Archidioecesis Palensis                                                                                         

Created diocese: November 28, 1937. Erected: March
27, 1938. Elevated to Archdiocese: November 15, 1982.
Erected: February 14, 1983. Comprises: the civil province of Leyte [except 10 municipalities].
Suffragans: the dioceses of Borongan, Calbayog, Catarman and Naval.
Titular:Transfiguration of Our Lord.

Archbishop Most Reverend
JOHN FORROSUELO DU, DD
Born on October 18, 1954 in Bantayan, Cebu City. He was ordained
priest on June 1, 1979. He was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Cebu
on November 21, 1997 by Pope John Paul II. His Episcopal ordination
was on January 6, 1998.
On April 21, 2001, he was appointed Bishop
of Dumaguete. His installation took place on July 18, 2001. He was
appointed Archbishop of Palo on February 25, 2012 and was installed
on May 9, 2012. He is currently the Treasurer of the Catholic Bishops
Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Permanent Council and Chairman
of the CBCP Pension Plan Committee.

Address:
Gonzagahaus
(Archbishop’s Residence)
Bukid Tabor, 6501 Palo, Leyte, Philippines
P.O. Box 173, 6500 Tacloban City, Leyte
Tel.: (053) 832-1306

Archdiocesan Chancery
Brgy. Salvacion, Palo 6501, Leyte, Philippines
Tel.: (053) 832-1467
Email: rcap_chancery yahoo.com.ph

Previous Ordinaries:
Archbishop Jose Serofia Palma (May 2006-2011)
Archbishop Pedro Rosales Dean (1985-2006)
+ Archbishop Cipriano Urgel y Villahermosa (1973-1985)
+ Bishop Manuel Sandalo Salvador (1969-1972)
+ Bishop Teotimo Cruel Pacis, CM (1966-1969)
+ Bishop Lino Rasdesales Gonzaga (1951 - 12 August 1966)
+ Bishop Manuel Mascariñas y Morgia (1937-1951)

Present Status
(*based on the 2020 Annual Statistics)
Number of Inhabitants:
Catholics ...........................1,567,984
Area ............................ 4,620 sq.kms.
Diocesan Divisions:
Districts ..............................................2
Vicariates ...........................................8
Parishes ........................................ (84)
Entrusted to dioc. priests ..... 81
Entrusted to rel. priests ...........3
Quasi-Parishes .................................1
Shrine ..................................................1
Chaplaincy ........................................4
Mission Stations ........................... 14
Number of Priests Incardinated
in the Diocese:
Presently Working in the
Diocese: ...................................149
In Other Philippines Dioceses/
Institutions ...................................7
On Study Leave ...............................1
Working Abroad .......................... 21
Religious Priests Working
in the Diocese:
Filipinos ........................................... 25
Foreign ...............................................3
Total ............................................. 28
Religious Brothers in the Diocese:
Filipinos ..............................................2
Religious Women in the Diocese:
Filipinos .........................................140
Foreign ............................................ 24
Total ...........................................164
Number of Women-Members
of Pious Unions or Associations
of the Faithful: .................................... 30
Number of Seminaries:
Major ...................................................1
Minor ..................................................1
Number of Seminarians:
In High School ............................127
In College:
Philosophy ................................ 42
Theology ......................................9
Baptism:
Children ..................................23,271
Adult .......................................... 1,698
Marriage:
Catholic ..................................... 1,128
Mixed ............................................... 23
Number of Catechists:
Full-time .............................................6
Part-time ..................................2, 346
Catholic Schools:
Kindergarten ................................. 11
Enrollment ..............................324
Elementary Schools .................... 12
Enrollment .......................... 2,638
High Schools ................................. 15
Enrollment .......................... 7,917
Colleges .............................................6
Enrollment .......................... 1,447
Number of Catholic Hospitals
in the Diocese .......................................2
Home for the Elders ............................2
Orphanages ...........................................3
Diocesan Centers:
Pastoral Centers ..............................1
Social Action Centers ....................1
Catechetical Centers .....................1
Youth Centers ..................................1
Others:
Retreat Houses ...........................3

DIOCESAN CURIA
Archdiocesan Chancery &
Pastoral Center
Brgy. Salvacion, 6501 Palo Leyte,
Philippines
Tel.: +63 53-832-1467
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Vicar General: Msgr. Gilbert G.
Urbina
Episcopal Vicar (Eastern District): Fr.
Carlos D. Rodriguez Jr.
Episcopal Vicar (Western District): Fr.
Ronel V. Taboso
Moderator Curiæ: Fr. Wilson R. Chu
Chancellor and Archbishop’s Secretary:
Fr. Bryand P. Restituto
Oeconomus and Vicar for Temporalities:
Fr. Ric A. Marpa
Asst. Oeconomus: Fr. Arnold A.
Aurelio
Vicar for Clergy: Fr. Amadeo C.
Alvero
Vicar for Laity: Msgr. Gilbert G.
Urbina
Judicial Vicar: Fr. Filomeno O.
Borgueta
PAS Director: Fr. Randolf A. Raagas

CONSULTATIVE BODIES
Board of Consultors: Msgr. Gilbert
G. Urbina; Msgr. Erlito A. Maraya;
Fr. Amadeo C. Alvero; Fr. Manuel
P. Baybay Jr.; Fr. Filomeno O.
Borgueta; Fr. Ric A. Marpa; Fr.
Randolf A. Raagas; Fr. Carlos D.
Rodriguez Jr.; Fr. Ronel V. Taboso;
Fr. Engelbert A. Tiu
Board Secretary: Fr. Bryand P.
Restituto

Presbyteral Council
Msgr. Gilbert G. Urbina; Msgr. Erlito
A. Maraya; Fr. Amadeo C. Alvero;
Fr. Rodolfo P. Barro; Fr. Manuel P.
Baybay; Fr. Francis Anthony A.
Borja; Fr. Bert David C. Carillo;
Fr. Irwin P. Gavilo; Fr. Elmer
D. Macabare; Msgr. Erlito A.
Maraya; Fr. Ric A. Marpa; Fr. Ivan
P. Petilos; Fr. Randolf A. Raagas;
Fr. Loreno N. Robles; Fr. Carlos D.
Rodriguez Jr.; Fr. Ronel V. Taboso

SEMINARY-CHANCERY VICARIATE
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Engelbert A.
Tiu
St. John the Evangelist School of
Theology, Palo, Leyte 6501
Tel.: (053) 832-1488
ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY,
Brgy. Salvacion, 6501 Palo,
Leyte
Tel.: (053) 832 1488
Rector: Fr. Engelbert A. Tiu
Vice-Rector and Prefect of Studies:
Fr. Bryand P. Restituto
Procurator: Fr. Goldie Kenn A.
Zabala
Prefect of Discipline: Fr. Alfie
Edward A. Protesta
Spiritual Director and Prefect of
the Library: Fr. Ryan Janelle A.
Salvacion
Resident Confessor: Fr. Peter C.
Tiguelo
Registrar: Sr. Mary Frances Dichosa,
OSF
Accounting Officer: Sr. M. Marla
Mendoza, OSF
Asst. Librarians: Ms. Cecilla P. Sape;
Ms. Mary Joy Alentejo
Interm Director, Galilee Formation
Year: Fr. Raymun C. Sotto (Human
Spiritual - Pastoral Formation Year
(HSPFY))
SACRED HEART SEMINARY, Brgy. Salvacion,
6501 Palo, Leyte
Tel.: (053) 832-0462 (High School)
Rector: Fr. Manuel P. Baybay
Vice-Rector and Prefect of Discipline
(College): Fr. Elmer D. Macabare
Prefect of Discipline (Junior High)
& Procurator: Fr. Jan Ian Brylle D.
Callera
Spiritual Directors: Fr. Arnold A.
Aurelio; Fr. John Andrew D. Avila;
Fr. Restituto A. Lumbre Jr.
Spiritual Director & Prefect of
Studies: Fr. Gwen Lovelino E.
Padagdag
Prefect of Discipline (Senior High):
Fr. Mikhail P. Cabangisan
Principal: Sr. Adrianne Siano, OSF
Cashier: Sr. Goretti Salceda, FHL
Registrar, High School Dept.: Ms.
Gerelyn Sacay Gernale
Chancery Department
Chancellor: Fr. Bryand P. Restituto,
JCD
Chancery Secretaries: Mirissa Arias;
Mary Jean C. Tan
Finance Department
Oeconomus: Fr. Ric A. Marpa
Asst. Oeconomus: Fr. Arnold A. Aurelio
Cashier: Sr. Jane Frances P. Arrogante,
FHL
Auditor: Atty. Ruben M. Tenedero,
CPA
Finance Clerk: Sr. Clare Hermosa, FHL
Liaison: Allan Saac
Auxiliary: Romualdo C. Figueroa;
Gaspar N. Alberca
Judiciary Department
Judical Vicar: Fr. Filomeno O.
Borgueta, JCD
Judges: Fr. Bryand P. Restituto, JCD;
Fr. Raymun C. Sotto, JCL
Defender of the Bond / Promoter of
Justice: Msgr. Bernardo R. Pantin,
JCD; Fr. Antonio Alconaba,
JCL (Diocese of Borongan);
Fr. Benjamin C. Pantas, JCD
(Diocese of Naval)
Notaries: Sr. Imelda A. Negad, FHL;
Ms. Alita M. Lago
Psychologists/Psychiatrists: Dr. Benjamin
C. Go, MD

RCAP Commission on Temporalities
Vicar for Temporalities: Fr. Ric A.
Marpa
Secretary: Mr. Jerome Tenebro
LEGAL DIVISION
Vicar In-charge: Fr. Beethoven A.
Rosal
REAL PROPERTIES DIVISION
Vicar In-charge: Fr. Ric A. Marpa
TITLING SECTION
Vicar In-charge: Fr. Carlos D.
Rodriguez Jr.
CEMETERY SECTION
Vicar In-charge: Fr. Reynaldo S.
Jostol
Staff: Mr. Ronald Suyom Jr.
LEGAL CONSULTANTS
Atty. Marierose Alvero; Atty.
Gemma Letecia Tablate; Engr.
Allan Vicentillo (Geodetic Engineer)

DIOCESAN COMMISSIONS AND
ORGANIZATIONS
PASTORAL ACTION SECRETARIAT
PAS Director: Fr. Randolf A. Raagas
Clerk: Claire Salvacion P. Lagramada
COMMISSION ON WORSHIP & LAY LITURGICAL
MINISTRIES
Chairman: Msgr. Gilbert G. Urbina
COMMISSIONS ON LITURGICAL MUSIC, EDUCATION
& LIFE
Chairman: Fr. Raymund Ciprian
N. Mazo
COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC
CONGRESS
Coordinator: Msgr. Erlito A. Maraya
COMMISSION ON CATECHETICS
Chairman: Fr. Arnold A. Aurelio
Staff Coordinators: Sr. Benita
Esguerra, FdCC (Eastern District);
Sr. Ma. Cristita Cuizon, DST
(Westen District)
COMMISSION ON FAMILY & LIFE APOSTOLATE
Chairman: Fr. Rey Cipriano A.
Caraballa II
Staff: Sr. Alma Gervacio, FHL
COMMISSION ON BIBLE APOSTOLATE
Chairman: Fr. Ryan Janelle A.
Salvacion
PROMOTERS OF BASIC ECCLESIAL COMMUNITIES
(BEC)
Moderator: Fr. Irwin P. Gavilo
(Eastern District); Fr. Elrico C.
Fabiolas (Western District)
Staff Coordinators: Ms. Myra
Victoria Pasayloon (Lay Coordinator);
Sr. Eugenia S. Sobrevilla,
OSA
CATHOLIC SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT: Fr.
Ivan P. Petilos
COMMISSION FOR PASTORAL CARE FOR
MIGRANTS, ITINERANT & INDIGENOUS
PEOPLE
Chairman: Fr. James Jubal P.
Meneses
COMMISSION ON PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Chairman: Fr. Kelvin Joy M.
Apurillo
COMMISSION ON SOCIAL COMMUNICATION &
MASS MEDIA
Chairman: Fr. Chris Arthur H.
Militante
Fr. Kim C. Margallo
COMMISSION ON PRISON PASTORAL CARE
Coordinator: Fr. Armando R. Dagsa
COMMISSION ON VOCATIONS
Chairman: Fr. Jan Ian Brylle D.
Callera
COMMISSION ON YOUTH
Chairman: Fr. Joey M. Decio
(Eastern District); Fr. Noel A.
Jordan (Western District)
ARCHDIOCESAN MISSION STATIONS
Coordinator: Fr. Loreno N. Robles
COMMISSION ON CULTURE AND CULTURAL
HERITAGE
Coordinator: Fr. Loreto P. Amante
COMMISSION ON ECUMENICAL AFFAIRS /
INTER-RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE / CURSILLO
Coordinator: Fr. Erby Davy B. Lajara
CHARISMATIC AND FAITH COMMUNITIES
Coordinator: Fr. Joselito T. Laurente
OFFICE FOR EXORCISM AND DELIVERANCE
Coordinator: Fr. Alfie Edward A.
Protesta
DESK ON WOMEN
Coordinator: Fr. Danilo U. Pongos
OFFICE ON BIO-ETHICS
Chairman: Msgr. Erlito A. Maraya
RELIEF & REHABILITIATION UNIT
Director: Fr. Al Cris M. Badana
Asst. Director: Fr. Mark Marowen
A. Adona
Staff: Fr. Noel T. Lao; Sr. May
Verona, FHL; Ms. Madona
Songalia
PONDO NG PINOY PROGRAM
Chairman: Fr. Norman Solidor
PENSION PLAN COMMITTEE
Chairman: Fr. Edgar B. Macalalag
HEALTH ADVOCACY
Chairman: Fr. Arnold A. Aurelio

PARISHES AND PAROCHIAL CLERGY
Eastern Leyte Ecclesiastical District
(Vicariates of Abuyog, Burauen, Carigara,
Palo, & Tacloban)
Abuyog Vicariate
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr . Manuel A.
Abrenio
St. Francis Xavier
ALLIANCE OF TWO HEARTS PARISH, Balocawe
hay, Abuyog, Leyte 6510
Founded: 2003
Feastday: Sept. 16
Mobile: 0947-279-1286 (Aimee)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Ricardo D.
Mendoza
OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL MISSION STATION,
Cabacungan, Dulag, Leyte 6505
Founded: 2001
Feastday: July 16
Mobile: 0928-707-8194 (Brenda)
Priest In-charge: Rev. Fr. Alejandro
S. Abelido Jr.
OUR LADY OF REFUGE PARISH, Dulag,
Leyte 6505
Founded: 1661
Feastday: September 8
Mobile: 0946-179-4198 (Jocelyn)
/ 0955-843-4641 (Diana Jean)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Irwin P.
Gavilo
Parish Vicar: Rev. Fr. Jose Virgilio
R. Camulte
SAN LORENZO RUIZ DE MANILA MISSION
STATION, Brgy. Hampipila, Abuyog,
Leyte 6512
Founded: _______
Feastday: September 28
Mobile: 0906-684-9832 (Maria)
Priest In-charge: Rev. Fr. James
Sean A. Sital
SAN PEDRO CALUNGSOD PARISH, Sta. Fe,
Abuyog, Leyte 6510
Founded: 2004
Feastday: October 21
Tel.: (053) 56000923
Mobile: 0939-717-0715 (Ma. Fe)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Eliseo L.
Loreto
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA PARISH, Mayorga,
Leyte 6507
Founded: 1967
Feastday: June 13
Mobile: 0975-588-1867 (Maryrose)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Norman S.
Manawatao
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH, Abuyog,
Leyte 6510
Mobile: 0917-364-0562 (Imelda) /
0938-007-2067 (Tyrone)
Founded: 1716
Feastday: August 29
Moderator: Rev. Fr. Manuel A.
Abrenio
Co-Pastor: Rev. Fr. Ralph Barcelo
ST. ISIDORE PARISH, MacArthur, Leyte
6509
Founded: 1949
Feastday: May 15
Mobile: 0915-597-6707 / 0916-
520-1174 (Maica)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Ramil N.
Costibolo
ST. JOSEPH PARISH, San Jose, Dulag,
Leyte 6505
Founded: 1969
Feastday: May 1
Mobile: 0948-226-8552 (Agnes)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Romeo J.
Murillo
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH,
Javier, Leyte 6511
Founded: 1967
Feastday: May 28
Mobile: 0919-282-3166 (Jhen)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Den Michael
C. Canaleja
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH, Mahaplag,
Leyte 6512
Founded: 1967
Feastday: September 29
Mobile: 0938-973-6565 (Rowena)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Edwin C.
Perito

Burauen Vicariate
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Jose Protacio
S. Catan
St. Joseph, Dagami, Leyte 6515
OUR LADY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
PARISH, Burauen, Leyte 6516
Founded: 1600
Feastday: December 8
Mobile: 0995-579-7542 / 0916-
785-9650 (Wellalyn)
Parish Priest & School In-charge:
Rev. Fr. Carlos D. Rodriguez Jr.
Parish Vicar: Rev. Fr. Niño A.
Escalora
OUR LADY OF PEACE AND GOOD VOYAGE
PARISH, La Paz, Leyte 6508
Founded: 1918
Feastday: April 28
Mobile: 0917-115-7879 (Parish) /
0997-285-4182 (Mercy)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Elmer C.
Pasagui
SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR PARISH, Maghubas,
Burauen, Leyte 6516
Founded: 2004
Feastday: May 15
Mobile: 0907-557-7107 (Norbing)
/ 0919-591-7943 (Susan)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Rolando R.
Cuayzon
ST. ANNE PARISH, Sta. Ana, La Paz,
Leyte 6508
Founded: 1997
Feastday: July 26
Mobile: 0907-557-7107 (Bing)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Norman T.
Solidor
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA PARISH, Tabontabon,
Leyte 6504
Founded: 1956
Feastday: June 13
Mobile: 0966-364-4404 (Angie)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. James Jubal
P. Meneses
ST. JOSEPH PARISH, Dagami, Leyte 6515
Founded: 1710
Feastday: May 27
Mobile: 0923-082-3034 / 0997-
438-0568 / 0918-353-2346 / 0906-
426-4325 (Mary Ann)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Jose Protacio
S. Catan
ST. PASCUAL BAYLON PARISH, Guinarona,
Dagami, Leyte 6515
Founded: 1971
Feastday: May 17
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Arc Ryll C.
Bureres
ST. ROCH PARISH, Patoc, Dagami, Leyte
6515
Founded: 1996
Feastday: last Saturday of August
Mobile: 0946-553-4681 (Christive)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Anreco L.
Estrella
ST. ROCH PARISH, Julita, Leyte 6506
Founded:1967
Feastday: August 12
Mobile: 0917-442-1650 (Irma)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Edralin T.
Malate
ST. VINCENT FERRER MISSION STATION, San
Esteban, Burauen Leyte 6516
Founded: 2021
Feastday: Every 3rd Saturday of
July
Mobile: 0910-897-6053 (IFelix)
Priest In-charge: Rev. Fr. Benito C.
Trocino Jr.

Arigara Vicariate
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Erby Davy B.
Lajara
Holy Cross Parish Carigara, Leyte
HOLY CROSS PARISH, Carigara, Leyte
6529
Founded: 1595
Feastday: July 16
Mobile: 0968-857-0313 / 0977-
110-7185 (Lynlyn)
Moderator: Rev. Fr. Erby Davy B.
Ljara
Co-Pastor: Rev. Fr. Anwar Mari L.
Adona
HOLY NAME OF JESUS PARISH, Capoocan,
Leyte 6530
Founded: 1895
Feastday: June 5
Mobile: 0912-200-9163 / 0909-
660-2580 (George)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Edgar C.
Monge
Resident Priest: Rev. Fr. Gil M.
Logramonte
NUESTRA SEÑORA DE SALVACION MISSION
STATION, Lemon, Capoocan, Leyte
6530
Founded: 2005
Feastday: May 30
Mission Priest: Rev. Fr. Erwin Kim
C. Miro
SAN JOSE DE MALIBAGO PARISH, Malibago,
Babatngon, Leyte 6520
Founded: 2004
Feastday: June 16
Mobile: 0912-419-3824 (Lulit)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Edwin A.
Caintoy
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA PARISH, Tunga,
Leyte 6528
Founded: 4 July 1961
Feastday: August 13
Mobile: 0948-506-8712 (Liesel)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Norman S.
Abolencia
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH, Jugaban,
Carigara, Leyte 6529
Founded: 1998
Feastday: October 4
Mobile: 0975-245-9539 (Esmeralda)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Edwin G.
Pontejos
ST. JOSEPH PARISH, Barugo, Leyte 6519
Founded: 1800
Feastday: May 19
Mobile: 0927-350-2129 / 0916-
861-9255 (Amor)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Ivan P.
Petilos
Co-Pastor: Rev. Fr. Dimasalang
Fabian V. Mariano
ST. MATTHEW THE APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST
PARISH, Jaro, Leyte 6527
Founded: 1851
Feastday: September 21
Mobile: 0908-763-8335 (Marilyn)
/ 0915-968-5837 (Elreen Mae)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Roel E.
Cahido
Parish Vicar: Rev. Fr. Crisologo B.
Motril
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH, San
Miguel, Leyte 6518
Founded: 1913
Feastday: September 29
Mobile: 0975-976-5754 (Sheryl) /
0907-770-6962 (Ailyn)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Romeo V.
Barcelo
ST. VINCENT FERRER PARISH, Babatngon,
Leyte 6520
Founded: 1909
Feastday: 2nd Saturday of May
Mobile: 0930-958-9769 (Joan)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Oliver T.
Mazo
STA. CRUZ PARISH, Sta. Cruz, Jaro, Leyte
6527
Founded: _______
Feastday: May 21
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Adrian M.
Espiño
272 Archdiocese of PALO
STA. ROSA DE LIMA MISSION STATION, Sta.
Rosa, Barugo, Leyte 6527
Founded: _______
Feastday: August 30
Mobile: 0946-216-5286 (Bobet)
Mission Priest: Rev. Fr. Bryan R.
Murillo

Palo Vicariate
Vicar Forane: Fr. Ebert Concon T.
Trinchera
Assumption of our Lady Parish,
6502 Tanauan, Leyte
ASSUMPTION OF OUR LADY PARISH,
Tanauan, Leyte 6502
Founded: 1704
Feastday: August 15
Mobile: 0995-404-9155 (Angelita)
/ 0968-691-1981 (Krissiane)
Moderator: Rev. Fr. Ebert Concon
T. Trinchera
Co-Pastor: Rev. Fr. Armando R.
Dagsa
DIVINE LORD AND SAVIOR PARISH, Brgy.
Salvacion, Kiling, Tanauan, Leyte
6502
Founded: 2004
Feastday: Every Feast of Christ
the King
Mobile: 0955-775-2264 (Jenne Ann)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Mark
Marowen A. Adona
MOST HOLY TRINITY PARISH, Alangalang,
Leyte 6517
Founded: 1852
Feastday: June 19
Mobile: 0927-840-9010 / 0999-
399-8442 (Amafil)
Moderator: Rev. Fr. Dennis R.
Inocando
Co-Pastor: Rev. Fr. Ariel S. Sanico
OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL
PARISH, Dapdap, Alangalang,
Leyte 6517
Founded: 2004
Feastday: November 27
Mobile: 0975-256-9902 (Nelma)
Parish Pirest: Rev. Fr. Chris Arthur
H. Militante
OUR LADY OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY
PARISH, Pawing, Palo, Leyte 6501
Founded: 2003
Feastday: October 7
Mobile: 0926-245-5385 (April) /
0912-717-9285 (Ali)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Amadeo C.
Alvero
Parish Vicar: Rev. Fr. Michael
Kirby A. Lauron
ST. ANNE PARISH, Sta. Fe, Leyte 6513
Founded: 1954
Feastday: July 26
Mobile: 0909-505-3915 (Lina) /
0928-183-9479 (Joel)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Loreno N.
Robles
ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY PARISH,
Libertad, Palo, Leyte 6501
Founded: 2004
Feastday: June 19
Mobile: 0926-440-9244 (Leoniza)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Filomeno O.
Borgueta
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH, Pastrana,
Leyte 6514
Founded:1891
Feastday: October 4
Mobile: 0945-530-6035 (Zyla)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Raymond L.
Calubid
ST. JOAQUIN PARISH, San Joaquin, Palo,
Leyte 6501
Founded:1973
Feastday: July 26
Mobile: 0938-024-5933 (Grecia)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Randolf A.
Raagas
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH,
Tolosa, Leyte 6503
Founded: 1863
Feastday: May 8
Mobile: 0999-414-8719 (Sheena)
/ 0995-522-4365 (Jona Lhyne)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Albert T.
Opiniano
ST. TERESA OF CALCUTA MISSION STATION,
Brgy. Castilla, Palo, Leyte 6501
Founded: 2017
Feastday: September 5
Mobile: 0917-116-6294 (Evelina)
Priest In-charge: Rev. Fr. Kim C.
Margallo
ST. VINCENT FERRER PARISH, Canramos,
Tanauan, Leyte 6502
Founded: 2005
Feastday: August 14
Mobile: 0945-536-1142 (Shirly)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Francis
Anthony A. Borja
ST. PETER THE APOSTLE PARISH, Telegrafo,
Tolosa, Leyte 6503
Founded: 2007
Feastday: June 29
Mobile: 0985-348-7459 (Teofaney)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Alvin B.
Nicolasora
THE TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD METROPOLITAN
CATHEDRAL PARISH, Palo, Leyte
6501
Founded:1596
Feastday: August 6
Tel.: (053) 832-1966
Mobile: 0919-733-7441 (Malou)
/ 0915-449-7677 (Chito) / 0916-
262-9095 (Imy)
Moderator: Rev. Fr. Rodolfo P.
Barro
Co-Pastor: Rev. Fr. Gilbert G.
Urbina
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Jan
Raymond S. Ramos

Tacloban Vicariate
Vicar Forane: Fr. Raymond Ciprian
N. Mazo
Most Sacred Heart Parish, Tacloban
City 6500
Mobile: 0906-970-9978 / 0908-
280-4641 / 0935-862-8331
BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH (Archdiocesan
Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament)
1987, Tigbao, Tacloban
City 6500
Founded: 2005
Feastday: August 2
Tel.: 888-5496
Mobile: 0935-245-9876 (Jhem)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Wilfredo G.
Vallar, SSS
Rev. Fr. Victoriano Buyser, SSS
Local Community Superior: Rev.
Fr. Ferdinand S. Tomo, SSS
CARITAS INTERNATIONALIS MISSION STATION,
Cabalawan, Tacloban City 6500
Founded: 2022
Feastday: ____
Rev. Fr. Jan Erik B. Montejo; Rev.
Fr. Jasper Dale A. Rellesiva
MOST SACRED HEART PARISH, Tacloban
City 6500
Founded: 1970
Feastday: 2nd Sunday of June
Mobile: 0906-970-9978 / 0908-
280-4641 / 0935-862-8331 (Mary
Ann / Anna)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Raymund
Ciprian N. Mazo
OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH, Fatima,
Tacloban City 6500
Founded: 1995
Feastday: May 13
Tel.: 300-2848
Mobile: 0917-507-6851 (Marie Jane
/ Sheryl)
Moderator: Rev. Fr. Paulino C.
Cabahit Jr.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PARISH, Abucay,
Tacloban City 6500
Founded: 2005
Feastday: December 12
Tel.: 300-1340
Mobile: 0948-932-3145 (Lilian) /
0906-286-6289
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Joselito T.
Laurente
OUR LADY OF HOPE OF PALO MISSION
STATION, New Kawayan, Tacloban
City 6500
Founded: 2017
Feastday: Nov. 8
Mobile: 0935-656-1421 (Mark
Laurence)
Mission Priest: Rev. Fr. Dino Evan
B. de Paz
OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH, V&G
Subdivision, Tacloban City 6500
Founded: 1981
Feastday: February 11
Tel.: (053) 832-4715
Mobile: 0946-455-7997 (Mona)
/ 0921-405-6204 (Tess) / 0920-
233-0598 / 0975-770-4366 (John
Dominic)
Moderator: Rev. Fr. Loreto P. Amante
Co-Pastor: Rev. Fr. Danilo U. Pongos
OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL
PARISH, Marasbaras, Tacloban City
6500
Founded: 2005
Feastday: November 27
Tel.: 832-4487
Mobile: 0929-683-7851 (Geigi)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Virgilio C.
Manaog
OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP PARISH,
Tacloban City 6500
Founded: 1967
Feastday: 3rd Sunday of June
Tel.: 888-1078
Mobile: 0939-882-6220 (Caren)
Parish Priest & Community Superior:
Rev. Fr. Edwin C. Bacaltos,
CSsR
Rev. Fr. Ferderiz B. Cantiller, CSsR;
Rev. Fr. Jose Lemuel E. Nadorra,
CSsR; Rev. Fr. Romeo C. Obach,
CSsR
ST. ARNOLD JANSSEN MISSION STATION,
Imelda Village, Tacloban City
6500
Founded: November 13, 2021
Feastday: January 15
Mobile: 0906-443-3142 (Patrick)
Priest In-charge: Rev. Msgr. Benedicto
B. Catilogo
ST. JOSEPH PARISH, San Jose, Tacloban
City 6500
Founded: 1987
Feastday: May 25
Tel.: 832-5240
Mobile: 0917-942-9121 (Elizabeth)
0999-314-0054 (Rosario)
Moderator: Rev. Fr. Reynaldo S.
Jostol
Co-Pastor: Rev. Fr. Romeo D. Gomez
ST. JOSEMARIA ESCRIVA MISSION STATION,
Maharlika, Apitong, Tacloban City
6500
Founded: 2005
Feastday: June 26
Mobile: 0926-196-0673 (Jennyvi)
Priest In-charge: Rev. Fr. Eduardo
S. Tantuico
ST. JUDE THADDEUS PARISH, PHHC, Tacloban
City 6500
Founded: 1967
Feastday: October 28
Tel.: (053) 832 7762
Mobile: 0908-578-5204 (Maila) /
0919-699-6776 (Shirley)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Ronnie
Sotico S. Mora
ST. RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH,
Sagkahan, Tacloban City 6500
Founded: 2001
Feastday: October 24
Mobile: 0930-040-5493 (Merlie)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Rey Cipriano
A. Caraballa II
ST. ROCH THE HEALER PARISH, Manlurip,
San Jose, Tacloban City 6500
Founded: 2015
Feastday: August 26
Mobile: 0917-659-659 / 0915-410-
7574 (Alejo)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Mark Ivo A.
Velasquez
STO. NIÑO PARISH, Tacloban City 6500
Founded: 1849
Feastday: June 30
Tel.: (053) 832-2703
Moderator: Rev. Msgr. Erlito A.
Maraya
Co-Pastor: Rev. Fr. Kelvin Joy M.
Apurillo
Resident Priest: Rev. Fr. Oscar G.
Lorenzo
Parochial Vicars: Rev. Fr. Joey M.
Decio; Rev. Fr. Jhune Anthony R.
Perez
VIRGEN DE LA CANDELARIA MISSION STATION,
Bagacay, Tacloban City 6500
Founded: 2005
Feastday: February 2
Mobile: 0936-517-2558 (Rona)
Priest In-charge: Rev. Fr. Christian
Gil B. Golong

Western Leyte Ecclesiastical District
(Vicariates of Ormoc & Palompon)
Ormoc Vicariate
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Gerald T.
Alcantara
St. James the Apostle, 6542 Albuera,
Leyte
Tel.: (053) 562-9309
HOLY FAMILY PARISH, Kananga, Leyte
6531
Founded: 1959
Feastday: December 12
Mobile: 0906-018-3400 (Bonifacio)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Romeo P.
Salazar
Parish Vicar: Rev. Fr. Ruben John
Manito
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH, Ipil,
Ormoc City 6541
Founded: 1989
Feastday: December 8
Tel.: (053) 561-0816
Mobile: 0915-421-6272 (Jovelyn)
/ 0907-415-8385 (Ma. Theresa)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Elmo P.
Manching
MOTHER OF THE REDEEMER PARISH, Cogon,
Ormoc City 6541
Founded: 1984
Feastday: May 13
Tel.: (053) 561-4548
Mobile: 0999-416-5258 / 0916-
785-9650 (Verget / Aireen)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Ambrosio V.
Avelino Jr.
Parish Vicar: Rev. Fr. Xandro C.
Magnifico
Resident Priest: Rev. Msgr.
Wilfredo V. Alejan
OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH, Valencia,
Ormoc City 6541
Founded: 1947
Feastday: February 11
Mobile: 0936-432-8522 (Myra)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Michael M.
Arevalo
OUR LADY OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY
PARISH, Curva, Ormoc City 6541
Founded: 2003
Feastday: October 3
Mobile: 0965-947-8996 (April)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Marlon A.
Cua
SAGRADA FAMILIA MISSION STATION, Libertad,
Ormoc City, Leyte
Founded: 2021
Feastday: Every 2nd Sunday of
January
Mobile: 0909-833-0651 (Irene)
Priest In-charge: Rev. Fr. Eugene
B. Almamento
Co- Mission Priest In-charge: Rev.
Fr. Aldwin Roy C. Nartea
SAN JOSE PARISH, Brgy. San Jose, Ormoc
City
Mobile: 0965-092-3332 (Fatima) /
0909-532-5440 (Edna)
Founded: 2009
Feastday: May 21
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Ronilo L.
Barreda
SAN LORENZO RUIZ DE MANILA PARISH,
Simangan, Ormoc City 6541
Founded: 1993
Feastday: September 28
Mobile: 0949-625-6793 (Cynthia)
Parish Priest: Rev. Msgr. Alex T.
Opiniano
ST. ISIDORE PARISH, Merida, Leyte 6540
Tel.: (053) 557-9816
Mobile: 0932-293-2039 (Evelyn) /
0905-103-6160 (Roselyn)
Founded: 1917
Feastday: May 15
Parish Priest: Rev. Msgr. Jaime C.
Villanueva
ST. JAMES THE GREAT PARISH, Albuera,
Leyte 6542
Founded: 1862
Feastday: July 25
Mobile: 0906-394-8041 (April /
Debora)
Moderator: Rev. Fr. Gerald T.
Alcantara
Co-Pastor: Rev. Fr. Pastor B.
Carreon Jr.
ST. JOHN PAUL II MISSION STATION, Punta,
Ormoc City, Leyte 6531
Founded: 2013
Feastday: October 22
Mobile: 0929-582-9792 (Angela
Marie)
Priest In-charge: Rev. Fr. Fritz
Francis P. del Pilar
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIZER PARISH, Tugbong,
Ormoc City 6541
Founded: 2010
Feastday: June 24
Mobile: 0930-622-1599 (Irene)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Elrico C.
Fabiolas
ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST PARISH, Linao,
Ormoc City 6541
Founded: 2003
Feastday: April 25
Tel.: 255-8506
Parish Priest: Rev. Msgr. Isidro A.
Arroyo
ST. RITA MISSION STATION, Sitio Biasong,
Brgy Purto Bello Merida, Leyte
Founded: 2016
Feastday: May 22
Mobile: 0923-626-3836 / 0928-
353-0000 (Angie)
Priest In-Charge: Rev. Fr. Bernie
Mahilum, OAD
STO. NIÑO PARISH, Damulaan, Albuera,
Leyte 6542
Founded: 2004
Feastday: January 15
Mobile: 0921-240-1068 / 0961
463-012 (Marisa)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Carlito L.
Loreto
STS. PETER AND PAUL PARISH, Ormoc City
6541
Founded: 1630
Feastday: June 29
Tel.: (053) 255-2282
Mobile: 0909-956-7593 (Marjorie)
0912-647-7834 (Jocelyn)
Moderator: Rev. Fr. Ronel V.
Taboso
Co-Pastor: Rev. Fr. Iluminado R.
Endriano
Parish Vicars: Rev. Fr. Noel A.
Jordan; Rev. Fr. Gerardo Jose Y.
San Gabriel
Resident Priest: Rev. Fr. Beethoven
A. Rosal; Rev. Fr. Andres B.
Villarante

Palompon Vicariate
Vicar Forane: Rev. Fr. Danilo M.
Zamora
Holy Child Parish, Isabel, Leyte
6538
HOLY CHILD PARISH, Villaba, Leyte 6537
Founded: 1918
Feastday: Every 4th Saturday of
January
Mobile: 0920-792-5821 (Kimberly)
Parish Priest: Rev. Isagani P.
Petilos
Parish Vicar: Rev. Fr. Gabriel L.
Daffon
HOLY CHILD PARISH, Isabel, Leyte 6539
Founded: 1877
Feastday: January 15
Mobile: 0999-171-3849 / 0949-
861-7187 (Belinda)
Moderator: Rev. Fr. Danilo M.
Zamora
Co-Pastor: Rev. Fr. Samie L.
Malasaga
ST. ANDREW THE APOSTLE PARISH, Tagbubunga,
Villaba, Leyte 6537
Founded: 2005
Feastday: November 30
Mobile: 0947-218-4255 (Desiree)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Melvin T.
Insigne
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA PARISH, Matagob,
Leyte 6532
Founded: 1965
Feastday: June 13
Mobile: 0919-962-0212 (Irene)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Gregorio B.
Buñales Jr.
ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH, Matlang, Isabel,
Leyte 6539
Founded: 2005
Feastday: August 28
Parish Priest: Rev. Msgr. Manuel
M. Damayo
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH, Palompon,
Leyte 6538
Founded: 1784
Feastday: December 3
Mobile: 0906-420-2012
Moderator: Rev. Fr. Aaron Castulo
L. Quilaneta
Co- Pastor: Rev. Fr. Herculano R.
Tabada
Parish Vicar & School In-charge:
Rev. Fr. Angelo Nikko D. Brosas
ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH, Cantuhaon,
Palompon, Leyte 6538
Founded: 1968
Feastday: May 1
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Martin E.
Cubi
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH, San
Miguel, Palompon, Leyte 6538
Founded: 2009
Feastday: September 29
Mobile: 0955-752-8217 / 0927-
150-6479 (Jessica)
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Ramon A.
Fian Jr.

CHAPLAINCY
EASTERN VISAYAS REGIONAL MEDICAL
CENTER (EVRMC), Brgy. Bagacay,
Cabalawan, Tacloban City
Chaplains: Rev. Fr. Jan Erik B.
Montejo; Rev. Jasper Dale A.
Rellesiva
HOLY SPIRIT CHAPLAINCY, LIDE, Isabel,
Leyte 6539
Founded: 1986
Feastday: Pentecost Sunday
Tel.: (053) 556-8690
Mobile: 0936-519-7628 (Karyn)
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Virgilio L. Canete
ST. ROCH CHAPLAINCY, Archbishop’s
Compound, Brgy. Arado, Palo,
Leyte
Founded: 2016
Feastday: May 16
Chaplain: Rev. Fr. Bert David C.
Carillo
GONZAGAHAUS, Archbishop’s Residence,
Brgy. Arado, 6501 Palo,
Leyte
Tel.: (053) 832-1306
SPFY Interim Director & Chaplain:
Rev. Fr. Raymun C. Sotto (St.
Roch Chaplaincy Brgy. Arado,
Palo, Leyte)
Asst. Secretary of the Archbishop &
Household In-charge of Gonzagahaus:
Rev. Fr. Edgar P. Mallen
Resident: Rev. Fr. Dennis Winston
L. Soon

RETIRED PRIESTS
Msgr. Wilfredo V. Alejan - Resident
Priest, Mother of the Redeemer
Parish, Ormoc City
Fr. Bartolome A. Pastor Jr. - Resident
Priest, Paraclete Renewal Center,
Sitio Suliman, Brgy. 104 - Salvacion,
6500 Tacloban City
Fr. Felipe M. Diloy Jr., San Joaquin,
Palo, Leyte
Fr. Teodoro P. Durana, Tacloban
City, Leyte
Fr. Teodulo Gaquit, Fatima, Tacloban
City
Fr. (Maj.) Eligio Mativo - Resident
Priest, Tabango, Leyte
Fr. Oscar G. Lorenzo - Resident Priest,
Archdiocesan Shrine of Sto Niño,
Tacloban City
Fr. Francisco Vicentillo - Resident
Priest, Holy Child Parish, Villaba,
Leyte
Fr. Andres B. Villarante - Resident
Priest, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish,
Ormoc City, Leyte
Fr. Leonardo A. Yu - Resident Priest,
PATMOS, Palo, Leyte

CLERGY ON SICK LEAVE
Fr. Artemio Deloria; Fr. Restituto
Lumbre; Fr. Generoso Sevilla
PALO CLERGY OUTSIDE THE ARCHDIOCESE
CBCP Staff: Fr. Edgar B. Macalalag
(Executive Secretary, CBCP Pension
Plan Committee, CBCP Intramuros,
Manila); Msgr. Bernardo
R. Pantin (Secretary General of
CBCP, CBCP Intramuros, Manila)

CLLERGY WORKING IN OTHER DIOCESES IN
THE PHILIPPINES
Fr. Efren Alberto, Our Lady of the
Airways Parish, Chapel Road, cor.
Ninoy Aquino Ave., MIA, Pasay
City
Tel.: (02) 831-4371
Fr. Romel M. Apurillo - Formator,
GALILEE Center, Tagaytay
Fr. Winston Margate, Our Lady of
the Airways Parish, Chapel Road,
cor. Ninoy Aquino Ave.
Fr. Ananias Merida, Our Lady of the
Airways Parish, Chapel Road, cor.
Ninoy Aquino Ave., MIA, Pasay
City
Tel.: (02) 831-4371

CLERGY WORKING ABROAD
Fr. Herminigildo Adolfo, St. Malachy,
407 W “E” St., Tehachapi, Ca
93561-1642, USA
Tel.: (805) 822-3060
Fr. Sammy Alvero, Chicago, USA
Fr. Albert Clyde P. Añover, Louisville,
Kentucky, USA
Fr. Arnold Aurillo, Holy Angels
Parish, Globe Arizona (Diocese
of Tucson)
Fr. Lester Avestruz, St. Mary Medical
Center, Pastoral Care Dept., 1051
Linden Avenue,Long Beach, CA
90813, USA
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Fr. Erwin Jose A. Balagapo, Rome,
Italy (Propaganda Fide)
Fr. Pedro Cordeño, Florida, USA
Fr. Bienvenido Ebcas, Toronto,
Canada
Fr. Michael Honor, HC, 507th Corps
Support Group (Airborne) Fort
Bragg, NC 28307-5000
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Fr. Virgilio C. Murillo Jr., Diocese of
Bergamo, Italy
Fr. Joel Pabilona, St. Sebastian
Church, 20 Pauline Ave., Toronto,
Ontario, M6H 3M8, Canada
Tel.: (416) 536-2302
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Fr. Abraham T. Palana, USA
Fr. John Paul Zenollito G. Pedrera,
Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy
See in Washington, DC, USA
Msgr. Cesar Petilla, Florida, USA
Fr. Vicente Purgatorio, Chicago, USA
Fr. Allan Tupa, Florida, USA
Fr. Reynaldo Yu, St. Mary Magdalen,
8717 7th Ave. S.E. Everett, WA
98208, USA
Tel.: (206) 353-1211
Fr. Roy G. Villas, Toronto, Canada

CLERGY ON STUDY LEAVE
Fr. Peter Emmanuel T. Ayaso, Rome,
Italy
Fr. Dexter Ian M. Rivera, Rome, Italy
Fr. Bert David C. Carillo, Priest’s,
Formators Training, Roxas City,
Capiz
Fr. Elmer D. Macabare, Priest’s,
Formators Training, Roxas City,
Capiz

INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE /
SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE
MEN
Brothers of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
(OCarm)
Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament
(SSS)
Congregation of Kottongnae Brother
of Jesus
Congregation of Missionaries, Sons
of the Immaculate Heart of the
Blessed Virgin Mary (CMF)
Congregation of the Most Holy
Redeemer (CSsR)
Order of Discalced Augustinian (OAD)
Order of Friars Minor (OFM)
Society of the Divine Word (SVD)

WOMEN
Augustinian Recollect Sisters (AR)
Augustinian Sisters of Divine Love
Augustinian Sisters of Our Lady of
Consolation (OSA)
Canossian Daughters of Charity
Servants of the Poor (EDCC)
Claresas Capuchinas Sacramentarias
(CCS)
Congregation of Kottongnae Sisters
of Jesus (KSJ)
Daughters of St. Theresa (DST)
Franciscan Sisters Pro Infante et
Familia (FSPif)
Mission Congregation of the Servants
of the Holy Spirit (SSPS
Missionaries of Charity (MC)
Missionary Benedictine Sisters of
Tutzing (OSB)
Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate
Conception of the Mother of
God (SMIC)
Oblates of Notre Dame (OND)
Order of St. Augustinian (OSA)
Religious Sisters of Mercy (RSM)
Religious of the Virgin Mary (RVM)
Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows Servants
of Mary of Pisa (OSMP)
Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual
Adoration (OSF)
The Pious Society of the Daughters
of St. Paul (FSP)
First Diocesan Hermits of our Lady
Queen of Peace

PIOUS ASSOCIATIONS
Franciscan Hermits of Eucharistic
Adoration (FHEA)
Franciscan Handmaids of the Lord
(FHL)

CHARITABLE & SOCIAL
INSTITUTIONS
HOSPITAL
DIVINE WORD HOSPITAL, Avenida Veteranos,
6500 Tacloban City, Leyte
Tel.: (053) 321-6125
Hospital Head: Sr. Celeste S. Licas,
OSB
MOTHER OF MERCY HOSPITAL, Benigno
Aquino Ave., 6500 Tacloban City
Hospital Administrator: Sr. Mary
Vianney A. Garcia, RSM

HOME FOR THE ORPHANS AND ELDERLY
MISSIONARY OF CHARITY,
Home for the
Sick, Malnourished, Abandoned
Handicapped Children & Home
for the Dissolute Elderly, Kalipayan
Road, Sagkahan 6500 Tacloban
City, Leyte
Tel.: (053) 832-1325
Sr. M. Josette, MC
POPE FRANCIS HOME FOR ORPHANS AND
ELDERLY, Bukid Tabor, 6501 Palo,
Leyte
Tel.: (053) 832 1837
Fr. Philip Park Jong Yun, KBJ
HAYAG RECEIVING AND CHILD CARE HOME,
B. Alupang Street, Fatima 6541
Cogon, Ormoc City
Tel.: (053) 255-7762
Sr. Elizabeth P. Tero, FHL

RETREAT HOUSES / CENTERS
PARACLETE RENEWAL CENTER, Sitio Suliman,
Brgy. 104, Salvacion 6500
Tacloban City
Director: Rev. Fr. Bartolome A.
Pastor Jr.
SAN DAMIANO RETREAT HOUSE, Mt. La
Verna, Brgy. Libertad, 6501 Palo,
Leyte
Mobile: 0949-985-4313 / 0927-
537-7478
Directress: Sr. Angela Bulair, FHL
ST. ELIZABETH RETREAT HOUSE, Tigbao,
Diit, 6500 Tacloban City, Leyte
Mobile: 0926-779-4068 / 0912-
356-0683
Retreat House In-charge: Sr. M.
Melanie Beringuel, OSF
PATMOS, INC. (HOME FOR RETIRED PRIESTS),
Seminary Compound, Brgy. Salva
cion, Palo, Leyte
Rev. Fr. Arnold Aurelio; Rev.
Fr. Restituto Lumbre; Rev. Fr.
Leonardo Yu; Rev. Fr. Ric A.
Marpa; Rev. Fr. Generoso Sevilla

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS
ACE LEARNING CENTER, INC., Brgy. San
Isidro
Tel.: (053) 338-4803
President: Ms. Mar Gemma M.
Apuya
ASSUMPTION ACADEMY INC., 6502 Tanauan,
Leyte
Mobile: 0919-640-0192
High School Principal: Sr. Mary
Patrick B. Abastas, RSM
COLEGIO DE SAN FRANCISCO JAVIER, 6538
Palompon, Leyte
Tel.: (053) 555-9919 / 338-2457
School Administrator: Fr. Angelo
Nikko D. Brosas
HOLY CHILD PARISH SCHOOL OF ISABEL, Inc.
Bonifacio St., 6539 Isabel, Leyte
Mobile: 0905-156-5659
Elem. & High School Principal: Sr.
M. Rosario Aya-ay, OSF
HOLY CHILD HIGH SCHOOL, 6537 Villaba,
Leyte
Tel.: (053) 552-9018 / 552-9084 /
552-8074
School Directress & Principal: Sr.
Mary Gertrude C. Juance, RSM
HOLY CROSS COLLEGE OF CARIGARA, Re -
bol ledo Street, Ponong 6529
Carigara, Leyte
Mobile: 0916-930-0023 / 0917-
589-7688
School President: Fr. Ric A. Marpa
School Principal: Sr. M. Andrea
Tomanda, OSF
HOLY INFANT COLLEGE, B. Aquino Ave.,
Utap 6500 Tacloban City
Tel.: (053) 832-5544 / 832-2455
School President: Sr. Carmela
Cabactulan, RSM
Elem. & High School Principal: Ms.
Ma. Teresa Retana
Dean, College of Nursing & Midwifery:
Danielle A. Tancontian,
RN, RM, MAN
Dean, Radiologic Tech. Dept.: Mr.
Primo Montana, MAN, RRT
Dean, College of Education & Liberal
Arts: Ms. Lelia Adrales
HOLY TRINITY COLLEGE, Brgy. Mudboron
6517 Alangalang, Leyte
Mobile: 0917-324-5572
Elem. & High School Principal: Sr.
Ma. Gracelda Bendoval, AR
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ACADEMY OF
BURAUEN, INC., Burauen 6516 Leyte
School Director: Fr. Carlos D.
Rodriguez Jr.
Elem. & High School Principal:
Mrs. Teresita G. Reataza
LICEO DE VERBO DIVINO, Avenida Veteranos
Street, 6500 Tacloban City,
Leyte
Tel.: (053) 321-2310 / 321-2962 /
832-4020
School President: Fr. Jerry M.
Perocho, SVD
School Principal: Mrs. Elvira R. Riel
NOTRE DAME OF ABUYOG, Brgy. Buntay,
6510 Abuyog, Leyte
Tel./Fax: (053) 334-2180
School Principal / School President:
Sr. Marilou Remandaban, OND
NOTRE DAME OF JARO, Msgr. Gonzaga
St., 6527 Jaro, Leyte
Mobile: 0977-815-4866
Elem. & High School Principal: Sr.
Alejandra B. Villarosa, OND
NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL REFUGIO PAROCHIAL
SCHOOL, 6505 Dulag, Leyte
Mobile: 0910-434-7820
School Director: Rev. Fr. Irwin P.
Gavilo
PALO CATHEDRAL LEARNING CENTER, Transfiguration
of Our Lord Cathedral
Palo, Leyte 6501
Tel.: (053) 832-0473
School Director: Rev. Fr. Rodolfo P.
Barro
Pre-Elem. Principal: Sr. Raphaela
Mary Calumag, FHL
SACRED HEART COLLEGE, T. Claudio St.,
6500 Tacloban City
Tel.: (053) 523-2275
Fax: (053) 325-3467 / 321-2424 /
523-2275
School Directress, College Dean:
Sr. Lucy Zhang, SMIC
Elem. & High School Principal: Ms.
Idah D. Cabalona
ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH SCHOOL OF MATLANG,
INC., St. Augustine Parish,
Matlang, Isabel, Leyte
School President: Engr. Saylito M.
Purisima
Elementary Officer In-charge: Ms.
Chariss B. Naldoza
ST. JOSEPH FREINADEMETZ SCHOOL, INC.,
6500 Tigbao, Tacloban City, Leyte
Mobile: 0921-317-2044
Elem. Principal: Sr. M. Carmela
Luaña, OSF
ST. JOSEPH ACADEMY OF BARUGO, INC.
Barugo, Leyte
School Director: Fr. Ivan P. Petilos
ST. JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL, 6515 San Jose
St., District I, Dagami, Leyte
School President / High School
Principal: Sr. M. Cecile Maturan,
OSF
ST. MARY’S ACADEMY, Bonifacio St.,
Brgy. Sta. Cruz 6501 Palo, Leyte
6501
Tel.: (053) 832-2907
School President / High School
Principal: Sr. Mary Grace B.
Sebugan, RVM
ST. MICHAEL DEVELOPMENT CENTER OF
TOLOSA, INC., 6503 Tolosa, Leyte
School Director: Rev. Fr. Albert T.
Opiniano
Elem. & High School Principal: Ms.
Agneda C. Lauzon
ST. PETER’S COLLEGE OF ORMOC, Fr. Ismael
Cataag Street, Ormoc City 6541,
Leyte
Tel.: (053) 255-4391
School President: Sr. Mary Vincent
F. Feliciano, OSB
College Dean: Dr. Freni Georgia V.
Casas
Elem. & High School Principal: Sr.
Jessica Arante, OSB
ST. SCHOLASTICA’S COLLEGE OF HEALTH
SCIENCES, Maharlika Highway, Palo
6501, Leyte
Mobile: 0917-637-6416
School President: Sr. Michaela M.
Manalang, OSB
College Dean: Dr. Antonio E.
Lim Jr.
Elem. & High School Principal: Sr.
Ma. Ezechiel T. Fernandez, OSB
ST. THERESE CHRISTIAN DEVELOPMENT CENTER
FOUNDATION, INC., 35 Real Street,
Tacloban City 6500, Leyte
Tel.: (053) 832-1068
School President: Mrs. Annie
Cynthia C. Corpin
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- ABUCAY CAMPUS, Abucay, Tacloban
City 6500, Leyte
Tel.: (053) 321-1641; 321-1116
Fax: (053) 325-5103
ST. THERESE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF
TACLOBAN, INC., Brgy. 91, Abucay,
Tacloban City 6500
Tel.: (053) 325-4078
Tel./Fax: (053) 325-3464
School Director: Mrs. Sonia C.
Palami
ST. VINCENT FERRER ACADEMY, INC. Sto.
Niño St., Brgy District I Babatngon,
Leyte 6520
Mobile: 0915-682-7589 / 0919-
359-0947
School Director: Rev. Fr. Oliver T.
Mazo
THE SAN LORENZO IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
PAROCHIAL SCHOOL, Brgy. San Pablo
(Simangan) Ormoc City 6541
Tel.: (053) 561-9867
School Director: Rev. Msgr. Alex T.
Opiniano
Elementary Principal: Sr. Ma.
Rosalina C. Obaob, DST

† NECROLOGY †
2021: Fr. Hector R. Villamil; Fr. Mansueto
Sosing; Fr. Stephen Pesado
2020: Fr. Rafael A. Pepito
2019: Fr. Jonathan Chavez
2017: Msgr. Adan B. Apostol; Fr. Leo
Trinchera Almendra; Fr. Paul Li;
Fr. Ben Aniceto
2016: Fr. Eduardo Rivera; Fr. Romeo
Callosa
205: Fr. Diodoro Yanuario Jr.