Gerardo Alminaza

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The Most Reverend

Gerardo A. Alminaza

D.D.
Bishop of San Carlos
Province Jaro
See San Carlos
AppointedSeptember 14, 2013
InstalledNovember 14, 2013
Predecessor Jose Advincula
Previous post(s)Auxiliary Bishop of Jaro (2008–2013)
Titular Bishop of Maximiana in Byzacena (2008–2013)
Orders
OrdinationApril 29, 1986
by  Antonio Fortich
ConsecrationAugust 4, 2008
by  Angel Lagdameo
Personal details
Born
Gerardo Alimane Alminaza

(1959-08-14) August 14, 1959 (age 65)
San Jose, Sipalay, Negros Occidental, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Denomination Roman Catholic
ResidenceSan Carlos, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Alma mater University of Santo Tomas
Fordham University
MottoSicut Christus Vivit
Coat of arms Coat of arms of Gerardo Alimane Alminaza as Bishop of San Carlos.svg
Styles of
Gerardo A. Alminaza
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Reference style
Spoken style Your Excellency
Religious style Bishop

Gerardo Alminaza (born August 14, 1959) is a Filipino bishop of the Roman Catholic Church who has been serving as the Bishop of the Diocese of San Carlos in the Philippines since 2013. He was previously an Auxiliary Bishop of Jaro and titular bishop of Maximiana in Byzacena from 2008 to 2013. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Early life and education

Alminaza was born on August 4, 1959, in San Jose, Sipalay, Negros Occidental, Philippines, to Felix A. Alminaza and Antonia G. Alimane, both deceased. [4] He studied philosophy at Sacred Heart Seminary in Bacolod and theology at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, where he obtained a Licentiate in Sacred Theology. He pursued further studies at Fordham University in New York City, USA and earned a Doctorate in Educational Management from the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos in Bacolod City. [1] [2] [3]

Priesthood

Alminaza was ordained a priest on April 29, 1986, for the Diocese of Bacolod. He initially served as Assistant Pastor at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Kabankalan. He later became dean of studies, Spiritual Director, and eventually Rector of Sacred Heart Seminary in Bacolod City. In addition, he held various administrative roles in the Diocesan Curia of Bacolod, including Chairman of the Diocesan Commission on Catechesis, Vice-Chancellor of the Diocese of Bacolod, and Chairman of the Commission on Clergy. [1] [2] [3]

He also served as a formator at St. Joseph Regional Seminary in Jaro, Iloilo, and was a Spiritual Director and Pastoral Counselor for the Residency Program for the Young Clergy. Furthermore, he assisted the Intensive Renewal (AIR) Program for Priests under the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). [3]

Episcopal ministry

On May 29, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Alminaza as Auxiliary Bishop of Jaro and assigned him the Titular See of Maximiana in Byzacena. [2] He was consecrated on August 4, 2008, by Archbishop Angel Lagdameo. [3] [5]

On September 14, 2013, Pope Francis appointed Alminaza as Bishop of the Diocese of San Carlos, transferring him from the titular see of Maximiana di Bizacena. [1] He was installed on November 18, 2013. [3] [4] [5]

Within CBCP, Alminaza held several key leadership roles. From 2011 to 2013, he served as vice-chairman of the Episcopal Commission on Seminaries. [6] He was later appointed chairman of the same commission, a position he held from 2013 to 2019. [7] [8] [9] From 2019 to 2021, he served as vice-chairman of the Commission on Social Action, Justice, and Peace. [10] Additionally, he represented Visayas West as Regional Representative to the Permanent Council from 2009 to 2011. [11]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "RINUNCE E NOMINE, 14.09.2013" (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. September 14, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "RINUNCE E NOMINE, 29.05.2008". Holy See Press Office. May 29, 2008. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "MOST REV. GERARDO A. ALMINAZA, D.D." Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines . Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 "Third Bishop of the Diocese of San Carlos". Diocese of San Carlos . Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  5. 1 2 "Bishop Gerardo A. Alminaza". Catholic-Hierarchy . Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  6. ↑ "CBCP Officers (2011-2013)" (PDF). Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  7. ↑ "CBCP Officers (2013-2015)" (PDF). Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  8. ↑ "CBCP Officers (2015-2017)" (PDF). Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  9. ↑ "CBCP Officers (2017-2019)" (PDF). Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  10. ↑ "CBCP Officers (2019-2021)" (PDF). Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  11. ↑ "CBCP Officers (2009-2011)" (PDF). Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of San Carlos
2013–present		Incumbent
Preceded by Titular Bishop of Maximiana in Bizacena
2008–2013		Succeeded by
Tsegaye Keneni Derara
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