Episcopal Church in the Philippines

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The Episcopal Church in the Philippines is a province of the Anglican Communion and an offshoot of the Episcopal Church. It was founded in 1901 by American missionaries led by Charles Henry Brent, who served as the first resident bishop. It became an autonomous province of the Anglican Communion on May 1, 1990.

At present, the Episcopal Church has six dioceses. It is also responsible for founding institutions such as St. Luke's Medical Center and Trinity University of Asia. Its current Prime Bishop is Ignacio C. Soliba. The Church is in a concordat of full communion with the Philippine Independent Church and is a member of both the Christian Conference of Asia and the National Council of Churches in the Philippines.

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• Website of the Episcopal Church (not updated)