Crispin Varquez Explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Most Reverend
Crispin B. Varquez
Honorific-Suffix:D.D.
Bishop Of:Bishop of Borongan
Province:Eastern Samar
Diocese:Diocese of Borongan
See:Borongan
Enthroned:8 November 2007
Predecessor:Leonardo Medroso
Ordination:14 April 1989
Consecration:18 October 2007
Other Post:Vicar General of the Diocese of Tagbilaran until 2007
Birth Name:Crispin Barrete Varquez
Birth Date:5 December 1960
Birth Place:Sevilla, Bohol, Philippines
Nationality:Filipino
Religion:Catholicism
Residence:Borongan, Eastern Samar
Parents:Sinforiano Varquez (father)
Justina Barrete (mother)
Alma Mater:Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary
Motto:Humilitas et Simplicitas
Coat Of Arms:File:Coat of Arms of Crispin Barrete Varquez.svg

Crispin Barrete Varquez (born 5 December 1960) is a prelate of the Catholic Church in the Philippines. He is the current Bishop of Borongan in Eastern Samar. His previous appointment was as Vicar General of the Diocese of Tagbilaran in January 2007.[1]

Early life

Varquez was born in Sevilla, Bohol on 5 December 1960.

He earned his Philosophy degree at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Tagbilaran, Bohol and his Theology degree at the St. Augustine Major Seminary in Tagaytay, Cavite.[2]

Ministry

Varquez was ordained to the priesthood on 14 April 1989; his first posting was as assistant parish priest in Mindoro. In the 1990s until 2000, he served as formator at the seminaries of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Tagbilaran and St. Augustine in Tagaytay. He was later parish priest in various parishes of Tagbilaran prior to his appointment as Vicar General.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Most Rev. Crispin B. Varquez, D.D.. Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. 20 December 2018.
  2. Web site: Diocese of Borongan: Bishop Varquez . 20 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181220230829/http://directory.ucanews.com/bishops/bishop-varquez/283 . 20 December 2018 . dead .
  3. Web site: Bishop Crispin Barrete Varquez . 20 December 2018.