History
28 June 2003: Pope John Paul II decreed the creation of the new Diocese of Cubao, along with the other new suffragan dioceses of Pasig and Kalookan. The Diocese of Cubao comprises the Ecclesiastical District of Cubao (formerly known as Quezon City-South prior to March 15, 2002), which constitutes the southern part of Quezon City. Most Rev. Honesto "Ness" F. Ongtioco, DD, STL, Bishop of Balanga (Bataan) was named first diocesan bishop of Cubao.
14 August 2003: In preparation for the canonical erection of the new diocese, then Manila Auxiliary Bishop Socrates Villegas (outgoing district bishop of Cubao and now Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan) presided over the Solemn Dedication Rites of the Immaculate Conception Parish.
28 August 2003: The new Diocese of Cubao was canonically erected and Most Rev Honesto F. Ongtioco was installed as its first bishop. The Parish of the Immaculate Conception in 40 Lantana Street, Barangay Immaculate Conception, Cubao, Quezon City was liturgically proclaimed the cathedral or seat of the diocese, with Reverend Monsignor Daniel P. Sta. Maria as its first Cathedral Rector and first Vicar-General.
2004: Minor changes to the College of Consultors of the Diocese took place. With the creation of the Diocesan Pastoral Office, Fr. Emmanuel Sarez, then Oeconomus of the diocese, assumed its directorship. Msgr. Sta. Maria was subsequently named Oeconomus. Msgr. Antonio Mortillero became the second Vicar-General, with Msgr. Mylo Hubert Vergara as new Episcopal Vicar for the Clergy and Fr. Ramon Eloriaga as new Chancellor.
12 February 2005: Monsignor Mylo Hubert C. Vergara became the first cleric of the diocese to be elevated to the episcopacy, upon his appointment as Third Bishop of San Jose, Nueva Ecija. He was ordained bishop on April 30 at Cubao Cathedral. Fr. Jose "Bong" Tupino took over the post of Episcopal Vicar for the Clergy, which was left vacant upon Msgr. Vergara's election as bishop.
2006: New assignments for parish priests took effect, between January and June. On May 15, Vicar General Msgr. Mortillero announced the creation of the new San Isidro Labrador Quasi-Parish in Pinyahan.
2009: Second minor reassignment for the clergy took place. Fr. Fredrick Edward Simon assumed the office of Chancellor.
2012: Second major reassigment for the clergy took place between January and February. With the retirement of Msgr. Mortillero, Msgr. Sta. Maria was reappointed Vicar-General. Fr. Ronaldo Macale was named Episcopal Vicar for the Clergy. Fr. Nicolas Salamanca became the new Episcopal Vicar for the Religious. Fr. Ronaldo Santos was named Oeconomus. Fr Raymond Joseph L. Arre, STL, was named Episcopal Vicar for Catholic Schools and Superintendent of the Diocese of Cubao Educational System, Inc. (DOCES). On January 8, Bishop Ongtioco signed the decree establishing the Blessed John Paul II Parish in Eastwood City, Libis (Barangay Bagumbayan), appointing Fr Arnel Recinto as its first Parish Priest. On February 5, the Holy Family Quasi-Parish in GSIS Village (Barangay Sangandaan) was elevated into a full-fledged parish, with the installation of Fr. Herbel Torres as first parish priest.
2013: Fr. Emmanuel Sarez died in March. He was succeeded by Fr. Jose Fortunato Garces, OAR, as pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Project 6 with acting capacity. Fr. Nemesio Tolentin, OAR, was named parish priest of San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish. Msgr. Benjamin Razon retired as parish priest of Immaculate Conception Parish in Project 8 and was succeeded by Fr. Alfredo Pascual.
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