The Diocese of San José joyfully announces that Pope Leo XIV has appointed Rev. Andres “Andy” C. Ligot as Auxiliary Bishop of San José. Earlier today, Bishop Oscar Cantú introduced Bishop-Elect Ligot at a press conference held in the Chancery offices.

“Today we rejoice with gratitude for Bishop-elect Ligot’s ‘yes’ to the Lord and to the Church in Silicon Valley,” said Bishop Oscar Cantú. “His priestly heart, pastoral experience, and steady leadership will bless our parishes, schools, and ministries. I invite the faithful to keep him in prayer as he prepares for episcopal ordination.”

“I am humbled by the Holy Father’s trust and by Bishop Cantú’s support,” said Bishop-elect Ligot. “I renew my promise to serve Christ and His people with joy—especially those most in need. Please pray for me, that I may be a faithful servant and a good shepherd in our beautifully diverse Church.”

Ordination: Details regarding the date, time, and place of episcopal ordination will be announced soon. Bishop-elect Ligot will become the second auxiliary bishop appointed to the Diocese of San José and the sixth US prelate who is a native of the Philippines.

What is an auxiliary bishop?
An auxiliary bishop assists the diocesan bishop in caring for the people of the diocese (he is not a coadjutor and does not have the right of succession).

What is an auxiliary bishop?
An auxiliary bishop assists the diocesan bishop in caring for the people of the diocese (he is not a coadjutor and does not have the right of succession).

About Bishop-elect Andres “Andy” C. Ligot

Bishop-elect Andres “Andy” C. Ligot, J.C.D., serves as Vicar General/Chancellor of the Diocese of San José and Pastor of St. Elizabeth of Portugal Parish in Milpitas. Born November 30, 1965, in Laoag City, Philippines, he was ordained a priest on June 14, 1992, at St. Peter’s Basilica by Pope St. John Paul II for the Diocese of Laoag. He completed a B.A. Philosophy (1986) at San Pablo College Seminary (Baguio); pursued M.A. Philosophy coursework (1988) at the University of Santo Tomas (Manila); and earned an M.A. in Sacred Theology (1992), J.C.L. (1997), and J.C.D. (1999) from the University of Navarra. In the Diocese of San José, he has served as Parochial Vicar at St. John Vianney (2003–2005), Pastor at St. Lawrence the Martyr (2005–2009), Judicial Vicar (2008–2021), Pastor at St. Elizabeth of Portugal (2021–present), and Vicar General/Chancellor (2023–present). He ministers in English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Ilocano.