Territorial Prelature of Isabela, Philippines

Present Prelates

Bishop-Prelate (2019.03.25 – ...):

Bishop Leo Magdugo Dalmao, C.M.F. (53)

Ordinaries

Prelates of Isabela (Roman Rite)

Bishop Leo Magdugo Dalmao, C.M.F. (53)
(2019.03.25 – ...)

Bishop-Prelate of Isabela (Philippines)

Born:	1969.12.01 (Tagbilaran, Philippines)
Ordained Priest:	1997.05.31
Consecrated Bishop:	2019.05.24

Bishop-Prelate of Isabela (Philippines) (2019.03.25 – ...)

Bishop Martin Sarmiento Jumoad (66) (later Archbishop)
(2001.11.21 – 2016.10.04)

Metropolitan Archbishop of Ozamiz (Philippines)

Fides et spes

Born:	1956.11.11 (Kinasang-am, Philippines)
Ordained Priest:	1983.04.07
Consecrated Bishop:	2002.01.10

Priest of Isabela (Philippines) (1983.04.07 – 2001.11.21)

Apostolic Administrator of Isabela (Philippines) (2001 – 2001.11.21)

Bishop-Prelate of Isabela (Philippines) (2001.11.21 – 2016.10.04)

Metropolitan Archbishop of Ozamiz (Philippines) (2016.10.04 – ...)

Fr. Martin Sarmiento Jumoad (66) (later Archbishop)
(Apostolic Administrator 2001 – 2001.11.21)

Bishop Romulo Tolentino de la Cruz (later Archbishop)
(1989.01.28 – 2001.01.08)

Crescere in plebem suam

Born:	1947.06.24 (Balasan, Philippines)
Ordained Priest:	1972.12.08
Consecrated Bishop:	1988.03.16
Died:	2021.12.10 (Zamboanga, Philippines † 74)

Coadjutor Bishop-Prelate of Isabela (Philippines) (1987.12.17 – 1989.01.28)

Bishop-Prelate of Isabela (Philippines) (1989.01.28 – 2001.01.08)

Coadjutor Bishop of San Jose de Antique (Philippines) (2001.01.08 – 2002.03.16)

Bishop of San Jose de Antique (Philippines) (2002.03.16 – 2008.05.14)

Bishop of Kidapawan (Philippines) (2008.05.14 – 2014.03.15)

Metropolitan Archbishop of Zamboanga (Philippines) (2014.03.15 – 2021.12.10)

Bishop José María Querejeta Mendizábal, C.M.F.
(1963.10.24 – 1989.01.28)

Born:	1921.12.10 (Spain)
Ordained Priest:	1946.06.09
Consecrated Bishop:	1964.01.25
Died:	1997.09.26 († 75)

Bishop-Prelate of Isabela (Philippines) (1963.10.24 – 1989.01.28)

Titular Bishop of Eressus (1963.10.24 – 1997.09.26)

Former Prelates

Coadjutor Bishop-Prelate: Bishop Romulo Tolentino de la Cruz (later Archbishop) (1987.12.17 – 1989.01.28)

Contact Info

Address: Bishop’s Residence, Garcia Street, Querexeta Formation Center, Isabela, 7300 Basilian Province, Philippines

Phone: (062)200.74.24

Statistics

Area: 1,359 km²

Population: 130,000 Catholics (28.8% of 451,000 total) (2021)

Statistics: 10 parishes, 12 priests (diocesan), 27 religious (5 brothers, 22 sisters), 5 seminarians (2021)

Celebrations

Patron Saint: Saint Elizabeth of Portugal, Immaculate Heart of Mary

History

1963.10.12: Established as Territorial Prelature of Isabela / Isabela de Basilan / Isabellapolitan(us) (Latin) (from Metropolitan Archdiocese of Zamboanga and became suffragan of Zamboanga)