Pope Leo Elevates Calapan to Diocese, Names First Bishop

Pope Leo elevates Calapan to diocese, names first bishop

Pope Leo XIV has elevated the Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan to the rank of a diocese.

Vatican names Moises Cuevas as first bishop of Diocese of Calapan

Pope Leo XIV has raised the Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan to a diocese and designated Moises Cuevas, its current apostolic vicar, as its first bishop, the Vatican announced on Wednesday.

Vatican elevates Calapan to diocese; Cuevas named first bishop

Bishop Moises Cuevas of the newly elevated Diocese of Calapan. VATICAN MEDIA By CBCP News March 25, 2026 Manila, Philippines Pope Leo XIV has elevated the Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan to a diocese and appointed its current apostolic vicar, Moises Cuevas, as its first bishop. The announc…