Narciso Villaver Abellana
Narciso Abellana y Villaver, M.S.C. (born 11 November 1953) is a Filipino Roman Catholic bishop and the current and fifth Bishop of Romblon. Ordained to the priesthood on 28 December 1978, Villaver Abellana was named bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Romblon, Philippines on 15 October 2013.[2][3]
His Excellency The Most Reverend Narciso Abellana | |
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| Roman Catholic Bishop of Romblon | |
| Church | Roman Catholic |
| Province | Capiz |
| Diocese | Roman Catholic Diocese of Romblon |
| Appointed | 15 October 2013[1] |
| Installed | 15 October 2013 |
| Term ended | incumbent |
| Predecessor | Jose Corazon Tumbagahan Tala-oc |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 11 December 2013 |
| Rank | bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Birth name | Narciso Abellana |
| Born | 11 November 1953 Talisay, Cebu |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Denomination | Roman Catholicism |
| Previous post | 1st assistant to the Superior General |
| Motto | UT OMNES UNUM SINT |
| Styles of Narciso Villaver Abellana | |
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 | |
| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
Life
Abellana was born in the city of Talisay, Cebu. He was ordained priest on the 28th of December 1978. That same year, strange precedent happened. He was appointed Bishop of Romblon without being ordained bishop. His episcopal ordination on 11 December 2013 was almost two months late after his appointment.[4][5]
Bishop of Romblon
He was installed Bishop of Romblon on 9 January 2014.
See also
References
- http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/bishop/babellan.html
- Narciso Villaver Abellana
- http://www.misacor.org.au/emagazine/current-news/106-narciso-abellana-msc-bishop-of-romblon
- http://globalnation.inquirer.net/88145/pope-francis-appoints-new-romblon-bishop
- http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/560389/pope-names-filipino-priest-bishop-of-romblon-diocese
| Catholic Church titles | ||
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| Preceded by Jose Corazon Tumbagahan Tala-oc |
Bishop of Romblon 2015 – present |
Incumbent |
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