Roman Catholic Diocese of Tandag

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Diocese of Tandag

Dioecesis Tandagensis

Diyosesis sa Tandag
Diyosesis ng Tandag
Catholic
Images - 2024-03-09T093818.998.jpg
New Cathedral of San Nicolas de Tolentino
Diocese of Tandag Coat of arms.svg
Coat of arms
Location
Country Philippines
Territory Surigao del Sur
Ecclesiastical province Cagayan de Oro
Metropolitan Cagayan de Oro
Deaneries 4
Coordinates 9°02′40″N126°12′45″E / 9.04447°N 126.21251°E / 9.04447; 126.21251
Statistics
Area4,862 km2 (1,877 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics
(as of 2021)
752,496
592,968 [1]  (78.8%)
Information
Denomination Roman Catholic
Sui iuris church Latin Rite Church
Rite Roman Rite
Established16 June 1978
Cathedral New Cathedral of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino in Tandag
Co-cathedralOld Cathedral of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino in Tandag
Patron saint Saint Nicholas of Tolentino
San Nicolas de Tolentino
Current leadership
Pope Francis
Bishop Raul Dael
Metropolitan Archbishop José A. Cabantan
Vicar GeneralIsidro H. Irizari, PC, VG
Episcopal VicarsArturo P. Langit
Jaime B. Panares

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tandag (Lat: Dioecesis Tandagensis) is a diocese of the Latin Church of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines.

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Erected in 1978, the diocese was created from territory in the Diocese of Surigao.

The diocese has experienced no jurisdictional changes, and is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro.

On 26 February 2018, Pope Francis named Raul B. Dael, Vicar for the Clergy of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro as the bishop of Tandag replacing Nereo P. Odchimar after Odchimar reaching the mandatory age of retirement, which was accepted by Pope Francis. [2]

Coat of arms

On top, on a blue / azure field symbolizing fidelity and truth, the crucifix with intertwined lily, a loaf of bread on a plate, and the star—all depicted proper—attributes of St. Nicholas of Tolentino, principal patron of the Diocese. To the left of the attributes, the blessing hand with brown glove, depicted proper, an allusion to Padre San Pio of Pietrelcina, secondary patron of the Diocese. On base, on a green / vert field symbolizing hope and lush vegetation, the heraldic symbol for mountains in gold / or, symbolizing the rich resources of the Province of Surigao del Sur. The symbol alludes to the Diwata mountain range located in the Province. Beneath is the heraldic symbol for water in blue / azure, symbolizing the Philippine Sea, the body of water bordering the coastline of the Province.

Ordinaries

NoNameIn officeCoat of arms
1. Ireneo A. Amantillo, C.SS.R.6 Sep 1978 Appointed - 18 Oct 2001 Resigned Coat of arms of Ireneo Alisla Amantillo.svg
2. Nereo P. Odchimar 18 Oct 2001 Appointed - 26 Feb 2018 Retired Coat of arms of Nereo Page Odchimar.svg
3. Raul B. Dael 26 Feb 2018 Appointed Coat of Arms of Raul Dael with the Arms of the Diocese of Tandag.svg

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References

  1. "Tandag (Catholic Diocese)". gcatholic.org. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
  2. "Pope Francis appoints new bishop for Tandag, Philippines - Vatican News" . Retrieved 2018-02-26.