The Basilica of Agoo:
The Basilica of Agoo / Basilica of Our Lady of Charity
About the Basilica: The Parish was founded in 1578 by Franciscan Friars. The Original Church was built using Bamboo and Nipa. Destroyed during the 1592 Earthquake. The Original Church was built in Barangay Nagrugcan.
The Church was Destroyed by the 1892 Earthquake and repaired in 1893. The present Church was designed by Architect Ignacio Palma Bautista. The Cornerstone was laid on September 8,1975. Construction started on January 8,1976. The Church was consecrated as a Marian Shrine on December 8,1978 by Sebastian Cardinal Baggio.
On July 15,1982 the Church was elevated to the status of Basilica Minore by Pope John Paul II.
The Image of Our Lady of Charity: The Statue of Our Lady of Charity is made of wood. Its origins are unknown but it was first venerated and enthroned in Bantay and brought to Agoo by an Augustinian priest. It survived the earthquake of 1892 and was canonically crowned on May 1, 1971 by Carmine Rocco (Papal Nuncio to the Philippines)
Our Lady of Charity
Our Lady of Charity, Mother of Agoo
Where is the Basilica Located: The Basilica of Our Lady of Charity is located along Macarthur Highway, in the town of Agoo, La Union. It is right in the center of the Town so it will be very hard to miss. It is also infront of the Jose Aspiras Civic Center.
Map Showing the Location of the Church:
The Basilica of Agoo
Other Pictures of the Basilica:
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- Our Lady of Charity
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- Our Lady of Charity, Mother of Agoo
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- The Basilica of Agoo / Basilica of Our Lady of Charity
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- The Basilica of Agoo
Pinoy Churches 
A beautiful Church and peacful
Can we see those statue of saints that are as big as human in this church?