Samuel Agcaracar

Samuel Naceno Agcaracar (born December 4, 1969) is a Filipino Catholic prelate, serving as Bishop of San Jose, Nueva Ecija since 2026.

Early life and education Agcaracar was born on December 4, 1969, in Claveria, Cagayan, to a family of farmers. He studied at the Divine Word College of Bangued, graduating with a bachelor's degree in History of Religious Education, before continuing at the Divine Word College of Laoag, where he obtained a master's degree in education.

Entering the seminary after being a teacher and catechist in his hometown, he took up his philosophical studies at the Christ the King Mission Seminary in Quezon City, followed by his theological studies at the Divine Word School of Theology in Tagaytay.

He was installed on February 06, 2026 at the Cathedral-Parish of St. Joseph the Worker by Apostolic Nuncio Charles John Brown, with Archbishop Socrates Villegas.

Environmental advocacy Agcaracar founded the SVD Laudato Si' Farm, a It has evolved to an eco-tourism destination, drawing around 5,000 visitors every weekend.