Newly installed Bishop Crispin “Bai” Varquez has called on the faithful, government leaders and other stakeholders to protect Bohol’s environment and cultural heritage while pursuing tourism and economic development.
Category: Faith & Spirituality
Varquez formally installed as 8th bishop of Tagbilaran
Bishop Crispin “Bai” Varquez was formally installed as the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran during a ceremony at the St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral-Shrine here on Tuesday morning, Oct. 27
Tagbilaran Diocese unveils coat of arms of new bishop
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tagbilaran has unveiled the episcopal coat of arms of Bishop Crispin B. Varquez, the eighth bishop of the diocese, highlighting the symbols that represent his faith, identity and pastoral mission.
Bishop Varquez seeks simple installation as 8th Tagbilaran bishop
Bishop Crispin “Bai” B. Varquez has opted for a simple ceremony for his canonical possession and installation as the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral Shrine.
Talibon diocese scraps sacramental fees to make Church more accessible to poor
Poor Catholics in the Diocese of Talibon will no longer have to worry about fixed fees when receiving the sacraments, following a decision that Bishop Patrick Daniel Parcon said should reflect the Church’s commitment to the poor.
Cebu Archbishop Uy recalls lessons from Bohol quake
Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy on Thursday reflected on the lessons of the devastating 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck Bohol 13 years ago, saying the tragedy highlighted the fragility of life, the strength of faith and the importance of solidarity.
Cogon fiesta nightly activities canceled amid gym renovation
The traditional nine-night activities for the 2026 Barangay Cogon fiesta will not be held this year as the Cogon Gymnasium is set to undergo renovation and rehabilitation.
Century-old brass bell stolen from Loboc church recovered; 25-year-old man arrested
Police recovered a brass bell believed to date back to 1914 and arrested a 25-year-old man following an overnight operation after the century-old artifact was reported stolen from a church in Loboc, Bohol.
Old church bell stolen in Loboc town
An old church bell was stolen from the grounds of St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Loboc, Bohol, prompting an investigation by police and church officials.
138th LAB Project house turned over to 78-year-old widow in Mabini
The Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) on Wednesday, September 30, turned over the 138th house under its Libreng Alagad ug Balay (LAB) Project to a 78-year-old widow in Barangay San Jose, Mabini.
Tagbilaran Diocese to install 8th bishop on Oct. 27
The Diocese of Tagbilaran will formally install Most Rev. Crispin Varquez y Barrete, D.D., as its eighth bishop in a canonical possession and solemn installation ceremony on Oct. 27, 2026.
US missionaries visit Bohol Capitol
Bohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado welcomed missionaries from Cornerstone Covenant World Mission based in North Carolina, USA, during their visit to the provincial Capitol.