Dioecesis Ipilensis                                                                                                      

Suffragan of Zamboanga
Comprises: 16 municipalities of the province of Zamboanga
Sibugay, and 3 municipalities of Zamboanga del Sur. Land
Area: 4,850 sq.km. Elevated: Diocese of Ipil on 1 May 2010.
Principal Patron: St. Joseph the Worker.

Bishop
Most Reverend
JULIUS S. TONEL, DD
Born on August 31, 1956, in Davao City. Ordained priest on April 12, 1980,
Sta. Ana Parish, Davao City. Appointed Bishop on June 30, 2007. Ordained
Bishop on August 20, 2007, San Pedro Cathedral, Davao City. Installed as
3rd Bishop, Prelature of Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay on September 11, 2007.
Installed First Bishop of the Diocese of Ipil on August 7, 2010.

Mailing Address:
Bishop’s Residence
Jose Villafuerte Street, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay
Tel.: 062 333 2266 • Fax: 062 333 2574
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Past Local Ordinaries:
+Most Rev. Federico O. Escaler, SJ, DD (1980-1997)
Most Rev. Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ, DD (1997-2006)

PRESENT STATUS
Personnel:
(Arch) Bishops...................................1
Priests:
Active in the Diocese............. 29
Active in Other Dioceses
in the Philippines..................1
On Study Leave...........................1
On Sabbatical Leave..................2
Deacon(s)...........................................1
Total.............................................. 35
Diocesan Divisions:
Vicariates............................................5
Parishes............................................ 24
Chapels..........................................638
Religious Orders/Congregations:
Male .....................................................5
Female.................................................9
Total.............................................. 14
Religious Priests:
Filipino(s)......................................... 14
Foreigner(s).......................................3
Total ............................................. 17
Religious Sisters:
Filipino(s)......................................... 32
Sacrament & Sacramentals:
Baptism:
Children................................ 6,034
Adult...................................... 2,182
Confirmation............................ 4,855
First Communion.................... 5,564
Matrimony:
Between Catholics................984
Between Catholics &
Non-Catholics...................... 44
Anointing of the Sick................824
Deaths............................................894
Diocesan-Owned &
Administered Shools:
Kindergarten.......................4 / 206
Grade Schools.....................1 / 211
High Schools................... 3 / 1,406
Tech./ Voc. Schools............1 / 173
Colleges................................1 / 600
Total.............................10 / 2,596
Religious-Owned &
& Administered Shools:
Kindergarten......................... 2 / 74
Grade Schools....................... 1 / 92
High Schools................... 2 / 1,172
Total............................... 5 / 1,338

DIOCESAN CURIA
Local Ordinary: Most Rev. Julius S.
Tonel, DD
Vicar General: Msgr. Elizar A. Cielo,
JCD
Chancellor/Secretary: Rev. Arnel A.
Palado, PhL
Finance Officer: Fr. Rotchel S.
San Diego
Assistant Finance Officer: Fr. Juliven
G. Cainglet
Vicar General: Msgr. Elizar A. Cielo,
JCD
Vicar Forane for Vicariate I: Fr. Joel C.
Ramasola
Vicar Forane for Vicariate II: Fr.
Joseph Glenn B. Secondes
Vicar Forane for Vicariate III: Fr. Julito
A. Cabatuan
Vicar Forane for Vicariate IV: Fr.
Roberto B. Brillantes
Vicar Forane for Vicariate V: Fr.
Romulo R. Maypa, SVD

Judicial Vicar: Fr. Elizar A. Cielo, JCD
Vicar for Religious: Fr. Joseph V.
Audiencia, SVD
Vicar for the Clergy: Fr. Francisco G.
Baguio

SEMINARY
St. Joseph Seminary of Ipil, Terry Ann
Drive, Putik, Zamboanga City
Mobile: 0995-436-0929
Rector: Fr. Obaldo S. Pagulon Jr.
Spiritual Director: Fr. Laure T. Helar
Pastoral Director: Fr. William D.
Calunod
Counselor: Fr. Nador J. Jesulga

LAY ORGANIZATIONS AND
MOVEMENTS
Priest-Coordinator For Religious Organizations
and Lay Association
and Movements: Rev. Fr. Ian Conturno

Lay Association and Movements and
Religious Organization
Couples for Christ (CFC)
Knights of Columbus (KC)
Mother Butlers Mission Guild (MBMG)
Catholic Women’s League (CWL)
Daughters of Mary Immaculate (DMI)
Legion of Mary
Sto. Niño Devotees
Apostleship of Prayer (AP)
Divine Mercy Devotees
Bukas Loob sa Diyos (BLD)
Servant Community True Vine
Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen
and Professionals (BCBP)

Council of the Laity Diocese of Ipil
Spiritual Director, CLDI: Rev. Fr. Ian R.
Conturno
President: Francis Gumansing
First Vice-President: Margie C. Abulon
Second Vice-President: Flordie B.
Bagundol
Secretary: Julieta S. Mindoro
Assistant Secretary: Alfredo Jamora
Treasurer: Adelaida N. Tan
Auditor: Joel Hermocisima
PIO-Vicariate 1: Richard Tomamot
PIO-Vicariate 2: Lydia Atis
PIO-Vicariate 3: Javier Olitres
PIO-Vicariate 4: Epifania Bation
PIO-Vicariate 5: Expedito Enriquez Jr.

PARISHES AND PAROCIAL CLERGY
St. Joseph the Worker Vicariate
Vicar Forane: Fr. Joel C. Ramasola
St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral Parish
(F-1952), Jose Villafuerte St., Ipil
7001 Zamboanga Sibugay
Parish Priest: Most Rev. Julius S.
Tonel, DD
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Ian R. Conturno;
Fr. Hernane F. Gallan; Fr.
Ruben V. Cervantes; Fr. Arnel D.
Demegillo
St. John Paul II Parish (F-2017), Pangi,
Ipil, 7001 Zamboanga Sibugay
Parish Priest: Fr. Paulo Cezar
dos Santos, PIME
St. Isidore the Farmer Parish (F-1980),
Titay, 7003 Zamboanga Sibugay
Parish Priest: Fr. Ricardo A. Rara,
OFMCap
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Jesssie A.
Tejero, OFMCap
Santo Niño Parish (F-1985), R.T. Lim,
7002 Zamboanga Sibugay
Parish Priest: Fr. Arnold S. Hingone
Risen Christ Parish (F-1995), La Libertad,
Tungawan 7018 Zamboanga
Sibugay
Parish Priest: Fr. Kevin Mark R.
Rendor, CMF
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Sunny Varquez,
CMF
San Antonio Parish (F-2013), San
Antonio,
Titay, 7003 Zamboanga
Sibugay
Parish Priest: Fr. Joel C. Ramasola
Nuestra Señora Del Pilar Parish (F-
2016), Guilinan, Tungawan 7018
Zamboanga Sibugay
Parish Priest: Fr. Edgar L. Zamudio,
CMF

Our Lady of Lourdes Vicariate
Vicar Forane: Fr. Joseph Glenn B.
Secondes
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish (F-1940),
Kabasalan 7005 Zamboanga
Sibugay
Parish Priest: Most Rev. Julius S.
Tonel, DD
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Joseph Ryan
G. Sereneo; Fr. Erwin V. Guno
St. Joseph the Worker Parish (F-1963),
Siay 7006 Zamboanga Sibugay
Parish Priest: Fr. Joseph Glenn B.
Secondes
Holy Family Parish (F-1984), Naga
7004 Zamboanga Sibugay
Parish Priest: Fr. Francisco G.
Baguio Jr.
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Ramil M. Lasaca
St. Isidore the Farmer Parish (F-2010),
Buayan, Kabasalan 7005 Zamboanga
Sibugay
Parish Administrator: Fr. Leo P.
Salomes

Our Lady of Fatima Vicariate
Vicar Forane: Fr. Julito A. Cabatuan
Santo Niño Parish (F-1956), Malangas,
7038 Zamboanga Sibugay
Parish Priest: Fr. Iroderick D. Resma
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Hermilo L.
Balbosa
Our Lady of Fatima Parish (F-1985),
Imelda, 7007 Zamboanga Sibugay
Parish Administrator: Fr. Rotchel
S. San Diego
Nuestra Señora Del Pilar Parish (F-1995),
Diplahan, 7039 Zamboanga
Sibugay
Parish Priest: Fr. Julito A. Cabatuan
San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish (F-1995),
Sampoli,
Diplahan 7039 Zamboanga
Sibugay
Parish Priest: Fr. Emerson C.
Gazetta, PIME

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Vicariate
Vicar Forane: Fr. Roberto B. Brillantes
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Parish
(F-1962), Buug 7009 Zamboanga
Sibugay
Parish Priest: Fr. Elizar A. Cielo, JCD
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Joseph Joy
L. Rocamora; Fr. April Marcelo B.
Yap
St. Joseph Parish (F-1965), Bayog 7011,
Zamboanga del Sur
Parish Priest: Fr. Roberto B.
Brillantes
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Robert P. Tik-ing
St. Isidore the Farmer Parish (F-1981),
Kumalarang 7013 Zamboanga
del Sur
Parish Priest: Fr. John Carl Cabaluna,
SCJ
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Rogereve U.
Pausanos, SCJ
Mary, Queen of the Apostles Parish
(F-1985), Lake Wood 7014 Zamboanga
del Sur
Parish Priest: Fr. Stefano B. Mosca,
PIME

Immaculate Conception Vicariate
Vicar Forane: Fr. Romulo R. Maypa, SVD
Immaculate Conception Parish (F-1953),
Alicia 7040 Zamboanga Sibugay
Parish Priest: Fr. Louie Dailisan, SVD
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Joseph V.
Audiencia, SVD
Nuestra Señora De Los Remedios Parish
(F-1964), Subanipa, Olutanga
Island, 7041 Zamboanga Sibugay
Parish Priest: Fr. Arvin R. Jayma,
SVD
San Miguel Parish (F-1970), Mabuhay
7010 Zamboanga Sibugay
Parish Priest: Fr. Danilo R. Noval,
SVD
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Jacinto Fideles
Napiñas
St. Paul the Apostle Parish (F-1987),
Payao 7008 Zamboanga Sibugay
Parish Priest: Fr. Romulo R.
Maypa, SVD
San Vicente Ferrer Parish (F-2011),
Talusan 7012 Zamboanga Sibugay
Parish Priest: Fr. Ramon I. Espuelas,
SVD

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS
Marian College (MC), Jose Villafuerte
St., Ipil, 7001 Zamboanga Sibugay
Tel.: 062 333-2305
Email: mariancollege.ipil@
yahoo.com
Board of Trustees:
President: Most Rev. Julius S.
Tonel, DD
Members:
Executive Vice-President: Fr. Alien
Z. Rocamora
Secretary: Rev. Arnel A. Palado, PhL
Finance Officer: Fr. Rotchel S.
San Diego
Other Members: Fr. Joel C. Ramasola;
Fr. Julito A. Cabatuan; Fr.
Joseph Glenn B. Secondes; Fr.
Robert
B. Brillantes; Fr. Ian R. Conturno;
Fr. Obaldo S. Pagulon Jr.
Lay Representative: Ms. Josefa B.
Yap
Loyola High School (LHS), Subanipa,
Olutanga Island, 7041 Zamboanga
Sibugay
Principal: Sr. Corazon S. Manuel, OP
Xavier High School (XHS), Mabuhay
7010 Zamboanga Sibugay
Principal: Sr. Virginia Benito, OP
San Pedro Calungsod Technical Vocational
School, Lakewood, Zamboanga
del Sur
Officer In-Charge: Fr. Stefano B.
Mosca, PIME
Mary Queen of Apostles Parish Kindergarten
(MAQUAPAKI), Lakewood,
Zamboanga del Sur
Officer In-Charge: Fr. Stefano B.
Mosca, PIME
Kumalarang Sacred Heart Kindergarten
School, Poblacion, Kumalarang
Zamboanga Sibugay
Officer In-Charge: Fr. John Carl
Cabaluna, SCJ
Our Lady of Lourdes Kabasalan Kindergarten
School, Inc., Our Lady
of Lourdes Parish, Kabasalan,
Zamboanga Sibugay
Principal: Mrs. Exaltacion A. Panes
Marcelo Spinola High School (MSS),
Don Andres, Ipil 7001 Zamboanga
Sibugay
Principal: Sr. Jesnen C. Porras, ADC
Saint Paul School, Datu Panas, Buug
7009 Zamboanga Sibugay
Principal: Sr. Rebecca Gunao, SPC
Luis Amigo Elementary School Titay,
Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay
Officer In-Charge: Sr. Ma. Amelita
E. Llego, TC

INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE/
SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLATE LIFE
MEN
Missionary Sons of Immaculate
Heart of Mary (CMF)
Sacred Heart of Jesus Fathers (SCJ)
Pontifical Institute for Foreign
Missions (PIME)
Society of the Divine Word (SVD)
The Order of Friars Minor Capuchin
(OFMCap)

WOMEN
Benedictine Sisters of the Eucharistic
King (OSB)
Capuchin Tertiary Sisters of the
Holy Family (TC)

Carmelite Missionary (CM)
Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent
De Paul (DC)
Handmaids of the Divine Heart (ADC)
Missionary Dominican Sisters of
Holy Rosary (OP)
Missionary Sisters of Mary (MSM)
Religious Sisters of Mercy (RSM)
Sisters of St. Paul De Chartres (SPC)

† NECROLOGY †
2015: Most Reverend Federico O.
Escaler, SJ, DD