Emilio Z. Marquez

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Emilio Z. Marquez
Bishop Emeritus of Lucena
Province Lipa
See Lucena
AppointedMay 4, 2002
InstalledNovember 4, 2003
Term endedJuly 29, 2017
Predecessor Ruben T. Profugo
Successor Mel Rey Uy
Previous post(s) Co-Adjutor Bishop of Lucena (2002-2003)
Bishop of Gumaca (1984-2002)
Orders
OrdinationJune 6, 1964
by Most Rev. Alfredo Obviar
ConsecrationJanuary 29, 1985
by Most Rev. Bruno Torpigliani
Personal details
Born
Emilio Zurbano Marquez

(1941-05-28) May 28, 1941 (age 83)
Nationality Filipino
Denomination Roman Catholic
EducationMount Carmel Seminary, Sariaya, Quezon
UST Central Seminary, Lucena City
Faculdad Teologica del Norte de España, Burgos, Spain
Angelicum University, Rome, Italy
Lateran University, Rome, Italy
Motto"Nomen Domini Invocabo" (I will call on the name of the Lord) [1]
Coat of arms Coat of arms of Emilio Zurbano Marquez as Bishop of Lucena.svg
Styles of
Emilio Marquez
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Reference style
Spoken style Your Excellency
Religious style Bishop

Emilio Zurbano Marquez is a Filipino bishop of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the fourth bishop of Diocese of Lucena. He previously served as the first Bishop of Gumaca in Quezon province from January 29, 1985, until his appointment as Coadjutor Bishop of Lucena and Apostolic Administrator of Gumaca on May 4, 2002. After the resignation of Bishop Bishop Ruben T. Profugo in 2003, Bishop Marquez was installed as the fourth Bishop of Lucena on November 4, 2003. [2] He was also the Chairman & CEO of Mount Carmel Diocesan General Hospital in Lucena City, Quezon. Marquez retired as Bishop of Lucena on July 29, 2017, upon reaching the canonical retirement age of 75. Pope Francis accepted his resignation and appointed Bishop Mel Rey Uy, then the economer of the Diocese of Romblon, as his successor. [3]

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Early Life and Education

Marquez was born on May 28, 1941, in Lopez, Quezon. He completed his elementary education at Lopez Elementary School and attended high school at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Seminary in Tayabas, Quezon. He pursued philosophical and theological studies at the University of Santo Tomas Central Seminary in Manila. Furthering his education, he undertook postgraduate studies in theology at the Universidad Teológica del Norte de España in Burgos, Spain, and at the Angelicum University in Rome, Italy. He also obtained a Licentiate in Canon Law from the Lateran University in Rome. [4] [1]

Priesthood

Marquez was ordained a priest on June 6, 1964, by Bishop Alfredo Ma. Obviar. He served in various capacities, including as a professor and later vice rector at Mount Carmel Seminary in Sariaya, Quezon. He also held the position of rector at St. Alphonsus School of Theology in Lucena City and served as a parish priest in Pagbilao, Quezon.

Episcopal Ministry

On December 15, 1984, Marquez was appointed as the first Bishop of the newly established Diocese of Gumaca and was consecrated on January 29, 1985, by Archbishop Bruno Torpigliani. He served in Gumaca until May 4, 2002, when he was appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Lucena and Apostolic Administrator of Gumaca. [5] [6]

Following the resignation of Bishop Ruben T. Profugo in 2003, Marquez was installed as the fourth Bishop of Lucena on November 4, 2003.

He was a staunch advocate of social justice and frequently spoke out against illegal gambling and human rights abuses in the province, calling on government officials to implement ethical leadership. [7] [8]

He retired on July 29, 2017, and was succeeded by Bishop Mel Rey Uy. [3]

Legacy

As Bishop Emeritus, Marquez continues to provide spiritual guidance and remains active in church affairs. In 2024, he celebrated the 60th anniversary of his priestly ordination, marking a significant milestone in his lifelong dedication to the Church. [6]

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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Position established
Bishop of Gumaca
1985–2002
Succeeded by
Preceded by Bishop of Lucena
2003–2017
Succeeded by