. Dejeres of San Roque Cathedral
Knights of the Order of St. Sylvester
Sir Alberto C. Garcia, Jr. of San Roque Cathedral
Sir Virgilio G. Rafael of San Roque Cathedral
(+) Sir Remigio A. Castillo of San Roque Cathedral
Sir Benjamin G. Sabater of San Roque Cathedral
Sir Conrado Dejeres of San Roque Cathedral
Sir Honorato G. Sabater of San Roque Cathedral
Sir Severino T. Oronce, Jr. of San Roque Cathedral
Sir Enrique Mojica of San Roque Cathedral
Sir Godofredo R. Luciano of San Roque Cathedral
Sir Enrique M. Orlina of St. Joseph the Workman Parish
Sir Teodoro C. Sandel of St. Joseph the Workman Parish
Sir Carlito O. Chua of Sts. Peter and John Parish
Sir Eduardo T. Saveron of Sts. Peter and John Parish
Sir Erlindo M. Salvador of Sts. Peter and John Parish
(+) Sir Manolito S. Gozon of Sts. Peter and John Parish
Sir Maximo O. Bilasom of Immaculate Conception Parish
Sir Maynardo Espiritu of Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish
(+) Sir Juanito Gonzaga, Sr. INP of Exaltation of the Holy Cross Parish
Sir Restituto Tiangco of San Jose de Navotas Parish
Dame of the Order of St. Sylvester
Dame Monina Rodriguez-Lucas
Awardee
SANGGUNIANG LAIKO NG KALOOKAN (SLK)
President - Mrs. Monina R. Lucas
1st Vice President - Atty. Aurora Santiago
2nd Vice President - Mr. Joey Gregorio
Acting Secretary - Mrs. Nita Roldan
Treasurer - Dr. Victoria S. Bautista
Consultant - vacant
Members: Vicariate Coordinators
Vicariate of Sacred Heart of Jesus - Engr. Benjamin Lumain
Vicariate of San Roque - Mr. Teodoro Sandel
Vicariate of San Bartolome - Mr. Raul Perez
Vicariate of Our Lady of Grace - no appointee yet
Vicariate of San Jose - Atty. Aurora Santiago
Asst. Vicariate Coordinator - Sis. Nita Roldan
DIOCESAN HEADS OF CHURCH ORGANIZATIONS
Mother Butler’s Guild
President: Ms. Virginia R. Roldan
Spiritual Director: Fr. Rey O. Amante
Catholic Women’s League
President: Ms. Angelita M. Abel
Spiritual Director: Fr. Nestor P. Fajardo
Knights of Columbus
District Deputies: KO1 Orlando C. San Pedro
KO2 Silverio
Spiritual Director: Fr. Jeronimo Ma. J. Cruz
Daughters of Mary Immaculate
Diocesan Regent: Sr. Myra V. Sevilla
Spiritual Director: Fr. Jeronimo Ma. J. Cruz
Adoracion Nocturna Filipina
Section no. 26 President: Mr. Eduardo T. Saveron
Spiritual Director: Fr. Lauro G. Frias
Holy Name Society
Spiritual Director: Fr. Lauro G. Frias
Cursillo Movement
Lay Director: Mr. Jose E. de Chavez
Spiritual Director: Fr. Lauro G. Frias
St. Peter Cursillo House: Mr. Nards Garcia
Apostleship of Prayer
President: Dr. Lilia D.L. Mendoza
Spiritual Director: Fr. Ricardo D. Torrefiel
Couples for Christ
Diocesan Heads: Bro. Art Del Rio
Sis. Emily Del Rio
Spiritual Director: Fr. Ricardo D. Torrefiel
El Shaddai
Spiritual Director: Fr. Ricardo D. Torrefiel
Legion of Mary
President: Ms. Cecilia R. Singh
Spiritual Director: Fr. Lauro E. Toledo & Fr. Constantino Conti
DIOCESE OF KALOOKAN PAPAL FAMILY (DKPF)
Spiritual Director: Fr. Adrian Magnait
President - Lady Aurora A. Santiago
Vice President - Sir Knight Virgilio Rafael
Acting Secretary - Lady Virginia Roldan
Treasurer - Lady Victoria Bautista
Auditor - Sir Knight Carlito Chua
Malabon Coordinator – Lady Leonora Buzon
Caloocan Coordinator – Sir Knight Teodoro Sandel
Caloocan Coordinator – Sir Knight Eric Mojica
Navotas Coordinator - Lady Virginia Roldan
Trustee - Sir Knight Maynardo Espiritu
Trustee (SPJ) - Sir Knight Erlindo Salvador
Trustee (St. Gabriel Parish) – Sir Knight Benjamin Lumain
Trustee (Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish ) – Lady Lourdes S. Tuazon
Diocesan Church Organizations
Coordinator - Fr. Gaudioso A. Sustento
Members - Fr. Alex V. Amandy
Fr. Jeronimo Ma. J. Cruz
Fr. Ricardo D. Torrefiel
Members - Fr. Alex V. Amandy
Fr. Jeronimo Ma. J. Cruz
Fr. Ricardo D. Torrefiel
Judiciary Section
DIOCESAN FINANCE COUNCIL
Chairman - Bishop Deogracias S. Iñiguez, Jr.
Vice Chairman - Fr. Mariano C. Bartolome, Jr.
Secretary - Ms. Rona Marie S. Apellanes
Members - Fr. Alex V. Amandy
Fr. Leandro M. Magnait
Fr. Ricardo D. Torrefiel
Fr. Elpidio A. Erlano, Jr.
Mrs. Monina R. Lucas
Atty. Aurora Santiago
LA LOMA CATHOLIC CEMETERY (LLCC)
Team of Administrators:
Head Administrator - Bishop Deogracias S. Iñiguez, Jr.
Administrator on Finance - Fr. Mariano C. Bartolome, Jr.
Administrator on Operations - Fr. Ricardo D. Torrefiel
Administrator on Records - Fr. Leandro M. Magnait
Deputy Administrator - Ms. Edith I. Dabuit
RCBK HOSPITALIZATION PLAN COMMITTEE
Chairman - Most Rev. Deogracias S. Iñiguez, Jr., D.D.
Vice Chairman - Fr. Lauro E. Toledo
Members - Fr. Mariano C. Bartolome, Jr.
- Fr. Adrian M. Magnait
Financial Section
MINISTRY FOR PRIESTLY FORMATION
Minister - FR. ALEX V. AMANDY
Committee on Fellowship & Sports:
Chairman - Fr. Larry E. Toledo
Members - Fr. Mariano C. Bartolome, Jr.
Fr. Ronaldo C. Pedroso
Office for the Religious
Priest in-Charge - Fr. Patricio Hiwatig, OP
Asst. Priest-in-Charge - Fr. Oscar V. Lucas, OMI
Office for Associate Priests
Priest-in-Charge - Fr. Gaudencio G. Salise
Office on Vocation Promotion
Vocation Director - Fr. Alex V. Amandy
MINISTRY FOR LITURGICAL AFFAIRS
Minister - FR. REY O. AMANTE
Executive Council
Chairman - Fr. Rey O. Amante
Vice-Chairman - Fr. Ronaldo C. Pedroso
Secretary - Mr. Joey Navarro
Members - Fr. Lauro G. Frias
Fr. Elpidio A. Erlano, Jr.
Sis. Baby Reyes
Sis. Leonor Bravo
Bro. Emmanuel Hio, Jr.
Mr. Liberato Gallardo
Committee on WORSHIP
Coordinator - Ms. Leonor Bravo
Committee on SPECIAL MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Coordinator - Mr. Liberato Gallardo
Committee on LECTORS & COMMENTATORS
Coordinator - Mr. Emmanuel Hio, Jr.
Committee on GREETERS & COLLECTORS
Coordinator -
Committee on MUSIC IN LITURGY
Chairman - Fr. Lauro G. Frias
Committee on ALTAR SERVERS
Chairman - Fr. Elpidio A. Erlano
Diocesan Coordinator - Mr. Arthur Catungal
Committee on PONTIFICAL SERVERS
Chairman - Fr. Ronaldo C. Pedroso
MINISTRY ON CATECHETICS
Minister - FR. MARIANO C. BARTOLOME, JR.
Diocesan Coordinators - Ms. Rosalinda Maningas
- Ms. Estrelita Mactal
Secretary - Ms. Angie A. Atanacio
Volunteer Catechists’ Formation Program
Director - Fr. Ronaldo Pedroso
MINISTRY ON LAY FORMATION
Minister - FR. CONSTANTINO C. CONTI
Committee on BEC APOSTOLATE
Chairman - Fr. Rudy B. Abao, MSC.
Committee on FAMILY LIFE APOSTOLATE
Chairman - Fr. Constantino DC Conti
Committee on CHARISMATIC & TRANSPAROCHIAL COMMUNITIES
Chairman - Fr. Ricardo D. Torrefiel
Committee on BIBLE APOSTOLATE
Chairman - Fr. Nestor Fajardo
Committee on CAMPUS MINISTRY
Chairman - Fr. Oscar V. Lucas, OMI
MINISTRY ON ECUMENICAL & INTER-FAITH AFFAIRS
Minister - FR. JOEL SABIJON
MINISTRY ON SOCIAL SERVICES & DEVELOPMENT (CARITAS KALOOKAN, INC)
Minister - FR. RUFINO P. YABUT
Operations Head - Ms. Susan de la Cruz
Executive Secretary - Ms. Rosa Maria de Guzman
Treasurer - Ms. Luchie Tolentino
Auditor - Ms. Eva Punzalan
Pastoral Worker - Mr. Anthony Bolgado
Bookkeeper - Ms. Rosario Larga
DIOCESAN PONDO NG PINOY DESK
- Fr. Mariano Bartolome, Jr.
- Fr. Rufino Tabut
- Ms. Susan Dela Cruz
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
Priest Coordinator - Fr. Jose Guinto, SVD
Program Head - Ms. Shirley dela Cruz
District Coordinator (Caloocan) – Dominador Aquino and Joseph Guinto
District Coordinator (Malabon) – Hermie Gongon and Fe Dela Cruz
District Coordinator (Navotas) - Tess Perez and Rita Ebangelio
URBAN POOR
Priest Coordinator - Fr. Patricio Hiwatig, O.P.
Program Head - Ms. Erlinda Arranchado
MIGRANTS’ DESK
Priest Coordinator - Fr. Ruben J. Maybuena
Program Head - Ms. Rita Recto
Vicariate Coordinators:
Vicariate of Our Lady of Grace – Ms. Belen Portuges
Vicariate of Sacred Heart of Jesus - Ms. Betty Asuncion
Vicariate of San Roque - Ms. Leonida Nocum
Vicariate of San Bartolome - Ms. Vicky Quiambao
Vicariate of San Jose - Ms. Nimfa Estareja
ECOLOGY
Priest Coordinator - Fr. Octavio Bartiana
Program Head -Ms. Verna Cabbuag
LABOR DESK
Priest Coordinator - Fr. Joel Sabijon
ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Program Head - Ms. Sonia Escoto
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Program Head - MR. Rico Miranda
RESOURCE MOBILIZATION
Program Head - Ms. Virgie Jimenez
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Program Head - Ms. Vicky Ang
CRISIS MANAGEMENT
Program Head - Ms. Meann Mangalindan
LIVELIHOOD
Program Head - Mr. Bienvenido Nito
SCHOLARSHIP
Program Head - Ms. Leonora Buzon
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Program Head - Ms. Merla Rose David
ADMINISTRATION
Program Head - Ms. Susan Dela Cruz
HOSPITAL APOSTOLATE & HEALTH CARE
Priest in- Charge - Fr. Lauro E. Toledo
Asst. Priest in- Charge - Fr. Nestor A. Estanislao
CARITAS KALOOKAN MULTI-PURPOSE COOPERATIVE
General Manager - Ms. Baby Calderon
CARITAS KALOOKAN MEMORIAL HOMES, INC (CKMHI)
General Manager - Ms. Edith I. Dabuit
Marketing Assistant - Ms. Myra A. Jacinto
MINISTRY ON YOUTH AFFAIRS
Minister - FR. JERONIMO MA. J CRUZ
Asst. Minister - FR. BENEDICT JOHN C. CERVANTES
MINISTRY ON PUBLIC & POLITICAL AFFAIRS
Minister - FR. MARTIN L. GUARIN
Diocesan Coordinator - Mr. Alex Rodriguez
MINISTRY ON COMMUNICATIONS
Minister - FR. ADRIAN M. MAGNAIT
(SAmahang MAnlilingkod ng Diyosesis ng KAlookan) - SAMAKA
SAMAKA Coordinator - Ms. Concepcion M. Lagunzad
Assistant Coordinator - Ms. Nancy Sanchez
Secretary - Ms. Arlene S. Bautista
Asst. Secretary - Ms. Gigi de Lara
Treasurer - Ms. Virgie Jimenez
Asst. Treasurer - Ms. Kai Llobrera
Auditor - Ms. Evelyn Tipones
Asst. Auditor - Ms. Cecile Mercado
OTHERS:
PONTIFICAL MISSION SOCIETIES
Priest-in-Charge - REV. FR. LAURO E. TOLEDO
KALOOKAN DIOCESE SCHOOLS’ ASSOCIATION (KADSA)
Superintendent - Fr. Jeronimo Ma. J. Cruz
Executive Secretary - Mr. Jojie Juanerio
Member Schools:
De La Salle - Araneta University (DLS-A) -Bro. Narciso S. Erguiza, Jr., FSC
Immaculate Conception Parochial School (ICPS) - Fr. Rey O. Amante
Immaculate Heart of Mary School (IHMS) - Mr. Kennedy Mondragon
La Consolacion College - Caloocan (LCCC) - Sr. Puri Alma Peña, OSA
Notre Dame of Greater Manila - Rev. Fr. Oscar V. Lucas, OMI
Saint Gabriel Academy (SGA) - Rev. Fr. Alex V. Amandy
Saint James Academy (SJA) - Sr. Aida T. Frencillo, OP
Saint Mary’s Academy (SMA) - Sr. Ma.Paula G. Adaoag, RVM
San Jose Academy (SJA) - Rev. Fr. Jeronimo Ma. Cruz
San Lorenzo Ruiz Parochial School (SLRPS) - Rev. Fr. Patricio Hiwatig, OP
Pastoral Section
COLLEGE OF CONSULTORS – Apr 2009 – Mar 31, 2014
Most Rev. Deogracias S. Iñiguez, Jr., D.D.
Fr. Alex V. Amandy
Fr. Leandro M. Magnait
Fr. Mariano C. Bartolome, Jr.
Fr. Gaudencio G. Salise
Fr. Rudy B. Abao, MSC
Fr. Martin Guarin
Fr. Constantino DC Conti
Fr. Lauro E. Toledo
PRESBYTERAL COUNCIL - Jan 2009 – Dec 2013
Most Rev. Deogracias S. Iñiguez, Jr., D.D.
Fr. Alex V. Amandy
Fr. Leandro M. Magnait
Fr. Mariano C. Bartolome, Jr.
Fr. Gaudencio G. Salise
Fr. Rudy B. Abao, MSC
Fr. Martin L. Guarin
Fr. Constantino DC Conti
Fr. Lauro E. Toledo
Fr. Ruben J. Maybuena
Fr. Eleno S. Balboa, OMI
Fr. Ildefonso De Guzman, Jr.
Fr. Jeronimo Ma. J. Cruz
Fr. Rufino P. Yabut
Fr. Rodolfo J. Garcia
VICARS FORANE
Vicariate of Our Lady of Grace - Fr. Gaudencio G. Salise
Vicariate of Sacred Heart of Jesus - Fr. Rudy B. Abao, MSC
Vicariate of San Bartolome - Fr. Martin L. Guarin
Vicariate of San Jose - Fr. Constantino DC Conti
Vicariate of San Roque - Fr. Lauro E. Toledo
Administrative Section
Vicar General - Fr. Alex V. Amandy
Chancellor / Moderator Curiae - Rev. Fr. Adrian M. Magnait
Oeconomus - Rev. Fr. Mariano C. Bartolome, Jr.
Legal Counsels - Rev. Fr. Elpidio A. Erlano, Jr.
Atty. Aurora A. Santiago
Atty. Anna Mirabel C. Santiago, J.D.
Audit Officer
Staff:
Accountant - Ms. Rona Marie S. Apellanes
Administrative Officer - Ms. Bea L. Lim
Appointments Secretary - Ms. Gigi P. de Lara
Bookkeeper - Ms. Marie Vher V. Masangkay
Cashier - Ms. Marilou V. Reyes
Notarial Assistant - Ms. Gigi P. de Lara
Personnel Coordinator - Ms. Bea L. Lim
Properties Staff - Mr. Diomedes Acebuche, Jr.
Driver / Messenger - Mr. Marlon D. Lacquio
Office Helpers / Cook - Ms. Annabella B. Partido
Ms. Jennebeth Reyes
Diocesan Curia
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