Bacolod Diocese today

SAN SEBASTIAN PARISH PROFILE

I. Bacolod Cathedral : San Sebastian Parish (F. 1755)

II. Address: Rizal St., Bacolod City 6100

III. Titular: St. Sebastian, Martyr

IV. Feast Day: January 20

V. Vicariate: Bacolod Central

VI. This parish was former a Mission Area (Visita) of Hinigaran; Chronology of Assigned Priests at San Sebastian Cathedral:

1. Fr. Julian Gonzaga 1818-1836

2. Fr. Mariano de Avila 1863

3. Fr. Roman Manuel Locsin 1848-1871(Echauz,trns.Hart,1978)

4. Fr. Mauricio Ferrero,OAR 1871-1894; 1897-1898; 1902-1916

In Nov. 5, 1898 Negros Revolution began, the Spanish parish priest was removed thus, there is a gap from 1898-1902 in the Recollects’ record. They were substituted by Filipino Seculars.

5. Fr. Guillermo Garcia,OAR 1871-1876

6. Fr. Gervacio Burgeria, OAR 1876

7. Fr. Juan Lopez, OAR 1882-83

8. Fr. Joaquin Navarro, OAR 1883-84

9. Fr. Circiaco Echevarria, OAR 1885

10. Fr. Julian Uberagua, OAR 1885-87

11. Fr. Angel Fabo, OAR April-Oct. 1894, 1902

12. Fr. Florencio Aranda, OAR 1894-1897

13. Fr. Pedro Perez, OAR Jun-Sept. 1895

14. Fr. Manuel Simon, OAR Jan-Aug. 1895

15. Fr. Marcelino Simonena, OAR 1896-1897

16. Fr. Jose Lapardina, OAR 1896-1897

17. Fr. Mauricio Ferrero,OAR 1897-1898

18. Fr. Leon Galdeano, OAR Oct. 1897-98

19. Fr. Pedro Moreno, OAR 1902; 1922-28

20. Fr. Mauricio Ferrero,OAR 1902-1916

21. Fr. Paulino Jiménez, OAR Feb-Aug. 1904

22. Fr. Pablo Vicente, OAR 1904-05

23. Fr. Manuel Mateo, OAR 1906

24. Fr. Licinio Ruiz, OAR Feb-April 1906, 1928-30

25. Fr. Francisco Vego, OAR 1914-1922

26. Fr. Joaquin Usubiaga, OAR 1915

27. Fr. Manuel Gomara,OAR May-July 1920

28. Fr. Juan Lavaca, OAR 1921-1922

29. Fr,. Jacinto Alberdi, OAR 1926-1927

30. Fr. Amado Lope, OAR 1927-1929

31. Fr. Francisco Frias, OAR 1930-32

The Diocese of Bacolod was created on May 16, 1933:

32. Fr. Iluminado Morras, OAR 1932-33

33. Fr. Tirso Ruana, OAR 1932-34

Fr. Antonio Ullate, OAR

Fr. JulioEspiererrez, OAR

1. Fr. Eduardo Castro 1933

2. Fr. Flaviano Ariola 1934-1939

Parochial Vicar:

Fr. Manuel U. Dormido 1939-1941: was assigned as Chaplain of Pulupandan: Our Lady of Lourdes Chaplaincy, Municipality of Pulupandan.

Fr. Bernardo Sangria(POM)

4. Parish Priest: Fr. Antonio Y. Fortich April 24,1944-Jan. 13, 1949: was assigned to Binalbagan parish.

5. Msgr. Isidro Dormido 1949-1951

6. Parish Priest: Fr. Antonio Y. Fortich Oct. 8, 1951-Jan. 13, 1967: appointed Vicar General of the Diocese of Bacolod.

Parochial Vicar:

Fr. John B. Liu 1955-1957: was assigned as Chaplain of Queen of Peace community, Bacolod City.

Fr. Marcos Pilar, Jr. 1956-1958: was assigned as Parish Priest of New Sagay.

Fr. Rodolfo Manuel B. Pacheco 1963-1964: was assigned to Manayaosayao Chaplaincy, Mansilingan.

Fr. Felixberto R. Ibezate 1964-1966: was assigned as Chaplain of Holy Trinity Chaplaincy, Fabrica, Sagay City

Fr. Romeo E. Empestan 1967-1968: was assigned to Holy Trinity Chaplaincy at Fabrica, Sagay City.

Fr. Victorino G. Secondes 1968-1970: was assigned as Parochial Vicar at Caduha-an Cadiz.

Fr. Aristedes S. Rivera 1969-1973: was assigned as Parochial Vicar of Murcia: Immaculate Concepcion Parish, Municipality of Murcia.

Fr. Romeo E. Empestan 1970-1972: was assigned to Homesite Chaplaincy.

7. Parish Priest: Fr. Vicente G. Salgado 1974-1977: was assigned as Rector of Sacred Heart Seminary, Lupit, Bacolod City.

Minister of the House:

Fr. Antonio E. Garin 1972-1977: was assigned to La Carlota parish: Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, La Carlota City.

Parochial Vicar:

Fr. Nicasio C. Melicor 1973-1974: was assigned to Homesite Chaplaincy.

Fr. Anthony P. Atillaga 1976-1977: was assigned to Fatima Area ministry.

Fr. Gregorio Patino 1974-1977: was assigned to Bata Area ministry.

8. Resident Priest:

Fr. Samson Mariano 1977-1978: was assigned as Parochiar Vicar of New Sagay.

Parochial Vicar:

Fr. Wilfredo T. Dejilla 1977-1978: was assigned as Parochial Vicar to Kabankalan parish.

Fr. Jose G. Tronco 1979-1981: was assigned as Chaplain of Dona Corazon Locsin-Montilibano Memorial Hospital, Bacolod City.

9. Parish Priest: Fr. Josefino I. Iledan 1978-1982: was assigned as Rector of Domus Dei.

Parochial Vicar:

Fr. Felix U. Hernaez 1977-1979: was assigned to Henrietta Chaplaincy.

Fr. Roger V. Apurado 1978-1979: went into a Sabbatical Leave

Fr. Edwin G. Cadena 1979: was transferred to Silay: San Diego Parish, Silay City.

Fr. Feliciano O. Alquilar 1979-1980: was assigned as Parochial Vicar of Sagay.

Fr. Francisco D. Perez 1980-1982: was assigned as Parochial Vicar of Hinigaran: St Mary Magdalene Parish, Municipality of Hinigaran.

Fr. Dominador Dumagat June 1980-June 1982: was assigned as Chaplain at Manayaosayao.

10. Parish Priest: Fr. Andres F. Delfín 1982-1985: was assigned as Parish Priest of Sum-ag: St. John Nepumoceno Parish, Brgy. Sum-ag, Bacolod City.

Parochial Vicar:

Fr. Cassimiro B. Lladoc 1980-1981: was assigned to Santo Nino (Galo-BBB) ministry.

Fr. Norberto L. Contreras 1981-1982: was assigned to Magballo Parish, Kabankalan.

Fr. Francis Perez 1980-1982: was assigned as Parochial Vicar of Hinigaran: St. Mary Magdalene Parish, Municipality of Hinigaran.

Fr. Rene G. Bernadas 1982-1983: was assigned as Parochial Vicar of Tangub: San Isidro

Chaplaincy, Brgy. Tangub, Bacolod City.

Fr. Armando B. Onion 1982-1986:was assigned as Chaplain of Corazon Locsin-Montilibano Memorial Hospital , Bacolod City.

Fr. Arecio P. Dormido 1983-1986: was assigned to

Cadiz parish.

Fr. Walerico C. Gensola 1986-May 12, 1988: was assigned as Parish Priest of San Enrique: Our Lady of Candles Parish, Municipality of San Enrique.

Fr. Rene J. Entrata 1986-May 14, 1988: was assigned as Parochial Vicar of Silay: San Diego Parish, Silay City.

Fr. Emilio A. Henares 1986-Dec. 6,1988: was assigned to Mansilingan: Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, Brgy. Mansilingan, Bacolod City.

11. Parish Priest:

Fr. Guillermo Ma. Luis A. Gaston 1985-May 20,1988: was assigned to Victorias: Our Lady of Victory Parish, Victorias City.

Parochial Vicar:

Fr. Alfonsito T. Arrojo 1986(1 month): was assigned to Immaculate Concepción Chaplaincy, Central Ma-ao, Bago City.

Fr. Walirico C. Gensola 1986-May 12, 1988: was assigned as Parish Priest of San Enrique: Our Lady of Candles Parish, Municipality of San Enrique.

Fr. Gerson T. Balitor Dec. 6, 1988-May 8, 1992: was assigned as Parish Priest of Ma-ao: Our Lady of the Pillar Parish, Brgy. Ma-ao, Bago City.

Fr. Genaro Demecais May 15, 1988-May 1990: went to the U.S.

Fr. Mike J. Carreon May 15, 1988-was assigned to Cansilayan Chaplaincy, Municipality of Murcia.

12. Msgr. Victorino Rivas 1988-1991

Parochial Vicar:

Fr. Genaro Demecais

Fr. Mike Carreon

Fr. Gerson Balitor

13. Fr. Guillermo Ma. Luis A. Gaston May 16, 1991-May 25, 1995:

Parochial Vicar:

Fr. Samuel Balboa May 3, 1990-Apr. 2, 1992: was assigned as as Assistant Director of Boys Home and Principal of its School, Bacolod City.

Fr. Alfredo Z. Gamarcha May 3, 1990-June 6, 1992: was assigned as Parochial Vicar of Villamonte: Immaculate Concepción Parish, Brgy. Villamonte, Bacolod City.

Fr. German B. Templa June 2, 1990-Oct. 1991: was assigned as Parish Priest of Victorias: Our Lady of Victory, Victorias City.

Fr. Joemedes Amit Dec. 30, 1991-Apr. 2, 1993 : was assigned as Chaplain of Central Ma-ao, Bgy. Jorge Araneta, Bago City.

Fr. Angel V. Fidel May 9, 1992- Jan. 4, 1993: was assigned as Chaplain of Antilpolo: Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, Brgy. Antipolo, Municiplaity of Pontevedra.

Fr. Joel E. Roquez 1993

Fr. Alexander H. Viaje (POM) 1993-1995: went on a Sabbatical leave.

Fr. Lyndon Jong May 31, 1991(2 months): went back to UST to finish his studies.

Fr. Benjamin E. Escrupulo 1994-2001: was assigned as Chaplain of Helvetia Heights, Bacolod City.

13. Parish Priest: Msgr. Danilo Paderna May 25, 1995-Dec. 17, 2002: was assigned as Parish Priest of Victorias: Our Lady of Victory Parish, Victorias City.
Parochial Vicar:

Fr. Benjamin Escrupulo Nov. 7, 1994-1997: was assigned as Parish Priest of Conception: Immaculate Conception, Brgy. Concepcion, Talisay City.

Fr. Mitchel J. Guadalupe Mar. 10, 1995-1998: was assigned as Chaplain of Camingawan: Triumph of the Holy Cross, Camingawan, Brgy. Estefania, Bacolod City.

Fr. Reman C. Cornel Jan. 27, 1997-March 10,1997:

Fr. Jesmar Manato 1997

Fr. Jonathan Borromeo 1997- Oct. 1997: was assigned as Parochial Vicar of Hinigaran, Municipality of Hinigaran.

Assisting Deacon:

Rev. Nolie Blancaflor Apr. 7,1998-June 15, 1998: became Parochial Vicar of San Sebastian Cathedral Parish, Bacolod City.

Parochial Vicar:

Fr. Nolie Blancaflor June 15,1998-April 7, 1998

Fr. Joy Jemera May 1, 2000- June 2001: was assigned as Pastoral Director.

Fr. Reyman Asoy Nov. 1, 2001-Feb. 7, 2002: was assigned as Parochial Vicar of Sum-ag: St. John NepumocenoParish, Brgy. Sum-ag, Bacolod City.

Assisting Deacon:

Rev. Nolie Blancaflor Apr. 7,1998-June 15, 1998: became Parochial Vicar of San Sebastian Cathedral Parish, Bacolod City.

Parochial Vicar:

Fr. Nolie Blancaflor 1998

13. Msgr. Victorino Rivas 2002-2007

Parochial Vicar:

Fr. Ernie Larida

Fr. Rayman Asoy

Fr. Chris Gonzales

Fr. Nitodel Soriano

14. Parish Priest: Fr. Felix Pasquin July 2007- (as of April 2009)

Parochial Vicar:

Fr. Ernie Larida 2004-2006: was assigned as Parish Priest of Fatima: Our Lady of Fatima, San Sebastian- Santo Rosario St., Bacolod City.

Fr. Louie P. Galbines May 2007-Apr. 15, 2008: was assigned as Spiritual Director of the Sacred Heart Seminary School of Philosophy, Lupit, Bacolod City.

Fr. Regner Dequena Apr. 15, 2008- 2009: was assigned as Chaplain of Guimbala-on Chaplaincy, Silay City

Fr. Brethen Gamala May 2007-( as of April 2009)

Fr. Chris Gonzales May 2007- April 29, 2009: was transferred to Bago Parish: St. John the Baptist, Bago City.

Fr. Arnold Deletina March 2009-(as of April 2009)

VIII. Religious vocations of men and women from San Sebastian Parish:

Priests:

1. Fr. Jonathan J. Borromeo

2. Fr. Norberto L. Contreras

3. Fr. Rogelio Bartolome-Cruz

4. Fr. Orlando Gargar

5. Fr. Ruel S. Jundos

6. Fr. Emilio A. Henares

7. Fr. Felix U. Hernaez (POM)

8. Fr. Danilo Nava-Paderna

9. Fr. Vicente Pelobello

10. Bishop Vicente Garucho-Salgado

11. Fr. Antonio Mayani-Sedeno

12. Msgr. Jose Cuenca-Silverio

13. Fr. Henryk Jimenea- Villanueva

14. Fr. Carlos Gumboc-Ybesate

Nun:

Sr. Laura Villanueva, OSB

Nota Bene:

The Catholic Directory of the Diocese of Bacolod 2008 indicated 1755 as the foundation of the San Sebastian Catholic Community. The date could be a typographical error. In this study, the researcher have chosen the year of foundation consistent with the year when the first priest stayed with the community according to verified documents and other historical sources. The date 1818 is chosen as the date of its erection as a parish following the lead of Manila Archbishop Basilio Sancho who converted to parishes the missions attached to the diocese of Manila in 1776 and followed by other bishops. In the sixteenth century the catholic communities were identified as: parishes, mission-parishes (administered by the religious and self self-sufficient as a parish) and active parishes (mission parish still in the stages of development).

Before Archbishop Sancho’s arrival almost all ministries in the

Philippines

were mission- parishes; after his arrival, the parishes outnumbered the missions (Fernandez, 1988). Following the logic above, the San Sebastian ministry was already a mission-parish in 1895, thus, it was separated from Saravia and Manapla parishes respectively. And since, the religious were allowed to declare a parish their mission-parish in 1776, it is safe to claim with no fear of contradiction that San Sebastian ministry was already a parish in 1895. In the Diocese of Bacolod Directory 2008, there is no date for its erection as a parish, the explanation above is sufficient to clarify this. The Code of Canon Law of 1917 stipulated the rules of parish erection and clarified by the new Code of Canon Law of 1983. Ergo, the parishes established after 1917 have formal Episcopal rituals and rubrics for the benefit of the Parish community but not before these two laws were implemented.

Introduction

The San Sebastian parish had been the central parish of the diocese being the seat of the ecclesiastical authority of the five bishops of the diocese of Bacolod: Casimiro Lladoc [appointed June 23, 1933], Manuel Yap [appointed March 5, 1952], Antonio Y. Fortich [appointed January 13, 1967], Camilo Gregorio [appointed May 20, 1989] and Vicente Navarra[appointed May 24, 2001]. The kaleidoscophic chronicle of Bacolod as a diocese started on its erection on May 4, 1933. Almost all major events of the diocese were held on this parish church.

In this parish, the seat of ecclesiastical authority had been located since 1933. The evolution of physical structures in this parish had been monumental. The reconstruction of the bishop’s house which was burnt down in 1985 revived the ecclesiastical landscape. The three-story convent of the parish which was constructed in 2006 was considered the most colossal ecclesiastical convent in Negros island in contemporary time. The bustling daily activities of the parish office could be analogous to most governmental agencies.

The parish has been considered the urban- training- ground of most neophyte presbyters who became faithful and successful in their rural assignments. It has also been the redeeming feature of the diocese for few clerics with a bit of hitches in their appointments. The history of the parish stretched back as early as 18^th hundred. Since literatures had been written on the events before 1933, the researcher found it fit to give a synoptic chronicle starting 1933.

The Phenomenological Church

1933-1940. The first Filipino bishop of Bacolod, Bishop Cassimiro M. Lladoc of Sorsogon put up the necessary diocesan structure. The San Sebastian Parish was made the model parish for the implementation of the diocesan social and spiritual programs.

On December 9 to 12, 1936, the first Diocesan Congress was held was held and the culminating activities were held at the Bacolod Public plaza. Fr. Silvestre Sancho, Rector Magnificus of the Royal and Pontifical University of Santo Tomas, delivered a prolonged but well-applauded discourse on the significance of the event (Guanzon, 1993).

1941-1950. World War II brought with it hardships and pain to the parishioners of the central parish of the diocese. They were wrenched between the possibility of Japanese brutalities if they stay in the parish and the unquestionable certainty of starvation if they wandered to the mountains.

Fr. Antonio Y. Fortich was the assigned as parish priest of this parish in April 24, 1944. This was the first parish where Fr. Fortich was assigned. Fr. Tony came to be known as the priest of the poor.

1951-1960. Bishop Manuel Yap strived for the spiritual consolidation of the clergy, religious and lay people through retreats and spiritual renewals. The Cursillo de Cristianidad movement came to the San Sebastian parish in the late 1950. The parish through their priests involved itself with some social and political issues like the “divorce bill” and the “Korean War”.

1961-1970. The changes brought about by the Vatican II in 1965 had slowly but definitely affected the liturgical and sociological consciousness of the parishioners of San Sebastian. It being the central parish was being looked upon as the model of the new development in the Catholic Church. The Latin Mass was translated into the vernacular which was the language of the congregation. Oppositions and frictions did exist among the parishioners as well as the priests.

In the 1960’s Fr. Antonio Y. Fortich was appointed as spiritual director of the phenomenal Cursillo de Cristianidad movement in 1965 which generally cater to the rich and the Barangay sang Virgen which generally accommodates the ordinary people. The later was a diocesan born organization. The movement had such an a positive effect especially to men members that they became more responsible family members and law abiding citizens. It also had a drawback, some members were accused of having a holier-than thou attitude which was an effect especially felt by members who were just new to the movement and the church. The religious movements and associations were animated in a way by this movement. Many of the San Sebastian parishioners joined this movement.

On January 13, 1967, the former Parish Priest of San Sebastian, Fr. Fortich was appointed as third Bishop of the Diocese of Bacolod. It was the start of the evolution of this parish from a devotional church to a charitably-socially-conscious church.

1971-1980. The declaration of Martial law had brought chills to the parishioners. Some priests assigned to the parish had began organizing the people and conscienticizing them about their faith and their social obligations. The community area of Banago which was organized by Fr. Allan Abadesco came to life with the cause of the promotion of the rights of the of the common-tao. But sometimes action alone with negligence to the aspect of spirituality could bring confusion. One of the then active lay leaders of Fr. Allan was Mr. Marapo who was lately killed and was alleged to be an active member of the New People’s Army. In the late 1970s the Community Area of Bata was organized by a friendly and conversationalist Cebuano, Fr. Gregorio Patino. He put up the Chaplaincy of the area and successfully organized the faithful. Bata community was considered the most organized community when it comes to church spear-headed activities.

The San Sebastian parish came into limelight because it was the seat of the Philippine’s most popular bishop of the time. Bishop Fortich was loved and known especially by the poor. He changed the tag of the Bishop’s Palace to the Bishop’s house knowing that the ordinary people do not live in a palace but just struggling to have a decent house. He opened the Bishop’s House to ordinary people to the extent that the Plaza people up until now could recall the banquets that they share with the bishop of the masses. Everything that was happening with the controversial but well-loved bishop was also connected with the parish because the priests then were always congregating at the parish and the bishop’s house. He won the Ramon Magsaysay award for public service in 1973.

1981-1990. The coming of Pope John Paul II, the most popular pope of the Catholic Church, on February 21, 1981 was the essence of this decade. The parish of San Sebastian became the focus of anticipations, preparations and undertakings. The families of the parish open their homes to the faithful of different parishes, chaplaincies and communities. This event of the parish, possibly, would never be replicated in one’s life time. The event was considered the greatest gathering of the faithful in this parish and in the whole of Negros island. The organized rural workers of the parish were given hope by the pope’s message of affirmation of their struggle and support in their peaceful means of attaining the goal. Bishop Fortich was accused by some planters as muddling the Pope’s message of peace by inserting political struggle on the piece. The pope’s presence and message brought hope to most but conflict to a few. The accusation that Bishop Fortich was a liberation theologian in the sense of Leonard Boffe was escalating. This led to the mysterious burning down of the Bishop’s House in 1985 and the grenade-throwing in his temporary-humble- residence at the Domus Dei in 1987.

Bishop Gregorio was appointed as prelate of Bacolod on May 20, 19989. He took over the shepherding of the diocese from the very healthy and active-but-was-retired-Bishop Antonio Y. Fortich. Bishop Gregorio was installed at the San Sebastian Parish Church on July 27, 1989.

1991-2000. The parish had a lot of changes with the coming of Bishop Camilo Gregorio. He swerved away from the basic ecclesial community formations and moved forward to the lay organizations. This seeming amnestic approach to the historical struggle of the Bacolod Christian communities did make deleterious impact to the subscribers of the cause but had an optimistic impression on new personalities. But most priests were very cordial and cooperative on the new approach. The reception of the priests of the diocese to Bishop Camilo was considered monumental among other welcome of the incoming bishops. He was known to be prayerful gentleman and always seen kneeling before the Blessed Sacrament.

2001-2009: The parish of San Sebastian mourned the death of its former Parish Priest and Bishop Antonio Y. Fortich on July 2, 2003 at 8:15 A.M. The President of the

Philippines

, Mrs. Gloria Arroyo and other civil, religious personalities attended the memorial service. National papers dubbed the occasion as ephemeral unity of rightists and leftists, the military and the left-leaning groups.

Msgr. Rivas when he was Parish Priest of San Sebastian professionalized the parish offices. He initiated the construction of a three-storey building which now (May 2009) housed the parish offices and other important areas of the parish and the diocese. The pro-poor padre’s popularity with the economically challenged and the affluent caused him top have many socially relevant projects which would require another study to be given justice of their relevance to parish life. Msgr. Rivas came to be known among the clerics and laity as openly defended Bishop Fortich from insinuations of accumulating personal assets.

The coming in of a new bishop on May 24, 2001 had changed the pastoral thrust of the diocese and thus immediately the central parish. From the more cultural and renewal-group trends to the more socio-political thrust. Bishop Vicente Navarra was conscious of the history of his new assignment. The bishop led the San Sebastian Parish in the fight against corruption: political and moral. The parishioners were educated about their rights and duties as citizens and taxpayers thus, the need to be vigilant about alleged government questionable dealings either in local politics or national politics.

He tried to make sure that consultation with priests and dialogue with the laity be enhanced. This led to the holding of the Second Diocesan Synod in 2005 and its implementation in 2006.

The Church of the Poor

The San Sebastian parish included the parishioners who were rich and the majority who were poor. The parish comprised the different kinds of physical poverties. The unfortunate poor who were born among irresponsible parents and left to mend for themselves as children and youngsters. They could be seen around the parish begging, sniffing Rugby or allowing themselves to be physically abused in order to weld body and spirit together. And those who are poor due to their own bad choices.

The parish concern for the poor was manifested in its concerns for the spiritual and economic response top the surrounding ministries which later became parishes of Bata, Fatima, Sto. Niño, Abad, Bakyas, Mansilingan and other smaller ministries. The Parish of San Sebastian had consistently worked for the economically challenged members of its community. There had been livelihood programs and other assistance which were provided to the needy parishioners.

SOURCES AND BIBLIOGRAPHY OF SAN SEBASTIAN PARISH:

A. Primary Sources

A.1. Unpublished Documents:

1. Books of Baptismal Records of San Sebastian Parish

2. Books Marriage Records of San Sebastian Parish

3. Books of Death Records San Sebastian Parish

4. Books of Appointments of Priests of the Diocese of Bacolod

5. Books of Profile of Priests of the Diocese of Bacolod

A.2. Interviews:

1. Fr. Gerson Balitor at Sum-ag on March 3, 2009.

2. Fr. Alfredo Gamarcha at La Herencia Subd., Bacolod City on April 13, 2009.

3. Fr. Angel Fidel at Domus Dei on April 9, 2009.

4. Fr. Lyndon Jong at Bishop’s House on March 20, 2009.

5. Fr. Louie Galbines at Sum-ag on March 3, 2009.

6. Fr. Romeo Empestan at La Herencia Subd., Bacolod City on April 13, 2009.

7. Fr. Rolly Escubido at City Heights Parish on April 4, 2009.

8. Msgr. Victorino Rivas on March 23, 2009. Msgr. Rivas had been a parish priest of San Sebastian Parish.

9. Fr. Regner Dequena at La Herencia Subd., Bacolod City on April 13, 2009.

10. Fr. Jonathan Borromeo at La Herencia Subd., Bacolod City on April 13, 2009.

11. Fr. Samuel Balboa at La Herencia Subd., Bacolod City on April 13, 2009.

12. Fr. Ernie Larida at La Herencia Subd., Bacolod City on April 13, 2009.

13. Fr. Romeo Empestan at La Herencia Subd., Bacolod City on April 13, 2009.

A. 3. Plaques, Monuments, Physical Evidence of Historical Value

1. Inscriptions made by the Philippine Historical Commission at the front door of the Cathedral church.

2. The plaques inside the Cathedral Church inscribed with important events.

B. Secondary Sources:

B.1. Books:

1. Cuesta, Angel Martinez, OAR. Historia de la Isla de Negros, Filipinas: 1565- 1898, Madrid, 1974.

2. Echauz, Robustiano (trans.). Sketches of the Island of Negros, Center for International Studies, Ohio State University, 1978.

3. Gregorio, Camilo, D.D. Stages of the Heart, The View from Bacolod, San Sebastian Publications, Bacolod City, 1999.

4. Guanzon, Rafael V. Bacolod in the Most Eventful Years: 1920-1945, Bacolod City, 1993.

5. Romero, Ma. Fe Hernaez. Negros Occidental Between Two Powers (1888- 1909). Negros Occidental Historical Commission, Bacolod City, 1974.

6. Varona, Francisco (trans.).Negros: It’s History and People, Manila, 1938.

B.2. Memoirs and Articles:

1. 2008 Catholic Directory of the Diocese of Bacolod

2. 70 Years of Mill Hill in the

Philippines

1976

3. First Anniversary Yearbook, Cursillos de Cristianidad, Diocese of Bacolod, 1965.

4. Handurawan, 2006

5. Pope John Paul II Speaks to the People of Negros, February 20, 1981.

6. "Bishop Fortich Gets High Poll Rating," Manila Times. February 6, 1970.

7. Despojo, Teodulfo T., Jr. "Bacolod's Fighting Bishop," Graphic. Manila. Vol. 37, No. 17, September 30, 1970.

8. Open Letter of Frank Fernandez to Bishop Vicente Navarra, July 4, 2003.

C. Websites:

1. Diocese of Bacolod website: http://home.catholicweb.com/BacolodDiocese

2. http://negrosnine.com

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