Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Fernando

The Archdiocese of San Fernando is an archdiocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines. Its jurisdiction encompasses the province of Pampanga and includes the Suffragan Sees of lba (Zambales), Udac (Tarlac) and Balanga (Bataan).

History

The Diocese of San Fernando was established on December 11, 1948, as a Suffragan See of the Archdiocese of Manila. It became an archdiocese on March 17, 1975. The Metropolitan Cathedral of San Fernando was originally an Augustinian convent church, built 1788-1808.

Among the educational institutions dependent on the Archdiocese is the University of the Assumption (founded 1963; accredited as a university 1980), which houses the Archdiocesan Museum and Archives, with artifacts and documents which in some cases date back to the 17th century.

Prelates of the See

Bishops

*1949-1957: Cesare Marie Guerrero (1885-1961)
*1957-1975: Emilio Cinense y Abera (1911-1978)

Archbishops

*1975-1978: Most. Rev. Emilio Cinense y Abera (1911-1978)
*1978-1988: Oscar V. Cruz (born 1934)
*1989- : Most. Rev. Paciano Aniceto D.D. (born 1937).

References

* [http://www.cbcponline.net/sfpampanga Archdiocesan website]
* [http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/diocese/dsfep.html www.catholic-hierarchy.org]