Vicariate Apostolic of Tabuk

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Bishop(s) Prudencio Padilla Andaya, Jr., C.I.C.M., Vicar Apostolic

General Information Type of Jurisdiction: Vicariate Apostolic Erected: 6 July 1992 Vicariate Rite: Latin (or Roman) Country: Philippines Square Kilometers: 6,471 (2,499 Square Miles) Description: Comprises the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao Mailing Address: Bulanao, Tabuk, 3800 Kalinga, Philippines Telephone: (074)872-2008

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Past and Present Ordinaries

• Carlito J. Cenzon, C.I.C.M. (6 Jul 1992 Appointed - 25 Jan 2002 Appointed, Vicar Apostolic of Baguio)
• Prudencio Padilla Andaya, Jr., C.I.C.M. (16 Apr 2003 Appointed - )

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Historical Summary

Date	Event	From	To
6 July 1992	Erected	Vicariate Apostolic of Mountain Provinces (Montagnosa)	Vicariate Apostolic of Tabuk (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
1999	173,407	237,805	72.9%	8	16	24	7,225		16	23	16	ap2000
2000	177,749	237,805	74.7%	7	17	24	7,406		17	25	15	ap2001
2001	181,553	237,805	76.3%	6	20	26	6,982		20	25	16	ap2002
2002	184,000	240,000	76.7%	7	18	25	7,360		18	25	16	ap2003
2003	185,890	246,479	75.4%	11	15	26	7,149		15	21	18	ap2004
2004	181,374	271,152	66.9%	10	16	26	6,975		16	22	18	ap2005

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

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Affiliated Bishops

• Carlito J. Cenzon, C.I.C.M. (Vicar Apostolic: 6 Jul 1992 to 25 Jan 2002)
• Prudencio Padilla Andaya, Jr., C.I.C.M. (Vicar Apostolic: 16 Apr 2003)