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List of Catholic bishops in the Philippines

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Map of the ecclesiastical provinces of the Catholic Church in the Philippines
Philippines map showing each of the 16 Latin Church provinces. Each diocese is led by a bishop. In the Philippines, all archbishops are provincial metropolitans. Each color represents one of the 16 Latin Church provinces.
Map of the apostolic vicariates of the Catholic Church in the Philippines
Map of apostolic vicariates of the Catholic Church in the Philippines, All apostolic vicars are under the jurisdiction of the Dicastery for Evangelization, through the apostolic nuncio.

The following is a list of bishops of the Catholic Church in the Philippines.

The Catholic Church in the Philippines comprises:

Organization edit

The Catholic Church in the Philippines is organized into 72 dioceses in 16 ecclesiastical provinces, as well as 7 apostolic vicariates and a military ordinariate. Each province has a metropolitan archdiocese led by an archbishop, and at least one suffragan diocese. In most archdioceses and some large dioceses, one or more auxiliary bishops serve in association with the diocesan bishop.

All active and retired bishops in the Philippines, coadjutor, and auxiliary — are members of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).

Cardinals edit

As of June 24, 2021, one Latin Church metropolitan archbishops in the Philippines is a cardinal:

Two Philippine archdioceses have retired archbishops who served as cardinal-archbishop of their archdiocese:

One Filipino cardinal who was formerly a metropolitan archbishop is assigned at the Roman Curia:

List of current bishops edit

Ecclesiastical
province map		 Episcopal see coat of arms Episcopal see Ordinary Date of installation Title Episcopal coat of arms

Ecclesiastical Province of Caceres edit

 
 
 Archdiocese of Cáceres Rex Andrew C. Alarcon Archbishop-designate of Cáceres  
 
 Diocese of Daet Sede Vacante
 
 Diocese of Legazpi Joel Z. Baylon Dec 10, 2009
(14 years, 143 days) 		Bishop of Legazpi  
 
 Diocese of Libmanan José R. Rojas Jr. Jun 19, 2009
(15 years, 317 days) 		Bishop of Libmanan  
 
 Diocese of Masbate José S. Bantolo Sep 6, 2011
(12 years, 238 days) 		Bishop of Masbate  
 
 Diocese of Sorsogon Jose Alan V. Dialogo Dec 14, 2019
(4 years, 139 days) 		Bishop of Sorsogon
 
 
 Diocese of Virac Luisito A. Occiano Bishop-elect of Virac
Manolo A. de los Santos Feb 29, 2024
(62 days) 		Apostolic Administrator "sede plena" of Virac  

Ecclesiastical Province of Cagayan de Oro edit

 
 
 Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro Jose A. Cabantan Aug 28, 2020
(3 years, 247 days) 		Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro  
 
 Diocese of Butuan Cosme Damian R. Almedilla Jun 25, 2019
(4 years, 311 days) 		Bishop of Butuan  
 
 Diocese of Malaybalay Noel P. Pedregosa Sep 14, 2021
(2 years, 230 days) 		Bishop of Malaybalay  
 
 Diocese of Surigao Antonieto D. Cabajog Apr 21, 2001
(23 years, 10 days) 		Bishop of Surigao  
 
 Diocese of Tandag Raul B. Dael Jun 14, 2018
(5 years, 322 days) 		Bishop of Tandag  

Ecclesiastical Province of Capiz edit

 
 
 Archdiocese of Capiz Victor B. Bendico May 3, 2023
(364 days) 		Archbishop of Capiz  
 
 Diocese of Kalibo Jose Corazon T. Tala-oc Jul 20, 2011
(12 years, 286 days) 		Bishop of Kalibo  
 
 Diocese of Romblon Narciso V. Abellana, MSC Jan 9, 2014
(11 years, 113 days) 		Bishop of Romblon  

Ecclesiastical Province of Cebu edit

 
 
 Archdiocese of Cebu Jose S. Palma Jan 13, 2011
(13 years, 109 days) 		Archbishop of Cebu  
Midyphil B. Billones Sep 26, 2019
(4 years, 218 days) 		Auxiliary Bishop of Cebu

Titular Bishop of Tagarata

 
Ruben C. Labajo Aug 19, 2022

(1 year, 256 days)

Auxiliary Bishop of Cebu

Titular Bishop of Abbir Maius

 
 
 Diocese of Dumaguete Julito B. Cortes Dec 5, 2013
(10 years, 148 days) 		Bishop of Dumaguete  
 
 Diocese of Maasin Precioso D. Cantillas, SDB Mar 11, 1998
(26 years, 51 days) 		Bishop of Maasin  
 
 Diocese of Tagbilaran Alberto S. Uy Jan 6, 2017
(7 years, 116 days) 		Bishop of Tagbilaran  
 
 Diocese of Talibon Patrick Daniel Y. Parcon Aug 26, 2014
(9 years, 249 days) 		Bishop of Talibon  

Ecclesiastical Province of Cotabato edit

 
 
 Archdiocese of Cotabato Angelito R. Lampon, OMI Jan 31, 2019
(5 years, 91 days) 		Archbishop of Cotabato  
 
 Diocese of Kidapawan Jose Colin M. Bagaforo Sep 6, 2016
(7 years, 238 days) 		Bishop of Kidapawan  
 
 Diocese of Marbel Cerilo U. Casicas Jul 11, 2018
(5 years, 295 days) 		Bishop of Marbel  

Ecclesiastical Province of Davao edit

 
 
 Archdiocese of Davao Romulo G. Valles May 22, 2012
(11 years, 345 days) 		Archbishop of Davao  
George B. Rimando Jun 6, 2006
(17 years, 330 days) 		Auxiliary Bishop of Davao

Titular Bishop of Vada

 
 Diocese of Digos Guillermo V. Afable Feb 11, 2003
(21 years, 80 days) 		Bishop of Digos  
 
 Diocese of Mati Abel C. Apigo Apr 25, 2018
(6 years, 6 days) 		Bishop of Mati  
 
 Diocese of Tagum Medel S. Aseo Jun 20, 2018
(5 years, 316 days) 		Bishop of Tagum  

Ecclesiastical Province of Jaro edit

 
 
 Archdiocese of Jaro Jose Romeo Juanito O. Lazo Apr 17, 2018
(6 years, 14 days) 		Archbishop of Jaro  
 
 Diocese of Bacolod Patricio A. Buzon, SDB Aug 9, 2016
(7 years, 266 days) 		Bishop of Bacolod  
 
 Diocese of Kabankalan Louie P. Galbines May 29, 2018
(5 years, 338 days) 		Bishop of Kabankalan  
 
 Diocese of San Carlos Gerardo A. Alminaza Nov 18, 2013
(10 years, 165 days) 		Bishop of San Carlos  
 
 Diocese of San Jose de Antique Marvyn A. Maceda Apr 9, 2019
(5 years, 22 days) 		Bishop of San Jose de Antique  

Ecclesiastical Province of Lingayen-Dagupan edit

 
 
 Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan Socrates B. Villegas Nov 4, 2009
(14 years, 179 days) 		Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan  
Fidelis B. Layog Mar 18, 2019
(5 years, 44 days) 		Auxiliary Bishop of Lingayen-Dagupan

Titular Bishop of Girus Tarasii

 
 
 Diocese of Alaminos Napoleon B. Sipalay Jr., OP Mar 19, 2024
(43 days) 		Bishop of Alaminos  
 
 Diocese of Cabanatuan Sofronio A. Bancud, SSS Nov 6, 2004
(19 years, 177 days) 		Bishop of Cabanatuan  
 
 Diocese of San Fernando de La Union Daniel O. Presto May 9, 2018
(5 years, 358 days) 		Bishop of San Fernando de La Union  
 
 Diocese of San Jose (Nueva Ecija) Roberto C. Mallari May 15, 2012
(11 years, 352 days) 		Bishop of San Jose (Nueva Ecija)  
 
 Diocese of Urdaneta Jacinto A. Jose Sep 21, 2005
(18 years, 223 days) 		Bishop of Urdaneta  

Ecclesiastical Province of Lipa edit

 
 
 Archdiocese of Lipa Gilbert A. Garcera Feb 2, 2017
(7 years, 89 days) 		Archbishop of Lipa  
 
 Diocese of Boac Marcelino Antonio M. Maralit Jr. Mar 17, 2015
(9 years, 45 days) 		Bishop of Boac  
 
 Diocese of Gumaca Sede Vacante Rev. Fr. Ramon D. Uriarte
Diocesan Administrator
Mar 27, 2023
(1 year, 35 days)
 
 Diocese of Lucena Mel Rey M. Uy Jul 29, 2017
(6 years, 277 days) 		Bishop of Lucena  
 
 Territorial Prelature of Infanta Bernardino C. Cortez Oct 27, 2014
(9 years, 187 days) 		Bishop-Prelate of Infanta  

Ecclesiastical Province of Manila edit

 
 
 Archdiocese of Manila Jose F. Advincula Jr. Jun 24, 2021
(2 years, 312 days) 		Archbishop of Manila

Cardinal-Priest of San Vigilio

 
 
 Diocese of Antipolo Ruperto C. Santos Jul 22, 2023
(284 days) 		Bishop of Antipolo  
Nolly C. Buco Sep 8, 2018
(5 years, 236 days) 		Auxiliary Bishop of Antipolo

Titular Bishop of Gemellæ in Byzacena

 
Dec 8, 2023
(145 days) 		Apostolic Administrator of Catarman
 
 Diocese of Cubao Honesto F. Ongtioco Aug 28, 2003
(20 years, 247 days) 		Bishop of Cubao  
 
 Diocese of Imus Reynaldo G. Evangelista Jun 5, 2013
(10 years, 331 days) 		Bishop of Imus  
 
 Diocese of Kalookan Pablo Virgilio S. David Jan 2, 2016
(8 years, 120 days) 		Bishop of Kalookan  
 
 Diocese of Malolos Dennis C. Villarojo Aug 21, 2019
(4 years, 254 days) 		Bishop of Malolos  
 
 Diocese of Novaliches Roberto O. Gaa Aug 24, 2019
(4 years, 251 days) 		Bishop of Novaliches  
 
 Diocese of Parañaque Jesse E. Mercado Jan 28, 2003
(21 years, 94 days) 		Bishop of Parañaque  
 
 Diocese of Pasig Mylo Hubert C. Vergara Jun 23, 2011
(12 years, 313 days) 		Bishop of Pasig  
Sep 21, 2023
(223 days) 		Apostolic Administrator of San Pablo
 
 Diocese of San Pablo Sede Vacante Most Rev. Mylo Hubert C. Vergara
Apostolic Administrator
Sep 21, 2023
(223 days)
 
 Military Ordinariate of the Philippines[1] Oscar Jaime L. Florencio Mar 2, 2019
(5 years, 60 days) 		Military Ordinary of Military Ordinariate of the Philippines  

Ecclesiastical Province of Nueva Segovia edit

 
 
 Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia Marlo M. Peralta Dec 30, 2013
(10 years, 123 days) 		Archbishop of Nueva Segovia  
 
 Diocese of Baguio Sede Vacante Rev. Fr. Roland P. Buyagan
Diocesan Administrator
May 19, 2023
(348 days)
 
 Diocese of Bangued Leopoldo C. Jaucian Jan 5, 2007
(17 years, 117 days) 		Bishop of Bangued  
 
 Diocese of Laoag Renato P. Mayugba Oct 12, 2012
(11 years, 202 days) 		Bishop of Laoag  

Ecclesiastical Province of Ozamiz edit

 
 
 Archdiocese of Ozamiz Martin S. Jumoad Oct 4, 2016
(7 years, 210 days) 		Archbishop of Ozamiz  
Jan 3, 2024
(119 days) 		Apostolic Administrator of Pagadian
 
 Diocese of Dipolog Severo C. Caermare Jul 25, 2014
(9 years, 281 days) 		Bishop of Dipolog  
 
 Diocese of Iligan Jose R. Rapadas III Jun 13, 2019
(4 years, 323 days) 		Bishop of Iligan  
 
 Diocese of Pagadian Sede Vacante Most Rev. Martin S. Jumoad
Apostolic Administrator
Jan 3, 2024
(119 days)
 
 Territorial Prelature of Marawi Edwin A. de la Peña, MSP Oct 22, 2001
(22 years, 192 days) 		Bishop-Prelate of Marawi  

Ecclesiastical Province of Palo edit

 
 
 Archdiocese of Palo John F. Du Feb 25, 2012
(12 years, 66 days) 		Archbishop of Palo  
 
 Diocese of Borongan Crispin B. Varquez Aug 4, 2007
(16 years, 271 days) 		Bishop of Borongan  
 
 Diocese of Calbayog Isabelo C. Abarquez Jan 5, 2007
(17 years, 117 days) 		Bishop of Calbayog  
 
 Diocese of Catarman Sede Vacante Most Rev. Nolly C. Buco
Apostolic Administrator
Dec 8, 2023
(145 days)
 
 Diocese of Naval Rex C. Ramirez Oct 13, 2017
(6 years, 201 days) 		Bishop of Naval  

Ecclesiastical Province of San Fernando edit

 
 
 Archdiocese of San Fernando Florentino G. Lavarias Oct 27, 2014
(9 years, 187 days) 		Archbishop of San Fernando  
 
 Diocese of Balanga Sede Vacante Most Rev. Florentino G. Lavarias
Apostolic Administrator
Jul 22, 2023
(284 days)
 
 Diocese of Iba Bartolome G. Santos Jr. Feb 17, 2018
(6 years, 74 days) 		Bishop of Iba  
 
 Diocese of Tarlac Sede Vacante Rev. Fr. O'Neal M. Sanchez
Diocesan Administrator
Oct 31, 2023
(183 days)

Ecclesiastical Province of Tuguegarao edit

 
 
 Archdiocese of Tuguegarao Ricardo L. Baccay Oct 18, 2019
(4 years, 196 days) 		Archbishop of Tuguegarao  
 
 Diocese of Bayombong Jose Elmer I. Mangalinao May 24, 2018
(5 years, 343 days) 		Bishop of Bayombong  
 
 Diocese of Ilagan David William V. Antonio Nov 14, 2018
(5 years, 169 days) 		Bishop of Ilagan  
 
 Territorial Prelature of Batanes Danilo B. Ulep May 20, 2017
(6 years, 347 days) 		Bishop-Prelate of Batanes  

Ecclesiastical Province of Zamboanga edit

 
 
 Archdiocese of Zamboanga Julius S. Tonel Aug 22, 2023
(253 days) 		Archbishop of Zamboanga  
 
 Diocese of Ipil Sede Vacante Rev. Msgr. Elizar A. Cielo
Diocesan Administrator
Aug 25, 2023
(250 days)
 
 Territorial Prelature of Isabela Leo M. Dalmao, CMF May 24, 2019
(4 years, 343 days) 		Bishop-Prelate of Isabela  

Apostolic Vicariates edit

  Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk Prudencio P. Andaya Jr., CICM Apr 16, 2003
(21 years, 15 days) 		Apostolic Vicar of Tabuk

Titular Bishop of Fuerteventura

 
 
 Apostolic Vicariate of Bontoc-Lagawe Valentin C. Dimoc May 6, 2015
(8 years, 361 days) 		Apostolic Vicar of Bontoc-Lagawe

Titular Bishop of Bapara

 
 
 Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan Moises M. Cuevas Sep 6, 2023
(238 days) 		Apostolic Vicar of Calapan  
 
 Apostolic Vicariate of San Jose in Mindoro Pablito M. Tagura, SVD Feb 25, 2023
(1 year, 66 days) 		Apostolic Vicar of San Jose in Mindoro  
 
 Apostolic Vicariate of Taytay Broderick S. Pabillo Jun 29, 2021
(2 years, 307 days) 		Apostolic Vicar of Taytay  
 
 Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa Socrates C. Mesiona, MSP Oct 28, 2016
(7 years, 186 days) 		Apostolic Vicar of Puerto Princesa

Titular Bishop of Budua

 
 
 Apostolic Vicariate of Jolo Charlie M. Inzon, OMI Apr 4, 2020
(4 years, 27 days) 		Apostolic Vicar of Jolo  

Living bishops-emeriti edit

Ecclesiastical province Archbishop/Bishop Title Archdiocese/Diocese Coat of arms
Caceres Rolando J. Tria Tirona, OCD Archbishop Emeritus Archdiocese of Cáceres  
Nestor C. Cariño Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Legazpi  
Lucilo B. Quiambao Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus  
Arturo M. Bastes, SVD Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Sorsogon  
Manolo A. de los Santos Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Virac  
Cagayan de Oro Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ Archbishop Emeritus Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro  
Cebu Antonio R. Rañola Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Archdiocese of Cebu  
Emilio L. Bataclan  
Leonardo Y. Medroso Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Tagbilaran  
Cotabato Orlando B. Quevedo, OMI Archbishop Emeritus Archdiocese of Cotabato  
Davao Wilfredo D. Manlapaz Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Tagum  
Jaro Vicente M. Navarra Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Bacolod  
Raul Jose Q. Martirez Bishop Emeritus Diocese of San Jose de Antique  
Lingayen-Dagupan Jesus A. Cabrera Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Alaminos  
Lipa Ramon C. Arguelles Archbishop Emeritus Archdiocese of Lipa  
Emilio Z. Marquez Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Lucena  
Manila Luis Antonio G. Tagle Archbishop Emeritus Archdiocese of Manila  
Gaudencio B. Rosales  
Teodoro J. Buhain Jr. Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus
Crisostomo A. Yalung Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Antipolo  
Gabriel V. Reyes  
Francisco M. de Leon  
Deogracias S. Iñiguez Jr. Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Kalookan  
Teodoro C. Bacani Jr. Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Novaliches  
Antonio R. Tobias  
Leo M. Drona Bishop Emeritus Diocese of San Pablo  
Buenaventura M. Famadico  
Nueva Segovia Ernesto A. Salgado Archbishop Emeritus Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia  
Ozamiz Jose R. Manguiran Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Dipolog  
Emmanuel T. Cabajar, CSsR Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Pagadian  
Palo Pedro R. Dean Archbishop Emeritus Archdiocese of Palo  
Ricardo P. Tancinco Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Calbayog
Emmanuel C. Trance Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Catarman  
Filomeno G. Bactol Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Naval  
San Fernando Paciano B. Aniceto Archbishop Emeritus Archdiocese of San Fernando  
Florentino F. Cinense Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Tarlac  
Tuguegarao Diosdado A. Talamayan Archbishop Emeritus Archdiocese of Tuguegarao  
Sergio L. Utleg  
Ramon B. Villena Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Bayombong  
Apostolic Vicariate Pedro D. Arigo Vicar Apostolic Emeritus Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa  
Edgardo S. Juanich Apostolic Vicariate of Taytay  
Warlito I. Cajandig Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan  
Apostolic Nuncio Osvaldo M. Padilla Apostolic Nuncio Emeritus Korea and Mongolia  

Filipino bishops serving outside of the Philippines edit

Bishop serving in the Roman Curia edit

Ordinary Title Appointment Date of appointment Coat of arms
Luis Antonio G. Tagle Cardinal-Bishop Pro-Prefect for the Section of First Evangelization and New Particular Churches of the Dicastery for Evangelization Jun 5, 2022
(1 year, 331 days) 		 
President of Interdicasterial Commission for Consecrated Religious Dec 8, 2019
(4 years, 145 days)
Cardinal-Bishop of San Felice da Cantalice a Centocelle (pro hac vice) May 1, 2020
(4 years, 0 days)

Bishops in the Vatican Diplomatic Corps edit

Ordinary Title Appointment Date of appointment Coat of arms
Bernardito C. Auza Archbishop Apostolic Nuncio to Spain and Andorra Oct 1, 2019
(4 years, 213 days) 		 
Titular Archbishop of Suacia May 8, 2008
(15 years, 359 days)
Arnaldo S. Catalan Archbishop Apostolic Nuncio to Rwanda

Titular Archbishop of Apollonia

Jan 31, 2022
(2 years, 91 days) 		 
Francisco M. Padilla Archbishop Apostolic Nuncio to Guatemala Apr 17, 2020
(4 years, 14 days) 		 
Titular Archbishop of Nebbio Apr 1, 2006
(18 years, 30 days)
Adolfo Tito C. Yllana Archbishop Apostolic Nuncio to Israel

Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine

Jun 3, 2021
(2 years, 333 days) 		 
Titular Archbishop of Montecorvino Dec 13, 2001
(22 years, 140 days)

Bishops serving in foreign sees edit

Ordinary See Title Date of appointment Coat of arms
Alejandro D. Aclan Archdiocese of Los Angeles (USA) Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles

Titular Bishop of Rusicade

Mar 5, 2019
(5 years, 57 days) 		 
Pedro C. Baquero, SDB Diocese of Kerema (Papua New Guinea) Bishop of Kerema Jan 20, 2017
(7 years, 102 days) 		 
Reynaldo B. Bersabal Diocese of Sacramento (USA) Auxiliary Bishop-elect of Sacramento

Titular Bishop-elect of Balecium

Apr 20, 2024
(11 days)
Anthony C. Celino, CICM Diocese of El Paso (USA) Auxiliary Bishop of El Paso

Titular Bishop of Maronana

Feb 8, 2023
(1 year, 83 days) 		 
Joseph T. Durero Diocese of Daru-Kiunga (Papua New Guinea) Bishop of Daru-Kiunga May 23, 2021
(2 years, 344 days) 		 
Efren V. Esmilla Archdiocese of Philadelphia (USA) Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia

Titular Bishop of Ottana

Dec 8, 2023
(145 days) 		 
Edgar C. Gacutan, CICM Diocese of Sendai (Japan) Bishop of Sendai Dec 8, 2021
(2 years, 145 days) 		 
Reynaldo B. Getalado, MSP Diocese of Rarotonga (Cook Islands) Coadjutor Bishop of Rarotonga Dec 8, 2023
(145 days)
Ryan P. Jimenez Diocese of Chalan Kanoa (Northern Mariana Islands) Bishop of Chalan Kanoa Jun 24, 2016
(7 years, 312 days) 		 
Rolando C. Santos Diocese of Alotau-Sideia (Papua New Guinea) Bishop of Alotau-Sideia Apr 6, 2011
(13 years, 25 days) 		 
Oscar A. Solis Diocese of Salt Lake City (USA) Bishop of Salt Lake City Jan 10, 2017
(7 years, 112 days) 		 

Papal Nuncio to the Philippines edit

Name Appointment Titular see Date of appointment Coat of arms
Charles John Brown Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Titular Archbishop of Aquileia Sep 28, 2020
(3 years, 216 days) 		 

See also edit

Notes edit

References edit

  1. ^ Statutes of the Military Ordinariate of the Philippines (28 April 1989), Art. III, Section 1, n. 4.
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