Resignations and Appointments

In brief

Pope Francis has appointed Crispin Barrete Varquez as the new bishop of Tagbilaran in the Philippines. Varquez moves to the new role from the diocese of Borongan, where he has served as bishop since 2007.

Varquez was born in Sevilla, Bohol, and was ordained a priest for the diocese of Tagbilaran on April 14, 1989. His previous ministry includes serving as a parish vicar in Sablayan and Nueva Ecija, a formator at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary, and a parish priest in Panglao and Tagbilaran. He also served as the vicar general for the diocese of Tagbilaran starting in 2007.