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Diocese of Tarlac

Vision

A Christ-centered community of witnessing disciples,
Called by the Father,
Renewed and empowered by the Holy Spirit,
Nourished by the Word of God and the Sacraments,
Inspired by the Blessed Virgin Mary,
To journey together for the total salvation of the human person
And the realization of God’s kingdom.

Mission

We, the Clergy, the religious and the laity
Of the Diocese of Tarlac, in response to God’s call to holiness,
Commit ourselves to a faithful life of renewal,
Sustained by prayer, service, openness to the Holy Spirit,
And love for the Word of God and the sacraments;
Integral evangelization with preferential love for the poor
And the oppressed, inspired by the Marian virtues of
Simplicity, humility, and obedience
Towards the attainment of justice, peace,
Love, and responsible stewardship of God’s creation.

Goal

To foster integral renewal in the life and ministry of The clergy, religious and laity as well in the Diocesan structure itself.

The Most Rev. Enrique V. Macaraeg

Information

The Most Rev. Enrique V. Macaraeg, D.D., was the bishop of the Diocese of Tarlac. He was born in Malasiqui, Pangasinan, and ordained a priest in 1979 for the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan. In 2016, he was appointed as the bishop of Tarlac by Pope Francis. Bishop Macaraeg was known for his leadership and dedication to his diocese and also served as the chairman of the Episcopal Commission on the Laity of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). Unfortunately, he passed away in October 2023 at the age of 67 due to cardiac arrest

Pinned Announcement

VIVERE CHRISTUS EST I NEW PASTORAL ASSIGNMENTS

The Diocese of Tarlac has new pastoral assignments for the Parochial Vicars and Two new Pastoral Stations and the Parish of St John Nepomucene, Anao, Tarlac.

The effectivity of these new assignments will be on October 01, 2022

We continue to pray for our clergy that they may continue to serve God and His Church. May they be faithful to their chosen vocation.

Current Events

VIVERE CHRISTUS EST I NEW PASTORAL ASSIGNMENTS

Announcements

62𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗰 2𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘆 10, 2025 | 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 On this blessed morning on the 10th of May, the Dedication of the Altar of the Cathedral and the Founding anniversary of the Diocese was joyfully...

IN MANUS TUAS 𝑰 𝑭𝑬𝑳𝑰𝑪𝑰𝑫𝑨𝑫𝑬𝑺 As one Diocese, we greet Rev. Fr. Ramon Capuno with a happy and blessed Sacerdotal Anniversary! May God continue to bless you, and may our Blessed Mother protect and guide you! Happy Anniversary po, Among! #InManusTuas #tarlacclergy #DioceseOfTarlac

DIOCESE OF TARLAC New Priestly Assignments -Effectivity June 15,2025- Congratulations to Rev. Fr. Kelly Ramos, the New Director of Tarlac SocCom! Thank you to Rev. Fr. Gerald A Cortes! Most Rev. Roberto Mallari, DD Bishop of Tarlac

DIOCESE OF TARLAC New Priestly Assignments -Effectivity June 15,2025- Congratulations and Thank you so much! Most Rev. Roberto Mallari, DD Bishop of Tarlac

IN MANUS TUAS 𝑰 𝑭𝑬𝑳𝑰𝑪𝑰𝑫𝑨𝑫𝑬𝑺 As one Diocese, we greet our priests with a happy and blessed Sacerdotal Anniversary! May God continue to bless you, and may our Blessed Mother protect and guide you! Happy Anniversary po mga Among! #InManusTuas #tarlacclergy #DioceseOfTarlac

𝑯𝑨𝑩𝑬𝑴𝑼𝑺 𝑷𝑨𝑷𝑨𝑴! We have a new Pope! White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel, bringing joy to the faithful as Pope Leo XIV made his first appearance. With grateful hearts, we welcome our new Holy Father—chosen through prayer and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. As the 267th Successor of Peter, may...

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Prayer for the Election of a Pope O God, eternal shepherd, who govern your flock with unfailing care, grant in your boundless fatherly love a pastor for your Church who will please you by his holiness and to us show watchful care. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives...

Three Filipino Cardinals during the Conclave2025

Circular No. 2025 - 7 5 May 2025 Monday of the Third Week of Easter TO: ALL THE CLERGY, RELIGIOUS MEN AND WOMEN and LAY FAITHFUL IN THE DIOCESE OF TARLAC RE: LITURGICAL OBSERVANCES FOR THE ELECTION OF A NEW POPE

IN MANUS TUAS | 𝐅𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐙 𝐂𝐔𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀Ñ𝐎𝐒 As one family, let us join our priests in thanking God for the gift of life. We beseech the good Lord that He may bless them with wisdom knowledge, strength in their commitment, and the best of health in carrying out the ministry towards righteousness,...

DIOCESAN YOUTH MINISTRY | AUDIENCE WITH THE BISHOP MAY 08, 2025, 1:00PM

IKA-138 TAONG KAPISTAHAN NI SAN ANTONINO NG FLORENCIA “San Antonino, Huwaran ng Pag-asa” Inaanyayahan po ang buong Bayan ng Pura, Tarlac at mga kalapit lugar sa makasaysayang pagdiriwang ng ating pintakasi, si San Antonino ng Florencia, na patuloy na nagsisilbing inspirasyon ng pananampalataya at pag-asa sa bawat isa. MAYO 1–9 Misa Nobenario –...

Just In: Thru the efforts of our Bishop, Most Rev. Roberto C. Mallari D.D., the Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore thru His Eminence, Rolandas Card. Makrickas, Coadjutor Archpriest, will be giving the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Nuestra Señora de la Merced and the Diocese of Tarlac a 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐊...

STATEMENT OF THE HOLY SEE The College of Cardinals gathered in Rome, engaged in the General Congregations in preparation for the Conclave, wishes to invite the People of God to live this ecclesial moment as an event of grace and spiritual discernment, listening to the will of God. For this reason, the...

DIOCESE OF TARLAC | CATECHETICAL MINISTRY Catechists from different Parishes of the Diocese of Tarlac gather for their Annual Formation at San Sebastian Cathedral School headed by the Diocesan Director, Rev. Fr. Noel Paguinto #DioceseOfTarlac #tarlacsoccom #InManusTuas

Circular No. 2025 - 6 25 April 2025 To: All the Clergy, Religious Men and Women, and Lay Faithful in the Diocese of Tarlac Re: TRIDUUM MASSES FOR THE PASSING OF OUR HOLY FATHER, POPE FRANCIS #DioceseOfTarlac #tarlacsoccom #InManusTuas

ATM | CATECHISTS gather for their Annual Catechetical Formation Annual Formation for the Catechists of our Diocese starts today. We continue to pray for our catechists. #DioceseOfTarlac #InManusTuas #tarlacsoccom #Volcat2025

HAPPENING NOW | EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION for the eternal repose of the soul of POPE FRANCIS #PopeFrancis #DioceseOfTarlac #tarlacsoccom #InManusTuas Credits to the rightful owners of the photos

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY | PAGTALAGA NG BUONG BANSA SA MABATHALANG AWA April 27, 2025 #DioceseOfTarlac #PopeFrancis #tarlacsoccom #InManusTuas

Dominican Sisters of Our Lady of Peace group picture with Bishop Roberto Mallari, D.D. The Lord is truly risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! #OP-Peace Friday (Octave of Easter) April 25, 2025 📷Facebook : Liezl Ortelano Bajo

Papa Francisco, maraming salamat po! LET US PRAY: O God, faithful rewarder of souls, grant that your departed servant Pope Francis, whom you made successor of Peter and shepherd of your Church, may happily enjoy for ever in your presence in heaven the mysteries of your grace and compassion, which he faithfully ministered on...

ATM | Holy Mass for the eternal repose of the soul of Pope Francis #DioceseOfTarlac

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IN MANUS TUAS 𝑰 𝑭𝑬𝑳𝑰𝑪𝑰𝑫𝑨𝑫𝑬𝑺 As one Diocese, we greet our priests with a happy and blessed Sacerdotal Anniversary! May God continue to bless you, and may our Blessed Mother protect and guide you! Happy Anniversary po, Among! #INMANUSTUAS #tarlacclergy #DioceseOfTarlac

REQUIESCAT IN PACE +POPE FRANCIS The Vatican has released the first official images of Pope Francis lying in state within the chapel of Santa Marta in Vatican City. The solemn photographs show the Holy Father at rest, surrounded by quiet reverence, as faithful around the world begin to mourn his passing and...

REQUIESCAT IN PACE + POPE FRANCIS Dear Reverend Monsignor, Fathers, Brothers, and Sisters, It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of our beloved Holy Father, Pope Francis. As a sign of our deep sorrow and respect for our Holy Father, I invite all...

Circular No. 2025 - 5 21 April 2025 Monday in the Octave of Easter TO: ALL THE CLERGY, RELIGIOUS MEN AND WOMEN and LAY FAITHFUL IN THE DIOCESE OF TARLAC RE: THE PASSING OF OUR HOLY FATHER, POPE FRANCIS (21 APRIL 2025) Dear Reverend Monsignor, Fathers, Brothers, and Sisters, It is with profound sorrow and a...

REQUIESCAT IN PACE | POPE FRANCIS LET US PRAY: O God, faithful rewarder of souls, grant that your departed servant Pope Francis, whom you made successor of Peter and shepherd of your Church, may happily enjoy for ever in your presence in heaven the mysteries of your grace and compassion, which he faithfully ministered...

The First Chrism Mass of Bishop Bobet at San Sebastian Cathedral Parish of Tarlac- Maundy Thursday April 17, 2025