Oscar Cruz

Oscar Valero Cruz (17 November 1934 – 26 August 2020) was an Filipino archbishop of the Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines. He was the Archbishop Emeritus of Lingayen–Dagupan in Pangasinan, Philippines, from 1991 to 2009.

Styles of
Oscar V. Cruz
Reference styleThe Most Reverend
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleArchbishop
Posthumous stylenot applicable
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Valero and the surname or paternal family name is Cruz.
The Most Reverend

Oscar V. Cruz

J.C.D., D.D.
Archbishop Emeritus of Lingayen–Dagupan
SeeLingayen–Dagupan
In office15 July 1991 – 8 September 2009
PredecessorFederico G. Limon
SuccessorSocrates B. Villegas
Personal details
Born(1934-11-17)November 17, 1934
Balanga, Bataan, Philippine Islands
DiedAugust 26, 2020(2020-08-26) (aged 85)
San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines
DenominationRoman Catholic

Biography

Oscar Cruz was born on 17 November 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 8 February 1962, and his episcopal consecration on 3 May 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 15 July 1991.

Cruz 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 14 May 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 was set on 17 June.[1][2]

Retirement

On 8 September 2009, Pope Benedict XVI accepted the retirement of Archbishop Cruz. He was replaced by Bishop Socrates B. Villegas of the Diocese of Balanga.

Death

Cruz died from complications of multiple organ failure caused by COVID-19 on 26 August 2020, at age 85, at 5: 00 AM, during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.[3][4]

See also

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
  3. Gonzales, Cathrine (August 26, 2020). "Lingayen-Dagupan archbishop emeritus Oscar Cruz dies at 85". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  4. "Former CBCP president Oscar Cruz succumbs to COVID-19". CNN Philippines. August 26, 2020. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
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