With sorrow we announce the passing of Monsignor Romulo (Loi) Vergara.

Monsignor Vergara served as pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, a transitional pastor for Saint Cecilia Catholic Church in San Francisco, and as a pastor/administrator for Saint Raphael Catholic Church. He also served as Rector of the Ponteficio Collegio Filippino in Rome, Italy, and as Rector of the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Peñafrancia in Naga City, Philippines, among others.

There will be a viewing and Vigil for Monsignor Vegara at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church on Sunday, December 21, and the Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday, December 22, at 11:00 a.m.

Full schedule of services can be found on our website.

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Monsignor Romulo Vergara 1957 - 2025 - Archdiocese of San Francisco

It is with deep sorrow and profound gratitude for his life and ministry that we announce the passing of Rev. Msgr. Romulo Vergara, beloved pastor of Our Lady