New Tagbilaran bishop vows transparency, urges sustainable development
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New Tagbilaran bishop vows transparency, urges sustainable development

Crispin Barrete Varquez was installed as the new bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran in Bohol, pledging transparent and accountable management of Church resources and urging the community towards sustainable development.

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