# 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:
* 75 Latin Church dioceses led by bishops
* 7 apostolic vicariates led by apostolic vicars
* 4 territorial prelatures led by Bishop-Prelate
* The Military Ordinariate of the Philippines, for military personnel

## 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. In most archdioceses and some large dioceses, one or more auxiliary bishops serve in association with the archbishop and diocesan bishop. 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 Congregation of Bishops in Rome.
* Most archdioceses and large dioceses have one or more auxiliary bishops, serving under the direction of the archbishop or 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 active and retired (arch)bishops in the Philippines, coadjutor, and auxiliary — are members of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).

## Cardinals

As of December 8, 2024, one Latin Church metropolitan archbishop is a cardinal:
* (Jose F. Advincula Jr.) - Archdiocese of Manila
One suffragan diocese is led by a cardinal:
* (Pablo Virgilio S. David) - Diocese of Kalookan
Two archdioceses have retired archbishops who served as cardinal-archbishop of their archdiocese:
* Manila (Gaudencio B. Rosales) - Archdiocese of Manila
* Cotabato (Orlando B. Quevedo) - Archdiocese of Cotabato
One cardinal, who was formerly a metropolitan archbishop, is assigned at the Roman Curia:
* Luis Antonio G. Tagle - Archdiocese of Manila

## List of current bishops

| Ecclesiastical province map | Episcopal see | Ordinary | Date of installation | Title |
| Ecclesiastical Province of Caceres |||||||
| | Archdiocese of Cáceres | Rex Andrew C. Alarcon | May 2, 2024 (320 days) | Archbishop of Cáceres |
| | Diocese of Daet | Herman G. Abcede, RCJ | | Bishop-elect of Daet |
| | Diocese of Legazpi | Joel Z. Baylon | Dec 10, 2009 (15 years, 98 days) | Bishop of Legazpi |
| | Diocese of Libmanan | José R. Rojas Jr. | Jun 19, 2009 (16 years, 272 days) | Bishop of Libmanan |
| | Diocese of Masbate | José S. Bantolo | Sep 6, 2011 (13 years, 193 days) | Bishop of Masbate |
| | Diocese of Sorsogon | Jose Alan V. Dialogo | Dec 14, 2019 (5 years, 94 days) | Bishop of Sorsogon |
| | Diocese of Virac | Luisito A. Occiano | Jun 26, 2024 (265 days) | Bishop of Virac |
| Ecclesiastical Province of Cagayan de Oro |||||||
| | Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro | Jose A. Cabantan | Aug 28, 2020 (4 years, 202 days) | Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro |
| | Diocese of Butuan | Cosme Damian R. Almedilla | Jun 25, 2019 (5 years, 266 days) | Bishop of Butuan |
| | Diocese of Malaybalay | Noel P. Pedregosa | Sep 14, 2021 (3 years, 185 days) | Bishop of Malaybalay |
| | Diocese of Prosperidad | Ruben C. Labajo | Jan 28, 2025 (49 days) | Bishop of Prosperidad |
| | Diocese of Surigao | Antonieto D. Cabajog | Apr 21, 2001 (23 years, 331 days) | Bishop of Surigao |
| | Diocese of Tandag | Raul B. Dael | Jun 14, 2018 (6 years, 277 days) | Bishop of Tandag |
| Ecclesiastical Province of Capiz |||||||
| | Archdiocese of Capiz | Victor B. Bendico | May 3, 2023 (1 year, 319 days) | Archbishop of Capiz |
| | Diocese of Kalibo | Jose Corazon T. Tala-oc | Jul 20, 2011 (13 years, 241 days) | Bishop of Kalibo |
| | Diocese of Romblon | Narciso V. Abellana, MSC | Jan 9, 2014 (12 years, 68 days) | Bishop of Romblon |
| Ecclesiastical Province of Cebu |||||||
| | Archdiocese of Cebu | Jose S. Palma | Jan 13, 2011 (14 years, 64 days) | Archbishop of Cebu |
| | Diocese of Dumaguete | Julito B. Cortes | Dec 5, 2013 (11 years, 103 days) | Bishop of Dumaguete |
| | Diocese of Maasin | Precioso D. Cantillas, SDB | Mar 11, 1998 (27 years, 7 days) | Bishop of Maasin |
| | Diocese of Tagbilaran | Alberto S. Uy | Jan 6, 2017 (8 years, 71 days) | Bishop of Tagbilaran |
| | Diocese of Talibon | Patrick Daniel Y. Parcon | Aug 26, 2014 (10 years, 204 days) | Bishop of Talibon |
| Ecclesiastical Province of Cotabato |||||||
| | Archdiocese of Cotabato | Angelito R. Lampon, OMI | Jan 31, 2019 (6 years, 46 days) | Archbishop of Cotabato |
| | Diocese of Kidapawan | Jose Colin M. Bagaforo | Sep 6, 2016 (8 years, 193 days) | Bishop of Kidapawan |
| | Diocese of Marbel | Cerilo U. Casicas | Jul 11, 2018 (6 years, 250 days) | Bishop of Marbel |
| Ecclesiastical Province of Davao |||||||
| | Archdiocese of Davao | Romulo G. Valles | May 22, 2012 (12 years, 300 days) | Archbishop of Davao |
| | Archdiocese of Davao | George B. Rimando | Jun 6, 2006 (18 years, 285 days) | Auxiliary Bishop of Davao |
| | Diocese of Digos | Guillermo Dela Vega Afable | Feb 11, 2003 (22 years, 35 days) | Bishop of Digos |
| | Diocese of Mati | Abel C. Apigo | Apr 25, 2018 (6 years, 327 days) | Bishop of Mati |
| | Diocese of Tagum | Medel S. Aseo | Jun 20, 2018 (6 years, 271 days) | Bishop of Tagum |
| Ecclesiastical Province of Jaro |||||||
| | Archdiocese of Jaro | Midyphil B. Billones | Apr 2, 2025 (−15 days) | Archbishop of Jaro |
| | Diocese of Bacolod | Patricio A. Buzon, SDB | Aug 9, 2016 (8 years, 221 days) | Bishop of Bacolod |
| | Diocese of Kabankalan | Louie P. Galbines | May 29, 2018 (6 years, 293 days) | Bishop of Kabankalan |
| | Diocese of San Carlos | Gerardo A. Alminaza | Nov 18, 2013 (11 years, 120 days) | Bishop of San Carlos |
| | Diocese of San Jose de Antique | Marvyn A. Maceda | Apr 9, 2019 (5 years, 343 days) | Bishop of San Jose de Antique |
| Ecclesiastical Province of Lingayen-Dagupan |||||||
| | Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan | Socrates B. Villegas | Nov 4, 2009 (15 years, 134 days) | Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan |
| | Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan | Fidelis B. Layog | Mar 18, 2019 (6 years, 0 days) | Auxiliary Bishop of Lingayen-Dagupan |
| | Diocese of Alaminos | Napoleon B. Sipalay Jr., OP | Mar 19, 2024 (364 days) | Bishop of Alaminos |
| | Diocese of Cabanatuan | Prudencio P. Andaya, Jr., CICM | Feb 3, 2025 (43 days) | Bishop of Cabanatuan |
| | Diocese of San Fernando de La Union | Daniel O. Presto | May 9, 2018 (6 years, 313 days) | Bishop of San Fernando de La Union |
| | Diocese of San Jose (Nueva Ecija) | Sede vacante | | Bishop of San Jose (Nueva Ecija) |
| | Diocese of Urdaneta | Jacinto A. Jose | Sep 21, 2005 (19 years, 178 days) | Bishop of Urdaneta |
| Ecclesiastical Province of Lipa |||||||
| | Archdiocese of Lipa | Gilbert A. Garcera | Feb 2, 2017 (8 years, 44 days) | Archbishop of Lipa |
| | Diocese of Boac | Sede vacante | | Bishop of Boac |
| | Diocese of Gumaca | Euginius L. Cañete, MJ | Jan 4, 2025 (73 days) | Bishop of Gumaca |
| | Diocese of Lucena | Mel Rey M. Uy | Jul 29, 2017 (7 years, 232 days) | Bishop of Lucena |
| | Territorial Prelature of Infanta | Bernardino C. Cortez | Oct 27, 2014 (10 years, 142 days) | Bishop-Prelate of Infanta |
| Ecclesiastical Province of Manila |||||||
| | Archdiocese of Manila | Jose F. Advincula Jr. | Jun 24, 2021 (3 years, 267 days) | Archbishop of Manila |
| | Diocese of Antipolo | Ruperto C. Santos | Jul 22, 2023 (1 year, 239 days) | Bishop of Antipolo |
| | Diocese of Cubao | Elias L. Ayuban Jr., CMF | Dec 3, 2024 (105 days) | Bishop of Cubao |
| | Diocese of Imus | Reynaldo G. Evangelista | Jun 5, 2013 (11 years, 286 days) | Bishop of Imus |
| | Diocese of Kalookan | Pablo Virgilio S. David | Jan 2, 2016 (9 years, 75 days) | Bishop of Kalookan |
| | Diocese of Malolos | Dennis C. Villarojo | Aug 21, 2019 (5 years, 209 days) | Bishop of Malolos |
| | Diocese of Novaliches | Roberto O. Gaa | Aug 24, 2019 (5 years, 206 days) | Bishop of Novaliches |
| | Diocese of Parañaque | Jesse E. Mercado | Jan 28, 2003 (22 years, 49 days) | Bishop of Parañaque |
| | Diocese of Pasig | Mylo Hubert C. Vergara | Jun 23, 2011 (13 years, 268 days) | Bishop of Pasig |
| | Diocese of San Pablo | Marcelino Antonio M. Maralit Jr. | Nov 21, 2024 (117 days) | Bishop of San Pablo |
| | Military Ordinariate of the Philippines | Oscar Jaime L. Florencio | Mar 2, 2019 (6 years, 16 days) | Military Ordinary of Military Ordinariate of the Philippines |
| Ecclesiastical Province of Nueva Segovia |||||||
| | Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia | Marlo M. Peralta | Dec 30, 2013 (11 years, 78 days) | Archbishop of Nueva Segovia |
| | Diocese of Baguio | Rafael T. Cruz | Sep 17, 2024 (182 days) | Bishop of Baguio |
| | Diocese of Bangued | Leopoldo C. Jaucian | Jan 5, 2007 (18 years, 72 days) | Bishop of Bangued |
| | Diocese of Laoag | Renato P. Mayugba | Oct 12, 2012 (12 years, 157 days) | Bishop of Laoag |
| Ecclesiastical Province of Ozamiz |||||||
| | Archdiocese of Ozamiz | Martin S. Jumoad | Oct 4, 2016 (8 years, 165 days) | Archbishop of Ozamiz |
| | Diocese of Dipolog | Severo C. Caermare | Jul 25, 2014 (10 years, 236 days) | Bishop of Dipolog |
| | Diocese of Iligan | Jose R. Rapadas III | Jun 13, 2019 (5 years, 278 days) | Bishop of Iligan |
| | Diocese of Pagadian | Sede vacante | | Bishop of Pagadian |
| | Territorial Prelature of Marawi | Edwin A. de la Peña, MSP | Oct 22, 2001 (23 years, 147 days) | Bishop-Prelate of Marawi |
| Ecclesiastical Province of Palo |||||||
| | Archdiocese of Palo | John F. Du | Feb 25, 2012 (13 years, 21 days) | Archbishop of Palo |
| | Diocese of Borongan | Crispin B. Varquez | Aug 4, 2007 (17 years, 226 days) | Bishop of Borongan |
| | Diocese of Calbayog | Isabelo C. Abarquez | Jan 5, 2007 (18 years, 72 days) | Bishop of Calbayog |
| | Diocese of Catarman | Nolly C. Buco | Jan 15, 2025 (62 days) | Bishop-designate of Catarman |
| | Diocese of Naval | Rex C. Ramirez | Oct 13, 2017 (7 years, 156 days) | Bishop of Naval |
| Ecclesiastical Province of San Fernando |||||||
| | Archdiocese of San Fernando | Florentino G. Lavarias | Oct 27, 2014 (10 years, 142 days) | Archbishop of San Fernando |
| | Diocese of Balanga | Rufino C. Sescon Jr. | Mar 1, 2025 (17 days) | Bishop of Balanga |
| | Diocese of Iba | Bartolome G. Santos Jr. | Feb 17, 2018 (7 years, 29 days) | Bishop of Iba |
| | Diocese of Tarlac | Roberto C. Mallari | Mar 27, 2025 (−9 days) | Bishop-designate of Tarlac |
| Ecclesiastical Province of Tuguegarao |||||||
| | Archdiocese of Tuguegarao | Ricardo L. Baccay | Oct 18, 2019 (5 years, 151 days) | Archbishop of Tuguegarao |
| | Diocese of Bayombong | Jose Elmer I. Mangalinao | May 24, 2018 (6 years, 298 days) | Bishop of Bayombong |
| | Diocese of Ilagan | David William V. Antonio | Nov 14, 2018 (6 years, 124 days) | Bishop of Ilagan |
| | Territorial Prelature of Batanes | Danilo B. Ulep | May 20, 2017 (7 years, 302 days) | Bishop-Prelate of Batanes |
| Ecclesiastical Province of Zamboanga |||||||
| | Archdiocese of Zamboanga | Julius S. Tonel | Aug 22, 2023 (1 year, 208 days) | Archbishop of Zamboanga |
| | Diocese of Ipil | Sede vacante | | Bishop of Ipil |
| | Territorial Prelature of Isabela | Leo M. Dalmao, CMF | May 24, 2019 (5 years, 298 days) | Bishop-Prelate of Isabela |
| Apostolic Vicariates |||||||
| | Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk | Sede vacante | | Apostolic Vicar of Tabuk |
| | Apostolic Vicariate of Bontoc-Lagawe | Valentin C. Dimoc | May 6, 2015 (9 years, 316 days) | Apostolic Vicar of Bontoc-Lagawe |
| | Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan | Moises M. Cuevas | Sep 6, 2023 (1 year, 193 days) | Apostolic Vicar of Calapan |
| | Apostolic Vicariate of San Jose in Mindoro | Pablito M. Tagura, SVD | Feb 25, 2023 (2 years, 21 days) | Apostolic Vicar of San Jose in Mindoro |
| | Apostolic Vicariate of Taytay | Broderick S. Pabillo | Jun 29, 2021 (3 years, 262 days) | Apostolic Vicar of Taytay |
| | Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa | Socrates C. Mesiona, MSP | Oct 28, 2016 (8 years, 141 days) | Apostolic Vicar of Puerto Princesa |
| | Apostolic Vicariate of Jolo | Charlie M. Inzon, OMI | Apr 4, 2020 (4 years, 348 days) | Apostolic Vicar of Jolo |

## Living bishops-emeriti

| Ecclesiastical province | Archbishop/Bishop | Title | Archdiocese/Diocese |
| Caceres | Rolando J. Tria Tirona, OCD | Archbishop Emeritus | Archdiocese of Cáceres |
| Caceres | Nestor C. Cariño | Bishop Emeritus | Diocese of Legazpi |
| Caceres | Lucilo B. Quiambao | Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus | Diocese of Legazpi |
| Caceres | 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 |
| Cebu | Emilio L. Bataclan | Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus | Archdiocese of Cebu |
| Cebu | 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 | Jose Romeo Juanito O. Lazo | Archbishop Emeritus | Archdiocese of Jaro |
| Jaro | Vicente M. Navarra | Bishop Emeritus | Diocese of Bacolod |
| Lingayen-Dagupan | Jesus A. Cabrera | Bishop Emeritus | Diocese of Alaminos |
| Lingayen-Dagupan | Sofronio A. Bancud, SSS | Bishop Emeritus | Diocese of Cabanatuan |
| Lipa | Ramon C. Arguelles | Archbishop Emeritus | Archdiocese of Lipa |
| Lipa | Emilio Z. Marquez | Bishop Emeritus | Diocese of Lucena |
| Manila | Luis Antonio G. Tagle | Archbishop Emeritus | Archdiocese of Manila |
| Manila | Gaudencio B. Rosales | Archbishop Emeritus | Archdiocese of Manila |
| Manila | Crisostomo A. Yalung | Bishop Emeritus | Diocese of Antipolo |
| Manila | Gabriel V. Reyes | Bishop Emeritus | Diocese of Antipolo |
| Manila | Francisco M. de Leon | Bishop Emeritus | Diocese of Antipolo |
| Manila | Honesto F. Ongtioco | Bishop Emeritus | Diocese of Cubao |
| Manila | Deogracias S. Iñiguez Jr. | Bishop Emeritus | Diocese of Kalookan |
| Manila | Teodoro C. Bacani Jr. | Bishop Emeritus | Diocese of Novaliches |
| Manila | Antonio R. Tobias | Bishop Emeritus | Diocese of Novaliches |
| Manila | Leo M. Drona | Bishop Emeritus | Diocese of San Pablo |
| Manila | Buenaventura M. Famadico | Bishop Emeritus | Diocese of San Pablo |
| Nueva Segovia | Ernesto A. Salgado | Archbishop Emeritus | Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia |
| Ozamiz | Jose R. Manguiran | Bishop Emeritus | Diocese of Dipolog |
| Ozamiz | Emmanuel T. Cabajar, CSsR | Bishop Emeritus | Diocese of Pagadian |
| Palo | Pedro R. Dean | Archbishop Emeritus | Archdiocese of Palo |
| Palo | Ricardo P. Tancinco | Bishop Emeritus | Diocese of Calbayog |
| Palo | Emmanuel C. Trance | Bishop Emeritus | Diocese of Catarman |
| Palo | Filomeno G. Bactol | Bishop Emeritus | Diocese of Naval |
| San Fernando | Paciano B. Aniceto | Archbishop Emeritus | Archdiocese of San Fernando |
| San Fernando | Florentino F. Cinense | Bishop Emeritus | Diocese of Tarlac |
| Tuguegarao | Diosdado A. Talamayan | Archbishop Emeritus | Archdiocese of Tuguegarao |
| Tuguegarao | Sergio L. Utleg | Archbishop Emeritus | Archdiocese of Tuguegarao |
| Tuguegarao | Ramon B. Villena | Bishop Emeritus | Diocese of Bayombong |
| Apostolic Vicariate | Pedro D. Arigo | Vicar Apostolic Emeritus | Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa |
| Apostolic Vicariate | Edgardo S. Juanich | Vicar Apostolic Emeritus | Apostolic Vicariate of Taytay |
| Apostolic Vicariate | Warlito I. Cajandig | Vicar Apostolic Emeritus | Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan |
| Apostolic Nuncio | Osvaldo M. Padilla | Apostolic Nuncio Emeritus | Korea and Mongolia |

## 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 (2 years, 286 days) | |

### Bishops in the Vatican Diplomatic Corps

| Ordinary | Title | Appointment | Date of appointment |
| Bernardito C. Auza | Archbishop | Apostolic Nuncio to Spain and Andorra | Oct 1, 2019 (5 years, 168 days) |
| Arnaldo S. Catalan | Archbishop | Apostolic Nuncio to Rwanda | Jan 31, 2022 (3 years, 46 days) |
| Francisco M. Padilla | Archbishop | Apostolic Nuncio to Guatemala | Apr 17, 2020 (4 years, 335 days) |
| Adolfo Tito C. Yllana | Archbishop | Apostolic Nuncio to Israel Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine | Jun 3, 2021 (3 years, 288 days) |

### Bishops serving in foreign sees

| Ordinary | See | Title | Date of appointment |
| Alejandro D. Aclan | Archdiocese of Los Angeles (USA) | Auxiliary Bishop of Los Angeles | Mar 5, 2019 (6 years, 13 days) |
| Pedro C. Baquero, SDB | Diocese of Kerema (Papua New Guinea) | Bishop of Kerema | Jan 20, 2017 (8 years, 57 days) |
| Reynaldo B. Bersabal | Diocese of Sacramento (USA) | Auxiliary Bishop of Sacramento | Apr 20, 2024 (332 days) |
| Anthony C. Celino, CICM | Diocese of El Paso (USA) | Auxiliary Bishop of El Paso | Feb 8, 2023 (2 years, 38 days) |
| Romeo D. Convocar | Diocese of Chalan Kanoa (Northern Mariana Islands) | Bishop-elect of Chalan Kanoa | Nov 25, 2024 (113 days) |
| Joseph T. Durero | Diocese of Daru-Kiunga (Papua New Guinea) | Bishop of Daru-Kiunga | May 23, 2021 (3 years, 299 days) |
| Efren V. Esmilla | Archdiocese of Philadelphia (USA) | Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia | Dec 8, 2023 (1 year, 100 days) |
| Edgar C. Gacutan, CICM | Diocese of Sendai (Japan) | Bishop of Sendai | Dec 8, 2021 (3 years, 100 days) |
| Reynaldo B. Getalado, MSP | Diocese of Rarotonga (Cook Islands) | Bishop of Rarotonga | Jun 29, 2024 (262 days) |
| Ryan P. Jimenez | Archdiocese of Agaña (Guam) | Archbishop of Agaña | Jul 6, 2024 (255 days) |
| Rene A. Ramirez, RCJ | Archdiocese of Melbourne (Australia) | Auxiliary Bishop of Melbourne | Nov 8, 2024 (130 days) |
| Rolando C. Santos | Diocese of Alotau-Sideia (Papua New Guinea) | Bishop of Alotau-Sideia | Apr 6, 2011 (13 years, 346 days) |
| Oscar A. Solis | Diocese of Salt Lake City (USA) | Bishop of Salt Lake City | Jan 10, 2017 (8 years, 67 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 (4 years, 171 days) | |