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).
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]