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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Abella and the surname or paternal family name is Buzon.
The Most Reverend

Patricio A. Buzon

S.D.B., D.D.
Bishop of Bacolod
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
ProvinceJaro
SeeBacolod
AppointedMay 24, 2016
InstalledAugust 9, 2016
PredecessorVicente Navarra
Previous post(s)
Orders
OrdinationDecember 8, 1976
ConsecrationFebruary 19, 2003
by Ricardo Jamin Vidal
Personal details
Born
Patricio Abella Buzon

(1950-03-14) March 14, 1950 (age 75)
Cebu City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
DenominationRoman Catholic
Alma materDon Bosco College Seminary, University of Santo Tomas, San Jose Recoletos
MottoAdveniat Regnum Tuum
(Latin: "Thy Kingdom Come")
Coat of armsPatricio A. Buzon's coat of arms
Styles of
Patricio A. Buzon
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Patricio Abella Buzon S.D.B. (born March 14, 1950) is a Filipino bishop of the Roman Catholic Church who has been serving as the Bishop of the Diocese of Bacolod since 2016. He previously served as the Bishop of Kabankalan from 2003 to 2016.[1][2][3]

Early life and education

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Buzon was born in San Nicolas, Cebu City, Philippines, on March 14, 1950.[1][2] He pursued his elementary education at Asilo de la Milagrosa in Cebu City and completed his high school studies at Don Bosco Academy in San Fernando, Pampanga.[3] For his higher education, he attended Don Bosco College Seminary in Canlubang, Laguna, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Education, specializing in Electricity. He later pursued theological studies at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, where he earned a Bachelor of Sacred Theology. Additionally, he completed a master's degree in Guidance and Counseling at San Jose Recoletos in Bacolod City.[1][2][3][4]

Buzon joined the Salesians of Don Bosco and made his first religious profession on June 29, 1967. He took his perpetual vows on May 24, 1973.[2][3][4]

Priesthood

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Following his ordination on December 8, 1976, Buzon began his priestly ministry as the spiritual moderator at Don Bosco Missionary Seminary in Lawaan, Talisay, Cebu, a position he held from 1977 to 1982.[5] He later served as the rector of the same seminary from 1982 to 1988. His leadership roles continued as he became the rector of Don Bosco Technical High School in Punta Princesa, Cebu, from 1988 to 1992.[2][3]

From 1992 to 1998, he was appointed vice-provincial of the Southern Salesian Province in the Philippines, while simultaneously serving as rector of Don Bosco Missionary Seminary in Lawaan, Talisay, Cebu, from 1992 to 1995. He was later assigned as rector of the Provincial House from 1995 to 1997 and then as rector of Don Bosco Boys' Town in Cebu City from 1997 to 1998. In 1998, he was elected provincial superior of the Southern Salesian Province, a role he held until his appointment as bishop.[2][3][4]

Episcopal ministry

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On December 27, 2002, Pope John Paul II appointed Buzon as the second Bishop of the Diocese of Kabankalan.[2] His episcopal consecration took place on February 19, 2003,[1] at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Punta Princesa, Cebu. Cardinal Ricardo Jamin Vidal served as his principal consecrator, assisted by Bishops Precioso Cantillas and Vicente Navarra. He was officially installed as bishop of Kabankalan on March 12, 2003.[3][6]

On May 24, 2016, Pope Francis appointed Buzon as the Bishop of Bacolod, succeeding Bishop Vicente Navarra.[1][4] His canonical installation took place on August 9, 2016 at the San Sebastian Cathedral in Bacolod City led by Archbishop Socrates Villegas, CBCP President.[5][6]

Within the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines, he served as vice-chairman of the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Youth from 2005 to 2009[7][8] and later chaired the Commission on Health Care from 2009 to 2015, resuming the role from 2017 to 2019.[3][9][10][11][12] Additionally, he represented Visayas West as Regional Representative to the Permanent Council from 2011 to 2013.[10]

Controversies

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In 2017, Bishop Buzon withdrew the Diocese of Bacolod’s pastoral care from Queen of Peace Parish Church, located within St. John's Institute (Hua Ming) (SJI), following a jurisdictional dispute over its administration. This decision also revoked SJI’s recognition as a Catholic school, sparking opposition from school officials and alumni. Buzon defended the move as necessary to clarify diocesan authority over its parishes. Established in 1966, the church ceased to function as a parish in May 31, 2017, ending over five decades of diocesan administration.[13][14][15][16][17][18]

On April 10, 2019, Bishop Buzon reintegrated the church as Queen of Peace Chapel, marking the reconciliation between the diocese and SJI. The reopening was celebrated with a Mass and a dawn procession from San Sebastian Cathedral to the school campus.[19]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Resignation of the Bishop of Bacolod (Philippines) and appointment of successor" (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. May 24, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Appointment of the Bishop of Kabankalan (Philippines)" (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. December 27, 2002. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "MOST REV. PATRICIO ABELLA BUZON, SDB, D.D." Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Archived from the original on August 15, 2018. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  4. ^ a b c d "Mgr. Patricio Buzon transferred as Bishop of Bacolod". Vatican Radio. May 24, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  5. ^ a b "Bishop Patricio Buzon officially takes over Bacolod Diocese". Rappler. August 11, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  6. ^ a b "Bishop Patricio Abella Buzon". Catholic-Hierarchy. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  7. ^ "CBCP Officers (2005-2007)" (PDF). Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  8. ^ "CBCP Officers (2007-2009)" (PDF). Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  9. ^ "CBCP Officers (2009-2011)" (PDF). Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  10. ^ a b "CBCP Officers (2011-2013)" (PDF). Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  11. ^ "CBCP Officers (2013-2015)" (PDF). Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  12. ^ "CBCP Officers (2017-2019)" (PDF). Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  13. ^ "Row between Bacolod school, diocese escalates". Inquirer.net. May 18, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  14. ^ "Bacolod diocese 'de-parished' iconic church over dispute". Inquirer.net. May 17, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  15. ^ "Bacolod bishop strips school of Catholic status". Rappler. May 16, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  16. ^ "Philippine bishop shuts parish church amid dispute". UCA News. May 18, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  17. ^ "Queen of Peace Parish Church: 1966-2017". Inquirer.net. June 5, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  18. ^ "Bishop: Hua Ming sent us out". SunStar Bacolod. March 5, 2017. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  19. ^ Guadalquiver, Nanette (April 11, 2019). "Disputed Catholic church in Bacolod re-opens as school chapel". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Bacolod
August 9, 2016 – present 		Incumbent
Bishop of Kabankalan
March 12, 2003 – May 24, 2016 		Succeeded by