Emmanuel Cabajar Explained

Honorific-Prefix:The Most Reverend
Emmanuel Cabajar
Honorific-Suffix:C.Ss.R, D.D.
Bishop Emeritus of Pagadian
Province:Ozamiz
See:Pagadian
Appointed:14 May 2004
Term Start:2 September 2004
Term End:22 November 2018
Predecessor:Zacharias C. Jimenez, D.D.
Successor:Ronald I. Lunas
Ordination:18 December 1966
Consecration:14 August 2004
Consecrated By:Ricardo J. Vidal
Birth Name:Emmanuel Treveno Cabajar
Birth Date:1942 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Jandayan Island, Jetafe, Talibon, Bohol, Philippines
Nationality: Filipino
Religion: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

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

Cabajar lectured extensively on moral theology. He also served the Church in key positions.[4]

PositionTerm of Office Organization
Professor of Moral Theology1978-1985Major Seminary in Remase, Davao City
Professor1978-1985St. Francis Xavier Seminary, Davao City
Superior1984-1990Redemptorist Community of Iligan City
Superior1990-1993Redemptorist Itinerant Community in Mindanao
Councilor1990-1997Vice Provincial
Vicar Provincial1996Cebu
Provincial Vicar and Superior1996-1997Community Holy Family
Member1997-2004General Council of the Redemptorist in Rome
Emmanuel T. Cabajar
Dipstyle:The Most Reverend
Offstyle:Your Excellency
Relstyle:Bishop

Bishop

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]

PositionTerm of Office Organization
Chairman2007-2011CBCP Episcopal Commission on Culture
Member2007-2011CBCP Episcopal Commission on Ecumenical Affairs
Vice Chairman2011-2013CBCP Episcopal Commission on Culture
Member2011-2013Commission on Inter-religious Dialogue
Member2013-2015Commission 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Diocese of Pagadian: About. www.pagadiandiocese.org. 20 February 2017.
  2. Web site: Most Rev. Emmanuel T. Cabajar, C.Ss.R., D.D.. www.catholic-hierarchy.org . 20 February 2017.
  3. Web site: MOST REV. EMMANUEL T. CABAJAR, CSsR, D.D.. Catholic Bishop's Conference of the Phils . 20 February 2017.
  4. Web site: The Bishop: Curriculum Vitae. pagadiandiocese.net. 20 February 2017. 28 November 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181128154448/http://pagadiandiocese.net/. dead.
  5. Rinunce e Nomine, 14.05.2004 . 22 November 2018 . 14 May 2004 . it . Holy See Press Office.
  6. Web site: Administration: Board of Trustees. www.SCCpag.edu.ph . 20 February 2017.
  7. Web site: MOST REV. EMMANUEL T. CABAJAR, CSsR, D.D.. Catholic Bishop's Conference of the Phils . 20 February 2017.
  8. Resignations and Appointments, 22.11.2018. 22 November 2018 . 22 November 2018. Holy See Press Office.