Fernando Capalla


Fernando Capalla
Archbishop Emeritus of Davao
Capalla in 2008
SeeDavao
InstalledNovember 6, 1996
Term endedFebruary 11, 2012
PredecessorAntonio L. Mabutas
SuccessorRomulo Valles
Previous post(s)Auxiliary Bishop of Davao (1975–1977)
Titular Bishop of Grumentum (1975–1978)
Bishop of Iligan (1982–1994)
Orders
OrdinationMarch 18, 1961
by Juan Nicolasora Nilmar
ConsecrationJune 18, 1975
by Bruno Torpigliani
Personal details
Born
Fernando Robles Capalla

(1934-11-01)November 1, 1934
DiedJanuary 6, 2024(2024-01-06) (aged 89)
Davao City, Philippines
BuriedCrypt, Davao Cathedral
NationalityFilipino
DenominationRoman Catholic
Alma materSt. Vincent Ferrer Seminary
St. John's University (New York City)
MottoIN SANCTITATE ET IUSTICIA
Coat of armsFernando Capalla's coat of arms
Styles of
Fernando Capalla
Reference styleThe Most Reverend
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleArchbishop

Fernando Robles Capalla (November 1, 1934 – January 6, 2024) was a Roman Catholic archbishop-emeritus of the Archdiocese of Davao. He was succeeded by Romulo Valles as archbishop of Davao on February 11, 2012. He died on January 6, 2024, at the age of 89.[1]