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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

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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 archbishop and diocesan bishop. All archbishops, diocesan bishops, and auxiliary bishops have their one superior which is the Pope who appoints them.

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

Cardinals

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

One suffragan diocese will led by 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

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

Ecclesiastical Province of Caceres

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 Archdiocese of Cáceres Rex Andrew C. Alarcon May 2, 2024
(198 days) 		Archbishop of Cáceres  
 
 Diocese of Daet Sede Vacante Rev. Fr. Ronald Anthony P. Timoner
Diocesan Administrator
May 15, 2024
(185 days)
 
 Diocese of Legazpi Joel Z. Baylon Dec 10, 2009
(14 years, 342 days) 		Bishop of Legazpi  
 
 Diocese of Libmanan José R. Rojas Jr. Jun 19, 2009
(16 years, 150 days) 		Bishop of Libmanan  
 
 Diocese of Masbate José S. Bantolo Sep 6, 2011
(13 years, 71 days) 		Bishop of Masbate  
 
 Diocese of Sorsogon Jose Alan V. Dialogo Dec 14, 2019
(4 years, 338 days) 		Bishop of Sorsogon
 
 
 Diocese of Virac Luisito A. Occiano Jun 26, 2024
(143 days) 		Bishop of Virac
 

Ecclesiastical Province of Cagayan de Oro

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 Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro Jose A. Cabantan Aug 28, 2020
(4 years, 80 days) 		Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro  
 
 Diocese of Butuan Cosme Damian R. Almedilla Jun 25, 2019
(5 years, 144 days) 		Bishop of Butuan  
 
 Diocese of Malaybalay Noel P. Pedregosa Sep 14, 2021
(3 years, 63 days) 		Bishop of Malaybalay  
 
 Diocese of Prosperidad Ruben C. Labajo Jan 27, 2025
(−72 days) 		Bishop-designate of Prosperidad
 
 Diocese of Surigao Antonieto D. Cabajog Apr 21, 2001
(23 years, 209 days) 		Bishop of Surigao  
 
 Diocese of Tandag Raul B. Dael Jun 14, 2018
(6 years, 155 days) 		Bishop of Tandag  

Ecclesiastical Province of Capiz

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 Archdiocese of Capiz Victor B. Bendico May 3, 2023
(1 year, 197 days) 		Archbishop of Capiz  
 
 Diocese of Kalibo Jose Corazon T. Tala-oc Jul 20, 2011
(13 years, 119 days) 		Bishop of Kalibo  
 
 Diocese of Romblon Narciso V. Abellana, MSC Jan 9, 2014
(11 years, 312 days) 		Bishop of Romblon  

Ecclesiastical Province of Cebu

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 Archdiocese of Cebu Jose S. Palma Jan 13, 2011
(13 years, 308 days) 		Archbishop of Cebu  
Midyphil B. Billones Sep 26, 2019
(5 years, 51 days) 		Auxiliary Bishop of Cebu

Titular Bishop of Tagarata

 
 
 Diocese of Dumaguete Julito B. Cortes Dec 5, 2013
(10 years, 347 days) 		Bishop of Dumaguete  
 
 Diocese of Maasin Precioso D. Cantillas, SDB Mar 11, 1998
(26 years, 250 days) 		Bishop of Maasin  
 
 Diocese of Tagbilaran Alberto S. Uy Jan 6, 2017
(7 years, 315 days) 		Bishop of Tagbilaran  
 
 Diocese of Talibon Patrick Daniel Y. Parcon Aug 26, 2014
(10 years, 82 days) 		Bishop of Talibon  

Ecclesiastical Province of Cotabato

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 Archdiocese of Cotabato Angelito R. Lampon, OMI Jan 31, 2019
(5 years, 290 days) 		Archbishop of Cotabato  
 
 Diocese of Kidapawan Jose Colin M. Bagaforo Sep 6, 2016
(8 years, 71 days) 		Bishop of Kidapawan  
 
 Diocese of Marbel Cerilo U. Casicas Jul 11, 2018
(6 years, 128 days) 		Bishop of Marbel  

Ecclesiastical Province of Davao

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 Archdiocese of Davao Romulo G. Valles May 22, 2012
(12 years, 178 days) 		Archbishop of Davao  
George B. Rimando Jun 6, 2006
(18 years, 163 days) 		Auxiliary Bishop of Davao

Titular Bishop of Vada

 
 Diocese of Digos Guillermo V. Afable Feb 11, 2003
(21 years, 279 days) 		Bishop of Digos  
 
 Diocese of Mati Abel C. Apigo Apr 25, 2018
(6 years, 205 days) 		Bishop of Mati  
 
 Diocese of Tagum Medel S. Aseo Jun 20, 2018
(6 years, 149 days) 		Bishop of Tagum  

Ecclesiastical Province of Jaro

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 Archdiocese of Jaro Jose Romeo Juanito O. Lazo Apr 17, 2018
(6 years, 213 days) 		Archbishop of Jaro  
 
 Diocese of Bacolod Patricio A. Buzon, SDB Aug 9, 2016
(8 years, 99 days) 		Bishop of Bacolod  
 
 Diocese of Kabankalan Louie P. Galbines May 29, 2018
(6 years, 171 days) 		Bishop of Kabankalan  
 
 Diocese of San Carlos Gerardo A. Alminaza Nov 18, 2013
(10 years, 364 days) 		Bishop of San Carlos  
 
 Diocese of San Jose de Antique Marvyn A. Maceda Apr 9, 2019
(5 years, 221 days) 		Bishop of San Jose de Antique  

Ecclesiastical Province of Lingayen-Dagupan

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 Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan Socrates B. Villegas Nov 4, 2009
(15 years, 12 days) 		Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan  
Fidelis B. Layog Mar 18, 2019
(5 years, 243 days) 		Auxiliary Bishop of Lingayen-Dagupan

Titular Bishop of Girus Tarasii

 
 
 Diocese of Alaminos Napoleon B. Sipalay Jr., OP Mar 19, 2024
(242 days) 		Bishop of Alaminos  
 
 Diocese of Cabanatuan Sofronio A. Bancud, SSS Nov 6, 2004
(20 years, 10 days) 		Bishop of Cabanatuan  
 
 Diocese of San Fernando de La Union Daniel O. Presto May 9, 2018
(6 years, 191 days) 		Bishop of San Fernando de La Union  
 
 Diocese of San Jose (Nueva Ecija) Roberto C. Mallari May 15, 2012
(12 years, 185 days) 		Bishop of San Jose (Nueva Ecija)  
 
 Diocese of Urdaneta Jacinto A. Jose Sep 21, 2005
(19 years, 56 days) 		Bishop of Urdaneta  

Ecclesiastical Province of Lipa

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 Archdiocese of Lipa Gilbert A. Garcera Feb 2, 2017
(7 years, 288 days) 		Archbishop of Lipa  
 
 Diocese of Boac Sede Vacante Most Rev. Marcelino Antonio M. Maralit, Jr.
Apostolic Administrator
Sep 21, 2024
(56 days)
 
 Diocese of Gumaca Euginius L. Cañete, MJ Jan 4, 2025
(−49 days) 		Bishop-elect of Gumaca
Rev. Fr. Ramon D. Uriarte Mar 27, 2023
(1 year, 234 days) 		Diocesan Administrator "sede plena" of Gumaca
 
 Diocese of Lucena Mel Rey M. Uy Jul 29, 2017
(7 years, 110 days) 		Bishop of Lucena  
 
 Territorial Prelature of Infanta Bernardino C. Cortez Oct 27, 2014
(10 years, 20 days) 		Bishop-Prelate of Infanta  

Ecclesiastical Province of Manila

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 Archdiocese of Manila Jose F. Advincula Jr. Jun 24, 2021
(3 years, 145 days) 		Archbishop of Manila

Cardinal-Priest of San Vigilio

 
 
 Diocese of Antipolo Ruperto C. Santos Jul 22, 2023
(1 year, 117 days) 		Bishop of Antipolo  
 
 Diocese of Cubao Elias L. Ayuban Jr., CMF Dec 3, 2024
(−17 days) 		Bishop-elect of Cubao  
 
 Diocese of Imus Reynaldo G. Evangelista Jun 5, 2013
(11 years, 164 days) 		Bishop of Imus  
 
 Diocese of Kalookan Pablo Virgilio S. David Jan 2, 2016
(8 years, 319 days) 		Bishop of Kalookan  
 
 Diocese of Malolos Dennis C. Villarojo Aug 21, 2019
(5 years, 87 days) 		Bishop of Malolos  
 
 Diocese of Novaliches Roberto O. Gaa Aug 24, 2019
(5 years, 84 days) 		Bishop of Novaliches  
 
 Diocese of Parañaque Jesse E. Mercado Jan 28, 2003
(21 years, 293 days) 		Bishop of Parañaque  
 
 Diocese of Pasig Mylo Hubert C. Vergara Jun 23, 2011
(13 years, 146 days) 		Bishop of Pasig  
 
 Diocese of San Pablo Marcelino Antonio M. Maralit Jr. Nov 21, 2024
(−5 days) 		Bishop-designate of San Pablo  
 
 Military Ordinariate of the Philippines[1] Oscar Jaime L. Florencio Mar 2, 2019
(5 years, 259 days) 		Military Ordinary of Military Ordinariate of the Philippines  

Ecclesiastical Province of Nueva Segovia

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 Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia Marlo M. Peralta Dec 30, 2013
(10 years, 322 days) 		Archbishop of Nueva Segovia  
 
 Diocese of Baguio Rafael T. Cruz Sep 17, 2024
(60 days) 		Bishop of Baguio  
 
 Diocese of Bangued Leopoldo C. Jaucian Jan 5, 2007
(17 years, 316 days) 		Bishop of Bangued  
 
 Diocese of Laoag Renato P. Mayugba Oct 12, 2012
(12 years, 35 days) 		Bishop of Laoag  

Ecclesiastical Province of Ozamiz

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 Archdiocese of Ozamiz Martin S. Jumoad Oct 4, 2016
(8 years, 43 days) 		Archbishop of Ozamiz  
 
 Diocese of Dipolog Severo C. Caermare Jul 25, 2014
(10 years, 114 days) 		Bishop of Dipolog  
 
 Diocese of Iligan Jose R. Rapadas III Jun 13, 2019
(5 years, 156 days) 		Bishop of Iligan  
 
 Diocese of Pagadian Sede Vacante Most Rev. Martin S. Jumoad
Apostolic Administrator
Jan 3, 2024
(318 days)
 
 Territorial Prelature of Marawi Edwin A. de la Peña, MSP Oct 22, 2001
(23 years, 25 days) 		Bishop-Prelate of Marawi  

Ecclesiastical Province of Palo

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 Archdiocese of Palo John F. Du Feb 25, 2012
(12 years, 265 days) 		Archbishop of Palo  
 
 Diocese of Borongan Crispin B. Varquez Aug 4, 2007
(17 years, 104 days) 		Bishop of Borongan  
 
 Diocese of Calbayog Isabelo C. Abarquez Jan 5, 2007
(17 years, 316 days) 		Bishop of Calbayog  
 
 Diocese of Catarman Nolly C. Buco Jan 15, 2025
(−60 days) 		Bishop-designate of Catarman  
 
 Diocese of Naval Rex C. Ramirez Oct 13, 2017
(7 years, 34 days) 		Bishop of Naval  

Ecclesiastical Province of San Fernando

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 Archdiocese of San Fernando Florentino G. Lavarias Oct 27, 2014
(10 years, 20 days) 		Archbishop of San Fernando  
 
 Diocese of Balanga Sede Vacante Most Rev. Florentino G. Lavarias
Apostolic Administrator
Jul 22, 2023
(1 year, 117 days)
 
 Diocese of Iba Bartolome G. Santos Jr. Feb 17, 2018
(6 years, 273 days) 		Bishop of Iba  
 
 Diocese of Tarlac Sede Vacante Rev. Fr. O'Neal M. Sanchez
Diocesan Administrator
Oct 31, 2023
(1 year, 16 days)

Ecclesiastical Province of Tuguegarao

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 Archdiocese of Tuguegarao Ricardo L. Baccay Oct 18, 2019
(5 years, 29 days) 		Archbishop of Tuguegarao  
 
 Diocese of Bayombong Jose Elmer I. Mangalinao May 24, 2018
(6 years, 176 days) 		Bishop of Bayombong  
 
 Diocese of Ilagan David William V. Antonio Nov 14, 2018
(6 years, 2 days) 		Bishop of Ilagan  
 
 Territorial Prelature of Batanes Danilo B. Ulep May 20, 2017
(7 years, 180 days) 		Bishop-Prelate of Batanes  

Ecclesiastical Province of Zamboanga

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 Archdiocese of Zamboanga Julius S. Tonel Aug 22, 2023
(1 year, 86 days) 		Archbishop of Zamboanga  
 
 Diocese of Ipil Sede Vacante Rev. Msgr. Elizar A. Cielo
Diocesan Administrator
Aug 25, 2023
(1 year, 83 days)
 
 Territorial Prelature of Isabela Leo M. Dalmao, CMF May 24, 2019
(5 years, 176 days) 		Bishop-Prelate of Isabela  

Apostolic Vicariates

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  Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk Prudencio P. Andaya Jr., CICM Apr 16, 2003
(21 years, 214 days) 		Apostolic Vicar of Tabuk

Titular Bishop of Fuerteventura

 
 
 Apostolic Vicariate of Bontoc-Lagawe Valentin C. Dimoc May 6, 2015
(9 years, 194 days) 		Apostolic Vicar of Bontoc-Lagawe

Titular Bishop of Bapara

 
 
 Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan Moises M. Cuevas Sep 6, 2023
(1 year, 71 days) 		Apostolic Vicar of Calapan  
 
 Apostolic Vicariate of San Jose in Mindoro Pablito M. Tagura, SVD Feb 25, 2023
(1 year, 265 days) 		Apostolic Vicar of San Jose in Mindoro  
 
 Apostolic Vicariate of Taytay Broderick S. Pabillo Jun 29, 2021
(3 years, 140 days) 		Apostolic Vicar of Taytay  
 
 Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa Socrates C. Mesiona, MSP Oct 28, 2016
(8 years, 19 days) 		Apostolic Vicar of Puerto Princesa

Titular Bishop of Budua

 
 
 Apostolic Vicariate of Jolo Charlie M. Inzon, OMI Apr 4, 2020
(4 years, 226 days) 		Apostolic Vicar of Jolo  

Living bishops-emeriti

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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  
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  
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  
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  
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

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Bishop serving in the Roman Curia

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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
(2 years, 164 days) 		 
President of Interdicasterial Commission for Consecrated Religious Dec 8, 2019
(4 years, 344 days)
Cardinal-Bishop of San Felice da Cantalice a Centocelle (pro hac vice) May 1, 2020
(4 years, 199 days)

Bishops in the Vatican Diplomatic Corps

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Ordinary Title Appointment Date of appointment Coat of arms
Bernardito C. Auza Archbishop Apostolic Nuncio to Spain and Andorra Oct 1, 2019
(5 years, 46 days) 		 
Titular Archbishop of Suacia May 8, 2008
(16 years, 192 days)
Arnaldo S. Catalan Archbishop Apostolic Nuncio to Rwanda

Titular Archbishop of Apollonia

Jan 31, 2022
(2 years, 290 days) 		 
Francisco M. Padilla Archbishop Apostolic Nuncio to Guatemala Apr 17, 2020
(4 years, 213 days)
Titular Archbishop of Nebbio Apr 1, 2006
(18 years, 229 days)
Adolfo Tito C. Yllana Archbishop Apostolic Nuncio to Israel

Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine

Jun 3, 2021
(3 years, 166 days) 		 
Titular Archbishop of Montecorvino Dec 13, 2001
(22 years, 339 days)

Bishops serving in foreign sees

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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, 256 days) 		 
Pedro C. Baquero, SDB Diocese of Kerema (Papua New Guinea) Bishop of Kerema Jan 20, 2017
(7 years, 301 days) 		 
Reynaldo B. Bersabal Diocese of Sacramento (USA) Auxiliary Bishop of Sacramento

Titular Bishop of Balecium

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

Titular Bishop of Maronana

Feb 8, 2023
(1 year, 282 days) 		 
Joseph T. Durero Diocese of Daru-Kiunga (Papua New Guinea) Bishop of Daru-Kiunga May 23, 2021
(3 years, 177 days) 		 
Efren V. Esmilla Archdiocese of Philadelphia (USA) Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia

Titular Bishop of Ottana

Dec 8, 2023
(344 days) 		 
Edgar C. Gacutan, CICM Diocese of Sendai (Japan) Bishop of Sendai Dec 8, 2021
(2 years, 344 days) 		 
Reynaldo B. Getalado, MSP Diocese of Rarotonga (Cook Islands) Bishop of Rarotonga Jun 29, 2024
(140 days) 		 
Ryan P. Jimenez Archdiocese of Agaña (Guam) Archbishop of Agaña Jul 6, 2024
(133 days) 		 
Rene A. Ramirez, RCJ Archdiocese of Melbourne (Australia) Auxiliary Bishop-elect of Melbourne

Titular Bishop of Mauriana

Nov 8, 2024
(8 days)
Rolando C. Santos Diocese of Alotau-Sideia (Papua New Guinea) Bishop of Alotau-Sideia Apr 6, 2011
(13 years, 224 days) 		 
Oscar A. Solis Diocese of Salt Lake City (USA) Bishop of Salt Lake City Jan 10, 2017
(7 years, 311 days) 		 

Papal Nuncio to the Philippines

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Name Appointment Titular see Date of appointment Coat of arms
Charles John Brown Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines Titular Archbishop of Aquileia Sep 28, 2020
(4 years, 49 days) 		 

See also

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Notes

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References

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