The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) (Filipino: Kapulungan ng mga Katolikong Obispo ng Pilipinas, Cebuano: Hugpong sa mga Obispo nga Katoliko sa Pilipinas, Hiligaynon: Komperensya sang mga Obispo nga Katoliko sang Pilipinas) is the Episcopal Conference of the Philippines, and as such is the official organization of the Catholic episcopacy and what is commonly referred to as the Philippine Catholic Church.
The CBCP is made up of 99 active and 32 honorary bishops and other members. Archbishop Jose S. Palma of Cebu is the current president while Archbishop Socrates B. Villegas of Lingayen-Dagupan is the current Vice President.
Read more about Catholic Bishops' Conference Of The Philippines: History, CBCP Plenary Assembly, CBCP Permanent Council, Commissions and Departments of CBCP, Membership, Leadership, List of CBCP Presidents
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