Offices & Ministries
The Curia, the diocesan commissions and the ministries that serve the people of God.
The Diocesan Curia assists the Bishop in governing the diocese. The commissions and ministries carry the Gospel into worship, formation, family life, social action and communications.
Curia & Administration
Vicar General
Assists the Bishop in the governance of the whole diocese.
Chancery
Keeps the official acts and archives of the diocese, and handles decrees, certifications and records that need the Bishop’s action.
Diocesan Tribunal
Handles canonical cases, including petitions concerning the validity of marriage.
Vicar for Clergy
Cares for the life, ministry and ongoing formation of the priests of the diocese.
Finance Office
Administers the temporal goods of the diocese with the Diocesan Finance Council.
Pastoral Commissions
Commission on Liturgy
Promotes worthy and active celebration of the liturgy and the sacraments in the parishes.
Commission on Clergy
Supports the priests of the diocese in their spiritual, pastoral and human life.
Commission on Christian Formation
Oversees catechesis for children, youth and adults, and the formation of catechists.
Commission on Family and Life
Accompanies married couples and families and promotes respect for human life.
Commission on Youth
Gathers and forms young people in the parishes and vicariates.
Commission on the Biblical Apostolate
Helps the faithful know, pray and live the Word of God.
Commission on Basic Ecclesial Communities
Builds and accompanies the Gagmay’ng Kristohanong Katilingban (GKK) in every parish.
Commission on Campus Ministry
Brings the Gospel to students and teachers in schools and campuses.
Commission on Social Action
Serves the poor, responds in times of disaster, and works for justice and peace.
Commission on Media and Social Communications
Proclaims the Gospel through radio, social media and the diocesan communications network.
Ministries & Apostolates
Tandag Diocesan Social Communications Ministry (TaDSCoM)
Runs the diocese’s communications: livestreams, social media and news.
Ecology Ministry
Care for creation in the spirit of Laudato Si’, for the forests, rivers and seas of Surigao del Sur.
Vocations and Seminarians
Accompanies young men discerning the priesthood. Diocesan seminarians are formed at St. Peter College Seminary (Butuan) and St. John Vianney Theological Seminary (Cagayan de Oro).
Institutions
Unitas Radio 103.1 FM (DXMW)
The diocese’s radio station, broadcasting from the Pastoral Center in Mabua, Tandag City.
Catholic Schools
Catholic colleges and high schools across the province, among them St. Michael College (Cantilan), St. Theresa College of Tandag, St. Vincent de Paul College and De La Salle John Bosco College (Mangagoy).