Pope Pope Leo XIV has named Father Gerardo Saco Jr. as the new bishop of the diocese, the CBCP confirmed in its announcement.
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Fr. Gerardo ‘Jingboy’ Saco Jr. elected diocesan administrator of Tagbilaran
The College of Consultors of the Diocese of Tagbilaran has elected Fr. Gerardo “Jingboy” Fortich Saco Jr. as the new Diocesan Administrator, following the vacancy of the episcopal seat (sede vacante).
Bishop Uy urges total ban on online gambling: ‘A public sin destroying families’
Bishop Alberto “Abet” Uy of the Diocese of Tagbilaran has called for a total and permanent ban on online gambling in the Philippines, warning that it is destroying lives, families, and moral values, particularly among the poor.
READ: PASTORAL LETTER ON THE COMING MIDTERM ELECTIONS 2025
As we approach our Nation’s Midterm Elections of 2025, We write to you with a heart filled with hope and concern for the future of our beloved province and country. The exercise of our right to vote is not merely a civic duty but a sacred responsibility that demands our utmost attention and discernment. In this crucial time, we call upon all the faithful of the Dioceses of Tagbilaran and Talibon to actively participate in the electoral process in various capacities – whether as candidates, voters, watchers, supporters, prayer warriors, educators, or peacekeepers – for the purpose of furthering the common good.
Marian image in Dauis, Bohol crowned by papal mandate
The Diocese of Tagbilaran in Bohol province held the “episcopal coronation” of Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion (Our Lady of Assumption), the patroness of Dauis town on Tuesday, Aug. 15.
Tagbilaran Bishop Abet Uy scores cutting of acacia trees
Bishop Abet Uy of the Diocese of Tagbilaran has condemned what he called “killing” of four fully grown acacia trees along CPG North Avenue in Barangay Taloto in Tagbilaran City.
Diocese of Tagbilaran opens church guides’ training for ‘faith tourism’
Dismayed over the way tourists and tours bring guests who are inappropriately dressed inside churches, or who come in during masses and church functions, distracting parishioners?
4-adlaw nga ‘Panagtagbo’ gitagana sa faith tourism
Gibuksan sa Diocese of Tagbilaran ang “Panagtagbo: 4 ka adlaw nga seminar ug pagbansay sa mga mahimong tig-abi-abi sa mga bisita sa mga simbahan ug museo sa Bohol, didto sa Elijah Spirituality Hall sa Seminaryo Mahal nga Kasingkasing ni Maria sa Taloto.
‘Paingon sa Pagkasantos’ ipasundayag sa Carmen
Agi og pagtampo sa ika 500 ka tuig nga kasaulogan sa pag-abut sa Kristyanismo dinhi sa nasud, tanyag sa Diyosesis sa Talibon ug Tagbilaran and usa ka dula sa entablado nga nagsaysay sa kinabuhi sa duha ka pari’ng Agustinian Recollets didto sa simbahan sa Carmen, karong Sabado, Agosto 6.
NMP turns over rebuilt Maribojoc church
National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) Director General Jeremy Barns turns over the documents to the Bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran, Albert Uy, in ceremonies attended by the faithful of Maribojoc and devotees of the Holy Cross and Saint Vincent Ferrer.
Loon church reopens 8 years after Bohol quake
Finally, after 8 years of grueling, comprehensive planning and execution, the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Luz Parish of Loon has been officially turned over by the National Museum of the Philippines to its legal owner the Diocese of Tagbilaran on September 7, 2021, the eve of the feast of Loon town’s Patron, Our Lady of Light and the nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
NMP turns over restored Loboc Church to Diocese of Tagbilaran
The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) turned over on Sunday, May 16, 2021, the San Pedro Apostol Parish Church and Convent in Loboc to its legal owner, the Diocese of Tagbilaran.