Emmanuel Cabajar

The Most Reverend

Emmanuel T. Cabajar

C.Ss.R, D.D.
The Most Reverend; Emmanuel T. Cabajar; C.Ss.R, D.D.
Bishop Emeritus of Pagadian
Province	Ozamiz
See	Pagadian
Appointed	14 May 2004
Installed	2 September 2004
Term ended	22 November 2018
Predecessor	Zacharias C. Jimenez, D.D.
Orders
Ordination	18 December 1966
Consecration	14 August 2004; by Ricardo J. Vidal
Personal details
Born	Emmanuel Treveno Cabajar; 8 October 1942; Jandayan Island, Jetafe, Talibon, Bohol, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Denomination	Roman Catholicism
Residence	Bishop's Residence, Balangasan District,; Pagadian City, Philippines
Education	St. Alphonsus Seminary
Alma mater	St. Anthelmo in Rome
Motto	"Notam fac mihi viam tuam Domine" (Make the way known to me, my Lord)

Emmanuel T. Cabajar (also known as Manny Cabajar) is a Filipino bishop of the Catholic Church. He was Bishop of Pagadian from 2004 to 2018.

Background

Cabajar was born on 8 October 1942, in Jandayan Island, Jetafe, Talibon, Bohol, Philippines.[1] He entered priesthood as a member of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer.[2]

He attended Philosophy at the St. Alphonsus Seminary in Cebu City. He attained a master's degree and doctorate in Moral theology from St. Anthelmo in Rome and in Madrid, Spain, respectively.[3]

Cabajar lectured extensively on moral theology. He also served the Church in key positions.[4]

Position	Term of Office	Organization
Professor of Moral Theology	1978-1985	Major Seminary in Remase, Davao City
Professor	1978-1985	St. Francis Xavier Seminary, Davao City
Superior	1984-1990	Redemptorist Community of Iligan City
Superior	1990-1993	Redemptorist Itinerant Community in Mindanao
Councilor	1990-1997	Vice Provincial
Vicar Provincial	1996	Cebu
Provincial Vicar and Superior	1996-1997	Community Holy Family
Member	1997-2004	General Council of the Redemptorist in Rome

Pope John Paul II named him Bishop of Pagadian on 14 May 2004.[5] He received his episcopal consecration from Cardinal Ricardo Jamin Vidal on 14 August and was installed on 2 September. As Bishop of Pagadian, he governed the sixteen Diocesan Schools of Pagadian. He also sits as chairman of the Board of Trustees of Saint Columban College.[6]

In the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, he has served as chairman, Vice Chairman, and member of episcopal commissions.[7]

Position	Term of Office	Organization
Chairman	2007-2011	CBCP Episcopal Commission on Culture
Member	2007-2011	CBCP Episcopal Commission on Ecumenical Affairs
Vice Chairman	2011-2013	CBCP Episcopal Commission on Culture
Member	2011-2013	Commission on Inter-religious Dialogue
Member	2013-2015	Commission on Ecumenical Affairs

In February 2017, Cabajar played host to Msgr. Jose R. Manguiran, Bishop Emeritus of Dipolog, and delegates of the Mindanao Convention on Family and Life held in Pagadian City. A week after, he played host again to the delegates of the National Convention on Family and Life, led by Archbishop Gilbert A. Garcera of the Archdiocese of Lipa.

Pope Francis accepted his resignation as bishop on 22 November 2018.[8]

"Diocese of Pagadian: About". www.pagadiandiocese.org. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
"Most Rev. Emmanuel T. Cabajar, C.Ss.R., D.D." www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
"MOST REV. EMMANUEL T. CABAJAR, CSsR, D.D." Catholic Bishop's Conference of the Phils. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
"The Bishop: Curriculum Vitae". pagadiandiocese.net. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
"Rinunce e Nomine, 14.05.2004" (Press release) (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 14 May 2004. Retrieved 22 November 2018.
"Administration: Board of Trustees". www.SCCpag.edu.ph. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
"MOST REV. EMMANUEL T. CABAJAR, CSsR, D.D." Catholic Bishop's Conference of the Phils. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
"Resignations and Appointments, 22.11.2018" (Press release). Holy See Press Office. 22 November 2018. Retrieved 22 November 2018.

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