I will give you
shepherds

who will lead you with knowledge and understanding. (Jeremiah 3:15)

"The bishops themselves . . . having been appointed by the Holy Spirit, are successors of the Apostles as pastors of souls. Together with the supreme pontiff and under his authority they are sent to continue throughout the ages the work of Christ, the eternal pastor."
Christus Dominus, 2

Our Former Bishops

The Fourth Bishop of San Pablo

Most Rev. Buenaventura M. Famadico, D.D.

He was born on July 13, 1956 in Bonton, Romblon and received his priestly ordination on October 25, 1983. He was consecrated bishop on July 10, 2002 and became the Auxiliary Bishop of Archdiocese of Lipa. He was appointed as the Second Bishop of Gumaca on June 11, 2003. He was appointed as the Fourth Bishop of San Pablo on Janury 25, 2013.

The Third Bishop of San Pablo

Most Rev. Leo M. Drona, SDB, D.D.

He was born on October 18, 1941 in Pangil, Laguna. He received his priestly ordination on December 2, 1967. He was consecrated bishop on July 25, 1987, and appointed as the First Bishop of the Diocese of San Jose. He was installed as the Third Bishop of San Pablo on June 18, 2004.

The Second Bishop of San Pablo

Most Rev. Francisco C. San Diego, JCL. D.D.

He was born on October 10, 1935 in Obando, Bulacan. He received his presbyteral ordination on December 21, 1963. He was consecrated bishop on August 10, 1983 and appointed as Coadjutor Bishop of Apostolic Vicariate of Palawan. He was installed as the Second Bishop of San Pablo on July 12, 1995. He died on August 26, 2015.

The First Bishop of San Pablo

Most Rev. Pedro N. Bantigue, D.D.

He was born on January 21, 1920 in Hangonoy, Bulacan. He received his presbyteral ordination on May 31, 1945. He was consecrated bishop on July 25, 1965 and appointed as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Manila. He was installed as the First Bishop of San Pablo on January 25, 1967. He died on November 20, 2012.

We are in the SYNOD!

The Diocese of San Pablo ventures in the second phase of synod on synodality. The lay and clergy responded prayerfully and shared their synodal experiences through spiritual conversation. Many initiatives have been present in the parishes and new ones are taking place.