Ronald Lunas
Ronald Lunas | |
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| Bishop of Pagadian | |
| Province | Ozamiz |
| See | Pagadian |
| Appointed | 22 November 2018 |
| Installed | 25 March 2019 |
| Term ended | 2 January 2024 |
| Predecessor | Emmanuel Cabajar |
| Successor | Vacant |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 7 April 1992 by Generoso Cambronero Camiña |
| Consecration | 11 February 2019 by Guillermo Dela Vega Afable |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ronald Ignacio Lunas 27 November 1966 |
| Died | 2 January 2024 (aged 57) Davao City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Denomination | Roman Catholicism |
| Motto | Emmanuel |
| Coat of arms |  |
Ronald Ignacio Lunas (27 November 1966 – 2 January 2024) was a Filipino Roman Catholic prelate who served as bishop of Pagadian (2018–2024).
Biography[edit]
Lunas studied philosophy and Catholic theology in Davao City and received the sacrament of ordination for the diocese of Digos on 7 April 1992.[1]
After a short period of work in pastoral care in the Immaculate Conception Parish in Caburan, Lunas stayed in Rome from 1993 to 1996 for further studies. He obtained a licentiate in theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University. After returning home, he was initially a lecturer and later director of the St. Francis Xavier regional seminary in Davao City. From 2005 to 2008, he was chancellor of the diocesan curia and then pastor in Davao City. Beginning in 2013 he was episcopal vicar for the clergy of the diocese of Digos and was a member of the college of consultors and the priests' council. From 2014 until his appointment as bishop, he was also pastor of the parish of St. Joseph the Worker in Santa Cruz.[1]
Lunas was appointed by Pope Francis as Bishop of Pagadian on 22 November 2018.[1][2]
Lunas died due to complications from heart bypass surgery on 2 January 2024, at the age of 57.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Rinuncia del Vescovo di Pagadian (Filippine) e nomina del successore". Tägliches Bulletin (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
- ^ "Resignations and Appointments, 22.11.2018" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
- ^ "Pagadian bishop dies after heart bypass". cbcpnews.net. 2 January 2024. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
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