PROFILE OF THE DIOCESE OF MARBEL
 

DIOCESE OF MARBEL
Diocesanae Marbellianae
Suffragan of Cotabato

Bishop Of Marbel
Most Reverend DINUALDO GUTIERREZ, DD, BSE, MA, STD

Born: February 20, 1939 in Romblon, Romblon. Ordained Priest: April 7, 1962. Appointed Coadjutor c.i.s. of Marbel: November 19, 1980. Ordained Bishop: January 28, 1981. Bishop-Prelate Ordinary of Marbel by succession: October 1, 1981. Installed: November 18, 1981. Appointed Bishop of Marbel: November 15, 1982.

Created as prelature: December 17, 1960. Elevated to diocese: November 15, 1982. Comprises: the whole civil provinces of South Cotabato and Sarangani, the City of General Santos and some parts of Sultan Kudarat. Titular: Christ the King.

BISHOP'S RESIDENCE
9506 Koronadal, South Cotabato
Tel. (083) 2282-526; (083) 2287-281
Website: http://marbeldiocese.freeservers.com
E-mail:
dimarbel@mozcom.com

 

 

 

PRESENT STATUS

  

Bishop ………………………………………………………………1
Priests:

     Diocesan …………………………………………66
     Religious: Filipino………………13
                Foreign………………… 2
     Total……………………………………………………81

Brothers:

Filipino……………………………………………17

Foreign…………………………………………………1

Total……………………………………………………18

Sisters:

Filipino…………………………………………………………… 87
 

Foreign……………………………………………………………… 18    

Total………………………………………………………………… 105

 

Seminarians:

Pre-College…………………………………………………… 04

College(Philosophy)……………………………… 20

Majors(Theology)…………………………………………22

On Regency………………………………………………………  5

Total…………………………………………………………………… 51

 

Diocesan Divisions:

Vicariates………………………………………………………  5

Parishes…………………………………………………………… 22

With resident pastor…………………………… 22

Entrusted to diocesan clergy………  2

Entrusted to religious clergy……… 2

   Missions…………………………………………………………………… 2

 

Educational Centers:

University………………………………………………………… 1

Enrolment………………………………………………… 6,903

Colleges…………………………………………………………………     2

Directed by religious…………………………  1

Enrolment………………………………………………… 4,895

Diocesan……………………………………………………     1

Enrolment…………………………………………………   114

Total Enrolment……………………………… 11,912

High Schools……………………………………………………     22

Diocesan…………………………………………………     12  

Enrolment………………………………………………  4,505

Directed by religious………………     10

Enrolment………………………………………………  8,322

Total Enrolment……………………………… 12,827

Elementary Schools……………………………………     33

Diocesan…………………………………………………     27

Enrolment………………………………………………  4,399

Directed by religious………………      8

Enrolment………………………………………………  4,728

Total Enrolment………………………………  9,127

Pre Schools………………………………………………………     12

Diocesan…………………………………………………      3

Enrolment………………………………………………    188

Directed by religious………………      9

Enrolment………………………………………………  2,012  

Total Enrolment………………………………  2,200

Sacraments and Sacramentals:

Baptisms of Children… ……………… 17,994

Adult Conversions……………………………    475

Confirmations………………………………………  5,579

Marriages:

Between Catholics………………  7,027

Mixed………………………………………………    105

Institutions:

Retreat Houses……………………     …     10

Hospitals & Clinics…………           3

Orphanages/Assylums…………           2

       Homes/Dormitories……………………         1

Population…………………………………………     1,390,770        

Catholics………………………             1,072.669 (77.127%)

Area………………………………………………… 7,469sq.kms.

 

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DIOCESAN CURIA

Chancery 
Chancery Office
Bishop’s Residence
9506 Koronadal, South Cotabato
P.O Box 7869
Tel.(083)228-2526or(083)2287-281
Fax.(083)228-2526
Website: http://marbeldiocese.freeservers.com
E-mail:
dimarbel@mozcom.com

Vicar General/Moderator C Curiae: Rt. Rev. Msgr. Romeo M. Buenaobra, MA, STL
Chancellor: Rev. Fr. Antonio Magbanua, STL, JCD
Vice Chancellor: Fr. Ernesto Bendita, AB, STB
Finance Officer: Rev. Fr. Jesus Villagante, AB
Canon Penitentiary: Rev. Fr. Joe-An Paez, Ab

Diocesan Councils
College of Consultors: Rev. Fr. Romeo Buenaobra, Rev. Fr.Wilfredo Estraza, C.P., Rev. Fr. George Carin, Rev. Fr. Jesus Villagante, Rev. Fr. Jaime Apolinares, Rev. Fr. Floro Litigio

Presbyteral Council: Rev. Fr. Romeo Buenaobra, Rev. Fr. Apolinario Plaza, C.P., Rev. Fr. Floro Litigio, Rev. Fr. Jesus Jordan, Rev. Fr. Cerilo Casicas, Rev. Fr. George Carin, Rev. Fr. Francisco Romano, Rev. Fr. Bobby Parreρo, Rev. Fr. Leovigildo Acierto, C.P., Rev. Fr. Ramon Salibay, OP, Rev. Fr. Uldarico Camus, OFMCap., Fr. Nicolas Ledesma

Diocesan Pastoral Council: Rev. Fr. Romeo Buenaobra, Rev. Fr. George Carin, Rev. Fr. Ernesto Bendita, Rev. Fr. Cerilo Casicas, Rev. Fr. Rolando Japitana, Rev. Fr. Floro Litigio, Rev. Fr. Jesus Jordan, Rev. Fr. Francisco Romano, Rev. Fr. Gerry Llaban, Bro. Teodulo Fernandez, FMS, Sr. Concepta Roque, OP, Ms. Tita Palacios, Mrs. Merci Luga, Mr. Stemson Pino, Mr. Virgilio Posas, Mrs. Fredesminda Lomigo, Mrs. Trifosa Mirabueno, SK Godofredo Maulit, Atty. Rufino Banas, Mrs. Maria Gandam.

Diocesan Economic Council: Rev. Fr. Jesus Villagante, Mr. James Vargas, Atty. Felipe Naval, Mr. Jose Falcon, Mr. Valentin Chiu, Engr. Ernesto Pantua, Sr., Mr. Gregorio Tenchavez, Mr. Justiniano Grino, Engr. Lupe Heramil

Judiciary Section

Judicial Vicar: Rev. Antonio Magbanua, STL,JCD
Defenders of the Bond: Rev. Fr. Ernesto Bendita, Rev. Fr. Henry Free, CP
Notary ___________

 

PASTORAL SECTION

Commission on Christian Formation(COCF): Fr. Jesus Jordan
Commissioner; Fr. Romeo Buenaobra, CFC Director
Commission on Social Action(COSA): Fr. Jerome Millan,
Commissioner; Fr. Ernesto Bendita, SAC Director
Commission on Worship and Liturgy(COWL): Fr. Bobby Parreno,
Commissioner; Fr. Amado Panes Jr., DLC Director
Episcopal Vicar for the Clergy: Fr. Jesus Villagante
Diocesan Clergy Board: Fr. Jesus Villagante
Diocesan Vocation Director: Fr. Mario Eudela
Diaconate Program: Fr. George Carin
 

MINISTRIES, PROGRAMS & DESKS
 

Under the Commission on Christian Formation:

Catechetics (CATZ): Sr. Rosana Estoque, C.P.
Kristohanong Katilingban(KRISKA): Mrs. Jocelyn Ebrona
Gagmay’ng Kristohanong Katilingban(GKK): Mr. Lino Baino
Family and Life Ministry (F&LM): Mr. Bienvenido Mejares
Catholic Youth Ministry(CYM) Ms. Gerly Elmaguin
Diocesan Campus Ministry: Ms. Mellie Castaρeda
 

Under the Commission on Social Action:

Justice and Peace (JP): Sr. Susan Bolanio, OND
Health and Nutrition: Mrs. Helen Cerbana
Relief & Rehabilitation: Fr. Ernesto Bendita
Indigenous Peoples Desk: Ms. Rose Lilia Romano
Cooperative & Special Projects: Mr. Stemson Pino
Alay Kapwa (AK): Ms. Mellie Castaρeda
 

Under the Commission on Worship & Liturgy:

Lay Liturgical Leadership (LLL): Mr. Norberto Balili
Lay Liturgists(LLM): Mrs. Fredesminda Lomigo
 

ORGANIZATIONS, MOVEMENTS, OFFICES

Recognized Organizations:
Knights of Columbus (K of C) - SK Engr. Lupe Heramil
Catholic Women's League (CWL) – Dr. Hildegarda Heramil
Daughters of Mary Immaculate (DMI) - Mrs. Lucrecia Aguirre
Legion of Mary (LM)
 

Movements:
Samaria-Cursillo Movement: Sis. Carmen Hormigos
Catholic Charismatic Movement
Parish Renewal Experience(PREX)

Lay Associations:
Assn. Of Lay Liturgical Leaders (Layco)
Assn. Of the Knights of Columbus
Assn. Of Lay Liturgists
Assn. Of BCC/GKK Practitioners
Assn. Of Kriska Alagads
Assn. Of Catholic Youth Ministry Practitioners
Assn. Of Catechetics
 

PARISHES AND PAROCHIAL CLERGY

I. ALLAH VALLEY VICARIATE (AVA)
Vicar Forane: Very Rev. Fr. Rolando Japitana

1-BANGA(E-1950), Catholic Parish Church,
9511 Banga, South Cotabato
Population:68, 845;Catholics 54,829                        
Titular: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Nov. 27
Parish Priest: Fr. Fortunato Ferolino
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Jimmy Faustino

 

2-NORALA PARISH(E-1952), Catholic Parish Church
9508 Norala, South Cotabato; Tel(083)238-7530
Population: 41,132;Catholics: 32, 823
Titular: Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Dec.8
Parish Priest: Fr. Ronilo Huesca
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Reynaldo Mission

3- STO. NINO (E-1964)Catholic Parish Church
9509 Sto. Nino, South Cotabato;
Tel.(083)238-7007
Population:33,039;Catholics: 26,366
Titular: Sto. Nino, January (variable)
Parish Priest: Fr. Rolando Japitana
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Reynaldo Maglente, Fr. Antonio Mayo

4- SURALLAH (E-1964)Catholic Parish Church, 
9512 Surallah, South Cotabato;
Tel. (083) 238-3251
Population: 112,707;Catholics: 82,649
Titular: Our Lady of Lourdes, Feb.11
Parish Priest: Fr. Reil Posas
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Bernard Parreno, Fr. Jerome Millan  

5- T’BOLI (E-1992), Catholic Parish Church
9513 T’boli South Cotabato
Population: 56,325;Catholics: 39,428 
Titular: San Lorenzo Ruiz, Sept. 28
Parish Priest: Fr. Rafael Cabrido
 

II. KORONADAL VALLEY VICARIATE(KVA)
Vicar Forane: Very Rev. Fr. Floro Litigio
 

1-MARBEL(E-1946)Christ the King Cathedral, St. Anthony Parish 9506
Koronadal, South Cotabato 
Tel. (083)228-2519
Population: 122,280; Catholics: 97,579 
Titular: St. Anthony of Padua, June 13
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Nicholas Ledesma, Fr. Richard Nombre, Fr. Ernesto
Casildo, Fr. Ronald Alejado   

2- TANTANGAN (E-1981), Catholic Parish Church, 9510 Tantangan, South
Cotabato
Population: 31,176; Catholics: 12,470
Titular: San Jose Manggagawa, May 1
Parish Priest: Fr. Antonio Chua

3-TAMPAKAN (E-1980), Catholic Parish Church, 9507 Tampakan, South
Cotabato     
Tel. (083) 228-8005
Population: 29,246; Catholics: 23,340
Titular: Sto. Nino, January (variable)
Parish Priest: Fr. Romeo Subaldo
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Cristito Joloro    

4-TUPI (E-1956), Catholic Parish Church, 9505 Tupi, South Cotabato; Tel. (083) 8234
Population: 48,516; Catholics: 38,716
Titular: Sta. Teresita, October 1
Parish Priest: Fr. Godofredo Maghanoy
Priest-in-Residence: Fr. Raul Vale

5-POLOMOLOK (E-1958), Catholic Parish Church, 9504 Polomolok, South
Cotabato    
Tel. (083) 225-2319
Population: 100,089; Catholics: 79,859
Titular: Our Lady of Lourdes, Feb.11
Parish Priest: Fr. Floro Litigio
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Ronnie James Lloren, Fr. Angelo Buenavides  

III. METRO DADIANGAS VICARIATE (MEDA)
Vicar Forane: Very Rev. Fr. Jesus Jordan
 

1-DADIANGAS (E-1957, Catholic Parish Church, Dadiangas, 9500 General Santos
City 
Tel. (083) 552-3634
Population: 159,877; Catholics: 127,582
Titular: Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, October 13 
Parish Priest: Fr. Nazario Plaza, CP.
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Emmanuel Gellez, CP., Fr. Joselito Sarigumba, C.P.

2-St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Catholic Parish Church, City Heights,
9500 General Santos City
Tel. (083)
Population:
Titular: St. Michael the Archange
Parish Priest: Fr. Arturo Pancho
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Jose Legaria

3-BULA (E-1978), Catholic Parish Church, Bula 9500 General Santos City
Tel. (083) 552-3694
Population: 53,946; Catholics: 43,050
Titular: Sto. Nino, January (variable)
Parish Priest: Fr. Rosalio Munasque
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Edward Mendoza, Fr. Joseph Benitez    
 

4-CALUMPANG (F-1986), Catholic Parish Church, Calumpang, 9500 General Santos
City
Tel. (083) 552-4110
Population: 62,958; Catholics: 50,241
Titular: Holy Cross, Sept. 14
Parish Priest: Fr. Roberto Wapano, CP
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Vicente Gabut, CP.    
 

5-LAGAO (F-1941), Catholic Parish Church Lagao, 9500 General Santos City 
Tel. (083) 552-3694
Population: 60,128; Catholics: 47,982
Titular: Sts. Peter & Paul, June 29
Parish Priest: Fr. Jesus Jordan
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Bobby Parreno, Fr. Noel Ello   

IV. GAMMA VICARIATE (Glan-Alabel-Malapatan-Malungon)
Vicar Forane: Very Rev. Francisco Romano
 

1-GLAN (E-1949), Catholic Parish Church, 9517 Glan, Sarangani Province 
Tel. (083)
Population: 76,683; Catholics: 61,193
Titular: Sta. Catalina, Nov. 25 
Parish Priest: Fr. Rene Dasilao
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Francisco Bajos, Fr. Sinon Alcarde   

2-MALAPATAN (E-1980), Catholic Parish Church, 9516 Malapatan, Saranggani
Province
Tel.
Population: 49,770; Catholics: 39,716
Titular: St. Francis Xavier, Dec.3
Parish Priest: Fr. Edwin Funtilon

3-ALABEL (E-1988),Catholic Parish Church,9501 Alabel, Sarangani Province    
Tel.
Population: 48,137; Catholics: 38,413
Titular: San Isidro Labrador, May 15
Parish Priest: Fr. Francisco Romano
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Joel Cabrera    

4-MALUNGON (E-1978),Catholic Parish Church, 9503 Malungon, Sarangani
Province 
Population: 95,459; Catholics: 76,176
Titular: St. Joseph, March 19
Parish Priest: Fr. Leonardo Rano
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Joel Toledo     

IV. MAKIMAMI VICARIATE (Maasim-Kiamba-Maitum-Milbuk)
Vicar Forane:  Very Rev. Fr. Jerry Llaban

1-MAASIM (E-1968),Catholic Parish Church,9502 Maasim, Sarangani Province
Population: 32,825; Catholics: 26,194
Titular: Holy Cross, Sept.14
Parish Priest: Fr. Ricky Legario
 

2-KIAMBA (F-1956),Catholic Parish Church, 9514 Kiamba, Sarangani Province    
Population: 41,232; Catholics: 32,903
Titular: St. Anthony of Padua, June 13 
Parish Priest: Fr. Freddie Paulo

3-MAITUM (E-1959),Catholic Parish Church,9515 Maitum, Sarangani Province     
Population: 36,657; Catholics: 29,253
Titular: Sto. Nino, January (variable)
Parish Priest: Fr. Jerry Llaban

4-MILBUK (E-1959), Catholic Parish Church, 9808 Palimbang Sultan Kudarat 
Population: 29,744; Catholics: 11,897
Titular: Our Lady of Perpetual Help, June 27
Parish Priest: Fr. Bonifacio Rapas
 

MISSION FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

 

1-BOLUL (B’laan Tribe) (E-1958)Assumption Mission, Brgy. Bolul, 9506
Koronadal, South Cotabato 
Population: (estimate whole Diocese);96,720; Catholics: 10,920
Titular: Our Lady of the Assumption, Aug.15
Director: Fr. Deorito Sustiguer, C.P.
Asst. Director: Fr. James Oclarit, CP, Fr. Louie Fuentespina, CP, Bro. William Pondo, C.P. 

2-LAKE SEBU (T’BOLI Tribe)(E-1961), Sta. Cruz Mission, Lake Sebu,South
Cotabato     
Population: (estimate whole Diocese):T’boli 64,000; Catholics 7,450; Manubo
15,950;Catholics 3,100; Kalagan 16,000; Catholics 3,100; Ubo 5,100;
Catholics 1,100 
Titular: Holy Cross, Sept. 14
Chair Executive Committee: Mrs. Maria Gandam
Mission Director: Fr. Jerome Millan    
 

DIOCESAN CLERGY WITH NO PARISH ASSIGNMENT

Diocesan Seminary Personnel:
 

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SEMINARY
Rector: Fr. George Carin, Ph.L
Procurator: Fr. Mario Eudela
Dean: Fr. Cerilo Casicas
Spiritual Director Fr. Greto Bugas
 

Directors of Diocesan Offices:
Diocesan Schools Superintendent: Fr. Romeo Buenaobra
Spiritual Director Samaria-Cursillo: Fr. Romeo Buenaobra
Director Christian Formation Center: Fr. Romeo Buenaobra
Social Action Director: Fr. Ernesto Bendita
Director Diocesan Liturgical Center: Fr. Amado Panes
Director-Radio Station DXCP: Fr. Antonio Magbanua
Director Pontifical Mission Society: Fr. James Oclarit, CP
Manager-Paghidait Printing Press: Fr. Ernesto Bendita
Chaplain- Notre Dame of Marbel University: Fr. Joe-An Paez
Chaplain- Notre Dame of Dadiangas College: Fr. Joseph Benitez
Chaplain-Knights of Columbus: Most Rev. Bishop
Spiritual Director-Legion of Mary: Most Rev. Bishop
Spiritual Director-Catholic Women’s League: Most Rev. Bishop
Diocesan Vocation Director: Fr. Mario Eudela
Director-Diocesan Clergy Board: Fr. Jesus Villagante
Director-Diaconate Program: Fr. George Carin

Priests in Residence: Fr. Antonio Mayo, Sto. Nino Parish, Sto. Nino, South
Cotabato, Fr. Raul Vale, Sta. Teresita Parish, Tupi, South Cotabato, Fr. Ismael Ngitngit, Sta. Cruz Parish, Maasim, Sarangani Province

Priests In Other Dioceses:

Manila: Fr. Carlos Andalan, Fr. Ronald Plomillo, Fr. Bonifacio Ampoyas, Fr. Elbert Vasquez

Cebu: Fr. Rex Padrones

Priests Abroad: Fr. Max Saldua, USA; Fr. Robustiano Morgia, USA; Fr. Edwin Wee, USA; Fr. Renato Cruz, USA; Fr.Jaime Apolinares, USA; Fr. Ronnie Nombre, Rome, Fr. Samuel Oracion, St. Lucia, Caribbean

Seminary

OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SEMINARY
9506 Koronadal, South Cotabato;
Tel. (083)228-2509
Rector: Fr. George Carin
 

INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE/SOCIETIES OF APOSTOLIC LIFE

MEN

Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ (CP)

1.     HOLY CROSS SPIRITUAL CENTER, Calumpang,
   9500 General Santos City, P.O. Box 54; Tel. (083)552-3960
   Vice-Provincial: Fr. Apolinario Plaza, C.P.
   Retreat Director: Fr. Leovigildo Acierto, C.P.
   Priests: 2

 

2.     ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS NOVITIATE, Lagao
9500 General Santos City; Tel. (083)552-4605
Novice Master: 
Priest: 1
 

3.     OUR LADY OF PEACE AND GOOD VOYAGE PARISH, Dadiangas,
9500 General Santos City; Tel. (083)552-3634
Parish Priest: Fr. Nazario Plaza, C.P.
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Emmanuel Gellez, C.P., Fr. Joselito Sarigumba, C.P.
Priests: 3

 

4.     HOLY CROSS PARISH, Calumpang. 9500 General Santos City; 
Tel. (083)552-4110
Parish Priest: Fr. Roberto Wapano, C.P.
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Vicente Gabut, C.P.
Priests: 2

 

5.     OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION MISSION, Brgy. Bolul, 9506 
Koronadal, South Cotabato
Director: Fr. Deorito Sustiguer, C.P.
Asst. Directors: Fr. James Oclarit, C.P., Fr. Louie Fuentespina, C.P.,
Bro. William Pondo
Priests: 3

 

6.     ST. GABRIEL’S SPIRITUAL CENTER, 9506 Koronadal, South 
Cotabato; Tel. (083)228-2316
Director: 
Priest: 1

MARIST BROTHERS OF THE SCHOOL (FMS)

1.     MARIST BROTHERS – NDMU, 9506 Koronadal, South Cotabato; 
   Tel. (083)228-2518
   Superior: Bro. Dominador Santiago
   Brothers: 5 
 

2.     MARIST BROTHERS – NDDC, Dadiangas, 9500 General Santos 
City, P.O. Box 100; Tel. (083)552-5209
E-mail:
willy1@nddc.edu.ph
 

3.     MARIST BROTHERS PROVINCIAL HOUSE, Lagao, 9500 General 
Santos City, P.O. Box 42; Tel. (083)552-5994, (083)552-2764
Provincial House Superior: Bro. Teodulo Fernandez, FMS
Religious Superior: Bro. Samuel Purto, FMS
Brothers: 5

 

4.     MARIST BROTHERS ASPIRANCY HOUSE, Lagao, 9500 General 
Santos City, P.O. Box 42; Tel. (083)552-5993
Religious Superior: Bro. Wenceslao Calimpon, FMS
Master of Aspirants: Bro. Hilario Sevilla, FMS
Brothers: 2
 

5.     MARCELLIN CHILDREN’S HOME, Katangawan, 9500 General 
Santos City; Tel. (083)552-2562
Director: Bro. Crispin Betita, FMS
Brother: 1
 

ORDER OF FRIARS MINOR CAPUCHIN (OFMCap)

 

1.     FRANCISCAN CAPUCHINS, Baluan, Lagao, 9500 General Santos 
City
Guardian: Fr. Dominic Abella, OFMCap
PN 3 Director: Fr. Uldarico Camus, OFMCap
Economus: Bro. Allan Donasco
Priests: 2, Brother: 1

ORDER OF PREACHERS (OP)

1.     MOTHER FRANCISCA SPIRITUAL CENTER, Lagao, 9500 General 
Santos City
Retreat Director: Fr. Ramon Salibay, OP
Asst. Retreat Director: Fr. Jude Guester Roquero, OP
Priests: 2
 

ORDER OF CISTERCIANS OF THE STRICT OBSERVANCE (OCSO)

1.     TRAPPISTINE MONASTERY, Landan, 9504 Polomolok, South 
   Cotabato
   Chaplain: Fr. Fabian Mulroney, OCSO
   Priest: 1, Brothers: 2

WOMEN

NUNS OF THE MOST HOLY CROSS AND PASSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST (CP) (Passionist Nuns) (Contemplative)

1.     OUR LADY OF HOLY HOPE MONASTERY, Seminary Road, P.O. Box 
285, Tel. (083)228-2548 9506 Koronadal, South Cotabato
Superior/Novice Mistress: Mo. Marguerite Marie Masuda, CP
Sisters: 3

PASSIONIST SISTERS OF ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS (CP)
 

1.     PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY COMMUNITY, 
Calumpang, 9500 General Santos City
Superior: Sr. Ma. Ofelia Federico
Sisters: 6

2.     HOLY TRINITY COMMUNITY, Dadiangas, 9500 General Santos 
City
Superior: Sr. Ma. Crucifixa Lovato
Sisters: 6

3.     SR. ANTONIETTA FARANI COMMUNITY, Marin Village, 9500 
General Santos City
Superior: Sr. Ma. Degli Angeli Rementeria
Sisters: 9

 

MISSIONARY SISTERS OF THE SOCIETY OF MARY (SMSM)

1.     MARIST SISTERS – Lagao, NDDC High School Dept., Lagao 
   Campus, Lagao, 9500 General Santos City, Tel. (083)552-5995
   Religious Superior: Sr. Judith Moore, SMSM
   Sisters: 3; Postulants: 2

2.     MARIST SISTERS – Maitum, Notre Dame of Maitum, 9515 
Maitum, Sarangani Province
Superior: Sr. Anunisia Fifita, SMSM
Sisters: 3

CONGREGATION OF THE SISTERS OF ST. PAUL DE CHARTRES (SPC)

1.     NOTRE DAME OF SURALA, 9512 Surallah, South Cotabato
   Superior: Sr. Mary Ann Adonacion, SPC
   Sisters: 4
 

2.     SANTA CRUZ MISSION, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
   Superior: Sr. Veronica Alvarez, SPC
   Sisters: 3

3.     GENERAL SANTOS DOCTORS’ HOSPITAL, 9500 General Santos 
City
Superior: Sr. Alphonsine Kilayco, SPC
Sisters: 5

SOCIETY OF THE OBLATES OF NOTRE DAME (OND)

1.     NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY 9506 Koronadal, South 
Cotabato
Superior: Sr. Alicia Dumaboc, OND
Sisters: 3

2.     SOCIAL ACTION CENTER, Cathedral Compound, 9506 
Koronadal, South Cotabato
JP Coordinator: Sr. Susan Bolanio, OND
Sisters: 2

3.     NOTRE DAME OF DADIANGAS COLLEGE 9500 General Santos City
Superior: Sr. Lucia Arana, OND
Sisters: 2

LIST OF OND SISTERS (Information submitted by Vicar-General’s Office as of
Dec. 1998)
   Superior, NDMU: Sr. Alicia Dumaboc, OND
   Treasurer: Sr. Helen Labis, OND
   Sr. Susan Bolanio, OND
   Sr. Fely Marie Ouano, OND
   Sr. Anita Acosta, OND
   Superior, NDDC: Sr. Lucia Arana, OND
   Sr. Ma. Lourdes Rimandaban

CONGREGATION OF THE DOMINICAN SISTERS OF ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA (O.P.)

1.     MOTHER FRANCISCA CONVENT, Regional House Aspirancy, 
   Lagao, 9500 General Santos City, Tel. (083)552-3231
   Regional Superior: Sr. Ma. Concepta Roque, OP.
   Sisters: 5
 

2. MOTHER FRANCISCA SPIRITUAL CENTER, Lagao 9500 General Santos City, Tel.
   (083)552-6948
   Superior: Sr. Immaculada Aquino
   Sisters: 4
 

3.NOTRE DAME OF LAGAO, Lagao 9500 General Santos City,
   Tel. (083)552-5197
   Superior: Sr. Ma. Felipa Gomez, OP
   Sisters: 4

 

4.     NOTRE DAME OF DADIANGAS FOR GIRLS, 9500 General Santos
City, Tel. (083)552-3803, (083)552-3480
Superior: Sr. Estelita Carbon, OP
Sisters: 4

5.     NOTRE DAME OF POLOMOLOK, 9504 Polomolok, South Cotabato, 
Tel. (083)225-2097
Superior: Sr. Alfonsa Villanueva, OP
Sisters: 3

 

6.     NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL, 9506 Koronadal, South Cotabato, 
Tel. (083)2282-589
Superior: Sr. Ma. Tomas Rivera, OP
Sisters: 5

 

CONGREGATION OF THE AUGUSTINIAN RECOLLECT SISTERS (A.R.)
1.     NOTRE DAME OF BANGA, Banga 9511, South Cotabato
Superior: Sr. Marcelina Diaz, AR
Sisters: 4

2.     NOTRE DAME OF LAMBA, Lamba, 9511 Banga, South Cotabato
Superior: Sr. Paulita Llacer, AR
Sisters: 4

ORDER OF CISTERCIAN S OF THE STRICT OBSERVANCE (OCSO)
(Trappistine Nuns) (Contemplative)
1.     TRAPPISTINE MONASTERY, Landan, Polomolok 9504, South 
   Cotabato
   Superior: Mo. Giovanna Garbelli
   Sisters: 10, Novices: 3, Postulants: 2

MISSIONARIES OF OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP (MPS)
1.     SAN ISIDRO PARISH, Alabel, Sarangani Province
Superior: Sr. Caritina Olmos
Sisters: 4

FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEARTS (SFSC)
1.     Upper Baluan, General Santos City
Superior: Sr. Yolanda Garcia
Sisters: 3
 

ORDER OF ST. CLARE (OSC)
(Contemplative)
1.     POOR CLARE MONASTERY OF OUR LADY, QUEEN OF PEACE, Purok 
Vicente Fin, Barangay Magsaysay, Polomolok, South Cotabato
Abbess: Sr. Agnes Cabatuan
Sisters: 5

 

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS

1.     NOTRE DAME OF NEW ILOILO (DIOCESAN) (F-1964)
New Iloilo, Tantangan 9510, South Cotabato
Principal: Ms. Thelma Almedejar
Spiritual Director: Fr. Antonio Chua
Faculty: Lay 17; Enrolment: 429

2.     NOTRE DAME OF NORALA (DIOCESAN) (F-19530)
Norala 9508, South Cotabato
Principal: Mr. Magdaleno Aperocho
Spiritual Director: Fr. Ronilo Huesca
Faculty: Lay 25; Enrolment 557
 

3.     NOTRE DAME OF POLOMOLOK (OP) (F-1966)
Polomolok 9504, South Cotabato
Principal: Sr. Ma. Teresa Cruz, OP
Faculty: Sisters 2; Lay 25; Enrolment: 675 

4.     SAN LORENZO RUIZ ACADEMY (FMS) (F-1970)
Polomolok 9504, South Cotabato
Principal: Mrs. Medy Lamboso
Faculty: Lay 32; Enrolment: 796

5.     NOTRE DAME OF SAN JOSE (DIOCESAN) (F-1966)
   San Jose, Koronadal 9506, south Cotabato
   Principal: Mr. Rafael Parcon
   Spiritual Director: Fr. Nicolas Ledesma
   Faculty: Lay 14; Enrolment: 408

6.     NOTRE DAME OF STO. NIΡO (DIOCESAN) (F-1964)
Sto. Niρo 9509, South Cotabato
Principal: Mr. Virgilio Insoy
Spiritual Director: Fr. Rolando Japitana
Faculty: Lay 18; Enrolment: 442

7.     NOTRE DAME OF SURALA (SPC) (F-1967)
Surallah 9512, South Cotabato
Principal: Sr. Mary Ann Adonacion, SPC
Faculty: Sisters 4; Lay 27; Enrolment: 1,094

8.     SCM DECOLON HIGH SCHOOL (DIOCESAN) (F-1980)
Poblacion, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Principal: Mr. Remie Unggol
Faculty: Lay 13; Enrolment: 310
 

9.     SCM LEM-EHEK HIGH SCHOOL (DIOCESAN) (F-1980)
Lem-ehek, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Principal: Mrs. Evelyn Jamillo
Faculty: Lay 6; Enrolment: 100

10. NOTRE DAME OF MILBUK
Milbuk, Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat
Spiritual Director: Fr. Bonifacio Rapas
Faculty: Lay 6; Enrolment: 177

 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

 

1.     NOTRE DAME OF DADIANGAS ELEMENTARY FOR BOYS (FMS) 
(F-1989), Dadiangas 9500 General Santos City
Principal: Mrs. Alma Hordista
Faculty: Brother 1; Lay 30; Enrolment: 1,517; Espina Extension 316
 

2.     NOTRE DAME OF DADIANGAS ELEMENTARY FOR GIRLS (OP) 
(F-1988), Dadiangas 9500, General Santos City
Principal: Sr. Estelita Carbon, OP
Faculty: Lay 18; Enrolment: 534
 

3.     NOTRE DAME OF GLAN ELEMENTARY (DIOCESAN) (F-1966)
Glan 9517, Sarangani Province
Principal: Mrs. Leonora Dagupan
Faculty: Lay 6; Enrolment: 261
 

4.     NOTRE DAME OF LAGAO ELEMENTARY (OP) (F-1966) 
Lagao 9500, General Santos City
Principal: Sr. Leonila E. Jimenez, OP
Faculty: Sisters 2; Lay 12; Enrolment: 515

5.     NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY TRAINING DEPT. (FMS) 
(F-1961), Koronadal 9506, South Cotabato
Principal: Dr. Isabelita Bona
Faculty: Lay 32; Enrolment: 971

6.     NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL ELEMENTARY (OP) (F-1951)
   Koronadal 9506, South Cotabato
   Principal: Sr. Loreta Oranza, OP
   Faculty: Lay 19; Enrolment: 614

7.     NOTRE DAME OF NORALA ELEMENTARY (DIOCESAN) (F-1989)
Norala 9508, South Cotabato
Principal: Mr. Magdaleno Apercoho
Faculty: Lay 7; Enrolment: 211

8.     NOTRE DAME OF STO. NIΡO ELEMENTARY (DIOCESAN) (F-1991)
Sto. Niρ0 9509, South Cotabato
Principal: Mr. Virgilio Insoy
Faculty: Lay 5; Enrolment: 135

9.     NOTRE DAME OF BANGA ELEMENTARY (AR) (F-1988)
Banga 9511, South Cotabato
Principal: Sr. Marcelina Diaz, AR
Faculty: Lay 6; Enrolment: 245

10.         NOTRE DAME OF POLOMOLOK ELEMENTARY (OP) (F-1966)
Polomolok 9504, South Cotabato
Principal: Sr. Ma. Teresa Cruz, OP
Faculty: Sister 1; Lay 8; Enrolment: 168

11.         NOTRE DAME OF SURALA ELEMENTARY (SPC) (F-1993)
Surallah 9512, South Cotabato
Principal: Sr. Mary Ann Adonacion, SPC
Faculty: Lay 2; Enrolment: 164

12.         NOTRE DAME OF BOLUL ELEMENTARY (DIOCESAN) (F-1954)
Bolul, Koronadal 9506, South Cotabato
Principal: Mrs. Edna Poticar
Faculty: Lay 7; Enrolment: 246

13.         NOTRE DAME OF BOLUL – LAM-AFUS EXTENSION (DIOCESAN) 
(F-1990), Lam-afus, 9511 Banga, South Cotabato
Teacher-in-charge: Mr. Mario Claudio
Faculty: Lay 3; Enrolment: 73

14.         NOTRE DAME OF BOLUL – ATMUROK EXTENSION (DIOCESAN)
(F-1990), Sitio Atmurok, Malandag, Malungon 9503, Sarangani Province
Teacher-in-charge: Ms. Erlinda Cabanial
Faculty: Lay 4; Enrolment: 106

15.         SCM BLUNO COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN) (F-1989)
Bluno, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Head Teacher: Mr. Alex Celajes
Faculty: Lay 4; Enrolment: 123

16.         SCM BE NEF COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN) (F-1984)
Be Nef, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Principal: Mr. Ruben Lugong
Faculty: Lay 5; Enrolment: 153

17.         SCM DEMAMIS COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN) (F-1984)
Demamis, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Head Teacher: Mr. Samuel Untang
Faculty: Lay 6; Enrolment: 195

18.         SCM EL-LUMET COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN) (F-1984)
El-Lumet, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Head Teacher: Claudio Pablo
Faculty: Lay 3; Enrolment: 100

19.         SCM KLUBI COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN) (F-1973)
Klubi, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Principal: Mr. Allen Sula
Faculty: Lay 7; Enrolment: 243

20.         SCM LAHIT COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN) (F-1984)
Lahit, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Principal: Boning Bongon
Faculty: Lay 6; Enrolment 178

21.         SCM LEM-ALO COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN) (F-1988)
Lem-Alo, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Principal: Mr. Felino Salif
Faculty: Lay 6; Enrolment: 230

22.         SCM LEMBON COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN) (F-1982)
Lembon, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Principal: Mrs. Myda Amando
Faculty: Lay 5; Enrolment: 145

23.         SCM LEM-EHEK COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN) 
(F-1964), Lem-ehek, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Principal: Mrs. Violenda Parreρo
Faculty: Lay 14; Enrolment: 436

24.         SCM LEM-EL LAW COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN)
(F-1982), Lem-el Law, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Principal: Mr. Benjie Unggal
Faculty: Lay 5; Enrolment: 128

25. SCM LEMLAHAK COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN)(F-1984)
   Lemlahak, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
   Principal: Mr. Michael Valdez
   Faculty: Lay 6; Enrolment: 153

26.         SCM LUYONG COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN) (F-1985)
Luyong, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Principal: Mr. Richie Tambukong
Faculty: Lay 4; Enrolment: 135

27.         SCM NIAN COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN) (F-1984)
Nian, 9503 Malungon, Sarangani Province
Head Teacher: Mr. Benito Kagi
Faculty: Lay 4; Enrolment: 137

28.         SCM TABLO COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN) (F-1977)
Tablo, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Principal: Mrs. Norma Macaranas
Faculty: Lay 7; Enrolment: 208

29. SCM T’BOYUNG COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN)(F-1984) 
   T’boyung, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
   Head Teacher: Mr. George Yaman
   Faculty: Lay 6; Enrolment: 244

30.         SCM T’LUBEK COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN)(F-1982)
      T’lubek Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
   Principal: Mr. Felipe Dakingking
   Faculty: Lay 6; Enrolment: 187

31. SCM TUBI-ALA COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN)(F-1984)
   Tubi-ala, 9512 Surallah, South Cotabato
   Head Teacher: Mrs. Alma Molina
   Faculty: Lay 6; Enrolment: 120

31.         SCM TUBURAN COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN)(F-1985)
Tuburan, San Miguel, Norala 9508, South Cotabato
Head Teacher: Imelda Lalantacon
Faculty: Lay 4; enrolment: 120

32.         SCM MAFP COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN) (F-1973)
Modon, Sto. Niρ0 9509, South Cotabato
Principal: Mr.Tuheron Nandang
Faculty: Lay 6; Enrolment: 132

PRE-SCHOOL

1.     NOTRE DAME OF NORALA KINDERGARTEN (DIOCESAN) (F-1988)
Norala 9508, South Cotabato
Director: Mr. Magdaleno Aperocho
Faculty: Lay 1; Enrolment: 33

2.     NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY PRE-SCHOOL (FMS) (F-
1978), Koronadal 9506, South Cotabato
Director: Dr. Isabelita Bona
Faculty: Lay 3; Enrolment: 163

3.     NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL KINDERGARTEN (OP) (F-1946)
Koronadal 9506, South Cotabato
Director: Sr. Loreta Oranza, OP
Faculty: Sisters 2; Lay 2; Enrolment: 136

4.     NDDC – BOYS KINDERGARTEN (FMS) (F-1959)
9500 General Santos City
Director: Bro. Samuel Purto, FMS
Faculty: Lay 50; Enrolment: 1,508

5.     NOTRE DAME OF DADIANGAS KINDERGARTEN (OP) (F-1954)
9500 General Santos City
Director: Sr. Estelita Carbon, OP
Faculty: Lay 1; Enrolment: 64

6.     NOTRE DAME OF LAGAO KINDERGARTEN (OP) (F-1966)
Lagao 9500, General Santos City
Director: Sr. Leonila Jimenez, OP
Faculty: Lay 1; Enrolment: 50

7.     NOTRE DAME OF GLAN KINDERGARTEN (DIOCESAN) (F-1988)
Glan 9517, Sarangani Province
Director: Mrs. Leonora Dagupan
Faculty: Lay 1; Enrolment: 43

8.     NOTRE DAME OF BANGA KINDERGARTEN (AR) (F-1988)
Banga 9511, South Cotabato
Director: Sr. Marcelina Diaz, AR  
Faculty: Lay 1; Enrolment: 77

9.     NOTRE DAME OF STO. NIΡO KINDERGARTEN (DIOCESAN) (F-1991)
Sto. Niρo 9509, South Cotabato
Director: Mr. Virgilio Insoy
Faculty: Lay 1; Enrolment: 35

10. NOTRE DAME OF POLOMOLOK KINDERGARTEN   (OP) (F-1992)
   Polomolok 9504, South Cotabato
   Director: Sr. Ma. Teresa Cruz, OP
   Faculty: Lay 2; Enrolment: 78

MISCELLANEOUS LISTING

RETREAT HOUSES

1.     BANGA SAMARIA-CURSILLO HOUSE (DIOCESAN)
9511 Banga, South Cotabato
Spiritual Director: Fr. Fortunato Ferolino
 

2.     GENERAL SANTOS SAMARIA-CURSILLO HOUSE (DIOCESAN)
9500 General Santos City
Spiritual Director:
 

3.     HOLY CROSS SPIRITUAL CENTER (CP)
Calumpang 9500, General Santos City
Spiritual Director: Fr. Marito Varquez, CP
 

4.     BISHOP QUENTIN OLWELL SPIRITUAL CENTER (DIOCESAN)
Koronadal 9506, South Cotabato
Spiritual Director: Fr. Nicolas Ledesma
 

5.     CHRIST THE KING SPIRITUAL CENTER (DIOCESAN)
Koronadal 9506, South Cotabato
Spiritual Director: Fr. Romeo Buenaobra
 

6.     FR. CRISPIN LYNCH SPIRITUAL CENTER (DIOCESAN)
Polomolok 9504, South Cotabato
Spiritual Director: Fr. Floro Litigio
 

7.     MOTHER FRANCISCA SPIRITUAL CENTER (OP)
   Lagao, 9500 General Santos City
   Spiritual Director: Fr. Ramon Salibay, OP
 

8.     ST. GABRIEL’S RESIDENCE (CP)
Koronadal 9506, South Cotabato
Spiritual Director: Fr. Nazario Benitez, CP
 

9.     FRANCISCAN SISTERS RETREAT CENTER (SFSC)
Baluan, General Santos City
 

HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

1.     GENERAL SANTOS DOCTORS’ HOSPITAL (SPC)
9500 General Santos City
Administrator: Sr. Alphonsine Kilayko, SPC
Sisters: 7

 

2.     OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION MISSION CLINIC (CP)
Bolul, Koronadal, 9506, South Cotabato
Administrator: Fr. Apolinario Plaza, CP

Priests: 2

3.     SANTA CRUZ MISSION CLINIC (SPC)
   Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
   Administrator: Sr. Veronica Alvarez, SPC

Sisters: 3

 



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