Emmanuel Cabajar

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Emmanuel Cabajar

Bishop Emeritus of Pagadian
Province Ozamis
See Pagadian
AppointedMay 14, 2004
InstalledSeptember 2, 2004
RetiredNovember 22, 2018
Predecessor Zacharias Jimenez
Successor Ronald I. Lunas
Orders
OrdinationDecember 18, 1966
ConsecrationAugust 14, 2004
by  Ricardo J. Vidal
Personal details
BornEmmanuel Treveno Cabajar
(1942-10-08) October 8, 1942 (age 82)
Jandayan Island, Jetafe, Talibon, Bohol, Philippines
Nationality Flag of the Philippines.svg Filipino
Denomination Roman Catholicism
ResidenceBishop's Residence, Balangasan District,
Pagadian City, Philippines
EducationSt. Alphonsus Seminary
Alma mater St. Anthelmo in Rome
MottoNotam fac mihi viam tuam Domine
("Make the way known to me, my Lord")
Ordination history
History
Priestly ordination
DateDecember 18, 1966
Episcopal consecration
Principal consecrator Ricardo Vidal
Co-consecrators
DateAugust 14, 2004
PlaceOur Mother of Perpetual Help Parish Church, Cebu City
Styles
Coat of arms of Emmanuel Treveno Cabajar.svg
Reference style
Spoken style Your Excellency
Religious style Bishop

Emmanuel "Manny" Treveno Cabajar (born October 8, 1942) is a Filipino bishop of the Catholic Church. He was Bishop of Pagadian from 2004 to 2018.

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Background

Cabajar was born on October 8, 1942, in Jandayan Island, Jetafe, Talibon, Bohol, Philippines. [1] He entered priesthood as a member of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. [2]

He attended Philosophy at the St. Alphonsus Seminary in Cebu City. He attained a master's degree and doctorate in Moral theology from St. Anthelmo in Rome and in Madrid, Spain, respectively. [3]

Priest

Cabajar lectured extensively on moral theology. He also served the Church in key positions. [4]

PositionTerm of OfficeOrganization
Professor of Moral Theology1978-1985Major Seminary in Remase, Davao City
Professor1978-1985St. Francis Xavier Seminary, Davao City
Superior1984-1990Redemptorist Community of Iligan City
Superior1990-1993Redemptorist Itinerant Community in Mindanao
Councilor1990-1997Vice Provincial
Vicar Provincial1996Cebu
Provincial Vicar and Superior1996-1997Community Holy Family
Member1997-2004General Council of the Redemptorist in Rome

Bishop

Pope John Paul II named him Bishop of Pagadian on May 14, 2004. [5] He received his episcopal consecration from Cardinal Ricardo Jamin Vidal on August 14 and was installed on September 2. As Bishop of Pagadian, he governed the sixteen Diocesan Schools of Pagadian. He also sits as chairman of the Board of Trustees of Saint Columban College. [6]

In the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, he has served as chairman, Vice Chairman, and member of episcopal commissions. [7]

PositionTerm of OfficeOrganization
Chairman2007-2011 CBCP Episcopal Commission on Culture
Member2007-2011 CBCP Episcopal Commission on Ecumenical Affairs
Vice Chairman2011-2013 CBCP Episcopal Commission on Culture
Member2011-2013Commission on Inter-religious Dialogue
Member2013-2015Commission on Ecumenical Affairs

In February 2017, Cabajar played host to Msgr. Jose R. Manguiran, Bishop Emeritus of Dipolog, and delegates of the Mindanao Convention on Family and Life held in Pagadian City. A week after, he played host again to the delegates of the National Convention on Family and Life, led by Archbishop Gilbert A. Garcera of the Archdiocese of Lipa.

Pope Francis accepted his resignation as bishop on November 22, 2018. [8]

References

  1. "Diocese of Pagadian: About". www.pagadiandiocese.org. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
  2. "Most Rev. Emmanuel T. Cabajar, C.Ss.R., D.D." www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
  3. "MOST REV. EMMANUEL T. CABAJAR, CSsR, D.D." Catholic Bishop's Conference of the Phils. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
  4. "The Bishop: Curriculum Vitae". pagadiandiocese.net. Archived from the original on November 28, 2018. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
  5. "Rinunce e Nomine, 14.05.2004" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. May 14, 2004. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
  6. "Administration: Board of Trustees". www.SCCpag.edu.ph. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
  7. "MOST REV. EMMANUEL T. CABAJAR, CSsR, D.D." Catholic Bishop's Conference of the Phils. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
  8. "Resignations and Appointments, 22.11.2018" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. November 22, 2018. Retrieved November 22, 2018.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Pagadian
September 2, 2004 – November 22, 2018
Succeeded by