Nolly Camingue Buco (born 27 November 1963)[1] is a Filipino Roman Catholic prelate who was appointed as the third bishop of the Diocese of Catarman. Prior to that, he was apostolic administrator of the said diocese following the resignation of Emmanuel Trance due to health reasons, while concurrently serving as the auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Antipolo.
Nolly C. Buco | |
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| 3rd Bishop of Catarman | |
| See | Catarman |
| Appointed | October 16, 2024 |
| Predecessor | Emmanuel Trance |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | October 18, 1993 by Protacio Gungon |
| Consecration | September 8, 2018 by Francisco M. De Leon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nolly Camingue Buco |
| Denomination | Catholic Church |
| Education | Doctor of Canon Law |
| Alma mater |
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| Motto | Lex Dei Vitae Lampas (The Law of God is the Lamp of Life) |
| Styles of Nolly C. Buco | |
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Buco is also Judicial Vicar of the National Tribunal of Appeals, a Church office that handles marriage nullity cases in the Philippines. He is the author of the 2024 book, Freeing Distressed Couple from Guilt, The Need for State Recognition of the Church's Declaration on Marriage Nullity.[2]
Early Life and Education
Buco was born in Baganga, Davao Oriental. After finishing high school, he enrolled at the Seminary of the Sacred Heart in Palo, Leyte, earning a degree in philosophy.[1] He then transferred to the Immaculate Conception Major Seminary in Guiguinto, Bulacan for his theological studies, graduating in 1993.[1][3]
Priesthood
Buco was ordained a deacon on March 25, 1993, then as priest for the diocese of Antipolo on October 18, 1993.[1][4] Both ceremonies were presided by then bishop of Antipolo Protacio Gungon.[4]
In 2004, Buco completed his Doctorate in Canon Law at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila. He also enrolled in a PhD program in Anthropology at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City.[5]
Buco held various positions in the diocese such as Judicial Vicar, member of the Presbyteral Consultors, and rector of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Seminary.[5] Before becoming a bishop, his last parish assignment was in Our Lady of Light Parish in Cainta, Rizal.[5]
Episcopacy
In July 2018, Buco was named as auxiliary bishop of Antipolo by Pope Francis. He is known to be the first priest elevated to the episcopate and the only the second auxiliary bishop history of the Antipolo diocese.[5] He is also the first alumnus of the Immaculate Conception Major Seminary to become a bishop.[3]
In December 2023, Pope Francis appointed Buco as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Catarman, simultaneous with the pope's acceptance of the resignation of its bishop, Emmanuel Trance, due to health reasons.[6] He was consecrated as bishop on September 18, 2018.[7] Bishop Francisco de Leon of Antipolo acted as principal consecrator, with bishops Oscar Florencio and Jacinto Jose serving as co-consecrators.[4]
In October 2024, Buco was officially appointed Bishop of Catarman in an announcement made by Pope Francis.[8]
References
- ^ a b c d "Resignations and Appointments". press.vatican.va. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Rodriguez, King (March 2, 2024). "PGMA lauds Bishop Buco's book on marriage nullity". Daily Tribune. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Panganiban, Kendrick Ivan (July 23, 2018). "Bulacan seminary honors 1st bishop alumnus". CBCPNews. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Bishop Nolly Camingue Buco [Catholic-Hierarchy]". www.catholic-hierarchy.org. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Pope names auxiliary bishop for Antipolo". CBCPNews. July 10, 2018. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Lagarde, Roy (December 8, 2023). "Pope Francis accepts Catarman bishop's resignation, names apostolic administrator". CBCPNews. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ "Resignations and Appointments". press.vatican.va. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Esmaquel, Paterno II (October 18, 2024). "Canon law expert Nolly Buco is new bishop of Catarman". RAPPLER. Retrieved October 24, 2024.