Oscar Cruz

The Most Reverend
Oscar V. Cruz
J.C.D., D.D.
Archbishop Emeritus of Lingayen-Dagupan
See Lingayen-Dagupan
In office July 15, 1991 — September 8, 2009
Predecessor Federico G. Limon
Successor Socrates B. Villegas
Personal details
Born (1934-11-17) November 17, 1934
Balanga, Bataan, Philippine Islands
Denomination Roman Catholic
Mother of Good Counsel Minor Seminary, San Fernando, Pampanga

Oscar V. Cruz (born November 17, 1934) is an archbishop-emeritus of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines. He was the Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan in Pangasinan, Philippines.

Styles of
Oscar V. Cruz
Reference style The Most Reverend
Spoken style Your Excellency
Religious style Archbishop
Posthumous style not applicable

Biography

Oscar Cruz was born on November 17, 1934 in Balanga, Bataan, Philippines. He received his seminary training at the University of Santo Tomas Central Seminary, and further theology studies at the Lateran University.

His priestly ordination was on February 8, 1962, and his episcopal consecration on May 3, 1976. He was the first Filipino rector of San Carlos Seminary of the Archdiocese of Manila from 1973 to 1978. He was an auxiliary bishop of Manila (1976–1978) and archbishop of the Archdiocese of San Fernando (1978–1988). He served as a judicial vicar of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) National Tribunal of Appeals, and director of the CBCP Legal Office. He was appointed Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan on July 15, 1991.

Cruz has published many books, including CBCP Guidelines on Sexual Abuse and Misconduct: A Critique, and Call of the Laity.

Controversy

Manila RTC, Branch 52 Judge Antonio Rosales on May 14, 2008, issued the warrant of arrest, granted the P10,000 bail motion, and Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz posted bail. Libel cases were filed against him after he accused the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) of using female staff to act like "guest relations officers (GROs)" during the 2004 birthday celebration of First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo. His arraignment is set on June 17.[1][2]

Retirement

On September 8, 2009, Pope Benedict XVI accepted the retirement of Archbishop Cruz. He was replaced by Bishop Socrates B. Villegas of the Diocese of Balanga who also succeeded his post as CBCP President.

See also

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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Carmelo Dominador Flores Morelos		 CBCP President
1995–1999 		Succeeded by
Orlando Quevedo
Preceded by
Federico G. Limon		 Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan
1991–2009 		Succeeded by
Socrates B. Villegas

References

  1. ↑ gmanews.tv, Archbishop Cruz to post bail for libel case on Wednesday, 14 May 2008
  2. ↑ gmanews.tv, Bishop posts bail; court sets arraignment on June 17
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