Resignation and appointment of metroplitan archbishop of Cotabato, Philippines

The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the metropolitan archdiocese of Cotabato, Philippines, presented by Archbishop Angelito R. Lampon, O.M.I.

The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Charlie Malapitan Inzon, O.M.I., until now vicar apostolic of Jolo, as metropolitan archbishop of Cotabato, Philippines.

Curriculum vitae

Bishop Charlie Malapitan Inzon, O.M.I., was born on 24 November 1965 in Castilla, Sorsogon. He studied philosophy at Notre Dame University, Cotabato City and theology at the Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City. He was awarded a master’s degree in pastoral ministry and a doctorate in psychology from the Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City.

After giving his perpetual vows in 1990 with the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, he was ordained a priest on 24 April 1993.

He has held the following offices: chaplain of Notre Dame of Jolo College, Jolo (1993-1995), mission in charge, Tawi-Tawi (1995-1998), parish vicar of Santo Niño in Midsayap, Cotabato (1998-2000), director of the OMI College Seminary, Quezon City (2000-2006), director of the Peace and Research Center (2007-2009), dean of the Graduate School (2009-2010) and dean (2010-2014) at Notre Dame of Jolo College, Jolo, dean of Notre Dame of Jolo College, Jolo (2014-2018), provincial superior (2018-2020), and president of the OMI Asia-Oceania Regional Conference (2020).

He was appointed vicar apostolic of Jolo on 4 April 2020. Within the Episcopal Conference, he is president of the Episcopal Commission on Catholic Education.