Emmanuel Cabajar

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Emmanuel Cabajar

Bishop Emeritus of Pagadian
Province Ozamiz
See Pagadian
Appointed14 May 2004
Installed2 September 2004
Term ended22 November 2018
Predecessor Zacharias C. Jimenez, D.D.
Successor Ronald I. Lunas
Orders
Ordination18 December 1966
Consecration14 August 2004
by  Ricardo J. Vidal
Personal details
Born
Emmanuel Treveno Cabajar

(1942-10-08) 8 October 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
Motto"Notam fac mihi viam tuam Domine" (Make the way known to me, my Lord)

Emmanuel Treveno Cabajar (also known as Manny Cabajar) 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 8 October 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
Styles of
Emmanuel T. Cabajar
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Reference style The Most Reverend
Spoken style Your Excellency
Religious style Bishop

Bishop

Pope John Paul II named him Bishop of Pagadian on 14 May 2004. [5] He received his episcopal consecration from Cardinal Ricardo Jamin Vidal on 14 August and was installed on 2 September. 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 22 November 2018. [8]

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References

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