Diocese of Borongan

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Bishop Varquez

Activities and Organizations

Catholic Educational Institutions

Primary Schools:
2
Primary Schools - Students:
262
Colleges:
2
Colleges - Students:
252
EDUCATIONAL CENTERS - College:
Mater Divinae Gratiae College (SFSC) (Founded: 1995)
Address: Dolores, 6817 Eastern Samar, Philippines
Dean: Sr. Grace Osida
Courses: BEED, Associate in Computer Science, Associate in Computer Technology
Faculty: Sisters: 2; Lay: 29
Priest: 1; Brother: 2
Enrolment: College: 58
H.S.: 123; Elem.: 105
Kinder & Pre-School: 114
Total: 400

St. Mary's College of Borongan (RVM) (Founded: 1947) (Formerly St. Joseph College)
Address: Borongan, 6800 Eastern Samar, Philippines
Directress: Sr. Ma. Myrna Querol
Dean: Sr. Ma. Myrna Querol
Courses:
* Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd)
* Bachelor in Elementary Education (BEEd)
* Bachelor of Science in Commerce (BSC)
* Bachelor of Arts (AB Classical)
* Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) &
* Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management
Faculty: Priests: 4; Sisters: 2; Lay: 23; College: 16; High School: 7
Enrolment: College: 194
High School: 262; Total: 456
EDUCATIONAL CENTERS - Elementary:
MSH Sisters' School of Guiuan (MSH) (Founded: 1995)
Address: Guiuan, 6809 Eastern Samar, Philippines
Principal: Mo. Gemma Silvero
Econome: Sr. Teresa Jamon
Faculty: Sisters: 1; Lay: 7 Enrolment: 82
EDUCATIONAL CENTERS - High School:

Divine Child Academy (Diocesan; Founded: 1962)
Address: Lawaan, 6813 Eastern Samar, Philippines
Director: Father Marlon Gacho
Principal: Santiago Inciso
Treasurer: Janet Macawile Bunsar
Faculty: Priest: 1; Lay: 8 Enrolment: 154

Holy Cross Academy (RVM) (Founded: 1950)
Address: Oras, 6818 Eastern Samar, Philippines
Principal: Sr. Ma. Josefina Cabrera
Treasurer: Sr. Ma. Zenaida Mayola
Faculty: Sisters: 1; Lay: 21 Enrolment: 619

Magdalena de Canossa Catholic High School (Canossian) (Founded: 1987)
Address: Concepcion, Jipapad, 6819 Eastern Samar, Philippines
Director: Father Edoardo Lanzalaco, FdCC
Principal: Ms. Yolanda Pajanustan
Faculty: Priest: 1; Lay: 8 Enrolment: 79

MSH Sisters' School of Borongan (MSH) (Founded: 1987)
Address: Borongan, 6800 Eastern Samar, Philippines
Directress: Mo. Gemma Silvero
Faculty: Sisters: 3; Lay: 14 Enrolment: High School: 200 Elem.: 75; Kindergarten:____

MSH Sisters' Loyola Academy (MSH) (Founded: 1959) (Formerly Loyola Academy)
Address: Sulat, 6815
EDUCATIONAL CENTERS - Kindergarten/Pre-School:
Blessed Trinity Child Development Center (Founded: 200)
Address: Maydolong, Eastern Samar, Philippines
School Head:
Faculty:____ Enrolment: ___

Canossa Kindergarten (Founded: 1987)
Address: Jipapad, 6819 Eastern Samar, Philippines
Administrator: Father Vittorio Cavallaro
School Head: Ms. Catalina Norcio
Faculty: 4; Enrolment: 114

Community of the Risen Lord Jesus (CRLJ) Development Center (Founded: 2002)
Address: Bato, Borongan, 6800 Eastern Samar, Philippines
School Head: ___________
Faculty: ____ Enrolment: ___

Jesus Nazarene Kindergarten (Founded-1990)
Address: Barangay Concepcion, Oras, 6818 Eastern Samar, Philippines
School Head: Ms. Mercie Roncales
Faculty: 4; Enrolment: 98

Mary Queen of Angels Kindergarten (Founded: 1990)
Address: Can-Avid, 6806 Eastern Samar, Philippines
Administrator: Father Alejandro Galo
(Temporarily Closed)

Oras Parish Kindergarten (Founded: 1990)
Address: Oras, 6818 Eastern Samar, Philippines
Administrator: Msgr. Crescente Japzon
School Head: Ms. Rose
EDUCATIONAL CENTERS - Vocational:
Don Bosco Youth Center (SDB) (Founded: 1991)
Address: Borongan, 6800 Eastern Samar, Philippines
Officer in Charge: Ms. Nora Aguillo
Spiritual Director: Father Rey Garcia, SDB
Administrator: Brother Alex Abelgas
Courses: Wielding Technology; AgroMechanic
Faculty: 3; Enrolment: 73
Kindergarten:
12
Kindergarten - Students:
774
Secondary Schools:
9
Secondary Schools - Students:
2867
Vocational:
1
Vocational - Students:
73

Catholic Social Welfare

"Perfetta Letizia" Children:
Address: Barangay Bugas, Borongan, 6800 Eastern Samar, Philippines
Superior: Sr. Ma. Grazia Valentino, SFCS
Children: 29
Ain Karim House for Children :
Address: Barangay Bato, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines
In-charge: Sr. Joy Martin, SSV
Children: 24
Caritas Christi Clinic of Jipapad :
Director: Jipapad Catholic Mission, Jipapad, 6819 Eastern Samar, Philippines
Chaplain: Father Vittorio Cavallaro, FdCC
Beds: 4; Patients/Year: 6000
Catechetical Centers:
1
Catholic Social Services Center :
Address: Bishop's Residence, Borongan, 6800 Eastern Samar, Philippines
Phone: +63 55 261-2264
Chair, Commission on Social Action, Justice and Peace: Father Romeo Solidon
Board of Directors: Father Romeo Solidon, Father Guido Ditalo,
Father Alejandro Galo
Director: Mario Ian Mosquisa
Finance Officer: Maricel Picardal
Accountant: Mrs. Judith Mengote
Project Officer: Ma. Christine Feliciano
Clinics:
2
Community Health Base Program
Community Health Base Program (CBHP) (Founded: 2001):
Program Coordinator: Ms. Marlie Cenera
House for the Aged:
1
House for the Children:
1
Ibabao Museum of History and Culture :
Address: Bishop's Residence, Borongan, 6800 Eastern Samar,
Philippines
Curator: Msgr. Lope C. Robredillo
Lao Gioia House for Youth:
Address: Barangay Bato, Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines
In-charge: Sr. Aster Lucero, SSV
Youth: 15
Museum:
1
Orphanage:
2
Polyclinic Sardegna (F-June 21, 2001):
Address: Mater Divinae Gratiae College Compound, Dolores, 6817 Eastern Samar, Philippines
Director: Father Amelio Troietto, OSC
Priests' Medicare Program
Priests' Medicare Program :
Director: Father Adamson Albert
Members: Father Renato Ryan Lopez, Father Alfonso Asis,
Father Joberto Picardal, Father Joseph Orsal
SEKAP, Inc. (Founded: May 15, 1995):
Address: c/o Bishop's Residence, Borongan, 6800 Eastern Samar, Philippines
Board of Trustees
Chair: Bishop Crispin B. Varquez
Members: Father Alejandro Galo, Father Guido Ditalo, Miss Maricel Picardal,
Mr. Mario Ian Mosquisa
Management:
President: Bishop Crispin B. Varquez
Vice-President: Mr. Ian Mosquisa
Treasurer: Miss Maricel Picardal
Operations:
Mrs. Girlie Ladera, Ms. Jona Barlomento, Ms. Estela Amoroto, Ms. Loreta Bagas, Ms. Malou Delleva, Ms. Amy Miras, Ms. Gemma Ogaña
Accountant: Mrs. Judith Mengote
Training Officer: Susan Rodriguez
Auditor: Mr. Joel Aserios
Youth Centers:
1

Major Diocesan Commissions and Organizations

Commission on Basic Ecclesial Communities:
Chair: Father Roderick Rodeles
Commission on Biblical Apostolate:
Chair: Father Dan Gañas
Commission on Catechesis:
Chair: Father Joseph Orsal
Commission on Clergy:
Chair: Father Marlon Gacho
Commission on Cultural Heritage of the Church:
Chair: Msgr. Lope C Robredillo
Commission on Custody of Church Property:
Chair: Father Edwin Juaban
Commission on Family and Life:
Chair: Father Adamson Albert
Commission on Liturgy:
Chair: Msgr. Lope Robredillo
Commission on Missions:
Chair: Father Philip Campomanes
Commission on Religious Associations/Confraternities:
Chair: Father Joberto Picardal
Commission on Social Action, Justice and Peace:
Chair: Father Juderick Paul Calumpiano
Commission on the Doctrine of the Faith:
Chair: Father Eutiquio Belizar Jr.
Commission on Vocations:
Chair: Father Michael Gadicho
Commission on Youth:
Chair: Father Edgar Abucejo
Mass Media and Communications:
Chair: Msgr. Pedro Quitorio III
Master of Ceremonies:
Chair: Father Bernardo Aljibe,
Member: Father Arturo Gonzales

Major Diocesan Commissions and Organizations - Other Offices

Apostolate/Regency of Seminarians:

In-Charge: Father Jan Michael Gadicho
Families of Migrant Workers:

In-Charge: Father Adamson Albert
Lay Institute:

In-Charge: Father Eutiquio Belizar Jr.
Pre-Ordination Program:

In-Charge: Father Adamson Albert
Superintendent of Catholic Schools:

In-Charge: Father Marlon Gacho

Social Communications

Borongan CYP Internet Center (Founded: 2001):
Address: Cathedral Compound, Borongan, 6800 Eastern Samar, Philippines
Phone: +63 55 261-2181
Director: Father Inocentes Abuda

Social Communications

An Tiklos, Official Diocesan Newsletter (Founded: 1973):
Address: 4th Floor, Bishop's Residence, Borongan, 6800 Eastern Samar,
Philippines
Editor: Msgr. Lope C. Robredillo
Associate Editors: Mr. Bong Lumactod and Ms. Yelina Pinarok
Catholic Radio Station (DYVW) 1368 KHZ AM (Founded: June 5, 1991):
Address: Baybay Boulevard, Borongan, 6800 Eastern Samar, Philippines
Phone: +63 55 330-1076; 261-2035
Board of Directors:
Msgr. Pedro Quitorio III (Chair)
Father Venancio Amidar
Father Leroy Geli, Father Jude Caliba
Station Manager: Father Cyrain Cabueñas
Anchors: Ms. Eden Cidro, Ms. Criscynthia Quitorio, Ms. Sarah Puno
Technicians: Engr. Rowie Moreante, Mr. Jonas Quiletano, Ms. Leizel Ador
Internet Centers:
1
Mass Media and Communications:
Chair: Msgr. Pedro Quitorio III
Newsletters:
1
The Nativity Printers (Founded: June 18, 2000):
Address: Cathedral Compound, Borongan, 6800 Eastern Samar, Philippines
Phone: +63 55 261-3182
Personnel: Mr. Jimmy Obina

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