Monthly Archives: November 2011
National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help "Baclaran Church" (Paranaque)
San Agustin Parish Church "Lubao Church" (Lubao, Pampanga)
About the Church: The Church was built in 1572 in Barrio Santa Catalina. It moved the present site 30 years later due to yearly floods. The Church was constructed in 1614-1630 by Father Antonio Herrera. Brick and sand mixed with Egg Albumen was used for the construction. In 1898 the Church was occupied by Revolutionists. In 1899 it was used as a Hospital by American forces. The Church was destroyed in 1942 by Japanese shelling. In 1949-1952 the Church was repaired under Father Melencio Garcia and other priests.
Other Blog Sites to Visit: Click on Rodrigo Sicat’s entry about the Lubao Church for a more detailed history: Rodrigo M. Sicat: History of the San Agustin Church of Lubao.
Other links to the San Agustin Church: Views from the Pampang, Robby and Harry
Click here for a Google Map: San Agustin Church of Lubao
Other Pictures of the Church: