José S. Palma

Filipino archbishop at CBCP

José S. Palma - Filipino archbishop at CBCP
Born

March 19th, 1950
75 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Philippines

Links & References

Ordained as a priest in 1976, served various roles within the Catholic Church in the Philippines, including being the Archbishop of Cebu. Elected as the President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) in 2011, held this position until 2013. Actively engaged in pastoral work, administration, and social issues, emphasizing the importance of social justice and family values.

Served as Archbishop of Cebu

Presided over the CBCP from 2011 to 2013

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