List of Catholic bishops in the Philippines

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

The Catholic Church in the Philippines comprises:

Organization

The Catholic Church in the Philippines is divided into 75 dioceses in 16 ecclesiastical provinces, as well as 7 apostolic vicariates, 4 territorial prelatures and a military ordinariate. Each province has a metropolitan archdiocese led by an archbishop, and at least one suffragan diocese. The pope appoints all archbishops and bishops, who must be at least ordained priests. The pope chooses from a list of candidates provided by the Papal Nuncio of the Philippines to the Dicastery for Bishops in Rome.

  • Most archdioceses and large dioceses have one or more auxiliary bishops, serving in association with the archbishop or diocesan bishop. After consultation with the Papal Nuncio to the Philippines, the pope appoints all auxiliary bishops.
  • Some archdioceses and dioceses have a coadjutor archbishop or coadjutor bishop. The coadjutor assists an elderly or ailing archbishop or bishop with their administrative duties. After the archbishop or bishop retires or dies, the coadjutor normally succeeds him without an appointment by the pope. The pope appoints all coadjutors.

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

Cardinals

As of December 8, 2024[update], one Latin Church metropolitan archbishop is a cardinal:

One suffragan diocese is led by a cardinal:

Two archdioceses have retired archbishops who served as cardinal-archbishop:

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

List of current bishops

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

Ecclesiastical Province of Cáceres

 Archdiocese of Cáceres Rex Andrew C. Alarcon May 2, 2024
(1 year, 261 days) 		Archbishop of Cáceres
Diocese of Daet Herman G. Abcede, RCJ May 1, 2025
(262 days) 		Bishop of Daet
Diocese of Legazpi Joel Z. Baylon Dec 10, 2009
(16 years, 39 days) 		Bishop of Legazpi
Diocese of Libmanan José R. Rojas Jr. Jun 19, 2009
(17 years, 213 days) 		Bishop of Libmanan
Diocese of Masbate Sede vacante
Since Dec 13, 2025
(36 days) 		Bishop of Masbate
Diocese of Sorsogon Jose Alan V. Dialogo Dec 14, 2019
(6 years, 35 days) 		Bishop of Sorsogon
Diocese of Virac Luisito A. Occiano Jun 26, 2024
(1 year, 206 days) 		Bishop of Virac

Ecclesiastical Province of Cagayan de Oro

 Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro Jose A. Cabantan Aug 28, 2020
(5 years, 143 days) 		Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro
Diocese of Butuan Cosme Damian R. Almedilla Jun 25, 2019
(6 years, 207 days) 		Bishop of Butuan
Diocese of Malaybalay Noel P. Pedregosa Sep 14, 2021
(4 years, 126 days) 		Bishop of Malaybalay
Diocese of Prosperidad Ruben C. Labajo Jan 28, 2025
(355 days) 		Bishop of Prosperidad
Diocese of Surigao Antonieto D. Cabajog Jul 24, 2001
(24 years, 178 days) 		Bishop of Surigao
Diocese of Tandag Raul B. Dael Jun 14, 2018
(7 years, 218 days) 		Bishop of Tandag

Ecclesiastical Province of Capiz

 Archdiocese of Capiz Victor B. Bendico May 3, 2023
(2 years, 260 days) 		Archbishop of Capiz
Diocese of Kalibo Sede vacante
Since Jun 16, 2025
(216 days) 		Bishop of Kalibo
Diocese of Romblon Narciso V. Abellana, MSC Jan 9, 2014
(12 years, 9 days) 		Bishop of Romblon

Ecclesiastical Province of Cebu

 Archdiocese of Cebu Alberto S. Uy Sep 30, 2025
(110 days) 		Archbishop of Cebu
Diocese of Dumaguete Julito B. Cortes Dec 5, 2013
(12 years, 44 days) 		Bishop of Dumaguete
Diocese of Maasin Precioso D. Cantillas, SDB Mar 11, 1998
(27 years, 313 days) 		Bishop of Maasin
Diocese of Tagbilaran Sede vacante
Since Sep 30, 2025
(110 days) 		Bishop of Tagbilaran
Diocese of Talibon Patrick Daniel Y. Parcon Aug 26, 2014
(11 years, 145 days) 		Bishop of Talibon

Ecclesiastical Province of Cotabato

 Archdiocese of Cotabato Charlie M. Inzon, OMI Dec 8, 2025
(41 days) 		Archbishop of Cotabato
Diocese of Kidapawan Jose Colin M. Bagaforo Sep 6, 2016
(9 years, 134 days) 		Bishop of Kidapawan
Diocese of Marbel Cerilo U. Casicas Jul 11, 2018
(7 years, 191 days) 		Bishop of Marbel

Ecclesiastical Province of Davao

 Archdiocese of Davao Romulo G. Valles May 22, 2012
(13 years, 241 days) 		Archbishop of Davao
George B. Rimando May 25, 2006
(19 years, 237 days) 		Auxiliary Bishop of Davao
Diocese of Digos Guillermo V. Afable Feb 11, 2003
(22 years, 341 days) 		Bishop of Digos
Diocese of Mati Abel C. Apigo Apr 25, 2018
(7 years, 268 days) 		Bishop of Mati
Diocese of Tagum Medel S. Aseo Jun 20, 2018
(7 years, 212 days) 		Bishop of Tagum

Ecclesiastical Province of Jaro

 Archdiocese of Jaro Midyphil B. Billones Apr 2, 2025
(291 days) 		Archbishop of Jaro
Diocese of Bacolod Patricio A. Buzon, SDB Aug 9, 2016
(9 years, 162 days) 		Bishop of Bacolod
Diocese of Kabankalan Louie P. Galbines May 29, 2018
(7 years, 234 days) 		Bishop of Kabankalan
Diocese of San Carlos Gerardo A. Alminaza Nov 14, 2013
(12 years, 61 days) 		Bishop of San Carlos
Diocese of San Jose de Antique Marvyn A. Maceda Apr 9, 2019
(6 years, 284 days) 		Bishop of San Jose de Antique

Ecclesiastical Province of Lingayen-Dagupan

 Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan Socrates B. Villegas Nov 4, 2009
(16 years, 75 days) 		Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan
Fidelis B. Layog May 8, 2019
(6 years, 255 days) 		Auxiliary Bishop of Lingayen-Dagupan
Diocese of Alaminos Napoleon B. Sipalay Jr., OP Mar 19, 2024
(1 year, 305 days) 		Bishop of Alaminos
Diocese of Cabanatuan Prudencio P. Andaya, Jr., CICM Feb 3, 2025
(349 days) 		Bishop of Cabanatuan
Diocese of San Fernando de La Union Daniel O. Presto Aug 2, 2018
(7 years, 169 days) 		Bishop of San Fernando de La Union
Diocese of San Jose (Nueva Ecija) Samuel N. Agcaracar, SVD Jan 17, 2026
(1 day) 		Bishop-elect of San Jose (Nueva Ecija)
Diocese of Urdaneta Jacinto A. Jose Nov 26, 2005
(20 years, 53 days) 		Bishop of Urdaneta

Ecclesiastical Province of Lipa

 Archdiocese of Lipa Gilbert A. Garcera Apr 21, 2017
(8 years, 272 days) 		Archbishop of Lipa
Diocese of Boac Edwin O. Panergo Dec 2, 2025
(47 days) 		Bishop of Boac
Diocese of Gumaca Euginius L. Cañete, MJ Jan 4, 2025
(1 year, 14 days) 		Bishop of Gumaca
Diocese of Lucena Mel Rey M. Uy Nov 8, 2017
(8 years, 71 days) 		Bishop of Lucena
Territorial Prelature of Infanta Dave D. Capucao Sep 5, 2025
(135 days) 		Prelate of Infanta

Ecclesiastical Province of Manila

 Archdiocese of Manila Jose F. Advincula Jr. Jun 24, 2021
(4 years, 208 days) 		Archbishop of Manila
Diocese of Antipolo Ruperto C. Santos Jul 22, 2023
(2 years, 180 days) 		Bishop of Antipolo
Diocese of Cubao Elias L. Ayuban Jr., CMF Dec 3, 2024
(1 year, 46 days) 		Bishop of Cubao
Diocese of Imus Reynaldo G. Evangelista Jun 5, 2013
(12 years, 227 days) 		Bishop of Imus
Diocese of Kalookan Pablo Virgilio S. David Jan 2, 2016
(10 years, 16 days) 		Bishop of Kalookan
Diocese of Malolos Dennis C. Villarojo Aug 21, 2019
(6 years, 150 days) 		Bishop of Malolos
Diocese of Novaliches Roberto O. Gaa Aug 24, 2019
(6 years, 147 days) 		Bishop of Novaliches
Diocese of Parañaque Jesse E. Mercado Jan 28, 2003
(22 years, 355 days) 		Bishop of Parañaque
Diocese of Pasig Mylo Hubert C. Vergara Jun 23, 2011
(14 years, 209 days) 		Bishop of Pasig
Diocese of San Pablo Marcelino Antonio M. Maralit Jr. Nov 21, 2024
(1 year, 58 days) 		Bishop of San Pablo
Military Ordinariate of the Philippines[1] Oscar Jaime L. Florencio Apr 3, 2019
(6 years, 290 days) 		Military Ordinary of Military Ordinariate of the Philippines

Ecclesiastical Province of Nueva Segovia

 Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia David William V. Antonio Jan 14, 2026
(4 days) 		Archbishop of Nueva Segovia
Diocese of Baguio Rafael T. Cruz Sep 17, 2024
(1 year, 123 days) 		Bishop of Baguio
Diocese of Bangued Leopoldo C. Jaucian Mar 31, 2007
(18 years, 293 days) 		Bishop of Bangued
Diocese of Laoag Renato P. Mayugba Dec 11, 2012
(13 years, 99 days) 		Bishop of Laoag

Ecclesiastical Province of Ozamis

 Archdiocese of Ozamis Martin S. Jumoad Nov 30, 2016
(9 years, 49 days) 		Archbishop of Ozamis
Diocese of Dipolog Severo C. Caermare Oct 30, 2014
(11 years, 80 days) 		Bishop of Dipolog
Diocese of Iligan Jose R. Rapadas III Sep 5, 2019
(6 years, 135 days) 		Bishop of Iligan
Diocese of Pagadian Ronald Anthony P. Timoner Aug 13, 2025
(158 days) 		Bishop of Pagadian
Territorial Prelature of Marawi Edwin A. de la Peña, MSP Dec 27, 2001
(24 years, 22 days) 		Prelate of Marawi

Ecclesiastical Province of Palo

 Archdiocese of Palo John F. Du May 9, 2012
(13 years, 254 days) 		Archbishop of Palo
Diocese of Borongan Crispin B. Varquez Nov 8, 2007
(18 years, 71 days) 		Bishop of Borongan
Diocese of Calbayog Isabelo C. Abarquez Mar 8, 2007
(18 years, 316 days) 		Bishop of Calbayog
Diocese of Catarman Nolly C. Buco Jan 15, 2025
(1 year, 3 days) 		Bishop of Catarman
Diocese of Naval Rex C. Ramirez Jan 12, 2018
(8 years, 6 days) 		Bishop of Naval

Ecclesiastical Province of San Fernando

 Archdiocese of San Fernando Florentino G. Lavarias Oct 27, 2014
(11 years, 83 days) 		Archbishop of San Fernando
Diocese of Balanga Rufino C. Sescon Jr. Mar 1, 2025
(323 days) 		Bishop of Balanga
Diocese of Iba Bartolome G. Santos Jr. May 25, 2018
(7 years, 238 days) 		Bishop of Iba
Diocese of Tarlac Roberto C. Mallari Mar 27, 2025
(297 days) 		Bishop of Tarlac

Ecclesiastical Province of Tuguegarao

 Archdiocese of Tuguegarao Ricardo L. Baccay Jan 14, 2020
(6 years, 4 days) 		Archbishop of Tuguegarao
Diocese of Bayombong Jose Elmer I. Mangalinao Jul 25, 2018
(7 years, 177 days) 		Bishop of Bayombong
Diocese of Ilagan Sede vacante
Since Jan 14, 2026
(4 days) 		Bishop of Ilagan
Territorial Prelature of Batanes Danilo B. Ulep Aug 8, 2017
(8 years, 163 days) 		Prelate of Batanes

Ecclesiastical Province of Zamboanga

 Archdiocese of Zamboanga Julius S. Tonel Aug 22, 2023
(2 years, 149 days) 		Archbishop of Zamboanga
Diocese of Ipil Glenn M. Corsiga Aug 14, 2025
(157 days) 		Bishop of Ipil
Territorial Prelature of Isabela Leo M. Dalmao, CMF May 24, 2019
(6 years, 239 days) 		Prelate of Isabela

Apostolic Vicariates

 Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk Sede vacante
Since Feb 3, 2025
(349 days) 		Apostolic Vicar of Tabuk
Apostolic Vicariate of Bontoc-Lagawe Valentin C. Dimoc Aug 4, 2015
(10 years, 167 days) 		Apostolic Vicar of Bontoc-Lagawe
Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan Moises M. Cuevas Sep 6, 2023
(2 years, 134 days) 		Apostolic Vicar of Calapan
Apostolic Vicariate of San Jose in Mindoro Pablito M. Tagura, SVD Feb 25, 2023
(2 years, 327 days) 		Apostolic Vicar of San Jose in Mindoro
Apostolic Vicariate of Taytay Broderick S. Pabillo Aug 19, 2021
(4 years, 152 days) 		Apostolic Vicar of Taytay
Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa Socrates C. Mesiona, MSP Feb 10, 2017
(8 years, 342 days) 		Apostolic Vicar of Puerto Princesa
Apostolic Vicariate of Jolo Sede vacante
Since Dec 8, 2025
(41 days) 		Apostolic Vicar of Jolo

Living bishops-emeriti

Ecclesiastical province Archbishop/Bishop Title Archdiocese/Diocese Coat of arms

Local Sees

Cáceres Rolando J. Tria Tirona, OCD Archbishop Emeritus Archdiocese of Cáceres
Lucilo B. Quiambao Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Legazpi
Manolo A. de los Santos Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Virac
Cagayan de Oro Antonio J. Ledesma, SJ Archbishop Emeritus Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro
Capiz Jose Corazon T. Tala-oc Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Kalibo
Cebu Jose S. Palma Archbishop Emeritus Archdiocese of Cebu
Antonio R. Rañola Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus
Emilio L. Bataclan
Leonardo Y. Medroso Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Tagbilaran
Cotabato Angelito R. Lampon, OMI Archbishop Emeritus Archdiocese of Cotabato
Orlando B. Quevedo, OMI
Davao Wilfredo D. Manlapaz Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Tagum
Jaro Jose Romeo Juanito O. Lazo Archbishop Emeritus Archdiocese of Jaro
Vicente M. Navarra Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Bacolod
Lingayen-Dagupan Jesus A. Cabrera Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Alaminos
Sofronio A. Bancud, SSS Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Cabanatuan
Lipa Ramon C. Arguelles Archbishop Emeritus Archdiocese of Lipa
Emilio Z. Marquez Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Lucena
Bernardino C. Cortez Prelate Emeritus Territorial Prelature of Infanta
Manila Luis Antonio G. Tagle Archbishop Emeritus Archdiocese of Manila
Gaudencio B. Rosales
Crisostomo A. Yalung Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Antipolo
Gabriel V. Reyes
Francisco M. de Leon
Honesto F. Ongtioco Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Cubao
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
Marlo M. Peralta
Ozamis 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
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

Foreign Sees and Apostolic Nunciatures

Apostolic Nuncio Osvaldo M. Padilla Apostolic Nuncio Emeritus Korea and Mongolia
Port Moresby Rolando C. Santos, CM Bishop Emeritus Diocese of Alotau-Sideia (Papua New Guinea)

Filipino bishops serving outside of the Philippines

Bishop serving in the Roman Curia

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
(3 years, 227 days)

Bishops in the Vatican Diplomatic Corps

Ordinary Title Appointment Date of appointment Coat of arms
Bernardito C. Auza Archbishop Apostolic Nuncio to European Union Mar 22, 2025
(302 days)
Arnaldo S. Catalan Archbishop Apostolic Nuncio to Rwanda Jan 31, 2022
(3 years, 352 days)
Francisco M. Padilla Archbishop Apostolic Nuncio to Guatemala Apr 17, 2020
(5 years, 276 days)
Adolfo Tito C. Yllana Archbishop Apostolic Nuncio to Israel

Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine

Jun 3, 2021
(4 years, 229 days)

Bishops serving in foreign sees

Ordinary See Title Date of appointment Coat of arms
Alejandro D. Aclan Archdiocese of Los Angeles (USA) Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles Mar 5, 2019
(6 years, 319 days)
Pedro C. Baquero, SDB Diocese of Kerema (Papua New Guinea) Bishop of Kerema Jan 20, 2017
(8 years, 363 days)
Reynaldo B. Bersabal Diocese of Sacramento (USA) Auxiliary Bishop of Sacramento Apr 20, 2024
(1 year, 273 days)
Anthony C. Celino, CICM Diocese of El Paso (USA) Auxiliary Bishop of El Paso Feb 8, 2023
(2 years, 344 days)
Romeo D. Convocar Diocese of Chalan Kanoa (Northern Mariana Islands) Bishop of Chalan Kanoa Nov 25, 2024
(1 year, 54 days)
Joseph T. Durero Diocese of Daru-Kiunga (Papua New Guinea) Bishop of Daru-Kiunga May 23, 2021
(4 years, 240 days)
Efren V. Esmilla Archdiocese of Philadelphia (USA) Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia Dec 8, 2023
(2 years, 41 days)
Edgar C. Gacutan, CICM Diocese of Sendai (Japan) Bishop of Sendai Dec 8, 2021
(4 years, 41 days)
Reynaldo B. Getalado, MSP Diocese of Rarotonga (Cook Islands) Bishop of Rarotonga Jun 29, 2024
(1 year, 203 days)
Ryan P. Jimenez Archdiocese of Agaña (Guam) Archbishop of Agaña Jul 6, 2024
(1 year, 196 days)
Andres C. Ligot Diocese of San José in California (USA) Auxiliary Bishop of San José in California Aug 29, 2025
(142 days)
Rene A. Ramirez, RCJ Archdiocese of Melbourne (Australia) Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne Nov 8, 2024
(1 year, 71 days)
Oscar A. Solis Diocese of Salt Lake City (USA) Bishop of Salt Lake City Jan 10, 2017
(9 years, 8 days)

Papal Nuncio to the Philippines

Name Appointment Date of appointment Coat of arms
Charles John Brown Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines Sep 28, 2020
(5 years, 112 days)

See also

Notes

References

  1. ^ Statutes of the Military Ordinariate of the Philippines (28 April 1989), Art. III, Section 1, n. 4.
  • Catholic Hierarchy
  • G Catholic
  • Catholic Bishop's Conference of the Philippines
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