Our faith-life across the ages
In a moment of profound significance for the Church, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV today announced the appointment of Rev. Fr. Gerardo F. Saco Jr. as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran.
The announcement coincides with the celebration of the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord - a feast that commemorates the Incarnation of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary’s faithful “yes” to God’s will.
Fr. Saco, who currently serves as Diocesan Administrator, becomes the 8th Bishop of Tagbilaran, succeeding Alberto Uy (Bishop Abet Uy).
His appointment underscores continuity in leadership, as he has guided the diocese during the period of sede vacante. Widely regarded for his pastoral zeal, humility, and sound administrative leadership, Fr. Saco has earned the trust and respect of clergy, religious, and lay faithful throughout the Diocese of Tagbilaran.
The timing of the announcement on the Solemnity of the Annunciation carries deep spiritual significance, highlighting themes of vocation, obedience, and openness to God’s will - virtues essential to episcopal ministry as a successor of the Apostles.
The Diocese of Tagbilaran now looks forward with renewed hope as it prepares to welcome its new shepherd.
Further details regarding Bishop-elect Saco’s episcopal ordination and installation are expected to be announced in the coming days.
As the Church rejoices in this development, the faithful are encouraged to pray for Bishop-elect Saco - that, like the Blessed Virgin Mary, he may respond generously to God’s call and faithfully shepherd the flock entrusted to his care.
The Faith Journey of Tagbilaran Diocese Across the Ages
A TESTAMENT OF FAITH Since 2001, the number of domestic and foreign tourists flocking to Bohol has been constantly increasing. Fascinated by the island-province’s nature’s gifts …. crystal clear waters bathing the enchanting white shorelines, unique limestone landscapes and world-renown Chocolate Hills, the calm emerald-green Loboc River, the colorful coral garden underneath the sea, the pristine forest breathing the freshness of rural living. Capping this well-preserved environment is UNESCO’s proclamation of Bohol in 2023 as the Philippines’ first UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGp).
FORMER BISHOPS
| Most Rev. JULIO ROSALES 22 Jun 1946 - 17 Dec 1949 |
| Most Rev. MANUEL M. MASCARINAS 12 Nov 1951 - 3 Jul 1976 |
| Most Rev. ONESIMO C. GORDONCILLO 3 Jul 1976 - 18 Jun 1986 |
| Most Rev. FELIX S. ZAFRA 2 Dec 1986 - 21 April 1992 |
| Most Rev. LEOPOLDO S. TUMULAK 28 Nov 1992 - 15 Jan 2005 |
| Most Rev. LEONARDO Y. MEDROSO 14 Dec 2006 - 13 Oct 2016 |
| Most Rev. ALBERTO S. UY 6 Jan 2017 - 16 Jul 2025 |
| Fr. WARREN M. ABARQUEZ |
| Fr. ELIAS S. ALGABRE |
| Fr. CRISILIO J. ALIPOYO |
| Fr. RAINDY P. ALPUERTO |
| Fr. RONALDO C. AMORA |
| Fr. ALGER L. ANGCLA |
| Fr. ROMMEL H. ANICO |
| Fr. JAMES M. ARANAS |
| Fr. DENNIS H. BALAKID |
| Fr. TOMAS L. BALATAYO, JR. |
| Fr. BERNADINE JADE DIONNE V. BALITE |
| Fr. FRANKELY M. BALLADARES, PACEM |
| Fr. FLORWINNY E. BARBAROTA, PACEM |
| Fr. ROMEO A. BARCELONA |
| Fr. NILO C. BATAUSA |
| Fr. FAUSTINO M. BISOL |
| Fr. VICTOR G. BOMPAT |
| Msgr. EFREN A. BONGAY |
| Fr. FLORICEL A. BONGAY |
| Fr. FERMIN O. BUGTONG |
| Fr. MARCOS A. CABALLO |
| Fr. ELIEZAR B. CABANGBANG |
| Fr. RICHARD P. CALAPAN |
| Fr. RONALD M. CAMET |
| Fr. LINUEL C. CAÑIZARES |
| Fr. RAUL S. CIÑO |
| Fr. ALLAN M. CLARABAL |
| Fr. JOVANNI T. CORTES |
| Fr. PEDRO B. CURAMBAO |
| Fr. JAMES B. DARUNDAY |
ACTIVE PRIESTS IN THE DIOCESE
| Fr. BRIAN C. DE LA CONCEPCION |
| Fr. ROQUE P. DE LA PEÑA |
| Fr. ANDERSON S. DELUAO |
| Fr. HERBERT S. DELUAO |
| Fr. NIÑO V. DELUSA |
| Msgr. FELIPE B. DIGAL |
| Fr. EFREN D. DOLAUTA |
| Fr. ABSALON B. FLORENOSOS |
| Fr. CHRISTIAN JOSUA G. FLORENOSOS |
| Fr. JOHNSON Q. GALAURA |
| Fr. GAMALIEL B. GAMAS |
| Fr. IRVIN B. GARSUTA |
| Fr. CRISOLITO R. GEANGAN |
| Fr. VINCENT STEPHEN P. GENITA |
| Fr. DARWIN A. GITGANO |
| Fr. LEONEL HERMOGENES M. GRADO |
| Fr. GARRY NATHANIEL G. GUIRITAN |
| Fr. JOSE GUIVENCAN |
| Fr. JOEL V. HALASAN |
| Fr. FLORO G. HORA |
| Fr. ADONNIS B. HUBAC |
| Fr. VIVENCIO F. HUSAIN, JR. |
| Fr. GILBERT P. ILOGON |
| Fr. JOHNSON B. INTE |
| Fr. DELFIN A. JABINES, PACEM |
| Fr. CRAIG A. JUBAC |
| Fr. HERALDIN D. LANIBA |
| Fr. GEE CHRISTIAN A. LAGRIA |
| Fr. MARTIN JUAN S. LEGITIMAS |
| Fr. DENNIS P. LEORNAS |
| Fr. ARESTON V. LIMOCON |
| Fr. JOSE CECIL N. LOBRIGAS |
| Fr. GERALD A. LOPENA |
| Fr. JONAS I. LUBIANO |
| Fr. MARTIN C. LUPIBA |
| Fr. JULIUS C. LUPOT |
| Fr. AURELIO D. LUZON, JR. |
| Fr. DESIDERIO R. MAGDOZA |
| Msgr. JEFFREY P. MALANOG |
| Fr. MANUEL Q. MALIGMAT |
| Fr. JOSELITO M. MASULA |
| Fr. JOACHIM G. MEDEQUISO |
| Fr. MANUEL Y. MENDEZ |
| Fr. AL JOHN A. MIÑOZA |
| Fr. JEREMY JOHN H. MONROID |
| Fr. RYAN O. MONTEALTO |
| Fr. JOSE SINFORIANO J. MONTON |
| Fr. ALEXANDER O. NALITAN |
| Fr. MELVIN C. NAQUILA |
| Fr. JOFEL L. NARAGA |
| Msgr. VICENTE MATIAS M. NUNAG III |
ACTIVE PRIESTS IN THE DIOCESE
| Fr. CROMWEL B. OCHEA |
| Fr. GERRYBIE B. OLMILLO |
| Fr. MARCELO F. OPERIANO, JR. |
| Fr. HERBERT U. PADILLO |
| Fr. BELARMINO T. PALAPAR |
| Fr. AGERIO V. PAÑA |
| Fr. NILO V. PAÑA |
| Fr. RUEL P. PANGAN |
| Fr. MANUEL D. PANTOLLANA |
| Msgr. HAROLD ANTHONY S. PARILLA |
| Fr. RODERICK C. PIZARRAS |
| Fr. JOEMARI P. POLO |
| Fr. RICHARD D. PONGASE |
| Fr. ANECITO H. POLINAR |
| Fr. ALVIN C. PUSTA |
| Fr. CLARITO Z. RARA |
| Fr. ROY B. REAMBONANZA |
| Fr. SABINO B. REBOSURA II |
| Fr. RENATO S. REGIS |
| Fr. MARTIN M. RELAMPAGOS |
| Fr. GAMALIEL P. REYES |
| Fr. MARIO T. RINGCA |
| Msgr. EDUARDO ROCHA, SVD |
| Fr. EXPEDITO G. RUBIO, JR. |
| Fr. RENE P. RUIZ |
| Fr. ELITO A. RULONA |
| Fr. JOSE STELIETO A. RUYERAS |
| Fr. BLAIR LOPE M. SABARICOS |
| Fr. GERARDO F. SACO, JR. |
| Fr. REY CARLO P. SAJULAN |
| Fr. VIRGILIO R. SALAS |
| Fr. FELIX WARLI R. SALISE, JR. |
| Fr. JULIUS F. SENADOS, PACEM |
| Fr. JOSEPH S. SKELTON, JR. |
| Fr. ERIC P. SULPOT |
| Fr. ANGELITO B. SUMOD-ONG |
| Fr. NIÑO MACONREY E. SUPREMO |
| Fr. ROBERTO A. SUPREMO |
| Fr. CARMELO B. TANDUGON, JR. |
| Fr. MILAN TED D. TORRALBA |
| Fr. VICTOR JOSEPH S. TORRALBA |
| Fr. GERARDO V. TUBIS, PACEM |
| Fr. RUEL RAMON G. TUMANGDAY |
| Fr. ELPIDIO A. UDTOHAN |
| Fr. JUPERT C. UY |
| Msgr. VICENTE L. UY, SVD |
| Fr. AVELINO S. VALE |
| Fr. NOEL Z. VARQUEZ |
| Fr. SATURNINO J. VILLAPAZ |
| Fr. LUKAS AJA WONA, SVD |
| Fr. JAYSON C. YECYEC |
Solemnity; March 19
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of St Joseph, the husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus. Among the saints in the Bible, Saint Joseph is one who has no recorded speech nor writing, and little is known about him. Yet by his profound trust and obedience to God, the salvation of the world came to be.
Today, March 25, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation. We read in Lk 1:26-38 the Archangel Gabriel’s visit to Virgin Mary, announcing she would conceive and bear Jesus, the Son of God. This is a decisive event when God revealed his plan of salvation. But God in his great love and respect for each one requires the free, not forced, consent of the person selected for the mission. And Mary said YES!
The feast serves as a moment to reflect on the mystery of the Word becoming flesh (incarnation) and to emulate Mary's complete trust in God's will. Her humble acceptance (fiat) is our model of faith and obedience. May each of us also respond to God’s call "Let it be done to me according to your word."
Digital Tagbilaran refers to the digital transformation program of the diocese. The manual processes, transactions, communications, and filing system of the Diocese of Tagbilaran shall be enhanced using digital technologies. The program will make management processes internal to the parish and diocesan offices and ministries more efficient; and services to the parishioners, domestic and overseas, faster and more effective.
The project has undergone thorough needs assessment and consultation in 2025. After the final coordination with the Presbyterium, the Program was commenced last 20 February 2026. The first set of deliverables are the diocesan website, canonical books, and financial management system.
With the full support of the clergy, the Program Management Team, headed by Fr JB Rubio;
Providing the services in this Digital Transformation is the Digital Information Systems and Technologies (DISAT), headed by its president, Bro Bong Grajo.
Digital Tagbilaran is the Diocese of Tagbilaran’s dynamic presence in the digital space, reaching out both the digital natives and the digital migrants.
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