Benjamin J. Almoneda

Benjamin de Jesus Almoneda (April 11, 1930 – January 6, 2023) was a Filipino bishop of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the second bishop of the Diocese of Daet from 1991 to 2007. He also served as the first auxiliary bishop of the same diocese before becoming its ordinary.

Early life and education Almoneda was born in Naga, Camarines Sur on April 11, 1930. He studied at Central School in Naga from 1937 to 1941. In 1943, he entered the Holy Rosary Minor Seminary and continued his education at Ateneo de Naga from 1946 to 1950, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Priesthood Almoneda was ordained to the priesthood on March 22, 1958, at the Naga Cathedral in Naga City. After his further studies, he served as Spiritual Director of Holy Rosary Minor Seminary from 1963 to 1966, then as Rector of the same seminary from 1966 to 1970. From 1970 to 1972, he was assigned Pastor of Concepcion Parish in Naga.

He was appointed Rector of Collegio Filippino in Rome from 1982 to 1990.

After his retirement he still continued his ministry in seminary formation. He was appointed by then Cardinal Gaudencio Rosales as Spiritual Director of the Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary of Manila.

Death Bishop Almoneda died on January 6, 2023, in Manila, Philippines, at the age of 92.