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Filipino Catholic bishop

Bartolome Gaspar Santos Jr., is a Filipino Catholic prelate, appointed as the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Iba in Zambales.^[1] A Licentiate in Biblical Theology degree holder, he taught various theology subjects at the Immaculate Conception Major Seminary, in Guiguinto, Bulacan, and was rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary from 2005-2009.^[2]

Early life

Santos was born on December 1, 1967, in Santa Maria, Bulacan.^[3] He finished high school at the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in Guiguinto, Bulacan, then continued for the priesthood, studying philosophy and theology at the University of Santo TomasFaculties of Ecclesiastical Studies.^[2][3]

Priesthood

Santos was ordained to the priesthood on August 27, 1992, by the then bishop of Malolos, Most.

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