Sean Buslig Mejia

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Sean Buslig Mejia (born March 3, 1972) is a Filipino Catholic prelate and canon lawyer who has been the vicar apostolic of Tabuk since June 2, 2026.[1]

Early life and education

Mejia was born in Bulanao, Tabuk, in the province of Kalinga. He completed his philosophical studies at San Pablo Seminary in Baguio City and his theological studies at the Immaculate Conception School of Theology in Vigan City.[2][3] Mejia later obtained a licentiate in canon law from the Pontifical Urban University in Rome.[2][3][4]

Priesthood

On October 19, 1999, Mejia was ordained a priest for the Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk. His pastoral assignments included serving as a parochial vicar of the Flora Catholic Mission, head of the Lubuagan Catholic Mission, and parish priest of St. William's Cathedral in Tabuk City.[2][3]

In addition to his pastoral work, Mejia held several educational and administrative roles. He served as a formator at the Immaculate Conception School of Theology and San Pablo College Seminary in Vigan, chairman of the vicariate's education commission, superintendent of Catholic Schools in Tabuk, and president of St. Louis College of Bulanao.[2][3] Within the administration of the vicariate, he also functioned as the vicariate's chancellor, vicar general,[4] and director of the Faith and Doctrine Commission and Ecology Desk.[2][3]

Episcopacy

On February 3, 2025, the Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk became vacant when its second apostolic vicar, Prudencio Andaya Jr., was transferred to the Diocese of Cabanatuan.[4][5] To temporarily manage the jurisdiction's governance and pastoral care of the northern provinces of Kalinga and Apayao, papal nuncio Archbishop Charles John Brown appointed Mejia as pro-apostolic vicar on March 31, 2025.[4]

Pope Leo XIV officially appointed Mejia as the third vicar apostolic of Tabuk on March 3, 2026, Mejia's 54th birthday.[2][3] He was consecrated bishop and installed on June 2, 2026.[1]

References

  1. 1.[1.2]"Bishop Sean Mejia ordained, installed as apostolic vicar of Tabuk". CBCP News. June 2, 2026. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
  2. 2.[2.2][2.3][2.4][2.5][2.6]Sala Stampa Della Santa Sede (March 3, 2026). "Rinunce e nomine, 03.03.2026". Sala Stampa Della Santa Sede Bollettino (in Italian). Archived from the original on April 16, 2026. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  3. 3.[3.2][3.3][3.4][3.5][3.6]"Pope Leo XIV names new apostolic vicar of Tabuk". CBCP News. March 3, 2026. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  4. 4.[4.2][4.3][4.4]"Papal nuncio appoints temporary administrator for Tabuk vicariate". CBCP News. April 4, 2025. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  5. 5.Macairan, Evelyn (December 10, 2024). "Pope appoints Andaya as bishop of Cabanatuan". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 3, 2026.