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<h1> The Diocese’s Conception, 1961 </h1> | |||
The Diocese was separated from the Archdiocese of Manila on December 11, 1961, after Pope St. John XXIII declared the Christi fidelium. At this time, the cities under the jurisdiction of the Diocese were Baliwag, Malolos, Meycauayan, and San Jose del Monte, while the towns under it were Angat, Balagtas, Bocaue, Bulakan, Bustos, Calumpit, Guiguinto, Hagonoy, Marilao, Norzagaray, Obando, Pandi, Paombong, Plaridel, Pulilan, San Ildefonso, San Miguel, San Rafael, Santa Maria and Valenzuela City, which was formerly called Polo before its separation from Bulacan. | The Diocese was separated from the Archdiocese of Manila on December 11, 1961, after Pope St. John XXIII declared the Christi fidelium. At this time, the cities under the jurisdiction of the Diocese were Baliwag, Malolos, Meycauayan, and San Jose del Monte, while the towns under it were Angat, Balagtas, Bocaue, Bulakan, Bustos, Calumpit, Guiguinto, Hagonoy, Marilao, Norzagaray, Obando, Pandi, Paombong, Plaridel, Pulilan, San Ildefonso, San Miguel, San Rafael, Santa Maria and Valenzuela City, which was formerly called Polo before its separation from Bulacan. | ||
<h1> The Diocese’s Establishment, 1962 </h1> | |||
Its formal establishment took place on March 11, 1962, during the induction of Manuel P. del Rosario, the former Bishop of Calbayog, as the inaugural bishop of the diocese. Salvatore Siino, the papal nuncio, officiated the installation. | Its formal establishment took place on March 11, 1962, during the induction of Manuel P. del Rosario, the former Bishop of Calbayog, as the inaugural bishop of the diocese. Salvatore Siino, the papal nuncio, officiated the installation. | ||
<h1> The Golden Jubilee, 2007-2012 </h1> | |||
5 years before its Golden Jubilee, or 50-year anniversary, the Diocese allocated its resources to the priests, religious, laity, and the youth. It completed 4 Jubilee Projects, Firstly, the Jubilee Shelter Program in Plaridel, Bulacan, dedicated to helping those affected by Super Typhoon Ondoy; the Diocesan Pastoral Center in Malolos City under the Diocesan Curia; the Diocesan Formation Center in Guiguinto, Bulacan. Lastly, the Diocese and the Bahay Pastoral in San Ildefonso, Bulacan, opened their doors to the ill and retired priests. | |||
<h1> The Bishops of Malolos </h1> | |||
*Manuel Platon Del Rosario † (11 Dec 1961 Appointed - 15 Dec 1977 Resigned) | |||
*Cirilo Reyes Almario † (15 Dec 1977 Succeeded - 20 Jan 1996 Resigned) | |||
*Rolando Octavus Joven Tria Tirona, O.C.D. (14 Dec 1996 Appointed - 28 June 2003 Appointed, Prelate of Infanta) | |||
*José Francisco Oliveros † (14 May 2004 Appointed - 11 May 2018 Died) | |||
*Dennis Cabanada Villarojo (14 May 2019 Appointed - ) | |||
Manuel Platon Del Rosario † (11 Dec 1961 Appointed - 15 Dec 1977 Resigned) | |||
Cirilo Reyes Almario † (15 Dec 1977 Succeeded - 20 Jan 1996 Resigned) | |||
Rolando Octavus Joven Tria Tirona, O.C.D. (14 Dec 1996 Appointed - 28 June 2003 Appointed, Prelate of Infanta) | |||
José Francisco Oliveros † (14 May 2004 Appointed - 11 May 2018 Died) | |||
Dennis Cabanada Villarojo (14 May 2019 Appointed - ) | |||
Vicariate of St. Martin of Tours | <h1> Vicariates under the Diocese </h1> | ||
*Vicariate of The Immaculate Conception | |||
Vicariate of Saint Joseph | *Vicariate of St. Anne | ||
*Vicariate of St. James The Apostle | |||
Vicariate of La Purisima Concepcion | *Vicariate of St. Augustine | ||
*Vicariate of St. Michael The Archangel | |||
Vicariate of St. Francis of Assisi | *Vicariate of St. Martin of Tours | ||
*Vicariate of Saint Joseph | |||
Vicariate of San Diego De Alcala | *Vicariate of La Purisima Concepcion | ||
*Vicariate of St. Francis of Assisi | |||
*Vicariate of San Diego De Alcala | |||
<h1> References </h1> | |||
History. ANG SANDIGAN. (n.d.). https://dioceseofmalolos.ph/history/ | History. ANG SANDIGAN. (n.d.). https://dioceseofmalolos.ph/history/ | ||
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Cheney, D. M. (n.d.). Diocese of malolos. Catholic. https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dmalo.html | Cheney, D. M. (n.d.). Diocese of malolos. Catholic. https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dmalo.html | ||
<h1> External Links </h1> | |||
*[https://dioceseofmalolos.ph/] | *[https://dioceseofmalolos.ph/] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:34, 12 November 2023
Article by Rhon Carlos
The Diocese of Malolos is the bishopric (Latin church jurisdiction) of the Catholic Church in the Philippines. The Minor Basilica and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of Malolos Cathedral is the Diocese’s matrice. It covers the entire Province of Bulacan and Valenzuela City.
The current Bishop of Malolos, Dennis C. Villarojo has served since August 21, 2019, following his appointment by Pope Francis on May 14, 2019.
The Diocese’s Conception, 1961
The Diocese was separated from the Archdiocese of Manila on December 11, 1961, after Pope St. John XXIII declared the Christi fidelium. At this time, the cities under the jurisdiction of the Diocese were Baliwag, Malolos, Meycauayan, and San Jose del Monte, while the towns under it were Angat, Balagtas, Bocaue, Bulakan, Bustos, Calumpit, Guiguinto, Hagonoy, Marilao, Norzagaray, Obando, Pandi, Paombong, Plaridel, Pulilan, San Ildefonso, San Miguel, San Rafael, Santa Maria and Valenzuela City, which was formerly called Polo before its separation from Bulacan.
The Diocese’s Establishment, 1962
Its formal establishment took place on March 11, 1962, during the induction of Manuel P. del Rosario, the former Bishop of Calbayog, as the inaugural bishop of the diocese. Salvatore Siino, the papal nuncio, officiated the installation.
The Golden Jubilee, 2007-2012
5 years before its Golden Jubilee, or 50-year anniversary, the Diocese allocated its resources to the priests, religious, laity, and the youth. It completed 4 Jubilee Projects, Firstly, the Jubilee Shelter Program in Plaridel, Bulacan, dedicated to helping those affected by Super Typhoon Ondoy; the Diocesan Pastoral Center in Malolos City under the Diocesan Curia; the Diocesan Formation Center in Guiguinto, Bulacan. Lastly, the Diocese and the Bahay Pastoral in San Ildefonso, Bulacan, opened their doors to the ill and retired priests.
The Bishops of Malolos
- Manuel Platon Del Rosario † (11 Dec 1961 Appointed - 15 Dec 1977 Resigned)
- Cirilo Reyes Almario † (15 Dec 1977 Succeeded - 20 Jan 1996 Resigned)
- Rolando Octavus Joven Tria Tirona, O.C.D. (14 Dec 1996 Appointed - 28 June 2003 Appointed, Prelate of Infanta)
- José Francisco Oliveros † (14 May 2004 Appointed - 11 May 2018 Died)
- Dennis Cabanada Villarojo (14 May 2019 Appointed - )
Vicariates under the Diocese
- Vicariate of The Immaculate Conception
- Vicariate of St. Anne
- Vicariate of St. James The Apostle
- Vicariate of St. Augustine
- Vicariate of St. Michael The Archangel
- Vicariate of St. Martin of Tours
- Vicariate of Saint Joseph
- Vicariate of La Purisima Concepcion
- Vicariate of St. Francis of Assisi
- Vicariate of San Diego De Alcala
References
History. ANG SANDIGAN. (n.d.). https://dioceseofmalolos.ph/history/
Diocese of Malolos, Philippines. GCatholic. (n.d.). http://www.gcatholic.org/dioceses/diocese/malo0.htm
Cheney, D. M. (n.d.). Diocese of malolos. Catholic. https://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dmalo.html