San Fernando de Dilao Parish Church/ Simbahan ng San Fernando de Dilao (Paco, Manila)

The Church of San Fernando de Dilao:

The Church of San Fernando de Dilao (2013)

The Church of San Fernando de Dilao (2010)

The Church of San Fernando de Dilao after WW2 / Picture taken by Stanley Bohmfalk MD, permissionn to use granted by George Bohmfalk

 

About the Church:

In 1580 the Church was First Built using Nipa and Bamboo. In 1599 to 1601 Rebuilt using stone by Father Juan de Garrovillas. In October 3,1603 the Church was burned during the Chinese uprising. In 1606 the Church was rebuilt and built with stone. In 1762 The Church was burned during the British Invasion. In 1791 a Temporary Church made of Nipa and Bamboo church was built. During the years 1809 to 1814 a new Church was built by Father Bernardo de la Concepcion. In 1852 the Church was destroyed by an Earthquake. In July 19, 1880 the Church destroyed again by an Earthquake. In 1881, Reconstruction of the Church was started. In 1892 the Church was partially destroyed by a Typhoon. In 1896 the Church was reconstructed completed by Father Gilberto Martin. In February 5,1899, the  Church was bombed and completely burned during the Philippine-American War. In August 1931 the Construction of the Present Church was started. On February 2012 the Church was Designated as Pro-Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Manila until the structural renovations of Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception are completed.

The Architectural Style of the Church: Neo Classical

The Address of the Church: The San Francisco de Dilao Church is located at 1521 Paz Street, Paco, Manila

Map Showing the Location of the Church:

The Church of San Fernando de Dilao / Paz Street, Paco, Manila

The Church of San Fernando de Dilao / Paz Street, Paco, Manila

Other Pictures of the Church:

The Church of San Fernando de Dilao (2013)

The Church of San Fernando de Dilao (2010)