Borongan Diocese
diocese of the Catholic Church in the Philippines
The Diocese of Borongan is a diocese of the Catholic Church in the Philippines. It was created on October 22, 1960 by Pope John XXIII from the Diocese of Calbayog.
Bishop Vicente Reyes was the first bishop. On June 19, 1965, the island of Samar was divided and the province of Eastern Samar was born. Adding 2 more dioceses: Catarman and Borongan.
The Diocese of Borongan is divided into three regions, The seat is Borongan. [source?]
In December 8, 1995, Guiuan Church wanted to make the priest Donato Guimbaolibot a saint.
Bishops
change| No. | Picture | Name | From | Until | Coat of Arms |
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| 1st | Vicente P. Reyes | 19 January 1961 (Appointed) | 8 August 1967 (Deceased, Emeritus Bishop of Cabanatuan) | 
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| 2nd | Godofredo Pedernal Pisig | 26 February 1968 (Appointed) | 18 September 1976 (Resigned) | ||
| 3rd | Sincero Barcenilla Lucero | 8 March 1977 (Appointed) | 10 December 1979 (emeritus Bishop of Calbayog) | 
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| 4th | Nestor Celestial Cariño | 12 August 1980 (Appointed) | 31 January 1986 (Resigned) | 
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| 5th | 
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Leonardo Yuzon Medroso | 18 December 1980 (Appointed) | 31 January 2006 (Retired, Bishop Emeritus of Tagbilaran) | 
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| 6th | 
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Crispin Barrete Varquez | 4 August 2007 (Appointed) | Present | 
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In December 8, 1995, Guiuan Church wanted to make the priest Donato Guimbaolibot a saint.