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Diocese of Kalookan

About Us

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kalookan

Section titled “The Roman Catholic Diocese of Kalookan”

The Diocese of Kalookan was created by Pope John Paul II on June 28, 2003, through the apostolic letter Quoniam Quælibet. It was formally established on August 22, 2003, following the division of the Archdiocese of Manila.

Territorial Jurisdiction

Section titled “Territorial Jurisdiction”

The diocese serves the southern part of Caloocan City, and the cities of Malabon and Navotas. It comprises approximately 31 parishes and several mission stations, serving a vibrant Catholic community in Northern Metro Manila.

Heraldry & Symbols

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Diocesan Coat of Arms

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Diocese of Kalookan Coat of Arms

  • The Monument (Center): Represents Caloocan City
  • The Fishes (Right): Represent the City of Malabon
  • The Banca (Left): Represents the Municipality of Navotas
  • The Cross & Dove: Cross signifies Jesus Christ, Dove represents the Holy Spirit

Symbolism of Colors and Motto:

  • Red (Lower Half): Valor of martyrdom, love of the Diocese
  • Blue (Upper Half): Marian character of the diocesan ministry

Motto: “DUC IN ALTUM” (Lk. 5:4) – “Put out into the deep”

Episcopal Coat of Arms: Cardinal Pablo Virgilio S. David

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Cardinal David Coat of Arms

I. Diocesan Symbolism (Left):

  • Boat, net, and shoal of fish (Malabon/Navotas)
  • Bonifacio Monument (Caloocan)

II. Personal Symbolism (Right):

  • IHS & M: Jesuit formation and Mary Help of Christians Seminary
  • Lily & Saw: St. Joseph and carpentry heritage of Betis, Pampanga
  • Alaya: “East” in Baybayin, representing his home province
  • Bible & Dove: Word of God and mission in communications
  • Bamboo Chi-Rho: Humble pastorship of Jesus Christ

Motto: “KENOSIS” – Total self-emptying and humility (Philippians 2:6-11)

Leadership

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His Eminence Pablo Virgilio S. Cardinal David, D.D. – Bishop of Kalookan
Installed on January 2, 2016, elevated to Cardinal in 2024

Bishop Emeritus Deogracias S. Iñiguez, Jr., D.D. – First Bishop (2003–2013)

Our Vision & Mission

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Vision Statement

“A people called by the Father in Jesus Christ to become a Community of persons with Fullness of Life witnessing to the Kingdom of God by living the Paschal Mystery in the power of the Holy Spirit with Mary as Companion.”

Mission
The Diocese fosters Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs) and reaches out to those in the “peripheries” through mission stations and social communication programs.

Contact Information

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  • Address: San Roque Cathedral Compound, A. Mabini St. cor. 10th Ave., Caloocan City, Philippines
  • Telephone: (02) 288-9116 / 287-3693
  • Official Website: https://dioceseofkalookan.ph