Diocese of Parañaque

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Bishop(s) Jesse Eugenio Mercado, Bishop

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese Erected: 7 December 2002 Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Manila Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: Philippines Square Kilometers: 126 (48 Square Miles) Mailing Address: St. Andrew Cathedral, Quirino Ave., La Huerta, Paranaque City, Philippines Telephone: (02)788.04.94 Fax: 788.07.51

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Jesse Eugenio Mercado (7 Dec 2002 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
7 December 2002	Erected	Archdiocese of Manila	Diocese of Parañaque (erected)

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Statistics

Year	Catholics	Total Population	Percent Catholic	Diocesan Priests	Religious Priests	Total Priests	Catholics Per Priest	Permanent Deacons	Male Religious	Female Religious	Parishes	Source
2002	1,269,122	1,381,000	91.9%	46	87	133	9,542			61	48	ap2003
2003	1,256,710	1,381,000	91.0%	39	87	126	9,973		87	61	49	ap2004
2004	1,269,122	1,381,000	91.9%	40	145	185	6,860		390	677	47	ap2005

Note: Any changes in boundaries over time are not indicated in the above table.

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Affiliated Bishops

• Jesse Eugenio Mercado (Bishop: 7 Dec 2002 - )