Ramon Arguelles


Ramón C. Argüelles

Archbishop-Emeritus of Lipa
Argüelles in 2016
ChurchMetropolitan Cathedral of San Sebastian
SeeLipa (emeritus)
ElectedMarch 15, 2004
InstalledJuly 16, 2004
RetiredApril 21, 2017
PredecessorGaudencio Rosales
SuccessorGilbert Garcera
Other post(s)Military Bishop
Auxiliary Bishop of Manila
Orders
OrdinationDecember 21, 1969
ConsecrationJanuary 6, 1994
by Pope John Paul II
Personal details
Born (1944-11-12) November 12, 1944 (age 79)
DenominationRoman Catholic
MottoServus, ancillae filius
('I am Your servant, the son of Your handmaid', Wisdom 9:5)
Coat of armsRamón C. Argüelles's coat of arms
Styles of
Ramón C. Argüelles
Reference styleThe Most Reverend
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleArchbishop

Ramón Cabrera Argüelles, D.D., S.T.L. (born November 12, 1944) is a Filipino cleric who served as Archbishop of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Lipa in the province of Batangas on the island of Luzon, Philippines from 2004 to 2017. Prior to his appointment as archbishop, he was an auxiliary bishop of the same diocese, appointed to that position on November 26, 1993.

Argüelles first appeared in the news for urging Filipinos to boycott Madonna's concert[1] and for calling for prayers for President Ferdinand Marcos after the latter's burial at the Heroes' Cemetery was permitted by the Supreme Court. On April 21, 2017, Arguelles acced his resignation as Archbishop of Lipa and installed Bishop of Daet Gilbert Garcera as his successor.[2] The cleric is also known for his opposition of national issues such as divorce, the death penalty and the Reproductive Health Law.[3]

  1. ^ Cinco, Maricar. "Bishop urges boycott of Madonna concert", The Inquirer, San Pedro City, February 24, 2016. Retrieved on February 24, 2016.
  2. ^ "Rinunce e nomine".
  3. ^ Depasupil, William (February 4, 2017). "Lipa prelate quits after row with Vatican". The Manila Times. Retrieved September 21, 2024.