Filipino Religious

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Roman Catholic Clergy

The population of Roman Catholics in the Philippines constitutes the country's largest religious denomination, as well as one of the largest Catholic populations among countries of the world.

A

• Niña Ruiz Abad, Servant of God
• Isabelo Caiban Abarquez (born 8 Jul 1959), Bishop of Calbayog
• Edmundo Madarang Abaya (born 19 Jan 1929), Archbishop Emeritus of Nueva Segovia
• Narciso Villaver Abellana MSC (born 11 Nov 1953), Bishop of Romblon
• Miguel Flores Acebedo (born 29 Sep 1901, died 25 Jul 1958), Bishop of Calbayog
• Rosalina Abejo, Congregation of the Religious of the Virgin Mary nun
• Edward Joseph Adams (born 24 Aug 1944), Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain
• Diego Aduarte OP (born 1570, died 1636), Bishop of Nueva Segovia
• Jose Advincula (born 30 Mar 1952), Archbishop of Capiz
• Guillermo Dela Vega Affable (born 3 Apr 1951), Bishop of Digos
• Zacarias Agatep
• Ambrogio Agius OSB (born 17 Sep 1856, died 12 Dec 1911), Apostolic Delegate to Philippines
• Diego de Aguilar OP (born 1616, died 1 Oct 1692), Bishop of Cebu
• Pedro de Agurto OSA (born 1544, died 15 Oct 1608), Bishop of Cebu
• Francisco Barreiro Albán OP (born 8 Jan 1764, died 8 Dec 1837), Bishop of Nueva Segovia
• Teopisto Valderrama Alberto (born 19 Sep 1912, died 2 May 1996), Archbishop Emeritus of Nueva Caceres
• Sonia Aldeguer, Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
• Cirilo Reyes Almario (born 11 Jan 1931, died 14 Oct 2016), Bishop Emeritus of Malolos
• Gerardo Alimane Alminaza (born 4 Aug 1959), Bishop of San Carlos
• Benjamin de Jesus Almoneda (born 11 Apr 1930), Bishop Emeritus of Daet
• Patricio Hacbang Alo (born 2 Dec 1939), Bishop Emeritus of Mati
• Ireneo Ali Amantillo CSSR (born 10 Dec 1934), Bishop Emeritus of Tandag
• Prudencio Padilla Andaya Jr CICM (born 2 Jan 1959), Vicar Apostolic of Tabuk
• Trifonio Andres, deacon
• Paciano Basilio Aniceto (born 9 Mar 1937), Archbishop Emeritus of San Fernando
• Hernando Izquierdo Antiporda (born 25 Feb 1914, died 13 Dec 1975), Auxiliary Bishop of Manila
• David William Valencia Antonio (born 29 Dec 1963), Auxiliary Bishop of Nueva Segovia
• Juan José Aragones OSA (born 21 Aug 1816, died 14 Aug 1872), Bishop of Nueva Segovia
• José Julián de Aranguren OAR (born 16 Feb 1801, died 18 Apr 1861), 22nd Archbishop of Manila
• Leopoldo Arayata Arcaira (born 15 Nov 1902, died 19 Nov 1994), Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Malolos
• Pedro de Arce OSA (born 1545, died 16 Oct 1645), Bishop of Cebu
• Arnulfo Surtida Arcilla (born 15 Aug 1922, died 25 Oct 1992), Bishop of Sorsogon
• Juan de Arechederra OP (born 20 Jul 1681, died 12 Nov 1751), Bishop-Elect of Nueva Segovia
• Prospero Nale Arellano (born 17 Jan 1937, died 1 Feb 2014), Prelate Emeritus of Libmanan
• Isidro de Arevalo (born 10 Mar 1694, died 1751), Bishop of Nueva Caceres
• Ramon Cabrera Arguelles (born 12 Nov 1944), Archbishop Emeritus of Lipa
• Pedro Dulay Arigo (born 8 Nov 1938), Vicar Apostolic Emeritus of Puerto Princesa
• Flaviano Barrechea Ariola (born 4 Jul 1905, died 31 May 1981), Bishop Emeritus of Legazpi
• Reginald Edward Vincent Arliss CP (born 8 Sep 1906, died 26 Apr 1996), Prelate Emeritus of Marbel
• Oliver Pugoy Aro MSP (born 10 Oct 1961), Superior of Tokelau
• Leandro Arrúe Agudo OAR (born 13 Mar 1837, died 24 Oct 1897), Bishop of Jaro
• Vicente Tumalad Ataviado (born 27 Oct 1929, died 4 Mar 1997), Bishop of Maasin
• Bernardito Cleopas Auza (born 10 Jun 1959), Permanent Observer of United Nations

B

• Teodoro Bacani Jr.
• Sofio Balse, Bishop of Cabanatuan
• Conrado Balweg, Society of the Divine Word
• Marcelo Banal de San Agustin, OSA, composer of the Agustinian cantoral
• Jorge Barlin, Bishop of Nueva Caceres
• Joaquin Bernas, Jesuit priest
• Jaime C. Bulatao, Jesuit priest
• José Burgos, Gomburza

C

• Roberto Cajes, parish priest of Baclayon, Jagna and Sikatuna, all in Bohol
• Pedro Calungsod, Saint
• Teofilo Camomot (03 March 1914 - 27 September 1988), Archbishop Emeritus of Cagayan de Oro
• Teresita Castillo, Carmelite nun
• Hyacinth Gabriel Connon
• Padre Gregorio Crisostomo y Lugo
• Oscar Cruz, Archbishop of Lingayen–Dagupan from July 15, 1991 to September 8, 2009
• José María Cuenco, Archbishop of Jaro, Iloilo City

D

• Pablo Virgilio David, Bishop of Kalookan since October 14, 2015; President of Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines since December 1, 2021
• Horacio de la Costa, Jesuit priest, writer and historian
• Francisco de la Cuesta, 12th Archbishop of Manila
• Juan de los Reyes
• Antonio de los Santos
• Severino Díaz
• Mariani Dimaranan
• Joe Dizon
• Rolando Dizon, De La Salle Brother

E

• Federico Escaler, Prelate of Ipil from 1980 to 1997
• Leoncio Evasco Jr. (born 29 Mar 1944). parish priest of Dauis, Baclayon and Catigbian, all in Bohol
• Miguel de Ezpeleta, Bishop of Cebu from 18 July 1757 to July 1771

F

• Pedro Anselmo Jorge Fajardo
• Antonio Fortich (born 11 Aug 1913, died 02 Jul 2003), third Bishop of Bacolod from 13 Jan 1967 to 31 Jan 1989
• Francisca del Espíritu Santo de Fuentes, Venerable

G

• Vicente García
• Mariano Gaviola, Archbishop of Cabanatuan
• Mariano Gómez, Gomburza
• Andrew Gonzalez, De La Salle Brother
• Juan Gorordo (born 18 Apr 1862, died 20 Dec 1934), Bishop of Cebu from 02 Apr 1910 to 19 Jun 1931

H

• Hermano Pule, founder of Cofradía de San José
• Inocencio Herrera
• Fr. Ed Hontiveros, SJ

I

• Ignacia del Espíritu Santo, R.V.M., founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Religious of the Virgin Mary, the first native Filipino female congregation with approved pontifical status
• Romeo Intengan Jr., Jesuit priest, medical doctor and activist

L

• Hermana Fausta, Servant of God
• Martín Lakandula, first Filipino priest
• Isabel de Larrañaga Ramírez, Venerable
• Armin Luistro, Lasallian Brother

M

• Pedro Magugat
• Juan Severino Mallari
• Rev. Vicente Marasigan, Jr., SJ
• Violeta Marcos
• Blessed José María of Manila (born 05 Sep 1880, died 17 Aug 1936)
• Jose Agcaoili Martinez, Chaplain to 11th Jamboree Scouts
• Tomás Molo, parish priest of Quiapo

N

• Bienvenido Nebres
• Richmond Villaflor Nilo

O

• Michael J. O'Doherty, 27th Archbishop of Manila
• Alfredo Obviar, Bishop of Lucena from 15 Mar 1951 to 25 Sep 1976
• Honesto Ongtioco, Bishop of Balanga from June 18, 1998 to August 28, 2003
• Pacifico Ortiz

P

• Honesto Pacana, Bishop of Malaybalay from 12 Jan 1994 to 18 Feb 2010
• Eddie Panlilio
• Gemiliana Paredes
• Pedro Peláez
• Gabriel Prieto, one of the Fifteen Martyrs of Bicol

Q

• Orlando Beltran Quevedo O.M.I. (born 11 Mar 1939), Archbishop of Cotabato

R

• Darwin Ramos, Servant of God
• Manuel Rojo del Río (born 24 Sep 1708, died 30 Jan 1764), 16th Archbishop of Manila
• Gabriel Reyes, 28th Archbishop of Manila, Archbishop of Cebu from 28 Apr 1934 to 25 Aug 1949
• James Reuter
• Gaudencio Rosales (born 10 Aug 1932), Archbishop Emeritus of Manila
• Julio Rosales (born 18 Sep 1906, died 02 Jun 1983), Archbishop of Cebu from 17 Dec 1949 to 24 Aug 1982
• Ruperto T. Rosario
• Raymundo Romero Rojas, parish priest of the Sta Cruz Church and secretary of the Archdiocese of Manila
• Lorenzo Ruiz, Saint

S

• Braulia de Santa Cruz (born 24 Mar 1856, died 26 Nov 1930), Catholic nun of the Religious of the Virgin Mary
• Pedro Paulo Santos, 31st Bishop and 1st Archbishop of Caceres
• Rufino Santos, 29th Archbishop of Manila
• Ricardo Saysón
• John N. Schumacher
• Jaime Cardinal Sin (born 31 Aug 1928, died 21 Jun 2005), Archbishop Emeritus of Manila
• Fernando Suarez
• Epifanio Surban, Bishop of Dumaguete from 29 Jul 1955 to 30 May 1989

T

• Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle (born 21 Jun 1957), Archbishop of Manila
• Servant of God Cecilia Rosa de Jesus Talangpaz, Servant of God
• Servant of God Dionisia de Santa Maria Mitas Talangpaz, Servant of God
• Mary Christine Tan (born 30 Nov 1930, died 06 Oct 2003), Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd
• Rolando Tirona, Archbishop of Caceres in Naga
• Leopoldo Tumulak, Bishop of Tagbilaran from 28 Nov 1992 to 15 Jan 2005, and Bishop of the Military Ordinariate of the Philippines from 15 Jan 2005 to 17 Jun 2017

U

• Buenaventura Joseph Ubaldo, president and director of the San Carlos Seminary.

V

• Jesus Varela, Bishop Emeritus of Sorsogon
• Alfredo Verzosa, Bishop Emeritus of Lipa
• Ricardo Vidal, Archbishop of Cebu from 1982 to 2010
• Socrates Villegas, Archbishop of Lingayen-Dagupan

W

• George J. Willmann

Y

• Crisostomo Yalung, Bishop of Antipolo from December 3, 2001 to October 19, 2002

Z

• Jacinto Zamora, Gomburza
• Mary Cecilia of Jesus

Apostolic Catholic Church (Philippines)

• John Florentine Teruel, founder and first Patriarch

Baptist Church

• Benny Abante - pastor
• Braulio Manikan - first Filipino Baptist missionary

El Shaddai

• Mike Velarde - Servant leader
• Rene Velarde

Evangelical Methodist Church in the Philippine Islands

• Nicolás Zamora, founder and bishop

Filipino Crusaders World Army

• Hilario Moncado, founder

Iglesia ni Cristo Ministers

Iglesia ni Cristo, abbreviated as INC, is an international Christian denomination that originated in the Philippines.

• Felix Y. Manalo - 1914 to 1963
• Eraño G. Manalo - 1963 to 2009
• Eduardo V. Manalo - 2009 to present

Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide

• Eddie Villanueva - President and founder

Jesus Is Our Shield Worldwide Ministries

• Renato Carillo - Pastor and founder

Jesus Miracle Crusade

• Wilde E. Almeda - Honorable Evangelist-Pastor

Kingdom of Jesus Christ

• Apollo Quiboloy - Executive Pastor

Members Church of God International

• Daniel Razon - "Overall Servant"
• Eli Soriano - "Overall Servant"

Messianic Judaism

• Mike Hanopol, rabbi

Philippine Benevolent Missionaries Association

• Ruben Ecleo, founder
• Ruben Ecleo Jr., successor of his father

Philippine Independent Church

• Gregorio Aglipay, 1st Supreme Bishop
• Fernando Buyser
• Servando Castro
• Isabelo de los Reyes, Honorary Bishop
• Isabelo de los Reyes Jr., 4th Supreme Bishop
• Ephraim Fajutagana, 12th Supreme Bishop
• Santiago Fonacier, 2nd Supreme Bishop
• Soliman Flores Ganno, 7th Supreme Bishop
• Juan Quijano
• Alberto Ramento, 9th Supreme Bishop

Santa Iglesia (Holy Church)

• Felipe "Apo Ipe" Salvador, founder

The Lord's Vineyard Covenant Community

• Greco Belgica, pastor
• Grepor Belgica, pastor

United Church of Christ in the Philippines

• Cirilo Rigos, minister
• Enrique Sobrepeña, bishop

United Methodist Church

• Magnifico Osorio, pastor

Reference: Cheney, David. "All Bishops Of Philippines." Catholic Hierarchy, 2017. http://bit.ly/2yCjMH1. Date accessed: 15 Dec. 2017.