Diocesis Ilaganensis                                                                                                

Suffragan of Tuguegarao
Created: January 31, 1970. Erected: May 12, 1970. Comprises
the entire civil province of Isabela. Titular: St. Ferdinand,
May 30.

SEDE VACANTE
Apostolic Administrator
Most Reverend
PRUDENCIO PADILLA ANDAYA JR., CICM, DD
Born January 2, 1959 in Lubuagan, Kalinga. Ordained Priest December
8, 1986. Appointed Bishop of Tabuk: April 16, 2003. Appointed Apostolic
Administrator Diocese of Ilagan.
Bishop’s Residence
Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel Compound
Maharlika Highway, Upi, Gamu, 3301 Isabela, Philippines
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Bishop Emeritus
Most Reverend
JOSEPH AMANGI NACUA, OFMCap, DD
Born: January 5, 1945 in Mankayan, Benguet. Ordained Priest: June 26,
1971. Appointed Bishop June 26, 2008. Installed as fourth Bishop of Ilagan:
September 09, 2008. Resigned: February 25, 2017.
Bishop’s Residence
Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel Compound
Maharlika Highway, Gamu, Isabela

PRESENT STATUS
Population………………1,594,000
Catholics…………………1,265,164
Area …………………… 12,556.8
Personnel:
Bishop… …………………… 2
Priest:
Diocesan…………………39
Religious:
Filipino…………………… 5
Foreigner………………… 1
Total……………………45
On Study Leave… ……………… 1
Working Abroad:
USA Pastoral … 4
Sisters:
Of Pontifical Right:
Filipino……………………40
Diocesan Divisions:
Vicariates… ………………… 5
Parishes………………………36
Chapels (barrio chapels)……494
Shrine… …………………… 1
Monastery…………………… 1
Chaplaincy… ……………… 1
Seminaries:
Major………………………… 1
Seminarians:
On High School……………… 4
In Philosophy… ……………19
Theology… ………………… 5
Sacraments:
Baptisms… …………… 20,574
Confirmation…………… 1,894
First Holy Communion… 7,421
Marriage:… ……………………
Catholic… ………… 2,554
Mixed… ……………… 618
No. of Cathechists:
Full Time… ………………27
Part-Time……………… 549
Educational Centers:
Kindegarten…………………14
Elem. Schools… ……………14
High Schools…………………14
Colleges……………………… 2
Universities… ……………… 1
Catholic Medical Centers/
Clinics… …………………… 1
Diocesan Centers:
Pastoral Centers… ………… 1
Social Action Center………… 1
Catechetical Centers………… 1
Youth Center………………… 1
Retreat House… …………… 1

DIOCESAN CURIA
Vicar General: None because the Diocese is on Sede Vacante as of this update
Chancellor/Oecommus/Judicial
Vicar: Fr. Gregorio Marvic C. Uanan, JCD
Legal Counsel: Atty. Gabriel L. Gollaba Jr., CPA
Chancery Staff:
Sr. Shana dela Peña, SFSC;
Sr. Cluviel Daquiado, SFSC;
Peter M. Agraviador;
Vicente Prudencio Jr.

ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION
Board of Consultors:
Msgr. Marino Gatan, HP;
Fr. Ingeno Rapadas;
Fr. Gregorio Marvic C. Uanan;
Fr. Amadeo Vinasoy;
Fr. Jun Mangulabnan;
Fr. Edmundo Castaneda Jr.;
Fr. Antonio Ancheta;
Fr. Buencamino Mendoza;
Fr. Mario Gerry Daquiuag;
Fr. Marshall Bartolome;
Fr. Manny Medina;
Fr. Peter Simangan;
Fr. Carlito Sarte
Finance Board
Members:
Fr. Carlito G. Sarte;
Msgr. Marino D. Gatan, HP;
Fr. Mario Gerry B. Daquiuag;
Fr. Gregorio Marvic C. Uanan;
Fr. Mario Gerry Daquiuag;
Mr. Cesar Guzman Jr.;
Mrs. Aurora Lazo Pastoral Board
Members:
Fr. Carlito G. Sarte;
Fr. Antonio I. Ancheta;
Fr. Gregorio Marvic C. Uanan;
Fr. Pacifico Mangulabnan;
Sr. Camille Marasigan, FLDP;
Mr. Angel Luga
Priests’ Assembly
President: Fr. Pacifico Mangulabnan
Secretary: Fr. Gregorio Marvic C. Uanan
Association of Religious Women in Isabela (ARWIS)
Chairperson: Sr. Camille Marasigan, FLDP
Council of the Laity
President: Mr. Angel B. Luga

DIOCESAN PASTORAL PROGRAMS
Cluster A: Worship and Liturgy
Chairman: Fr. Peter M. Simangan
Lectors: Fr. Ingeno E. Rapadas
EMHC: Fr. Roseller M. Martinez
Ministry of Service: Fr. Darwin T. Mamauag
Music Ministry: Fr. Carlos C. Villanueva
Heritage/Archives/Documentation: Fr. Gregorio Marvic C. Uanan
Doctrines and Rites: Fr. Ingeno E. Rapadas
Cluster B: Education
Chairman: Fr. Francisco R. Albano
Members:
Bible Apostolate: Fr. Ingeno E. Rapadas
Catechetical Program: Sr. Ma. Lourtdes Salamat, MCST
Diocesan Schools System: Fr. Carlito G. Sarte
Youth Apostolate: Fr. Marshall Bartolome
Family Life Apostolate: Fr. Saturnino P. Talosig Jr.
Seminary: Fr. Ian Kenneth T. Mamauag
Vocations Committee: Fr. Vener Ceperez
Cluster C: Social Apostolate
Chairman: Fr. Carlito G. Sarte
Members:
Ecology /COOP.: Fr. John Couvreur, CICM
Migrants’ Apostolate:
Fr. Evan Blair Cauan
Women’s Desk: Fr. Peter Rambac
Peasants’ Desk: Fr. Herman P. Bugatti
Community Based Health Development
Program (CBHDP): Fr. Virgilio Velasco
Justice and Peace: ___________
Indigenous People: Fr. Herman Bugati
Basic Eccl. Community: Fr. Antonio I. Ancheta
Alay Kapwa: Sr. Peter Camille Marasigan, FLDP
Cluster D: Religious Organizations and Movements
Spiritual Directors
Legion of Mary: Fr. Darwin T. Mamauag
Knights of Columbus: ___________
Adoracion Nocturna: Fr. Alden Matthew Zulueta
CWL: Fr. Ramon Navarro
Couples for Christ: Fr. John Arthur P. Bartolome
Marriage Encounter: Fr. Saturnino Talosig
Cursillo: _____________
PREX/Charismatic Movement:
MBMG: Fr. Ian Kenneth T. Mamauag

PARISHES AND PAROCHIAL CLERGY
Vicariate Of Our Lady Of The Visitation
Vicar Forane: Fr. Amadeo L. Vinasoy
St. Ferdinand Parish (F-1612), Ilagan, 3300 Isabela
Feast Day: May 30
Parish Priest: Fr. Peter M. Simangan
Mobile:
Asst. Parish Priest: Fr. Ingeno E. Rapadas
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Chapel, Calamagui, Ilagan, 3300 Isabela
Feast Day: June 27
Rector: Fr. Amadeo L. Vinasoy
Mobile: 0927-729-5294
San Antonio De Padua Parish (E-1998),
San Antonio, Ilagan, 3300 Isabela
Feast Day: June 13
Parish Priest: Fr. Jomar M. Castaneda
Mobile: 0995-857-7644
St. Elizabeth Of Portugal Parish (E-1998), Sta. Isabel Sur, Ilagan, Isabela
Feast Day: July 8
Parish Priest: Fr. George T. Quilongquilong, FHS
Mobile: 0916-140-9967
Nat’l. Shrine Of Our Lady Of The Visitation, Guibang, Gamu, 3301 Isabela
Feast Day: July 2
Rector: Fr. Gregorio Marvic C. Uanan, JCD
Mobile: 0915-499-1058
St. Joseph The Spouse Parish (F-1896), Naguilian, 3302 Isabela
Tel.: 654-5004
Feast Day: March 19
Parish Priest: Fr. Darwin T. Mamauag
Mobile: 0917-516-9373
St. Rose Of Lima Parish (F-1738), Gamu, 3301 Isabela
Feast Day: August 23
Parish Priest: Fr. Carlos Marquez
Our Lady Of Peace Parish (F-1970), Benito Soliven, 3331 Isabela
Feast Day: August 5
Parish Priest: Fr. Herman P. Bugatti
Mobile: 0927-383-7657
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish (F-1957), San Mariano, 3332 Isabela
Feast Day: January 28
Parish Priest: Fr. Elmer B. Lozano
Mobile: 0997-410-7194
Cathedral Of St. Michael The Archangel,
Maharlika Highway Upi, Gamu, Isabela
Feast Day: September 29
Rector: Bishop Prudencio Andaya
St. Mary Magdalene Parish, Palanan, Isabela
Feast Day: July 22
Parish Priest: Fr. Froilan Cruz, OFM
Vicariate Of The Immaculate Conception
Vicar Forane: Fr. Victor Buencamino R. Mendoza Jr.
Our Lady Ofthe Immaculate Conception
Parish (F-1877), Sta. Maria, Isabela
Feast Day: December 8
Parish Priests: Fr. Victor Buencamino R. Mendoza Jr.
St. John The Evangelist Parish (F-1998), Quirino 3321 Isabela
Feast Day: December 27
Parish Priest: Fr. Alden Matthew A. Zulueta
Mobile: 0917-513-5204
St. Matthias Parish (F-1610), Tumauini, 3325 Isabela
Feast Day: May 14
Parish Priest: Fr. Carlos C. Villanueva
St. Joseph The Spouse Parish (F-1967), Delfin Albano, 3326 Isabela
Feast Day: March 19
Parish Priest: Fr. Mario Diaz, FMGS
St. Joseph The Spouse Parish (F-1995), Sto. Tomas, 3327 Isabela
Feast Day: March 19
Parish Priest: Fr. Bernard E. Agarpao, OFM
Mobile: 0917-991-8539
Vicariate Of Our Lady Lourdes
Vicar Forane: Fr. Pacifico Mangulabnan
Our Lady Of Lourdes Parish (F-1996), Sn Manuel, 3317 Isabela
Tel.: 664-2089
Feast Day: February 11
Parish Priest: Fr. Marsall T. Bartolome II
Mobile: 0927-442-2531
St. Isidore The Farmer Parish (1951), Aurora, 3316 Isabela
Tel.: 664-6000
Feast Day: May 15
Parish Priest: Fr. Mario Jerry B. Daquiuag
Mobile: 0917-881-5386
Our Lady Of La Salette Parish (F-1957), Roxas, 3320 Isabela
Feast Day: September 19
Parish Priest: Fr. Pedro B. Rambac Jr.
St. Joseph The Worker Parish (F-1979), Mallig, 3323 Isabela
Tel.: 642-8845
Feast Day: May 1
Parish Priest: Fr. Jomil Serafica
St. John Bosco Parish (F-1994), Quezon, 3324 Isabela
Feast Day: January 31
Parish Priest: Fr. Virgilio R. Velasco
Mobile: 0917-507-9723
Vicariate Of Our Lady Of The Pillar
Vicar Forane: Fr. Edmundo Castaneda Jr.
St. Anthony Of Padua Parish (F-1885), Reina Mercedes, 3303 Isabela
Feast Day: June 13
Parish Priest: Fr. Vener C. Ceperez
Mobile: 0917-303-9189
Our Lady Of The Pillar Parish (F-1741), Cauayan City, 3305 Isabela
Tel.: 652-2014; 634-5049
Feast Day: October 12
Parish Priest: Fr. Patrick Henry B. Pua
Mobile: 0927-791-5490
St. Louise, King Parish (F-2016), San Luis, Cauayan City, Isabela
Parish Priest: Fr. Dennis P. Venus, OSJ
Asst. Parish Priest: Fr. Robert John M. Comia, OSJ
Our Lady Of Atocha Parish (F-1765), Alicia, 3306 Isabela
Tel.: 662-7108
Parish Priest: Fr. Ramon M. Navarro
St. Vincent Ferrer Parish (F-1778), Angadanan, 3307 Isabela
Feast Day: April 5
Parish Priest: Fr. Roseller M. Martinez
St. William The Hermit Parish (F-____), San Guillermo, 3308 Isabela
Parish Priest: Fr. Ernesto Ajieboy P. Galiza Jr.
Our Lady Of The Visitation Parish (F-1993), Luna, 3304 Isabela
Feast Day: May 31
Parish Priest: Fr. June Castaneda Jr.
Mobile: 0918-612-8919
Vicariate Of Our Lady Of The Most Holy Rosary
Vicar Forane: Fr. Antonio Ancheta
Sto. Niňo De Praga Parish (F-1881), Cordon, 3312 Isabela
Feast Day: 3rd Sunday of Jan.
Parish Priest: Fr. Patrick D. Caro
St. James The Apostle Parish (F-1734), Santiago City, 3311 Isabela
Feast Day: July 25
Parish Priest: Fr. Carlito G. Sarte
Mobile: 0915-889-0744
Asst. Parish Priest: Fr. Timoteo Ronan
St. Matthew Parish (F-1951), San Mateo, 3318 Isabela
Feast Day: September 21
Parish Priest: Fr. Ric-Zeus Excellency E. Angobung
San Roque Parish (F-1981), Ramon, 3319 Isabela
Feast Day: _________
Parish Priest: Fr. Stevan Munar, MS
Mobile: 0906-313-5395
St. Joseph The Worker Parish (F-1753), Echague, 3309 Isabela
Feast Day: May 1
Parish Priest: Fr. John Arthur P. Bartolome
Mobile: 0927-791-5490
San Isidro Parish (E-1998), San Isidro, 3310 Isabela
Feast Day: May 15
Parish Priest: Fr. Antonio I. Ancheta
Mobile: 0915-886-0415
Our Lady Of The Most Holy Rosary Parish, Jones, 3313 Isabela
Feast Day: October 7
Parish Priest: Fr. Saturnino P. Talosig Jr.
Mobile: 0916-327-0166
St. Augustine Parish, San Agustin, 3314 Isabela
Feast Day: August 28
Parish Priest: Fr. Numeriano Harvey Legarse, FMGS
Mobile: 0927-920-1143
Diocesan Clergy Without Parish Assignment/On Leave / On Mission
On Leave: Fr. Michael P. Gazzingan (USA)
Not assigned in a Parish: Fr. Emery V. Cadiz
Retired:
Msgr. Marino D. Gatan, HP;
Fr. Edwin C. Ramirez
CBCP Commission on Clergy: Fr. Renato de Guzman

SEMINARY
Our Lady Of The Visitation Major Seminary
Rector: Fr. Ian Kenneth T. Mamauag
Dean: Fr. Vener C. Ceperez
Procurator: Fr. Marshal T. Bartolome II

INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED
LIFE/SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC
LIFE

MEN
Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (CICM)
Missionaries of Our Lady of La Salette (MS)
Order of Franciscan Minors (OFM)
Franciscan Missionaries of the Good Shepherd (FMGS)
Franciscans of the Holy Spirit (FHS)

WOMEN
Daughters of Charity (DC)
Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of La Salette (SNDS)
Missionary Catechists of St. Therese (MSCT)
Order of St. Claire (OSC)
Religious of the Good Shepherd (RGS)
Franciscan Sisters of the Immaculate Conception (SFIC)

FLDS - DIOCESAN CENTERS & OFFICES
Clergy Center & Retirement House, Guibang, Gamu, 3301 Isabela
Community-Based Health Development
Program & Diocesan Referal Center, Guibang, Gamu, 3301 Isabela
Coordinator: Ms. Lucrecia Bautista
Diocesan Social Action Center, St. Ferdinand
Cathedral Compound, Gamu, Isabela
Director: Msgr. Carlito G. Sarte, VG
Diocesan Cathechetical Center, Guibang, Gamu, Isabela
Coordinator: Sr. Ma. Lourdes Salamat, MCST
Women’s Desk, RGS Convent, Guibang, Gamu, Isabela
Coordinator: Sr. Minela P. Alvarez, RGS
Indigenous People Desk
Coordinator: Sr. Leticia Quindara, SFIC
Peasants’ Desk, Calamagui 2nd, Ilagan, Isabela
Coordinator: Ms. Lucrecia Bautista
Education Forum/Diocesan School
System, School of Our Lady of Atocha, Alicia, Isabela
Superintendent: Fr. Carlito G. Sarte

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS
Our Lady Of The Pillar College Of Cauayan (OLPCC), Cauayan City, 3305 Isabela
Tel. - Elem.: (078) 634-5113; HS: (078) 652-2606;
College: (078) 652-2602, 652-3310, 897-1475
Telefax: (078) 652-0685
President: Mr. Exuperto Flores
Our Lady Of The Pillar College Of Cauayan (San Manuel Campus), San Manuel, Isabela
Our Lady Of The Pillar College Of Cauayan (San Agustin),
San Agustin, Isabela St. Ferdinand College (SFC), Ilagan, 3300 Isabela
Tel.: 624-2125
President: Dr. Salome S. Cariňo
St. Ferdinand College (Cabagan Campus), /Cabagan, 3328 Isabela
School Of St. Matthias (SSM), Tumauini, 3325 Isabela
Tel.: 632-4001
School Of St. Joseph (SSJ), Naguilian, 3302 Isabela
School Of Our Lady Of Atocha, Alicia, 3306 Isabela
Tel.: 662-2125
School Of St Joseph The Worker (SSJW), Echague, 3309 Isabela
Tel.: (078) 072-0711
School Of St. John Berchman (SSJB), Cordon, 3312 Isabela
University Of La Sallete, 3311 Santiago City
Tel.: (078) 682-7165
La Sallete Of Aurora, Aurora, 3316 Isabela
La Salette Of Cabatuan, Cabatuan, Isabela
Tel.: (078) 664-8082
La Salette Elementary School, 3311 Santiago City
La Salette Of Jones, Jones, 3313 Isabela
La Salette Of Quezon, Quezon, 3324 Isabela
La Salette Of Roxas, Roxas, 3320 Isabela
La Salette Of San Mateo, Sn. Mateo, Isabela
Uls-High School Campus, Santiago City La Salette Of Ramon, Ramon, 3319 Isabela

† NECROLOGY †
2016: Fr. Francisco U. Uanan
2018:
Fr. Francisco R. Albano;
Fr. Angel B. Luga