Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk
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The Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk is a Latin Rite Catholic missionary pre-diocesan jurisdiction in the Philippines.
It is exempt, i.e. directly dependent on the Holy See, not part of any ecclesiastical province. Its cathedral see is the St. William’s Cathedral, in Tabuk, Kalinga on the island Luzon.
History
Established on 6 July 1992 as Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk, on territory split off from the then Apostolic Vicariate of Mountain Provinces (now diocese of Baguio).
Ordinaries
(all Roman Rite; so far missionary members of a Latin congregation)
- Apostolic Vicars of Tabuk
- Carlito J. Cenzon, Scheutists (C.I.C.M.) (1992.07.06 – 2002.01.25), Titular Bishop of Scebatiana (1992.07.06 – 2004.06.24); later Apostolic Vicar of mother vicariate Baguio (Philippines) (2002.01.25 – 2004.06.24), promoted first Bishop of Baguio (2004.06.24 – ...)
- Prudencio Padilla Andaya Jr., C.I.C.M. (2003.04.16 – ...), Titular Bishop of Fuerteventura (2003.04.16 – ...)
