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DIOCESE OF MARBEL
(Dioecesis Marbelianae)

Suffragan of Cotabato

Bishop
Most Reverend DINUALDO D. 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 City of Koronadal
Tel. (083) 2282-526
Website: http://marbeldiocese.freeservers.com
E-mail: dimarbel@mozcom.com
 

 PRESENT STATUS 

DIOCESAN CURIA

Chancery Office
Bishop’s Residence
9506 City of Koronadal
P.O Box 7869
Tel. (083) 228-2526
Fax. (083) 228-2526
E-mail: dimarbel@mozcom.com
 

Vicar General/Moderator Curiae: Rt. Rev. Msgr. Romeo M. Buenaobra, AB, MA, STL
Chancellor: Rev. Fr. Antonio Magbanua, STL, JCD
Finance Officer: Rev. Fr. Bonifacio Ampoyas, AB, PhD
Episcopal Vicar for the Clergy: Rev. Fr. Rolando Japitana, AB
Canon Penitentiary: Rev. Fr. Joe-An Paez, AB

Diocesan Councils

College of Consultors: Rev. Fr. Romeo Buenaobra, Rev. Fr. Edwin Flor, C.P., Rev. Fr. George Carin, Rev. Fr. Bobby Parreňo,  Fr. Bonifacio Ampoyas, Rev. Fr. Cerilo Casicas

Presbyteral Council: Rev. Fr. Romeo Buenaobra, Rev. Fr. Edwin Flor, C.P., Rev. Fr. Bobby Parreňo, Rev. Fr.. Cerilo Casicas, Rev. Fr. Bonifacio Ampoyas, Rev. Fr. Floro Litigio, Rev. Fr. Romeo Catedral, Rev. Fr. Apolinario Plaza, C.P., Rev. Fr. Louie Fuentespina, C.P., Rev. Fr. George Carin, Rev. Fr. Roberto Wapaňo, C.P., Rev. Fr. Rogelio Calaor, OFMCap. 

Diocesan Pastoral Council: Rev. Fr. Romeo Buenaobra, Rev. Fr. Rolando Japitana, Rev. Fr. Antonio Magbanua, Rev. Fr. Apolinario Plaza, C.P., Rev. Fr. Bernard Parreňo, Rev. Fr. Antonio Chua, Rev. Fr. Greto Bugas, Rev. Fr. Francisco Romano, Rev. Fr. Ronilo Huesca, Rev. Fr. Arturo Pancho, Rev. Fr. Ricky Legario, Rev. Fr. Jerry Llaban, Rev. Fr. Jerome Millan, Rev. Fr. Vicente Gabut, C.P., Rev. Fr. George Carin, Ms. Mellie Castaňeda, Bro. Manuel de Leon, FMS, Sr. Susan Bolanio, OND, Mrs. Joselina Ebrona, Mrs. Anita Dimamay, Mrs. Merlinda Yaňez, Mrs. Merci Luga, Mr. Ricarte Bantillo, Mr. Edwin Jacosalem, Mrs. Fredesminda Lomigo SK Zenelito Zuzon, Mrs. Ruby Teresita Peralta, Mrs. Norma Barroso, Mrs. Lita Lopez, Dr. Isabelita Bona, Mrs. Vilma F. Agabon, Mrs. Alice B. Valera.

Diocesan Economic Council: Rev. Fr. Bonifacio Ampoyas, Mr. Jaime Vargas, Mr. Jose Falcon, Mr. Valentin Chiu, Mr. Justiniano Griňo, Engr. Lupe Heramil, Mr. Jhun Perez, Ms. Elizabeth Buenavides

Judiciary Section

Judicial Vicar: Rev. Antonio Magbanua, STL, JCD
Defenders of the Bond: Rev. Fr. Ronald Plomillo
Notary ___________

PASTORAL SECTION

Commission on Christian Formation (COCF): Fr. Arturo Pancho, Commissioner
Fr. Elpidio Marintes, Jr., CFC Director
Commission on Social Action (COSA): Fr. Jerry Llaban, Commissioner
Fr. Romeo Catedral, SAC Director
Commission on Worship and Liturgy (COWL): Fr. Ricky Legario, Commissioner
Fr. Romeo Subaldo, DLC Director
Episcopal Vicar for the Clergy: Fr. Rolando Japitana
Chair, Diocesan Committee on the Clergy: Fr. Rolando Japitana
Diocesan Vocation Director: Fr. Ariel Distura
In-charge Diaconate Program: Fr. George Carin

MINISTRIES, PROGRAMS & DESKS

Under the Commission on Christian Formation:

Catechetical Ministry (CATZ): Mrs. Merci Luga
Total Number of Catechists – 2,180

Kristohanong Katilingban (KRISKA): Mrs. Anita Dimamay
Total Number of Kriska Units – 4,055

Gagmay’ng Kristohanong Katilingban (GKK): Mrs. Joselina Ebrona
Total Number of BEC/GKK – 1,600

Family and Life Ministry (F&LM): Mrs. Linda Yañes
Total Number of Family and Life Workers – 1,753

Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM): Mr. Ricarte Bantillo

Diocesan Campus Ministry: Ms. Mellie Castañeda

Under the Commission on Social Action:

Justice and Peace (JP): Sr. Pacita Babiera, OND

Health and Development Program: Ma. Teresa Posas

Relief & Rehabilitation and Alay Kapwa: Concepcion Liboon

Indigenous Peoples Desk:  Lolita Sionosa

BEC Empowerment Program: Lolita Sionosa

Advocacy: Rene Pamplona

Under the Commission on Worship & Liturgy:

Lay Liturgical Leadership Ministry (LLLM): Mr. Edwin Jacosalem
Total Number of LLL Ministers – 1,962

Lay Liturgists (LLM): Mrs. Fredesminda Lomigo
Total Number of Lay Liturgists – 7,860

ORGANIZATIONS, MOVEMENTS, OFFICES

Recognized Organizations:

Knights of Columbus (K of C) - SK Zenelito Zuzon

Catholic Women's League (CWL) – Mrs. Ruby Teresita Peralta

Daughters of Mary Immaculate (DMI) - Mrs. Lita Lopez

Legion of Mary (LM) – Fr. Romeo Buenaobra, Priest Incharge

Movements:

Samaria-Cursillo Movement: Mrs. Norma Barroso

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 BEC/GKK Practitioners

Assn. of Kriska Alagads

Assn. of Catholic Youth Ministry Practitioners

Assn. of Catechists

PARISHES AND PAROCHIAL CLERGY

I. ALLAH VALLEY VICARIATE (AVA)

Vicar Forane: Very Rev. Fr. Ronilo Huesca

1-BANGA (E-1950), Catholic Parish Church,
9511 Banga, South Cotabato
Tel. (083) 238-6530
Population: 69,131; Catholics: 53,922                        
Titular: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Nov. 27
Parish Priest: Fr. Jesus Jordan
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Jonathan Sarcon

2-NORALA PARISH (E-1952), Catholic Parish Church
9508 Norala, South Cotabato
Tel. (083) 238-7552
Population: 40,774; Catholics: 31,780
Titular: Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Dec.8
Parish Priest: Fr. Ruben Ocino
Parochial Vicar:

3-STO. NIŇO (E-1964) Catholic Parish Church
9509 Sto. Niňo, South Cotabato;
Tel. (083) 238-7007
Population: 36,228; Catholics: 28,257
Titular: Sto. Niňo, January (variable)
Parish Priest: Fr. Bobby Parreňo
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Ricardo Pajarillo, Jr.
Priest-in-Residence: Fr. Antonio Mayo

4-SURALLAH (E-1964) Catholic Parish Church,
9512 Surallah, South Cotabato;
Tel. (083) 238-3251
Population: Surallah: 66,150 and Lake Sebu: 54,142 = 124,585; Catholics: 84,204
Titular: Our Lady of Lourdes, Feb.11
Parish Priest: Fr. Ronilo Huesca
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Ricky Emboltorio

5-T’BOLI (E-1992), Catholic Parish Church
9513 T’boli South Cotabato
Tel. (083) 238-8030
Population: 60,693; Catholics: 41,271 
=Titular: San Lorenzo Ruiz, Sept. 28
Parish Priest: Fr. Cristito Joloro

II. KORONADAL VALLEY VICARIATE (KVA)
Vicar Forane: Very Rev. Fr. Francisco Romano

1- MARBEL (E-1946) Christ the King Cathedral, St. Anthony Parish
9506 Koronadal City
Tel. (083) 228-2519
Population: 133,786; Catholics: 104,353 
Titular: St. Anthony of Padua, June 13
Parish Priest: Most Rev. Dinualdo D. Gutierrez, D.D.
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Mario Eudela, Fr. Eugenio Porras, Fr. Freddie Paulo, Fr. Rene Dasilao, Fr. Joseph Benitez 

2- TANTANGAN (E-1981), Catholic Parish Church
9510 Tantangan, South Cotabato
Population: 32,636; Catholics: 13,054
Titular: San Jose Manggagawa, May 1
Parish Priest: Fr. Alexander Salas 

3-TAMPAKAN (E-1980), Catholic Parish Church
9507 Tampakan, South Cotabato    
Tel. (083) 228-8014
Population: 33,004; Catholics: 25,743
Titular: Sto. Niňo, January (variable)
Parish Priest: Fr. Edwin Funtilon
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Arturo Pancho

4-TUPI (E-1956), Catholic Parish Church
9505 Tupi, South Cotabato
Tel. (083) 8234
Population: 53,447; Catholics: 41,688
Titular: Sta. Teresita, October 1
Parish Priest: Fr. Francisco Romano

5-POLOMOLOK (E-1958), Catholic Parish Church
9504 Polomolok, South Cotabato   
Tel. (083) 225-2319
Population: 70,709; Catholics: 56,353
Titular: Our Lady of Lourdes, Feb.11
Parish Priest: Fr. Fortunato Ferolino
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Romeo Subaldo, Fr. Raul Vale

6. DOLE CANNERY (E-2002), Catholic Parish Church
9504 DoleFil, Polomolok, South Cotabato
Population: 40,000; Catholics: 30,000
Parish Priest: Fr. Ronald Alejado 

III. METRO DADIANGAS VICARIATE (MEDA)
Vicar Forane: Very Rev. Fr. Bernard Parreňo 

1-DADIANGAS (E-1957, Catholic Parish Church
Dadiangas, 9500 General Santos City
Tel. (083) 552-3634
Population: 123,446; Catholics: 96,287
Titular: Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, October 13
Parish Priest: Fr. Louie Fuentespina, C,P.
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Brando Recaňa, CP., Fr. Deorito Sustiguer, C.P., Fr. Vicente Supranes, C.P.

2-St. Michael the Archangel (E-2000), Catholic Parish Church
City Heights, 9500 General Santos City
Tel. (083) 552-3815
Population: 42,208; Catholics: 32,922
Titular: St. Michael the Archangel, Sept. 29
Parish Priest: Fr. Ricky Legario
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Edward Mendoza, Fr. Jimmy Faustino
Priest-in-Residence: Fr. Bonifacio Ampoyas    

3-BULA (E-1978), Catholic Parish Church
Bula 9500 General Santos City
Tel. (083) 552-2413
Population: 32,420; Catholics: 25,287
Titular: Sto. Nino, January (variable)
Parish Priest: Fr. Rolando Japitana
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Jerry Llaban, Fr. Alan Catigday

4-CALUMPANG (F-1986), Catholic Parish Church
Calumpang 9500 General Santos City
Tel. (083) 552-4110
Population: 110,586; Catholics: 86,257
Titular: Holy Cross, Sept. 14
Parish Priest: Fr. Apolinario Plaza, CP
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Mario Cutab, CP.     

5-LAGAO (F-1941), Catholic Parish Church
Lagao, 9500 General Santos City
Tel. (083) 552-3694
Population: 87,327; Catholics: 68,115
Titular: Sts. Peter & Paul, June 29
Parish Priest: Fr. Bernard Parreňo
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Floro Litigio  

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

1-GLAN (E-1949), Catholic Parish Church
9517 Glan, Sarangani Province      
Tel. (083) 225-9000
Population: 83,051; Catholics: 64,779
Titular: Sta. Catalina, Nov. 25
Parish Priest: Fr. Angelo Juanillo
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Michelle Tacogue  

2-MALAPATAN (E-1980), Catholic Parish Church
9516 Malapatan, Saranggani Province
Tel. (083) 225-8500
Population: 53,876; Catholics: 42,023
Titular: St. Francis Xavier, Dec.3
Parish Priest: Fr. Antonio Chua
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Robert Feguro 

3-ALABEL (E-1988), Catholic Parish Church
9501 Alabel, Sarangani Province   
Tel. (083) 225-8006
Population: 60,759; Catholics: 47,392
Titular: San Isidro Labrador, May 15
Parish Priest: Fr. Reil Posas

4- MALUNGON (E-1978), Catholic Parish Church
9503 Malungon, Sarangani Province
Tel. (083) 556-6101
Population: 93,232; Catholics: 72,720
Titular: St. Joseph, March 19
Parish Priest: Fr. Baltazar Celestial
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Herminio Hongayo, Jr.

IV. MAKIMAMI VICARIATE (Maasim-Kiamba-Maitum-Milbuk)
Vicar Forane: Very Rev. Greto Bugas

1-MAASIM (E-1968), Catholic Parish Church
9502 Maasim, Sarangani Province
Population: 39,424; Catholics: 30,750
Titular: Holy Cross, Sept.14
Parish Priest: Fr. Leonardo Rano

2-KIAMBA (F-1956), Catholic Parish Church
9514 Kiamba, Sarangani Province   
Population: 44,724; Catholics: 34,884
Titular: St. Anthony of Padua, June 13
Parish Priest: Fr. Rafael Cabrido

3-MAITUM (E-1959), Catholic Parish Church
9515 Maitum, Sarangani Province    
Population: 35,536; Catholics: 27,718
Titular: Sto. Nino, January (variable)
Parish Priest: Fr. Sinon Alcarde
 

4-MILBUK (E-1959), Catholic Parish Church
9808 Palimbang Sultan Kudarat
Population: 30,000; Catholics: 12,000
Titular: Our Lady of Perpetual Help, June 27
Parish Priest: Fr. Greto Bugas

MISSION FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

1-BOLUL (B’laan Tribe) (E-1958) Assumption Mission
Brgy. Bolul, 9506 Koronadal, South Cotabato
Population: (estimate whole Diocese); 98,000; Catholics: 12,000
Titular: Our Lady of the Assumption, Aug.15
Director: Fr. Vicente Gabut, C.P.
Asst. Directors: Fr. Ferdinand Dulong, CP, Fr. Meliton Aparece, CP  

2-LAKE SEBU (T’BOLI Tribe) (E-1961), Sta. Cruz Mission
Lake Sebu, South Cotabato    
Population: (estimate whole Diocese): T’boli 65,000; Catholics 8,000; Manubo 16,000; Catholics 3,500; Kalagan 16,000; Catholics 3,200; Ubo 6,000; Catholics 1,200
Titular: Holy Cross, Sept. 14
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
Vice Rector: Fr. Cerilo Casicas
Procurator: Fr. Elpidio Marintes, Jr.
Dean of Studies: Fr. Ariel Distura
Spiritual Director: Fr. Ariel Distura
 

Directors of Diocesan Offices: 

Diocesan Schools Superintendent: Fr. Joseph Benitez
Spiritual Director Samaria-Cursillo: Fr. Romeo Buenaobra
Director Christian Formation Center: Fr. Elpidio Marintes, Jr.
Social Action Director: Fr. Romeo Catedral
Director Diocesan Liturgical Center: Fr. Romeo Subaldo
Director-Radio Station DXCP: Fr. Angelo Buenavides
Director Pontifical Mission Society: Fr. Vicente Gabut, C.P.
Manager-Paghidait Printing Press: Ms. Helengrace Ferrer
Chaplain- Notre Dame of Marbel University: Fr. Joe-An Paez
Chaplain- Notre Dame of Dadiangas College: Fr. Bonifacio Ampoyas
Chaplain-Knights of Columbus: Most Rev. Bishop
Director-Legion of Mary: Fr. Romeo Buenaobra
Spiritual Director-Catholic Women’s League: Most Rev. Bishop
Diocesan Vocation Director: Fr. Ariel Distura
Chair Diocesan Committee on the Clergy: Fr. Rolando Japitana
Priest Incharge Diaconal Program: Fr. George Carin

Priests in Residence: Fr. Antonio Mayo, Sto. Nino Parish, Sto. Nino, South Cotabato, Fr. Antonio Magbanua, House Residence, Marbel, Koronadal City, Fr. Bonifacio Ampoyas, St. Michael the Archangel Parish, General Santos City, Fr. Romeo Catedral, Miraculous Medal Parish, Banga, South Cotabato and Fr. Joseph Benitez, St. Anthony Parish, Koronadal City.

Priests In Other Dioceses:

Manila: Fr. Ernesto Bendita (on Study Leave, Manila), Fr. Reynaldo Mission (on study leave, Manila)

Priests Abroad: Fr. Max Saldua, USA; Fr. Robustiano Morgia, USA; Fr. Edwin Wee, USA; Fr. Renato Cruz, USA; Fr. Jaime Apolinares, USA; Fr. Samuel Oracion, USA, Fr. Elbert Vasquez, USA, Fr. Carlos Andalan, St. Lucia, Caribbean.

Seminaries

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

St. Gabriel Formation Center
9606 Koronadal City, South Cotabato
Tel (083) 228-2316
Director: Fr. Antonio Saligan, C.P.

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
Provincial: Fr. Edwin Flor, C.P.
Retreat Director: Fr. Antero Natividad, C.P.,
Priests: 2 

2.      ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS CENTER, Lagao
9500 General Santos City; Tel. (083) 552-4605
Director of Novices: Fr. Nazario Plaza, C.P.
Asst. Director of Novices: Fr. Roberto Wapaňo, C.P.
Mission Director: Fr. Vicente Gabut, C.P.
Asst. Director: Fr. Ferdinand Dulong, C.P.
Priests: 4 

3.      OUR LADY OF PEACE AND GOOD VOYAGE PARISH, Dadiangas,
9500 General Santos City; Tel. (083) 552-3634
Parish Priest: Fr. Louie Fuentespina, C.P.
Parochial Vicars: Fr. Brando Recaňa, C.P., Fr. Deorito Sustiguer, C.P., Fr. Vicente Supranes, C.P.
Priests: 4 

4.      HOLY CROSS PARISH, Calumpang. 9500 General Santos City;
Tel. (083) 552-4110
Parish Priest: Fr. Apolinario Plaza, C.P.
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Mario Cutab, C.P.
Priests: 2 

5.      ST. GABRIEL FORMATION CENTER, 9506 City of Koronadal
Tel. (083) 228-2316
Director: Fr. Antonio Saligan, C.P.
Asst. Director: Fr. Ireneo Galbo, C.P.
Asst. Mission Director: Fr. Meliton Aparece, C.P.
Priests: 3

MARIST BROTHERS OF THE SCHOOL (FMS) 

1.      MARIST BROTHERS – NDMU Marbel
9506 City of Koronadal, P.O. Box 7865
Tel. (083) 228-2518; Fax (083) 228-2819
E-mail: fmsndmu@mozcom.com

Religious Superior: Bro. Paterno Corpus, FMS
Brothers: 5  

2.      MARIST BROTHERS – NDDC Dadiangas
9500 General Santos City: P.O. Box 100;
Tel. (083) 552-5209; Fax: (083) 552-3385
E-mail: m_uluan@nddc.edu.ph

Religious Superior: Bro. Romulo Porras, FMS
Brothers: 4 

3.      MARIST BROTHERS PROVINCIAL HOUSE Lagao
9500 General Santos City, P.O. Box 42
Tel. (083) 552-5994, (083) 301-2942; Fax: (083) 552-2764
E-mail: fmsphil@mozcom.com

Provincial Superior: Bro. Manuel de Leon, FMS
E-mail: bted@mozcom.com

Religious Superior: Jose Torrecampo, FMS
Brothers: 3 

4.      MARIST BROTHERS ASPIRANCY HOUSE Lagao
9500 General Santos City, P.O. Box 42;
Tel. (083) 552-5993
Religious Superior: Bro. Rene Reyes, FMS
Director of Aspirants: Bro. Niňo Pizarro, FMS
Brothers: 2 

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

ORDER OF FRIARS MINOR CAPUCHIN (OFMCap)

1.      FRANCISCAN CAPUCHINS
Baluan, Lagao, 9500 General Santos City
Tel.: (083) 555-0158
Guardian: Fr.  Rogelio Calaor, OFMCap.
Assts.: Fr. Elisenio Abilgos, OFMCap, Fr. Eliseo Galicano, OFMCap.
Priests: 3, Brother: 1

ORDER OF PREACHERS (OP) 

1.      DOMINICAN YOUTH CENTRE
Purok Matatag, Brgy. San Isidro, 9500 General Santos City
Tel. (083) 301-1894
Religious Superior: Fr. Bienvenido Trinilla, O.P.
Priest: 1  

ORDER OF CISTERCIANS OF THE STRICT OBSERVANCE (OCSO) 

1.     TRAPPISTINE MONASTERY
Landan, 9504 Polomolok, South Cotabato
Tel. (083) 225-6600
Chaplain: Fr. Bruno Mendoza, OCSO
Fr. Fabian Mulroney, OCSO
Priests: 2, Brother: 1

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, City of Koronadal
Tel. (083) 228-2548 9506
Religious Superior: Sr. Marguerite Marie Matsuda, C.P.
Sisters: 5 

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

1.      PRESENTATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY COMMUNITY,
P.O. Box 68, Calumpang, 9500 General Santos City
Tel. (083) 552-3349, Fax: (083) 552-3349
Religious Superior: Sr. Ma. Ofelia Federico. C.P.
Sisters: 5 

2.      HOLY TRINITY COMMUNITY
Dadiangas, 9500 General Santos City
Tel. (083) 552-3562
Religious Superior: Sr. Emerlinda Gabisan, C.P.
Sisters: 5 

3.     SR. ANTONIETTA FARANI COMMUNITY
Marin Village, 9500 General Santos City
Tel. (083) 552-2468
Religious Superior: Sr. Ma. Degli Angeli Rementeria, C.P.
Sisters: 8 

4.      MA. MADDALENA FRESCOBALDI COMMUNITY
Cahilsot Village, Calumoang, 9500 General Santos City
Religious Superior: Sr. Elenita Flores, C.P.
Sisters: 5

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; E-mail: smsm@mozcom.com
         Religious Superior: Sr. Patricia Leamy, SMSM
         Sisters: 6 

2.      MARIST SISTERS – Maitum, Notre Dame of Maitum, 9515
Maitum, Sarangani Province
Religious Superior: Sr. Ludeline Paterno, SMSM
Sisters: 2

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

1.      NOTRE DAME OF SURALA
9512 Surallah, South Cotabato
Tel. (083) 238-3114; Fax: (083) 238-3113
Religious Superior: Sr. Estela Sebastian, SPC
Sisters: 3 

2.      SANTA CRUZ MISSION Lake Sebu
Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
P.O. Box 7878, City of Koronadal
Religious Superior: Sr. Marie Adele Bonzon, SPC
Sisters: 3 

3.      GENERAL SANTOS DOCTORS’ HOSPITAL
9500 General Santos City; P.O. Box 117
Tel. (083) 552-4724; (083) 552-31-41 (H); Fax: (083) 552-5974
Religious Superior/Hospital Administrator: Sr. Arcelita Sarnillo, SPC
Sisters: 4

SOCIETY OF THE OBLATES OF NOTRE DAME (OND) 

1.      NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY
9506 City of Koronadal, Tel. (083) 228-3279
Religious Superior: Sr. Carolyn Jickain, OND
Sisters: 4 

2.      SOCIAL ACTION CENTER
Cathedral Compound, 9506 City of Koronadal
Tel. (083) 228-3155, Fax: (083) 228-5142
JP Coordinator: Sr. Pacita Babiera, OND
Sisters: 2 

3.      NOTRE DAME OF DADIANGAS COLLEGE
9500 General Santos City
Superior: Sr. Nelda Balaba, OND
Sisters: 4

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

1.      STA. CATALINA CONVENT, Regional House
Lagao, 9500 General Santos City, Tel. (083) 552-3231
Regional Vicaress: Sr. Ma. Estelita Carbon, OP.
Superior of the House: Sr. Loreta Oranza, OP
Sisters: 3 

2.      MOTHER FRANCISCA SPIRITUALITY CENTER
Lagao 9500 General Santos City, Tel. (083) 552-6948
Superior: Sr. Arsenia Villegas, O.P.
Sisters: 5 

3.      NOTRE DAME OF LAGAO
Lagao 9500 General Santos City
Tel. (083) 552-5192
Schoolhead: Sr. Loreta Oranza, OP
Sisters: 3 

4.      NOTRE DAME OF General Santos City,
9500 General Santos City
Tel. (083) 552-3803, (083) 552-3480; 552-3803
Superior: Sr. Virginia Balayon, OP
Sisters: 4 

5.      NOTRE DAME SIENA COLLEGE OF POLOMOLOK
9504 Polomolok, South Cotabato,
Tel. (083) 225-2097
Superior: Sr.  Editha Abad, OP
Sisters: 5 

6.      NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL
9506 City of Koronadal, Tel. (083) 228-2589
Superior: Sr. Catalina Edica, OP
Sisters: 6 

CONGREGATION OF THE AUGUSTINIAN RECOLLECT SISTERS (A.R.) 

1.      NOTRE DAME OF BANGA
Banga 9511, South Cotabato, Tel. (083) 238-6544
Religious Superior: Sr.  Emelia Buenaseda, AR
Sisters: 4 

2.      NOTRE DAME OF LAMBA
Lamba, 9511 Banga, South Cotabato
Tel. (083) 238-6567
Religious Superior: Sr. Pascualina Peral, AR
Sisters: 4

DISCIPLES OF ST. THERESE OF THE INFANT JESUS (DST) 

1.    DST SISTERS
Nopol Brgy. Conel, P.O. Box 46131
CellPhone: 0918 4510542
9500 General Santos City
Religious Superior: Sr. M. Estela B. Santiañez, DST
Sisters: 5

ORDER OF CISTERCIAN S OF THE STRICT OBSERVANCE (OCSO)
(Trappistine Nuns) (Contemplative) 

1.      TRAPPISTINE MONASTERY
Landan, Polomolok 9504, South Cotabato
Tel. (083) 225-6600
Superior: Mo. Giovanna Garbelli, OCSO
Sisters: 10, Novices: 4, Postulants: 3 

FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEARTS (SFSC) 

1.      ST. FRANCIS HOUSE OF PRAYER
Upper Baluan, 9500 General Santos City
Tel. (083) 555-0084
Superior: Sr.  Annabelle Ayson, SFSC
Sisters: 4

ORDER OF ST. CLARE (OSC)
(Contemplative)

1.      POOR CLARE MONASTERY OF OUR LADY, QUEEN OF PEACE
Purok Vicente Fin, Brgy. Magsaysay, Polomolok, South Cotabato
Tel. (083) 225-5522
Abbess: Sr. Mary Rachel Almario, OSC
Sisters: 8 

TRINITARIAN HANDMAIDS OF THE DIVINE WORD (THDW)
Lanoy Subd., Calumpang, 9500 Gen. Santos City
Tel. (083) 380-3656, Cel. 0918-4454280
Superior: Sr. Margie Manatad, THDW)
Sisters: 3

EDUCATIONAL CENTERS

UNIVERSITY & COLLEGES

1.       NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY (FMS) (F-1955),
        Koronadal 9506, South Cotabato, P.O. Box 7865; Tel. (083) 228-2218
        President: Bro. Crispin Betita, FMS
        E-mail: president@ndmu.edu.ph)
        Academic Vice-President: Dr. Estela J. Barrieta
        Administrative Vice-President: Mrs. Ruthsel T. Pe
        Faculty: Priests 3; Brothers 2; Sisters 2; Lay 258; Enrolment: 6,493 

2.      NOTRE DAME OF DADIANGAS COLLEGE (FMS) (F-1959)
9500 General Santos City, P.O. Box 100, Tel. (083) 552-5196, FAX (083) 552-3385
President: Bro. Wilfredo Lubrico, FMS
Academic Vice-President: Bro. Manuel Uluan, FMS
Administrative Vice-President: Dr. Ruth Manubag, Ph.D.
Faculty: Priest 1; Brothers 4; Sisters 7; Lay 120; Enrolment: 4,477 

3.      STA. CRUZ MISSION SCHOOL COLLEGE DEPARTMENT (DIOCESAN)
(F-1985) Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Dean: Mr. Lynou R. Zacal
Spiritual Director: Fr. Jerome Millan
Course: Bachelor of Science in Community Development
Faculty: Lay 5; Enrolment: 140 

4.      NOTRE DAME SIENA COLLEGE OF POLOMOLOK (O.P.)
(F-2003) Polomolok, South Cotabato
Tel.: (063) 225-2094
President: Sr. Anna Marie Gatmaytan, O.P.
Faculty:
Enrolment: 100 +

HIGH SCHOOLS

1.      NOTRE DAME OF BANGA (AR) (F-1952)
Banga 9511, South Cotabato
Tel. (083) 238-6544
Principal: Sr. Emelia Buenaseda, AR
Faculty: Sisters 5; Lay 24; Enrolment: 608 

2.      NOTRE DAME OF LAMBA (AR) (F-1969)
Lamba, Banga 9511, South Cotabato
Tel. (083) 238-6567
Principal: Sr. Pascualina Peral, AR
Faculty: Sisters 4; Lay 14; Enrolment: 537 

3.      NOTRE DAME OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY (OP) (F-1954)
9500 General Santos City
Tel. (083) 552-3480
Principal: Sr. Virginia Balayon, OP
Faculty: Sisters 4; Lay 17; Enrolment 591

4.      NOTRE DAME OF GLAN (DIOCESAN) (F-1952)
Glan 9517, Sarangani Province
Principal: Mr.
Spiritual Director: Fr. Angelo Juanillo
Faculty: Lay 9; Enrolment: 282 

5.      NOTRE DAME OF KIAMBA (DIOCESAN) (F-1852)
9514 Kiamba, Sarangani Province
Principal: Mrs.
Spiritual Director: Fr. Rafael Cabrido
Faculty: Lay 15; Enrolment: 505 

6.      NDDC – BOYS - LAGAO CAMPUS (FMS) (F-1947)
Lagao 9500, General Santos City
Principal: Mrs.
Faculty: Brothers 2; Lay 33; Enrolment: 1,628 

7.      NOTRE DAME OF LAGAO (OP) (F-1947)
Lagao 9500, General Santos City
Tel. (083) 552-5192
Principal: Sr. Loreta Oranza, OP
Faculty: Sisters 4; Lay 15; Enrolment: 483 

8.      NOTRE DAME OF MAASIM (DIOCESAN) (F-1968)
Maasim 9502, Sarangani Province
Principal: Mrs. Helen Sabellano
Spiritual Director: Fr. Leonardo Rano
Faculty: Lay 9; Enrolment: 458 

9.      NOTRE DAME OF MAITUM (DIOCESAN) (F-1968)
Maitum 9515, Sarangani Province
Principal: Sr. Ludeline Paterno, SMSM
Spiritual Director: Fr. Sinon Alcarde
Faculty: Lay 11; Enrolment: 230 

10.   NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL DEPT. (FMS)
(F-1946), Koronadal 9506, South Cotabato
Principal: Dr. Estela Barrieta
Faculty: Brothers 1; Lay 34; Enrolment: 1,013 

11.   NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL (OP) (F-1946)
Koronadal 9506, South Cotabato, Tel. (083)228-2589
Principal: Sr. Ma. Zenaida Mofada, OP
Faculty: Sisters 2; Lay 23; Enrolment 663 

12.   NOTRE DAME OF MILBUK (DIOCESAN) (F-1959)
Milbuk, Palimbang 9809 Sultan Kudarat
Principal: Mr. Ronald Laquio
Spiritual Director: Fr. Greto Bugas
Faculty: Lay 7; Enrolment: 236 

13.   NOTRE DAME OF NEW ILOILO (DIOCESAN) (F-1964)
New Iloilo, Tantangan 9510, South Cotabato
Tel. (083) 228-7598
Principal: Mrs. Melecia Lagos
Spiritual Director: Fr. Alexander Salas
Faculty: Lay 14; Enrolment: 394 

14.   NOTRE DAME OF NORALA (DIOCESAN) (F-19530
Norala 9508, South Cotabato
Tel. (083) 238-7552
Principal: Mr. Magdaleno Aperocho
Spiritual Director: Fr. Ruben Ocino
Faculty: Lay 14; Enrolment 380 

15.   NOTRE DAME SIENA COLLEGE OF POLOMOLOK HIGH SCHOOL DEPT. (OP)
(F-1966) Polomolok 9504, South Cotabato
Tel. (083) 225-2094
Principal: Sr.  Editha Abad, OP
Faculty: Sisters 2; Lay 17; Enrolment: 414 

16.   SAN LORENZO RUIZ ACADEMY (FMS) (F-1970)
Polomolok 9504, South Cotabato
Principal: Mrs. Medy Lamboso
Faculty: Lay 30; Enrolment: 700 + 

17.   NOTRE DAME OF SAN JOSE (DIOCESAN) (F-1966)
San Jose, Koronadal 9506, South Cotabato
Principal: Mr. Alfredo Paniza
Spiritual Director: Fr. Mario Eudela
Faculty: Lay 11; Enrolment: 499 

18.   NOTRE DAME OF STO. NIÑO (DIOCESAN) (F-1964)
Sto. Niño 9509, South Cotabato
Tel. (083) 238-7093
Principal: Mrs. Nelyn Frinal
Spiritual Director: Fr. Bobby Parreňo
Faculty: Lay 13; Enrolment: 327 

19.   NOTRE DAME OF SURALA (SPC) (F-1967)
Surallah 9512, South Cotabato
Tel. (083) 238-3114, Fax: (083) 238-3113
Principal: Sr.  Estela Sebastian, SPC
Faculty: Sisters 4; Lay 25; Enrolment: 819 

20.   SCM DECOLON HIGH SCHOOL (DIOCESAN) (F-1980)
Poblacion, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Principal: Mr. Remie Unggol
Faculty: Lay 18; Enrolment: 511 

21.   SCM LEM-EHEK HIGH SCHOOL (DIOCESAN)
Lemmekulen, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Principal: Mrs. Evelyn Jamillo
Faculty: Lay 5; Enrolment: 344

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 44; Enrolment: 1,183 

2.      NOTRE DAME OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY (OP)
(F-1988), Dadiangas 9500, General Santos City
Principal: Sr. Virginia Balayon, OP
Faculty: Lay 13; Enrolment: 281 

3.      NOTRE DAME OF GLAN ELEMENTARY (DIOCESAN) (F-1966)
Glan 9517, Sarangani Province
Principal: Mr. Arturo Sarande
Faculty: Lay 5; Enrolment: 148 

4.      NOTRE DAME OF LAGAO ELEMENTARY (OP) (F-1966)
Lagao 9500, General Santos City
Principal: Sr. Loreta Oranza, OP
Faculty: Sisters 2; Lay 12; Enrolment: 483 

5.      NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY TRAINING DEPT. (FMS)
(F-1961), Koronadal 9506, South Cotabato
Principal: Dr. Isabelita Bona
Faculty: Lay 35; Enrolment: 807 

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

7.      NOTRE DAME OF NORALA ELEMENTARY (DIOCESAN) (F-1989)
Norala 9508, South Cotabato
Principal: Mr. Magdaleno Aperocho
Faculty: Lay 6; Enrolment: 182 

8.      NOTRE DAME OF STO. NIÑO ELEMENTARY (DIOCESAN) (F-1991)
Sto. Niñ0 9509, South Cotabato
Principal: Mrs. Nelyn Frinal
Faculty: Lay 7; Enrolment: 128 

9.      NOTRE DAME OF BANGA ELEMENTARY (AR) (F-1988)
Banga 9511, South Cotabato
Principal: Sr.  Emelia Buenaseda, AR
Faculty: Lay 6; Enrolment: 220 

10.   NOTRE DAME SIENA COLLEGE OF POLOMOLOK ELEMENTARY (OP) (F-1966)
Polomolok 9504, South Cotabato
Principal: Sr. Editha Abad, OP
Faculty: Sister 1; Lay 8; Enrolment: 170 

11.   NOTRE DAME OF SURALA ELEMENTARY (SPC) (F-1993)
Surallah 9512, South Cotabato
Principal: Sr. Estela Sebastian, SPC
Faculty: Lay 6; Enrolment: 322 

12.   NOTRE DAME OF BOLUL – KIAME EXTENSION (PASSIONIST FATHERS)     (E-1998)
Kiame, Kinam, Malapatan, Sarangani Province
Administrator/ Principal: Fr. Vicente Gabut, C.P.
Faculty: Lay 2; Enrolment: 61 

13.   NOTRE DAME OF BOLUL – LAM-AFUS EXTENSION (PASSIONIST FATHERS) (E- 1998)
(F-1990), Lam-afus, 9511 Banga, South Cotabato
Administrator/Principal: Fr. Vicente Gabut, C.P.
Faculty: Lay 3; Enrolment: 133 

14.   NOTRE DAME OF BOLUL – ATMUROK EXTENSION (PASSIONIST FATHERS) (E- 1998)
(F-1990), Sitio Atmurok, Malandag, Malungon 9503, Sarangani Province
Administrator/Principal: Fr. Vicente Gabut, C.P.
Faculty: Lay 3; Enrolment: 99 

15.   SCM BE NEF COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN) (F-1984)
Be Nef, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Principal: Mr. Dumala Alam
Faculty: Lay 4; Enrolment: 120 

16.   SCM LAHIT COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN) (F-1984)
Lahit, Lake Sebu, South Ctabato
Principal: Ruben Lugong
Faculty: Lay 6; Enrolment: 175 

17.   SCM LEM-ALO COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN) (F-1988)
Lem-Alo, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Principal: Mr. Felino Salif
Faculty: Lay 7; Enrolment: 192 

18.   SCM LEM-EHEK COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN)
(F-1964), Lem-ehek, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Principal: Mrs. Violenda Parreño
Faculty: Lay 9; Enrolment: 260 

19. SCM NIAN COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN) (F-1984)
       Nian, 9503 Malungon, Sarangani Province
       Head Teacher: Mr. Emiliano Dalama
       Faculty: Lay 4; Enrolment: 178 

20. SCM TUBURAN COMMUNITY CENTER SCHOOL (DIOCESAN)(F-1985)
      Tuburan, San Miguel, Norala 9508, South Cotabato
      Head Teacher: Mr. Andy Manunggal
      Faculty: Lay 5; enrolment: 100 

21.ON MIGLIACCIO SCHOOL (2002) (DST Sisters)
     Sitio Nopol, Brgy, Conel, GSC
     Principal: Sr. Mary Gene M. Olanda, DST
     Faculty: 4 

22.SIONIST SISTERS SCHOOL (E-2001) (Passionist Sisters)
     Upper Cahilsot, Calumpang, GSC
     Principal: Sr. Floresita R. Ostria, C.P.
     Faculty: 9

PRE-SCHOOL 

1.      NOTRE DAME OF NORALA KINDERGARTEN (DIOCESAN) (F-1988)
Norala 9508, South Cotabato
Director: Mr. Magdaleno Aperocho
Faculty: Lay 2; Enrolment: 37 

2.      NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY PRE-SCHOOL (FMS) (F-1978),
Koronadal 9506, South Cotabato
Director: Dr. Isabelita Bona
Faculty: Lay 3; Enrolment: 125 

3.      NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL KINDERGARTEN (OP) (F-1946)
Koronadal 9506, South Cotabato
Director: Sr. Zenaida Mofada, OP
Faculty: Sisters 2; Lay 2; Enrolment: 98 

4.      NDDC – BOYS KINDERGARTEN (FMS) (F-1959)
9500 General Santos City
Director: Bro. Alma Hordista FMS
Faculty: Lay 8; Enrolment: 334 

5.      NOTRE DAME OF DADIANGAS KINDERGARTEN (OP) (F-1954)
9500 General Santos City
Director: Sr. Virginia Balayon, OP
Faculty: Lay 1; Enrolment: 40 

6.      NOTRE DAME OF LAGAO KINDERGARTEN (OP) (F-1966)
Lagao 9500, General Santos City
Director: Sr. Loreta Oranza, OP
Faculty: Lay 1; Enrolment: 47 

7.      NOTRE DAME OF GLAN KINDERGARTEN (DIOCESAN) (F-1988)
Glan 9517, Sarangani Province
Director: Mr. Arturo Sarande
Faculty: Lay 1; Enrolment: 24 

8.      NOTRE DAME OF BANGA KINDERGARTEN (AR) (F-1988)
Banga 9511, South Cotabato
Director: Sr. Emelia Buenaseda, AR 
Faculty: Lay 1; Enrolment: 56 

9.      NOTRE DAME OF STO. NIÑO KINDERGARTEN (DIOCESAN) (F-1991)
Sto. Niño 9509, South Cotabato
Director: Mrs. Nelyn Frinal
Faculty: Lay 1; Enrolment: 26 

10. NOTRE DAME OF POLOMOLOK KINDERGARTEN   (OP) (F-1992)
      Polomolok 9504, South Cotabato
      Director: Sr. Editha Abad OP
      Faculty: Lay 3; Enrolment: 118 

MISCELLANEOUS LISTING 

RETREAT HOUSES 

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

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

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

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

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

6.      FR. CRISPIN LYNCH SPIRITUAL CENTER (DIOCESAN)
Polomolok 9504, South Cotabato
Director: Fr. Fortunato Ferolino

7.      MOTHER FRANCISCA SPIRITUAL CENTER (OP)
Lagao, 9500 General Santos City
Spiritual Director: Fr. Bienvenido Trinilla, O.P. 

8.      ST. GABRIEL’S RESIDENCE (CP)
Koronadal 9506, South Cotabato
Director: Fr. Antonio Saligan, CP 

9.      FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF THE SACRED HEARTS RETREAT HOUSE (SFSC)
Upper Baluan, Lagao, General Santos City
Derector: Sr. Annabelle Avson, SFSC
 

HOSPITALS AND CLINICS

1.      GENERAL SANTOS DOCTORS’ HOSPITAL (SPC)
9500 General Santos City
Administrator: Sr.  Arcelita Sarnillo, SPC
Sisters: 5 

2.      OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION MISSION CLINIC (CP)
Bolul, Koronadal, 9506, South Cotabato
Administrator: Fr. Vicente Gabut, CP
Priests: 1 

3.      SANTA CRUZ MISSION CLINIC (SPC)
Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Administrator: Sr.  Marie Adele Bonzon, SPC
Sisters: 3

+ OBITUARY +

Fr. Natalio Tabada – died Jan. 24, 1999
Fr. Noel Ello – died Sept. 20, 2002
Fr. Bonifacio Rapas – died Jan. 26, 2003
Fr. Jesus Villagante – died July 13, 2003
Fr. Rosalio Muňasque – died Dec. 2, 2003
Fr. Godofredo Maghanoy – died Sept. 10, 2005
Fr. Jose Legaria – died Oct. 20, 2005

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