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Apostolic Missioners Association (AMA) Ordained New Bishops and Priests

San Fabian, Pangasinan – Fourteen (14) bishops and Nine (9) priests received Holy order from the church during a solemn Holy Consecration ceremony at Sta. Cecilia Basilica, on April 27, 2024.
These newly ordained bishops and priests have devoted themselves to their respective area of responsibility for many years, some even for decades, and their names are as follows:
BISHOPS
Msgr. Arnolfo F. Sabado- Taribubu, Tuao, Cagayan
Msgr. Ramillo C. Aglibot- Parug-Parug, Solana, Cagayan
Msgr. Julie B. Marcelo- Poblacion Sur, Salcedo, Ilocos Sur
Msgr. Pagwadan B. Ruiz- Man-Atong, Suyo, Ilocos Sur
Msgr. Roger A. Padre- Al-Alinao, Naguilian, La Union
Msgr. Melchor N. Ramos- Narvacan II, Guimba, Nueva Ecija
Msgr. Adolfo C. Arcega- Macalong, Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya
Msgr. Lito P. Castillo- Mabuslo, Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya
Msgr. Bernie S. Manmano- San Leonardo/San Francisco, Aglipay, Quirino
Msgr. Jovenal B. Menguita- Poblacion, Victoria, Tarlac
Msgr. Manuel M. Radoc- Sinigpit, Paniqui, Tarlac
Msgr. Antonio R. Farinas- Poblacion Sta. Ignacia, Tarlac
Msgr. Arnel E. Sambo- Calomboyan, San Quintin, Pangasinan
Msgr. Mervin A. Catil- Malasin, San Mateo, Isabela
PRIESTS
Rev. Fr. Belt Mark A. Antolin- Princess Urduja, Narra, Palawan
Rev. Fr. Oxford Bautista- Poblacion, Sablan, Benguet
Rev. Fr. Angelito Cabaccan Jr.- Malaya, Sto. Domingo, Nueva Ecija
Rev. Fr. Candelario N. Marcha- Batasan Hills, Quezon City, Manila
Rev. Fr. Rodel S. Opredo- Panitian, Quezon, Palawan
Rev. Fr. Rodolfo Oriente Jr.- Macutay, Rizal, Kalinga
Rev. Fr. Jerom T. Pacquing- Villamor, Esperenza, Sultan Kudarat
Rev. Fr. Gaudencio R. Pagarigan Jr.- Lipay, Vintar, Ilocos Norte
Rev. Fr. Angelito Tumanguil- Bagong Silang, Abra De Ilog, Occidental Mindoro
After the conferral of the Holy order, three of the newly ordained bishops officiated the High Mass right after the said consecration.
Meanwhile, the CDCC Overall Administrator, Prince Estrelito V. Magliba led the holy consecration and blessed all their sacred belongings on April 26, right after the 2nd day of the Bicameral meeting.
As they step into this new chapter of their lives, they are entrusted with a greater role, more responsibilities, and the authority to serve in alignment with the teachings of our Lord, Mons. Dr. Rufino S. Magliba.