Emmanuel Cabajar
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Emmanuel Cabajar | |
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| Bishop Emeritus of Pagadian | |
| Province | Ozamiz |
| See | Pagadian |
| Appointed | 14 May 2004 |
| Installed | 2 September 2004 |
| Term ended | 22 November 2018 |
| Predecessor | Zacharias C. Jimenez, D.D. |
| Successor | Ronald I. Lunas |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 18 December 1966 |
| Consecration | 14 August 2004 by Ricardo J. Vidal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Emmanuel Treveno Cabajar 8 October 1942 Jandayan Island, Jetafe, Talibon, Bohol, Philippines |
| Nationality |  Filipino |
| Denomination | Roman Catholicism |
| Residence | Bishop's Residence, Balangasan District, Pagadian City, Philippines |
| Education | St. Alphonsus Seminary |
| Alma mater | St. Anthelmo in Rome |
| Motto | "Notam fac mihi viam tuam Domine" (Make the way known to me, my Lord) |
Emmanuel Treveno Cabajar (also known as Manny Cabajar) is a Filipino bishop of the Catholic Church. He was Bishop of Pagadian from 2004 to 2018.
Background
[edit]Cabajar was born on 8 October 1942, in Jandayan Island, Jetafe, Talibon, Bohol, Philippines.[1] He entered priesthood as a member of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer.[2]
He attended Philosophy at the St. Alphonsus Seminary in Cebu City. He attained a master's degree and doctorate in Moral theology from St. Anthelmo in Rome and in Madrid, Spain, respectively.[3]
Priest
[edit]Cabajar lectured extensively on moral theology. He also served the Church in key positions.[4]
| Position | Term of Office | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Professor of Moral Theology | 1978-1985 | Major Seminary in Remase, Davao City |
| Professor | 1978-1985 | St. Francis Xavier Seminary, Davao City |
| Superior | 1984-1990 | Redemptorist Community of Iligan City |
| Superior | 1990-1993 | Redemptorist Itinerant Community in Mindanao |
| Councilor | 1990-1997 | Vice Provincial |
| Vicar Provincial | 1996 | Cebu |
| Provincial Vicar and Superior | 1996-1997 | Community Holy Family |
| Member | 1997-2004 | General Council of the Redemptorist in Rome |
| Styles of Emmanuel T. Cabajar | |
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Bishop
[edit]Pope John Paul II named him Bishop of Pagadian on 14 May 2004.[5] He received his episcopal consecration from Cardinal Ricardo Jamin Vidal on 14 August and was installed on 2 September. As Bishop of Pagadian, he governed the sixteen Diocesan Schools of Pagadian. He also sits as chairman of the Board of Trustees of Saint Columban College.[6]
In the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, he has served as chairman, Vice Chairman, and member of episcopal commissions.[7]
| Position | Term of Office | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman | 2007-2011 | CBCP Episcopal Commission on Culture |
| Member | 2007-2011 | CBCP Episcopal Commission on Ecumenical Affairs |
| Vice Chairman | 2011-2013 | CBCP Episcopal Commission on Culture |
| Member | 2011-2013 | Commission on Inter-religious Dialogue |
| Member | 2013-2015 | Commission on Ecumenical Affairs |
In February 2017, Cabajar played host to Msgr. Jose R. Manguiran, Bishop Emeritus of Dipolog, and delegates of the Mindanao Convention on Family and Life held in Pagadian City. A week after, he played host again to the delegates of the National Convention on Family and Life, led by Archbishop Gilbert A. Garcera of the Archdiocese of Lipa.
Pope Francis accepted his resignation as bishop on 22 November 2018.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Diocese of Pagadian: About". www.pagadiandiocese.org. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ^ "Most Rev. Emmanuel T. Cabajar, C.Ss.R., D.D." www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ^ "MOST REV. EMMANUEL T. CABAJAR, CSsR, D.D." Catholic Bishop's Conference of the Phils. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ^ "The Bishop: Curriculum Vitae". pagadiandiocese.net. Archived from the original on 28 November 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ^ "Rinunce e Nomine, 14.05.2004" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 14 May 2004. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
- ^ "Administration: Board of Trustees". www.SCCpag.edu.ph. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ^ "MOST REV. EMMANUEL T. CABAJAR, CSsR, D.D." Catholic Bishop's Conference of the Phils. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
- ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 22.11.2018" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
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