Florentino Lavarias
Florentino Lavarias | |
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| Metropolitan ArchbishopofSan Fernando Apostolic AdministratorofBalanga | |
 Archbishop Lavarias during the Rite of Canonical Possession at theMetropolitan Cathedral of San Fernando. | |
| Church | Catholic |
| Archdiocese | San Fernando |
| Appointed | July 25, 2014 |
| Installed | October 27, 2014 |
| Predecessor | Paciano Aniceto |
| Other post(s) | Sede vacanteApostolic AdministratorofBalanga(2023–present) |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop ofIba(2004–2014) |
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| Ordination | 25 September 1985 byOscar Cruz |
| Consecration | 12 August 2004 byAntonio Franco |
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| Born | March 14, 1957 Mabalacat, Pampanga,Philippines |
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| Motto | Voluntas Tua Delectatio Mea (Latinfor 'Your Will is My Delight' –Psalms 40:8) |
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| Styles of Florentino G. Lavarias | |
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Archbishop |
Florentino "Dong" Galang Lavariasis aFilipinoprelate of theCatholic church.He is the fourth and currentarchbishopofSan Fernando.He succeededPaciano Anicetoas the Archbishop of San Fernando. He is also thesede vacanteapostolic administratorofBalangainBataanduring the transition from BishopRuperto Santosto his successor in office as the diocese's bishop since July 22, 2023. Prior to his installation as Archbishop of San Fernando, he previously served as fourth bishop ofIbainZambalesfrom September 1, 2004 to October 27, 2014.
Biography
[edit]Lavarias was born on March 14, 1957, in Santa Ines,Mabalacat.He graduated in college at theHoly Angel Universityin 1978 before entering theSan Carlos Seminary.He wasordaineda priest on September 26, 1985, at the Our Lady of Grace Parish. He served various parishes under the Archdiocese of San Fernando. He was appointed bishop ofIba.He was consecrated on August 12, 2004, at theMetropolitan Cathedral of San Fernando.His consecrator was then the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines,Antonio Franco,while his co-consecrators werePaciano AnicetoandGaudencio Rosales.[1]
On October 27, 2014, Lavarias succeededPaciano Anicetoas the latter resigned as Archbishop of San Fernando, Pampanga due to the age limit after being appointed byPope Francisthree months earlier on July 25, 2014.[2]
Due to the departure ofRuperto Santosto become fifthBishop of AntipolocoveringMarikinainMetro Manilaand theprovince of Rizalon July 22, 2023 which ended his term as fourth bishop of Balanga, Lavarias was appointed by Pope Francis assede vacanteapostolic administratorof the Diocese of Balanga where he currently holds the position while awaiting for the installation of Santos' successor as the diocese's fifth bishop.
References
[edit]- ^"MOST REV. FLORENTINO G. LAVARIAS, D.D."
- ^Melo M. Acuna (July 25, 2014)."New San Fernando archbishop, Dipolog bishop named".CBCP News.Archived from the original on July 28, 2014.
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External links
[edit]- Archbishop Florentino Galang LavariasatCatholic-Hierarchy.org
- Archbishop Florentino Galang LavariasatGCatholic.org
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