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MEET Fr. Rommel Rodriguez Dacoco: Getting to Know Our New Parochial Vicar
After about three months in Wisconsin so far, Fr. Rommel Rodriguez Dacoco — known as Fr. Dox — loves the beautiful places and all the people he has met. Having made an approximately 24-hour trip via multiple planes, Fr. Dox arrived in the United States on Aug. 1 to serve as Parochial Vicar here at Antigo Area Catholic Churches. He joins us most recently from Immaculate Conception, Quipayo, Calabanga, Camarines Sur, Philippines, where he served for four years. There are 10 other priests in our diocese from the Archdiocese of Caceres in the Philippines.
“We are here to be of service to achieve the very core vision and mission of the diocese of bringing the people to discover, follow, worship, and share Jesus with others as his disciples,” he says.
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Fr. Dox was born in 1975 in Talojongon, Tigaon, Camarines Sur, Philippines. He comes from a large family of seven siblings, one half-brother and three halfsisters. His father, Jose Dacoco, passed away but his mother, Emerenciana S. Rodriguez, still lives in the Philippines.
Ordained in June 2006, Fr. Dox has been an Associate Pastor at five parishes and a Pastor at two. He describes himself as simple, humble, and friendly. He is grateful to be a priest — it is a blessing to him and a true calling.
In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball and football. He also loves to sing and prepare simple Filipino dishes. Fr. Dox also looks forward to learning more about our culture and lifestyle.
“It is indeed a great privilege and honor for me to be part of this mission and I’m looking forward to learning more about your culture, lifestyle, and expression of faith moving forward,” Fr. Dox says.
As the winter season approaches, Fr. Dox is anxious to experience it. The Philippines has summer and the rainy season — not the four seasons with which we are blessed. He is also excited to minister to all parishioners and Antigo area community members.
“I am willing to be used as Jesus’ instrument to bring His message to the people,” Fr. Dox says. “It is a calling and a great privilege to serve the church and His people.”
After about three months in Wisconsin so far, Fr. Rommel Rodriguez Dacoco — known as Fr. Dox — loves the beautiful places and all the people he has met.
