Lucilo Barrameda Quiambao (born 30 October 1932) is a Filipino Roman Catholic prelate who served as auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Legazpi from 1982 until his retirement in 2009.[1]

The Most Reverend

Lucilo Quiambao

D.D.
Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Legazpi
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdioceseCaceres
DioceseLegazpi
Appointed23 March 1982
Term ended10 December 2009
Other postsTitular Bishop of Nabala (since 1982), Apostolic Administrator of Legazpi (1992–1993, 2007–2009)
Orders
Ordination2 April 1960
Consecration27 April 1982
by Jaime Sin
Personal details
BornLucilo Barrameda Quiambao
(1932-10-30) 30 October 1932 (age 93)
Bacacay, Albay, Philippines
Coat of armsLucilo Quiambao's coat of arms

Early life and priesthood

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Quiambao was born in Bacacay, Albay, on 30 October 1932.[1][2] He was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Legazpi on 2 April 1960.[1][2]

Prior to his appointment as bishop, he served as vicar general of the Diocese of Legazpi.[3]

Episcopal ministry

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On 23 March 1982, Pope John Paul II appointed Quiambao auxiliary bishop of Legazpi and titular bishop of Nabala.[3][1] He received episcopal consecration on 27 April 1982 from Cardinal Jaime Sin.[1][4]

According to UCA News, Quiambao served twice as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Legazpi, first from 1992 to 1993 and later following the vacancy of the see in 2007.[2]

On 10 December 2009, Pope Benedict XVI accepted his resignation as auxiliary bishop of Legazpi upon reaching the retirement age prescribed by canon law.[5]

Later life

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In 2017, Quiambao joined other Catholic leaders in Albay in speaking out against extrajudicial killings and violence associated with the Philippine government's anti-drug campaign.[6]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Bishop Lucilo Barrameda Quiambao". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "Bishop Lucilo B. Quiambao". UCA News. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
  3. 1 2 "Appointment of Rev. Lucilo B. Quiambao as Auxiliary Bishop of Legazpi and Titular Bishop of Nabala" (PDF). Acta Apostolicae Sedis (in Latin). 74 (7). Typis Polyglottis Vaticanis: 805. 1982. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
  4. "Most Rev. Lucilo B. Quiambao, D.D." Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
  5. "Rinunce e Nomine, 10.12.2009". Sala Stampa della Santa Sede (in Italian). Holy See Press Office. 10 December 2009. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
  6. "Catholic Church in Albay speaks out vs EJK violence". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 10 October 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2026.
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