Lucilo Barrameda Quiambao (born 30 October 1932) is a Filipino Roman Catholic prelate who served as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Legazpi from 1982 until his retirement in 2009.[1]
Early life and priesthood
Quiambao was born in Bacacay, Albay, on 30 October 1932.[1][2] He was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Legazpi on 2 April 1960.[1][2]
Prior to his appointment as bishop, he served as vicar general of the Diocese of Legazpi.[3]
Episcopal ministry
On 23 March 1982, Pope John Paul II appointed Quiambao auxiliary bishop of Legazpi and titular bishop of Nabala.[3][1] He received episcopal consecration on 27 April 1982 from Cardinal Jaime Sin.[1][4]
According to UCA News, Quiambao served twice as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Legazpi, first from 1992 to 1993 and later following the vacancy of the see in 2007.[2]
On 10 December 2009, Pope Benedict XVI accepted his resignation as auxiliary bishop of Legazpi upon reaching the retirement age prescribed by canon law.[5]
Later life
In 2017, Quiambao joined other Catholic leaders in Albay in speaking out against extrajudicial killings and violence associated with the Philippine government's anti-drug campaign.[6]
References
- 1.[1.2][1.3][1.4][1.5]"Bishop Lucilo Barrameda Quiambao". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
- 2.[2.2][2.3]"Bishop Lucilo B. Quiambao". UCA News. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
- 3.[3.2]"Appointment of Rev. Lucilo B. Quiambao as Auxiliary Bishop of Legazpi and Titular Bishop of Nabala" (PDF). Acta Apostolicae Sedis (in Latin). 74 (7). Typis Polyglottis Vaticanis: 805. 1982. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
- 4."Most Rev. Lucilo B. Quiambao, D.D." Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
- 5."Rinunce e Nomine, 10.12.2009". Sala Stampa della Santa Sede (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
- 6."Catholic Church in Albay speaks out vs EJK violence". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 10 October 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2026.