Diocesan Profile: Pastoral Section: The Commissions

a. Diocesan Commission on Liturgy and Worship(DCLW)
i. Director: Rev. Danilo Ramon R. Laeda
ii. Committee Heads:
1. Eucharistic Celebrations: Rev. Danilo Ramon R. Laeda
2. Other Sacraments, Special Liturgies and Popular Devotions: Rev. Hermogenes G. Saturnino, Jr.
3. Liturgical Ministries: Rev. Leobardo Juan B. Lorenzo
4. Liturgical Music: Rev. Romualde D. Batoon
5. Culture and Church Heritage: Rev. Ericson M. Josue
6. Liturgical Art and Architecture: Rev. Primo C. Cabanos, Jr.

b. Diocesan Commission on Christian Education
i. Director of the Commissions of Catechesis and of Mission: Rev. Nolasco M. Pascua, Jr.
1. Coordinator of the Catechetical Program: Sr. Evangeline Pabalate, MCST
2. Secretary: Ms. Maribel Melchor-Pajela
ii. Superintendent of Catholic Schools: Rev. Joel Reynold P. Castillo
iii. Diocese of Laoag Association of Catholic Schools (DLACS) Board of Trustees
Chairman: Most Rev. Sergio L. Utleg, DD
Members: Rev. Policarpo M. Albano
Rev. Joel Reynold P. Castillo
Rev. Ramon Danilo R. Laeda
Rev. Hermogenes G. Saturnino
Ms. Serafina C. Paulino
Mr. Manayon T. Macugay
iv. Director of the Commission of Social Communications and Mass Media: Rev. Rock Guy N. Bonoan

c. Diocesan Social Action Commission
Director: Rev. Leonardo L. Ruiz
Asst. Director: Rev. Jaime B. Jose
Priest-Members of the Commission:
Rev. Policarpo M. Albano
Rev. Mario R. Garaza
Rev. Victor F. Calma
Rev. Pedro A. Acoba
Lay Members:
Mr. Paulino F. Abella
Dr. Avelina Baldomir
Ms. Consolacion D. Batacan
Prof. Francisco C. Bitagon
Ms. Nelie A. Borja
Ms. Margie R. Campaño
Ms. Aida A. Castillo
Ms. Vicenta M. dela Cruz
Ms. Analyn B. Dipit
Ms. Genoveva N. Nieto
Mr. Artemio Obra
Ms. Felicidad A. Valdez

i. Social Action Center
1. SAC Program Coordinator: Rev. Leonardo L. Ruiz
2. SAC Secretary: Ms. Genoveva N. Nieto
3. Staff Nurses – San Lorenzo Ruiz Medical-Dental Charity Clinic (SLRMDCC):
Ms. Analyn B. Dipit
Mr. Reno V. Ramos

ii. Commission Programs
1. Welfare Program
Chairman/Financial Assistance: Rev. Jaime B. Jose
Hospital Apostolate: Mrs. Myrna C. Campos
Medical Director SLRMDCC: Dr. Myrna Chan
Shelter Assistance: Ms. Marchita R. Singson
Education and Assistance Formation: Mr. Albert A. Ballesteros

2. Relief and Rehabilitation Program
Chairman: Rev. Mario R. Garaza
Relief Operations: Ms. Genoveva N. Nieto
Rehabilitation: Ms. Marchita R. Singson

3. Justice and Peace Promotion, Advocacy and Social Awareness Program
a. Chairman: Rev. Victor F. Calma
b. Ecology: Mr. Rommel M. Dascil
c. Indigenous People’s Apostolate: Rev. Gregorio A. Apuya
d. Justice and Peace – Human Rights: Mr. Zacarias G. Damo, Jr.
e. PPCRV: Rev. Leonardo L. Ruiz
f. Prison Apostolate: Rev. Jaime B. Jose
g. Women and Migrant Workers: Ms. Amalia Corpuz

4. Education and Formation Program
a. Chairman: Rev. Policarpo M. Albano
b. Alay Kapwa: Rev. Leonardo L. Ruiz
c. Education and Formation PSAC: Rev. Leonardo L. Ruiz
d. Education and Formation DSACs: Rev. Policarpo M. Albano

5. Livelihood and Sustainability Program/PROGRESO
Chairman: Rev. Pedro A. Acoba

iii. Finance Committee
1. Chairman: Mrs. Cleofe Arizabal
2. Members: Ms. Marilyn Mata
Ms. Amalia Corpuz
Ms. Anicia Bernardo
Ms. Geneveva Nieto
Mr. Winston dela Cruz

iv. Research and Development
1. Chairman: Mr. Francisco C. Bitagon
2. Members: Ms. Raquel D. Agustin
Prof. Anabel C. Felip
Ms. Marites G. Martinez
Mr. Mario V. Singson
Mr. Ildefonso Natividad

v. Basic Ecclesial Community Program
Director: Rev. Leonardo L. Ruiz

d. Diocesan Youth Commission
i. Director: Rev. Lester T. Menor
ii. Priest Members: Rev. Danilo L. Devaras
Rev. Emy John A. Domingo
Rev. Jose Vernon C. Ilano
Rev. Lorenzo G. Torreflores
Rev. Cipriano L. Alnas
Rev. Joel Bruno C. Barut
iii. Commission Secretary: Ms. Michelle R. Alonzo
iv. Youth Volunteer: Ms. Verena Marie Cid

e. Diocesan Commission on Vocations
i. Director: Rev. Rey Magus S. Respicio
ii. Priest-Members:
Rev. Manuel R. Lamprea, Jr.
Rev. Carlito A. Ranjo, Jr.
Rev. Lester T. Menor
Rev. Tranquilino T. Santos, Jr.
Rev. Frederick Victorio A. Astudillo
iii. Program Coordinator: Sr. Catalina Superable, MCST
iv. Other Members:
ARWIN President: Sis. Noemi Fuderanan, FDZ
BUSEL President: Frt. Cesar Ragonjan
LYMP: Ms. Lilian Abijero
Serra Club International President: Mrs. Fulgencia Taylan

f. Diocesan Commission on Bible Apostolate
i. Director: Rev. Victor P. Hernando
ii. Members: Ms. Marjorie Lagmay
Moreno Daproza
Edilbert Bareng
Evangeline Amodo
Virginia Aurelio
Sydney Santiago
Carlito Avizado
Elino H. Tamayo
Mr. and Mrs. Ronaldo Cajigal
Dr. Cristina B. Coloma
Ador Lagmay
Alan Aceret
Gondelina Balanay
Caridad Velasco
Calixta Acoba
Andrew Tangonan

g. Diocesan Commission on Family and Life
i. Chairman: Rev. Tranquilino T. Santos, Jr.
ii. Priest-Members:
Rev. Ronald I. Bonayon
Rev. Richard A. Antonio
Rev. Philip Anthony R. Dimagiba
iii. Program Coordinator: Mrs. Marchita Singson
iv. Couple-Coordinator: Mr. and Mrs. Mario V. Singson
v. Commission Secretary: Ms. Glenda A. Adena

h. Diocesan Commission on the Clergy
Director: Rev. Manuel R. Lamprea, Jr.