Roman Catholic Diocese of Tandag

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tandag (Lat: Dioecesis Tandagensis) is a diocese of the Latin Church of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines.

Diocese of Tandag

Dioecesis Tandagensis

Diyosesis sa Tandag
Diyosesis ng Tandag
Coat of arms
Location
CountryPhilippines
TerritorySurigao del Sur
Ecclesiastical provinceCagayan de Oro
MetropolitanCagayan de Oro
DeaneriesImmaculate Conception Vicariate
San Nicolas de Tolentino Vicariate
Mother of Mercy Vicariate
St.Vincent de Paul Vicariate
Statistics
Area4,862 km2 (1,877 sq mi)
Population
- Total
- Catholics		(as of 2010)
605,005
484,004 (80%)
Information
DenominationRoman Catholic
Sui iuris churchLatin Church
RiteRoman Rite
Established16 June 1978
CathedralCathedral of Saint Nicholas of Tolentino in Tandag
Patron saintSan Nicolas de Tolentino
Current leadership
PopeFrancis
BishopRaul Dael
Metropolitan ArchbishopJosé A. Cabantan
Vicar GeneralIsidro H. Irizari, PC, VG
Episcopal VicarsArturo P. Langit
Jaime B. Panares
Bishops emeritusNereo P. Odchimar Bishop Emeritus (2001-2018)
Website
Website of the Diocese

Erected in 1978, the diocese was created from territory in the Diocese of Surigao.

The diocese has experienced no jurisdictional changes, and is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro.

On 26 February 2018, Pope Francis named Raul B. Dael, Vicar for the Clergy of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro as the bishop of Tandag replacing Nereo P. Odchimar after reaching the mandatory age of retirement was accepted by Pope Francis.[1]

Coat of Arms

On top, on a blue / azure field symbolizing fidelity and truth, the crucifix with intertwined lily, a loaf of bread on a plate, and the star—all depicted proper—atttributes of St. Nicholas of Tolentino, principal patron of the Diocese. To the left of the attributes, the blessing hand with brown glove, depicted proper, an allusion to Padre San Pio of Pietrelcina, secondary patron of the Diocese. On base, on a green / vert field symbolizing hope and lush vegetation, the heraldic symbol for mountains in gold / or, symbolizing the rich resources of the Province of Surigao del Sur. The symbol alludes to the Diwata mountain range located in the Province. Beneath is the heraldic symbol for water in blue / azure, symbolizing the Philippine Sea, the body of water bordering the coastline of the Province.

Ordinaries
No Name In office Coat of arms
1. Ireneo A. Amantillo, C.SS.R. 6 Sep 1978 Appointed - 18 Oct 2001 Resigned
2. Nereo P. Odchimar 18 Oct 2001 Appointed - 26 Feb 2018 Retired
3. Raul B. Dael 26 Feb 2018 Appointed

See also

References
  1. "Pope Francis appoints new bishop for Tandag, Philippines - Vatican News". Retrieved 2018-02-26.

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