new bishop of the Diocese of Malolos
Which position did Dennis Villarojo hold in Sep 2019?
Dennis Villarojo Dennis Cabanada Villarojo ( born April 18 , 1967 in Cebu City ) is a Filipino prelate who is currently the fifth bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Malolos . Early Life and Studies . He completed his high school formation at the Colegio de San Jose- Recoletos in the same city . He entered San Carlos Seminary College of the Archdiocese of Cebu where he finished his philosophical studies . Later , he continued his priestly training at the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas in Manila , where he took his theological studies , and obtained his licentiate degree in Ecclesiastical Philosophy . He was ordained deacon by Jaime Cardinal Sin in Manila on 1993 . A year later on June 10 , 1994 , he was ordained priest for the Archdiocese of Cebu . For four years , from 1994 to 1998 , he was personal secretary of Ricardo Cardinal Vidal , the Ordinary of the Archdiocese at that time . From 1998 to 2001 , Monsignor Villarojo continued his post-graduate studies in Philosophy , in Rome , at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross , where he earned his doctorate in this discipline . After studying in Rome , he returned to his country and continued , until 2010 , to take the task as secretary of Cardinal Vidal and at the same time as coordinator of the pastoral planning board of the archdiocese . Since 2010 , Monsignor Villarojo has been the chairman of the pastoral team at the parish of the Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in Barangay Capitol Site , Cebu City . In 2012 , he was also appointed secretary-general of the 51st International Eucharistic Congress , which was held in Cebu , in January 2016 . Episcopacy . On 3 July 2015 , Pope Francis designated Monsignor Villarojo as one of the auxiliary bishops of Cebu . He was consecrated bishop on 10 August 2015 at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Cebu , by Archbishop José S . Palma , the current Ordinary of the Archdiocese . Ricardo Cardinal Vidal ( Cardinal Archbishop Emeritus of Cebu ) , and Giuseppe Pinto ( Papal Nuncio to the Philippines ) were the co-consecrators . On May 14 , 2019 , Pope Francis has designated Bishop Villarojo as the new bishop of the Diocese of Malolos . He was installed on August 21 , 2019 by Luis Antonio Tagle , Archbishop of Manila together with Gabriele Giordano Caccia , then Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines . Coat of arms . Bishop Villarojos personal Coat of Arms is blazoned as follows : As Auxiliary Bishop of Cebu . Arms : Per fesse , in dexter base Gules a mullet of six points , and in sinister base a Sun in splendour , all Or ; in chief Argent and issuant from the base the Shrine of Magellans Cross Proper . The shield is surmounted by a Bishops cross and by a Roman galero of this rank , i.e. , Vert with six tassels of the same pendant ( 1,2,3 ) at both sides . The symbolism of the heraldic achievement is as follows : The Magellans Cross Kiosk in the upper white field ( chief Argent ) symbolizes his being a Cebuano bishop . It is also the 51st International Eucharistic Congress Pilgrim Symbol . Bishop Villarojo is also the Secretary-General of the 51st International Eucharistic Congress . The red base of the coat of arms represents the Martyrdom of Saint Denis , Patron of Paris , France , of Saint Pedro Calungsod ( a Cebuano Martyr and the 2nd Filipino Saint ) , and of Saint Lawrence of Rome ( another martyr ) , whose feast is commemorated by the Catholic Church on August 10 - the day of Bishop Villarojos Episcopal Ordination . The color red has also another significance . The Official Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Cebu referred to the colors connection with the family name of the Bishop , which is translated in Cebuano as : Adunay kalambigitan sa akong bangsagon nga Villarojo , kinatsila sa dakong balay o gamayng lungsod nga pula ( A big house or a small city of red ) . The six-pointed star ( mullet of six points ) on the dexter side ( right side with reference to the bearer ) represents the Blessed Virgin Mary . This star is also a seen on the Image of Our Lady of Mount Carmel . Bishop Villarojo is a member of the Third Order of the Order of the Discalced Carmelites . On the sinister side ( left side with reference to the bearer ) of the base is a Sun in splendour , which represents the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas where he studied Theology . The sun is also symbolic of the Light of the Truth - Christ . As Bishop of Malolos . The shield is surmounted by a Bishops cross and by a Roman galero of this rank , i.e. , Vert with six tassels of the same pendant ( 1,2,3 ) at both sides . The dexter and sinister sides both refer to the bearer . Dexter Chief Canton - The church facade seen on blue background is Nuestra Señora del Carmen Parish , otherwise known as Barasoain Church , the historic venue of the 1899 Malolos Congress and birthplace of the First Philippine Republic and the Malolos Constitution . Sinister Point - The Magellan’s Cross Kiosk in the upper white field symbolizes Cebu City and the Archdiocese of Cebu , where he hails from and was ordained as a priest . It is also pilgrim symbol of the 51st International Eucharistic , an event where Bishop Villarojo served as secretary-general . It commemorates the City of Malolos as the first capital of the country , making it one of the province’s most historical landmarks . Dexter Base - The three cotton “bulak” flowers on the green field symbolize the Province of Bulacan . The cotton’s Tagalog name is the term from which the province’s name was derived . It also symbolizes the abundance of life and welfare in the province . Sinister Base - The red base of represents the Martyrdom of Saint Denis , patron of Paris , France ; of Saint Pedro Calungsod , a Cebuano martyr and the second Filipino saint ; and Saint Lawrence of Rome , whose feast is commemorated every August , the day of Bishop Villarojo’s episcopal ordination . Moreover , the Official Newspaper of the Archdiocese of Cebu referred to red’s connection with the bishop’s family name , which is translated in Cebuano as adunay kalambigitan sa akong bangsagon nga Villarojo , sa dakong balay o gamayng lungsod nga pula ( A big house or small city of red ) . At the center of this section is a Sun in splendor , representing the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas , where he studied Theology . The sun is also symbolic of Christ as Light of the Truth . Center Point - The interwoven “A” and “M” Marian monogram is the Auspice Maria which is Latin for Under the protection of Mary . It also evokes the first two words of the ancient prayer Ave Maria or Haily Mary . The crown with 12 stars refer to the Woman of Revelation ( 12:1-2 ) . These symbols represent La Virgen Inmaculada Concepcion de Malolos , titular patroness of the Diocese of Malolos , whose image was canonically crowned in 2012 on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of the diocese . The cross that divides the blazon is taken from the seal of the diocese , which symbolizes the unwavering love of Christ for humanity . The brown color of the cross symbolizes Bishop Villarojo’s devotion to Mary as a member of the Third Order of Discalced Carmelites . Villarojos motto is taken from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah 40:1 , Consolamini Popule Meus ( “Be consoled my people” ) .