Diocese of San Fernando de La Union

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The Diocese of San Fernando de La Union (Latin: Diœcesis Ferdinandopolitana ab Unione) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Catholic Church in the Philippines. The diocese was established in 1970 from the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia.[1] It is a suffragan in the ecclesiastical province of the metropolitan Archdiocese of Lingayen–Dagupan.

Ordinaries

Ordinaries of the Diocese of San Fernando de La Union
No.PortraitNameCoat of ArmsFromUntilDurationNotes
Bishops of San Fernando de La Union (6 February 1970 – present)
1Victorino C. Ligot 1924–19806 Feb 197018 Sep 198010 years, 7 months, 12 daysFirst bishop of the diocese. Died shortly after resignation.
2Salvador L. Lazo 1918–200020 Jan 198128 May 199312 years, 4 months, 8 daysRetired. Known for his later joining the Society of Saint Pius X and his traditionalist stance.
3Antonio R. Tobias 1941–28 May 199325 Nov 200310 years, 5 months, 28 daysAppointed Bishop of Novaliches.
4Artemio L. Rillera, S.V.D. 1942–20111 Apr 200513 Nov 20116 years, 7 months, 12 daysDied in office.
5Rodolfo F. Beltran, O.P. 1948–201719 Jan 201317 Jun 20174 years, 4 months, 29 daysDied in office.
6Daniel O. Presto 1963–9 May 2018IncumbentongoingCurrent bishop.

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