Nereo Page Odchimar (October 16, 1940 – February 1, 2024) was a Filipino prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.

His Excellency

Nereo Odchimar
Bishop Emeritus of Tandag
MetropolisCagayan de Oro
Appointed18 October 2001
Term ended26 February 2018
PredecessorIreneo Alisla Amantillo
SuccessorRaul Dael
Other post(s)President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (2009–2011)
Orders
Ordination19 December 1964
Consecration27 November 2001
by Jaime Sin
Personal details
Born(1940-10-16)October 16, 1940
DiedFebruary 1, 2024(2024-02-01) (aged 83)
Davao City, Philippines
MottoDUC IN ALTUM
Coat of armsNereo Odchimar's coat of arms
Styles of
Nereo Odchimar
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Biography

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Born in Bacuag, Surigao del Norte, Odchimar was ordained to the priesthood in 1964. He was appointed bishop of Tandag in 2001, serving until his retirement in 2018.[1]

On February 1, 2024, Odchimar died of metabolic encephalopathy due to end-stage renal disease and diabetic nephropathy at San Pedro Hospital in Davao City. He was 83.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Bishop Nereo Page Odchimar †". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  2. ^ Patinio, Ferdinand (February 1, 2024). "2 retired Filipino bishops pass away". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Tandag
2001–2018
Succeeded by