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| | The Episcopal Diocese of Northern Philippines - - Besao (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04) |
 | | In 1972, by mandate of the General Convention of the EpiscopalChurch in the united States of America (ECUSA), the Missionary Diocese of the Philippines was divided into three dioceses, namely: Northern Philippines, Central Philippines, and Southern Philippines. |
 | | The adjoining provinces of Ifugao, Mountain Province, Isabela, Aurora and Quirino and certain parts of Abra, Ilocos Sur and Kalinga became the “continuing” diocese and continued using the name of the original Diocese of Northern Philippines. |
 | | Richard A. Abellon, mission work was established in Ifugao, Nueva Viscaya, Isabela, Aurora, Quirino, Isabela, Cagayan and Apayao, Bishop Abellon instituted the deanery system to improve diocesan administration through shared leadership. |
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