Roman Catholic Diocese of Balanga

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Balanga (Latin: Dioecesis Balangensis) is a Roman Catholic diocese having jurisdiction in the province of Bataan, Philippines. It was established on March 17, 1975, canonically erected on November 8, 1975 which separated Bataan from the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of San Fernando in Pampanga, and part of the Ecclesiastical Province of San Fernando, Pampanga. The diocese's seat and bishop's office is Balanga Cathedral and residence is at 57 Paterno St., Balanga City, Bataan. Its current bishop is Rufino Sescon, Jr., who is the diocese's fifth bishop since March 1, 2025. Bishops of Balanga (official and temporary) References