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AUTHOR
Most Rev. Dinualdo D. Gutierrez, D.D., M.A., S.T.D.
Born: February 20, 1939, at Romblon, Romblon Ordained Priest: April 10, 1962 Appointed Coadjutor Bishop of Marbel with right of succession: November 19, 1980 Ordained Bishop: January 28, 1981 Bishop Prelate Ordinary by succession: October 1, 1981 Installed: November 18, 1981 Appointed Bishop of Marbel: November 15, 1982
BLOG
This is the official blog of His Excellency Most Rev. Dinualdo D. Gutierrez, the Diocesan Bishop of the Diocese of Marbel. This site aims to disseminate the official stand of the Bishop on many issues and concerns affecting the Diocese of Marbel in particular and the Philippine Church in general. It also includes materials for ongoing formation of both clergy and lay.
DIOCESE OF MARBEL
Diocesanae Marbellianae
Suffragan of Cotabato
Marbel was erected Prelature Nullius on December 17, 1960.
Prior to this date Marbel was served by the Jesuits (1933 – 1938), Oblates of Mary Immaculate (1939 – 1958).
The Passionist Fathers arrived on January 21, 1958.
Bishop Dinualdo Gutierrez arrived in Marbel on February 5, 1981 as co-adjutor bishop with right of succession. He succeeded Bp. Reginald Arliss, CP as Prelate Ordinary on October 1, 1981.
Marbel became a Diocese on November 15, 1982.
Before Marbel was erected into a Prelature Nullius there were only 11 parishes. Now there are 25.
There was no diocesan priest in 1960. Now, 60 active priests in and out of Marbel.
Added to the catechetical and liturgical ministries are the Kriska, Family and Life, Youth, GKK. The Social Action apostolate was added with these program: Justice and Peace, Indigenous People, Health, Sustainable Agriculture, Advocacy, Women and Children. All with updated formation programs. Based on 1,000 BECs it is safe to estimate 15,000 empowered lay leaders.
Recognized organizations and movements were reoriented towards the Diocesan Vision-Mission-Thrust aimed at personal conversion and social transformation.
Ministries were formally organized with annual or bi-annual diocesan general assemblies.
The radio station DXCP (1971) was improved in terms of programming, personnel and equipments.
Educational institutions: 4 tertiary (2 universities), 18 secondary and about 30 elementary contribute to the formation of leaders: credible (saints), competent and committed to social transformation.
Bishop’s Residence
9506 Koronadal, South Cotabato
Tel. (083) 2282-526; (083) 2287-281
SOURCES AND REFERENCES
Bible
Official Documents of the Church
Acts and Decrees of the First Diocesan Pastoral Assembly (DPA – I)
Communications from the Bishop
Homilies
Messages
Statement and Position Paper
Notes on Talks/Seminars/Lectures/Conferences/Retreats/Recollections
Annual Presbyterium
Personal Reflections and Research
ADMINISTRATOR
Fr. Ernesto O. Bendita
Vice-Chancellor
