To: Archdiocesan Clergy, Religious and Lay Faithful

From: Abp. A. Ledesma, SJ

Re: Parish Assignments for Pastoral Years 2019-22

After several rounds of consultations and with the help of the Human Resource Board, I
am announcing the Parish Assignments for the Pastoral Years from June 2019 to May 2022.

Parish priests are given three-year terms, subject to renewal. Parochial Vicars and
others may be re-assigned after one or two years. Outgoing parish priests and their councils
should prepare the standard forms for an Inventory of Assets and a Financial Statement to be
given to the Incoming Parish Priest. The re-organization of parish personnel may also be done.

The turn-over of parishes may be done during the last week of May 2019, before the
start of the new Pastoral Year on June 1. I would like to thank the outgoing parish priests and
parochial vicars for your services in your present parishes.

I would also like to thank the members of the Human Resource Board who helped me in
the discernment process in making these parish assignments: Frs. Cabunoc, Salvador, Buntol,
Escalante, Ricacho, M. Valmores, Zayas and Msgr. Monsanto.

May we look on our new parish assignments as privileged moments for the continuation
of our priestly ministry in the Lord’s vineyard.

I. St. John Paul II

Lugait - Fr. Remargin Ubalde (PP)
Manticao - Fr. Remar Dagoc (PP)
Tuod - Fr. Richard John Deloso (PP)
Naawan - Fr. Jose Isagani Villamil (PP)
Initao - Fr. Lyndon Zayas, (PP of Initao & Libertad for team ministry);
Fr. Joseph Montemayor (PV); Fr. Mark Harvey Elloren (RP-XA Dir.)
Libertad - Fr. Nemesio Pacaña (APP)

II. Divine Mercy

Gitagum - + Fr. Nathaniel Lerio (PP)
Laguindingan - Fr. Noel Ebana (PP)
Alubijid - Fr. Lourdesio Armstrong Balacuit (PP)
El Salvador - Fr. William Salva (PP-Cemetery Mgt); Fr. Nicolas Basadre (PV)
(Q) Molugan - + Fr. Jessie Namocot (PA)
Divine Mercy Shrine- Fr. Walerian Pozniak, MIC (Rector); Fr. Lyndon Zayas (Vice – Rector)

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 Opol - Fr. Jojo Joel Oga (PP)
(S) Barra-Igpit - Fr. Enrique Escobar, MSSC (PA)

III. St. Jerome

Iponan - Msgr. Abelardo Cabillan (PP); Fr. Walter Tabios (PV)
Bulua - Fr. Fermin Tan (PP); Fr. Raul Sesante (PV)
Eco-Church - Fr. Medallo Valmores (PP); Fr. Rudyson Nulo (GP-PV);
& sub-parish Fr. Alexander Borres (PV)
RER - SSS priests
Balulang - Fr. Nestor Caduyag (PP)
Carmen - Fr. Saturnino Lumba (PP); Fr. Roniedon Valmoria (APP)
(Q) Macanhan - + Fr. Daniel Coronel (PA)

IV. St. John Vianney

(Q) Canitoan - Fr. Raoul Magracia (PA)
Calaanan - CRSP priests
Lumbia - Fr. Aurelio Jaranilla (PP)
(MS) Taglimao - Fr. Pete Ubalde (PA)
(Q) Dansolihon - Fr. Jan Krzysciak, SCJ (PA); Fr. Dennis Macasero, (PV), Bro.
Sismando
Pueblo - Fr. Julius Clavero (PP); Fr. Robert Roey Pajo (PV)
(Q) Xavier Heights- + Fr. Garry Igot (PA)
SJVTS - (Part-time faculty: Msgr. Rey Monsanto, Fr. Florencio Salvador Jr,
Fr. Alan Pulgo, Fr. Julius Clavero, Fr. Demli Valmores, Fr. Erdman
Pandero)

V. St. Philomena
Cathedral - Fr. Florencio Salvador Jr (PP); Fr. Harren Salon (PV),Fr. Alex Indino
(AP-PV), Fr. Der John Faborada (RP-thesis); Fr. Coke Daryl Prieto (RP-ACM)
Bp’s House - Fr. Max Ceballos (RP-Education); Fr. Roberto Balsamo Jr. (RP-Exorcism)
Nazareth - Msgr. Cirilo Isnani (PP); Fr. Juliano Retiquez (RP-Radio); Fr. Erdman
Pandero (RP-IRD)
Consolacion - SSS priest
Cogon - Fr. Wilfredo Tuquib (PP); Fr. Roel Buntol (APP – Chancellor &
Chaplain, Manaoag Chapel)
Camaman-an - Msgr. Rey Monsanto (PP); Fr. Harnifer Godinez (PV); Fr. Elcon
& sub-parish Magtrayo (RP-Hospital); Fr. Rey Jaectin (GP)

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 Aluba - Fr. Janusz Burzawa, SCJ (PP); Rev. Ruel Paalisbo, SCJ
SJMS - Fr. Raul Ricacho (Rector), Fr. Eduardo Magtrayo, Fr. Doroteo
Rabuyo, Fr. Joel Lusat, Fr. Julian Guinit

VI. San Pedro Calungsod

Nazareno - Fr. Perseus Cabunoc (PP); Fr. Steve Olario (PV), Fr. Sanchito
& sub-parish Ricarde (PV), Fr. Lino Macatol II (RP-Studies); Fr. Melvin Abejero
(RP-Thesis)
(Q) Macabalan - + Fr. Rufino Cabatingan (PA)
(Q) Puntod - Msgr. Columbus Villamil (PA)
San Lorenzo Ruiz- + Fr. Gil Escalante (PP & Rector, St. Patrick’s House)
Gusa - Msgr. Eutiquiano Legitimas (PP); Fr. Ruthenberge Develos (PV)
Cugman - Fr. Floro Barsobia (PP)
Agusan - Fr. Ismael Scott Escanilla (PP)
(S) Balubal - Fr. Benjamin Mkeri, CSSP (PA)
Bugo - + Fr. Jose Alan Pulgo (PP); Fr. Cleto Tañajura (PV); Fr. Joel
Barcelona, CSS (GP-Chaplain, Precious Blood Church)

VII. St. Francis of Assisi

Tagoloan - Fr. Ramer Colanse (PP); Fr. Mark Joshua Zaportiza (PV)
(Q) Sta. Ana - Fr. Sacris Recoleto (PA)
Malitbog - Fr. Ricardo Pagatpatan (PP)
Villanueva - + Fr. Cesar Ramantin (PP)
Claveria - Fr. Ricardo Dancela (PP); Fr. Eustacio Arnigo Jr (GP)
Jasaan - Fr. Demli Redeemer Valmores (PP); Fr. Rosauro Valmores (AP-PV)
Bobontugan - Fr. Bon Genson (PP)

VIII. Sto. Niño

Baliwagan - Fr. Renato Lumonsod (PP)
Malagana - Fr. Eleuterio Datoy (PP)
Balingasag - Fr. Enerio Tacastacas (PP); Fr. Filomeno Cabulosan (PV)
Lagonglong - Fr. Neil Limbaco (PP)
Salay - Fr. Julito Cabactulan (PP)
Binuangan - Fr. Remel Mag-usara (PP)
Sugbongcogon- Fr. Luisito Quidet (PP)
Kinoguitan - Fr. Hawthorne Galas (PP)

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IX. Sta. Rita de Cascia
Balingoan - Fr. Marlo Acenas (PP)
Talisayan - Fr. Glen Pimentel (PP)
Medina - Fr. Wilson Legaspi (PP)
Lunao - + Fr. Rene Soldevilla (PP)
Gingoog - Fr. Cornelio Cadenas (PP); Fr. Ronald Ledesma (PV), Fr. Renerio
Sabuga Jr. (RP-IPA)
Anakan - Fr. Roy Barros (PP); Fr. Kim Rei Cabingas (PV)
& sub-parish
Magsaysay - Fr. Ruel Buhisan (PP); Fr. Apolo Canoy (PV)

X. St. John XXIII

Mambajao - Fr. Bernard Elvin Simene (PP), Fr. Ramon Francis Burlat (PV)
& (S) Agoho
Catarman - Fr. Rogelio Gabac Jr. (PP)
Sagay - Fr. Domino Olango (PP)
Guinsiliban - Fr. Daniel Reno Alima (PP)
Mahinog - Fr. Jobel Gulisao (PP)

Deacons Sick Leave Retirement Pre-Deacons

Rev. Warren Tagupa Fr. Fredberto Ranan
Rev. Rodjie John Sumanpan
Rev. Nathaniel Pagalan
Sabbatical
Msgr. Elmer Abacahin
Fr. Allan Chabit
Fr. Roger Almonia
Abp. Jesus Tuquib Sem. Anthony Bagtong
Msgr. Rodulfo Roa Sem. Jarvy Ratilla
Fr. Pedro Sombilon Sem. Carl Loyd Salcedo
Fr. Othelo Polinar
Fr. Vicente Cervantes
Fr. Ramon Hinlo

Abbreviations: Special Studies

+ renewed for three years Fr. Melvin Abejero
Q Quasi-Parish Fr. Der John Faborada
S Sub-Parish Fr. Casijborn Quiacao
MS Mission Station Fr. Noel Antonio Carbayas
PP Parish Priest Fr. Alain Nocete
APP Assistant Parish Priest Fr. Rymond Ratilla
PA Parish Administrator Fr. Lino Macatol
PV Parochial Vicar Bro. Jonas Awayan

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RP Resident Priest
AP Applicant Priest
GP Guest Priest

Notes:
1. A Quasi-Parish has a resident Parish Administrator. It keeps its own canonical books and
submits its own financial statements to the archdiocesan Finance Office. It is on its way
to become a Parish once all the requirements are met.
2. A Sub-Parish is an extension of its mother parish, and under the supervision of the
Parish Priest. All canonical books are kept with the mother parish. Financial statements
are recorded separately but still consolidated with those of the mother parish.
3. A Mission Station is like a Sub-Parish, but needs a subsidy and other means of support
from the archdiocese.
4. A Parish Priest is “the proper pastor of the parish entrusted to him” (Can. 519).
5. An Assistant Parish Priest is the second person in-charge of the parish. He has previous
experience as a parish priest. He is given more management responsibilities – e.g., in
financial accounting, or chairing a committee of the parish.
6. A Parish Administrator is the pastor in charge of a Quasi-Parish or a Sub-Parish.
7. A Parochial Vicar assists the Parish Priest in various aspects of the Parish.
8. A Resident Priest is also a part-time Parochial Vicar, while attending to a particular
ministry or studies. He helps in weekend Masses and other needs of the parish. He
helps form the community of priests in the parish.
9. An Applicant Priest is applying for incardination in the Archdiocese.
10. A Guest priest helps in the needs of the parish as indicated by the parish priest. He is
incardinated in another diocese or belongs to a religious congregation.

Reference: Canons 515-552, on “Parishes, Parish Priests, and Assistant Priests,” in The
Code of Canon Law (1983).