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Gerardo Alminaza

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The Most Reverend
Gerardo A. Alminaza
D.D.
Bishop of San Carlos
Province Jaro
See San Carlos
Appointed September 14, 2013
Installed November 14, 2013
Predecessor Jose Advincula
Previous posts Auxiliary Bishop of Jaro (2008–2013)
Titular Bishop of Maximiana in Byzacena (2008–2013)
Orders
Ordination April 29, 1986
by Antonio Fortich
Consecration August 4, 2008
by Angel Lagdameo
Personal details
Born Gerardo Alimane Alminaza
August 14, 1959
San Jose, Sipalay, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Denomination Roman Catholic
Residence San Carlos, Negros Occidental, Philippines
Alma mater University of Santo Tomas
Fordham University
Motto Sicut Christus Vivit

Gerardo Alminaza (born August 14, 1959) is a Filipino bishop of the Roman Catholic Church who has been serving as the Bishop of the Diocese of San Carlos in the Philippines since 2013. He was previously an Auxiliary Bishop of Jaro and titular bishop of Maximiana in Byzacena from 2008 to 2013.[1]

Early life and education

Alminaza was born on August 4, 1959, in San Jose, Sipalay, Negros Occidental, Philippines, to Felix A. Alminaza and Antonia G. Alimane, both deceased.[2] He studied philosophy at Sacred Heart Seminary in Bacolod and theology at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, where he obtained a Licentiate in Sacred Theology. He pursued further studies at Fordham University in New York City, USA and earned a Doctorate in Educational Management from the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos in Bacolod City.[3]

Priesthood

Alminaza was ordained a priest on April 29, 1986, for the Diocese of Bacolod. He initially served as Assistant Pastor at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Kabankalan. He later became dean of studies, Spiritual Director, and eventually Rector of Sacred Heart Seminary in Bacolod City. In addition, he held various administrative roles in the Diocesan Curia of Bacolod, including Chairman of the Diocesan Commission on Catechesis, Vice-Chancellor of the Diocese of Bacolod, and Chairman of the Commission on Clergy.[4]

He also served as a formator at St. Joseph Regional Seminary in Jaro, Iloilo, and was a Spiritual Director and Pastoral Counselor for the Residency Program for the Young Clergy. Furthermore, he assisted the Intensive Renewal (AIR) Program for Priests under the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).[5]

Episcopal ministry

On May 29, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Alminaza as Auxiliary Bishop of Jaro and assigned him the Titular See of Maximiana in Byzacena.[6] He was consecrated on August 4, 2008, by Archbishop Angel Lagdameo.[5][7]

On September 14, 2013, Pope Francis appointed Alminaza as Bishop of the Diocese of San Carlos, transferring him from the titular see of Maximiana di Bizacena.[8] He was installed on November 18, 2013.[9]

Within CBCP, Alminaza held several key leadership roles. From 2011 to 2013, he served as vice-chairman of the Episcopal Commission on Seminaries.[10] He was later appointed chairman of the same commission, a position he held from 2013 to 2019.[11] From 2019 to 2021, he served as vice-chairman of the Commission on Social Action, Justice, and Peace.[12] Additionally, he represented Visayas West as Regional Representative to the Permanent Council from 2009 to 2011.[13]

References

  1. Back to citation "RINUNCE E NOMINE, 14.09.2013" (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. September 14, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2025; "RINUNCE E NOMINE, 29.05.2008". Holy See Press Office. May 29, 2008. Retrieved March 20, 2025; "MOST REV. GERARDO A. ALMINAZA, D.D." Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2025; "Third Bishop of the Diocese of San Carlos". Diocese of San Carlos. 3 April 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  2. Back to citation "Third Bishop of the Diocese of San Carlos". Diocese of San Carlos. 3 April 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  3. Back to citation "RINUNCE E NOMINE, 14.09.2013" (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. September 14, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2025; "RINUNCE E NOMINE, 29.05.2008". Holy See Press Office. May 29, 2008. Retrieved March 20, 2025; "MOST REV. GERARDO A. ALMINAZA, D.D." Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  4. Back to citation "RINUNCE E NOMINE, 14.09.2013" (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. September 14, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2025; "RINUNCE E NOMINE, 29.05.2008". Holy See Press Office. May 29, 2008. Retrieved March 20, 2025; "MOST REV. GERARDO A. ALMINAZA, D.D." Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  5. Back to citation occurrence 5.0 Back to citation occurrence 5.1 "MOST REV. GERARDO A. ALMINAZA, D.D." Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  6. Back to citation "RINUNCE E NOMINE, 29.05.2008". Holy See Press Office. May 29, 2008. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  7. Back to citation "Bishop Gerardo A. Alminaza". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  8. Back to citation "RINUNCE E NOMINE, 14.09.2013" (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. September 14, 2013. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  9. Back to citation "MOST REV. GERARDO A. ALMINAZA, D.D." Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2025; "Third Bishop of the Diocese of San Carlos". Diocese of San Carlos. 3 April 2024. Retrieved March 20, 2025; "Bishop Gerardo A. Alminaza". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  10. Back to citation "CBCP Officers (2011-2013)" (PDF). Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  11. Back to citation "CBCP Officers (2013-2015)" (PDF). Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Retrieved March 9, 2025; "CBCP Officers (2015-2017)" (PDF). Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Retrieved March 9, 2025; "CBCP Officers (2017-2019)" (PDF). Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  12. Back to citation "CBCP Officers (2019-2021)" (PDF). Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
  13. Back to citation "CBCP Officers (2009-2011)" (PDF). Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Retrieved March 9, 2025.
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