Teodoro Bacani Jr.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Cruz and the surname or paternal family name is Bacani.

Teodoro Cruz "Ted" Bacani Jr. (born January 16, 1940) is a Dominican, who became the first bishop of Novaliches on January 16, 2003, serving until November 25, 2003. He previously served as Auxiliary Bishop of Manila from 1984 to 2002.

The Most Reverend Teodoro Bacani Jr. OP, DD
Bishop Emeritus of Novaliches
Bishop Bacani, circa 2019.
Church	Catholic Church
Diocese	Novaliches
Appointed	December 7, 2002
Installed	January 16, 2003
Term ended	November 25, 2003
Predecessor	Position established
Successor	Antonio Tobias
Other post(s)	Spiritual advisor of El Shaddai (2003–)
Previous post(s)	Auxiliary Bishop of Manila (1984–2002) Titular Bishop of Gauriana (1984–2002)
Member of the Philippine Constitutional Commission
In office June 2, 1986 – October 15, 1986
President	Corazon Aquino
Orders
Ordination	December 21, 1965 by Rufino Santos
Consecration	April 12, 1984 by Bruno Torpigliani
Personal details
Born	Teodoro Cruz Bacani Jr. (1940-01-16) January 16, 1940 (age 85) Balanga, Bataan, Philippine Commonwealth
Coat of arms
Ordination history
History Priestly ordination Ordained by Rufino Santos Date December 21, 1965 Place Manila Cathedral Episcopal consecration Principal consecrator Bruno Torpigliani Co-consecrators Amado Paulino y Hernandez Paciano Aniceto Date April 12, 1984 Place Manila Cathedral

Career

Bishop Bacani gives a homily at Quiapo Church.

Bacani was ordained priest on December 21, 1965, in the Diocese of Iba in Zambales.^[1] He was also a former dean and professor in theology at the San Carlos Seminary.^[2] He served as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Manila and titular bishop of Gauriana from 1984 to 2002.^[3] He is also the spiritual advisor of the El Shaddai charismatic group.^[4]

Following the creation of the Diocese of Novaliches on December 7, 2002, by Pope John Paul II, Bacani was appointed as its first bishop.^[5] He was appointed as bishop of the diocese on January 16, 2003, on his 63rd birthday.^[3] In April 2003, Bacani was accused of sexually harassing his 33-year old personal secretary. He denied the allegations but admitted to making "inappropriate expression of affection" to her.^[6] He was backed by the diocese and El Shaddai who expressed confidence in Bacani.^[7] He resigned from the position on November 25, 2003.^[3]

On August 15, 2019, Bacani joined the Order of Preachers.^[8]

Political involvement

Bacani was among the critics of the administration of former president and dictator Ferdinand Marcos.^[7] He was among the framers of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines.^[9] Amidst the impeachment of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, he supported the "search for the truth" behind allegations that Arroyo cheated in the 2004 elections.^[10]

Bacani was critical of the Disbursement Acceleration Program (DAP) of the administration of President Benigno Aquino III which he says is just used as a means for bribery. He alleged the DAP was used to bribe senators so that Renato Corona could be impeached.^[11]

Bacani also oppose the purchase of contraceptives by the Philippine government which he believes is detrimental.^[12]

Bacani joined other members of the clergy in condemning the war on drugs of President Rodrigo Duterte.^[13][14]

For the 2022 presidential elections, Bacani disavowed El Shaddai leader's Mike Velarde's endorsement of then-candidate Bongbong Marcos's campaign. While he maintain he respect's Velarde's position, he called the endorsement as "very wrong" pointing out the reputation of the Marcos family's corruption.^[15]

External links

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