Arturo Mandin Bastes (April 1, 1944 – October 20, 2024) was a Filipino Roman Catholic bishop.[1] He was first ordained a priest of Society of the Divine Word (SVD) on November 28, 1970 in Rizal Park.[1][2] Pope John Paul II appointed him Bishop of Romblon on July 3, 1997. His episcopal ordination was on Aug. 21, 1997 in Cebu City.[1] The pope nominated him Coadjutor Bishop in the Diocese of Sorsogon on July 25, 2002. On April 17, 2003, (Holy Thursday), he succeeded as Bishop of Sorsogon. He retired as Bishop of Sorsogon on October 15, 2019 and Rev. Fr. Jose Alan Dialogo succeeded him as Bishop of Sorsogon.
Arturo Mandin Bastes | |
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| Bishop Emeritus of Sorsogon | |
 Mandin Bastes in 2022 | |
| Church | Roman Catholic |
| Diocese | Romblon Sorsogon |
| Predecessor | Jesus Varela |
| Successor | Jose Alan Dialogo |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | November 28, 1970 by Paul VI |
| Consecration | August 21, 1997 by Ricardo Vidal |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arturo Mandin Bastes April 1, 1944 |
| Died | October 20, 2024 (aged 80) Cainta, Rizal, Philippines |
| Styles of Arturo Mandin Bastes | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Reference style | Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Excellency |
| Religious style | Bishop |
Bastes died on October 20, 2024, at the age of 80.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Bishop Arturo M. Bastes | Bishop of Sorsogon Diocese Arturo M. Bastes | Ucanews". Archived from the original on January 16, 2017. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
- ^ "Most Rev. Arturo M. Bastes, SVD, D.D. | Diocese of Sorsogon". Archived from the original on February 4, 2019. Retrieved January 12, 2017.
- ^ Esmaquel, Paterno II R. (October 20, 2024). "Retired Sorsogon bishop Arturo Bastes dies at 80". Rappler. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
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