Ronald Lunas Explained

Ronald Lunas
Archbishop Of:Bishop of Pagadian
Province:Ozamiz
See:Pagadian
Appointed:22 November 2018
Enthroned:25 March 2019
Ended:2 January 2024
Predecessor:Emmanuel Cabajar
Successor:Vacant
Ordained Deacon:9 November 1991
Ordained By:Antonio Lloren Mabutas-->
Ordination:7 April 1992
Ordained By:Generoso Cambronero Camiña
Consecration:11 February 2019
Consecrated By:Guillermo Dela Vega Afable
Birth Name:Ronald Ignacio Lunas
Birth Date:1966 11, df=yes
Birth Place:Magsaysay, Philippines
Death Place:Davao City, Philippines
Nationality:Filipino
Religion:Roman Catholicism
Motto:Emmanuel
Coat Of Arms:Ronaldo_Lunas_coat_of_arms.svg

Ronald Ignacio Lunas (27 November 1966 – 2 January 2024) was a Filipino Roman Catholic prelate who served as bishop of Pagadian (2018–2024).

Biography

Lunas studied philosophy and Catholic theology in Davao City and received the sacrament of ordination for the diocese of Digos on 7 April 1992.[1]

After a short period of work in pastoral care in the Immaculate Conception Parish in Caburan, Lunas stayed in Rome from 1993 to 1996 for further studies. He obtained a licentiate in theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University. After returning home, he was initially a lecturer and later director of the St. Francis Xavier regional seminary in Davao City. From 2005 to 2008, he was chancellor of the diocesan curia and then pastor in Davao City. Beginning in 2013 he was episcopal vicar for the clergy of the diocese of Digos and was a member of the college of consultors and the priests' council. From 2014 until his appointment as bishop, he was also pastor of the parish of St. Joseph the Worker in Santa Cruz.[1]

Lunas was appointed by Pope Francis as Bishop of Pagadian on 22 November 2018.[1] [2]

Lunas died due to complications from heart bypass surgery on 2 January 2024, at the age of 57.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rinuncia del Vescovo di Pagadian (Filippine) e nomina del successore. Holy See Press Office. Tägliches Bulletin. 22 November 2018. 22 November 2018. it.
  2. Resignations and Appointments, 22.11.2018. 22 November 2018 . 22 November 2018. Holy See Press Office.
  3. Web site: Pagadian bishop dies after heart bypass . cbcpnews.net . 2 January 2024 . en . 2 January 2024.