Our Bishop

His Excellency
MOST REV. ROBERTO ORENDAIN GAA, D.D.

PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Birthdate: October 4, 1962
Birthplace: Manila
Name of Father: Agapito A. Gaa, Jr.
Name of Mother: Priscila Orendain

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

1968-1976 Elementary
Ateneo de Manila University
Loyola Heights, Quezon City

1976-1980 High School
Ateneo de Manila University
Loyola Heights, Quezon City

1980-1985 College
University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City
B.S. Mechanical Engineering

1995-2000 Seminary Formation
Holy Apostles Senior Seminary
Guadalupe, Makati City

1995-2000 Graduate Studies
San Carlos Graduate School of Theology
Guadalupe, Makati City
M.A. Theology

2003-2005 Licenciate
Pontifical Gregorian University
Rome, Italy
Licentiate in Spirituality

ORDINATION

Diaconate: March 17, 2000
Manila Metropolitan Cathedral
Intramuros, Manila

Presbyterate: September 23, 2000
Manila Metropolitan Cathedral
Intramuros, Manila

POSITION & OFFICES

Holy Apostles Senior Seminary
Guadalupe, Makati City
Dean of Studies 2012 – 2019
Rector 2008 – 2019
Dean of Seminarians 2005 – 2012
Vice-Rector 2005– 2008
Dean of Studies 2002 – 2012
Spiritual Director 2002 – 2012
Acting Dean of Studies 2002

Presbyteral Council
Archdiocese of Manila
Member
2008 – 2015

Holy Spirit Parish
Tala, Kalookan City
Parish Priest
2001 – 2002

Saint Anthony of Padua Parish
Singalong, Manila City
Parochial Vicar
June 2001 to August 2001

Presentation of the Child Jesus Parish 
BF Homes, Parañaque City
Parochial Vicar
April 2001 to June 2001

Immaculate Conception Parish
Cubao, Quezon City
Parochial Vicar
February 2001 to April 2001

Saint John the Baptist Parish
Quiapo, Manila City 
Parochial Vicar
December 2000 to February 2001