Saint Anthony of Padua Parish Church / Simbahan ni San Antonio de Padua “Church of Barotac Nuevo” (Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo)

About the Church: The present stone church of Barotac Nuevo was constructed in 1876 and started by Fr. Julian Yturiaga. It was continued by Fr. Eustaquio Torres in 1882 and Finished in 1888 by Father Calixto Gonzales. The Church was blessed on December 24,1893. (For a detailed History of the Church, visit the Church Website)

Architectural Style: Neo-Classical

Website of the Church: Saint Anthony de Padua Parish

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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)

 

National Shrine of Saint Michael and the Archangels/ San Miguel Parish Church/ San Miguel Pro Cathedral (San Miguel District, Manila City)

The San Miguel Parish Church:

The Church of San Miguel (2012)

About the Church:

First built by the Jesuits using stone beside the Tripa de Gallina in 1603. The Church became a Parish Church in 1611. It became a Japan Mission Center in 1615. Administration transferred to the Secular Priests in 1768, then to the Franciscans in 1777. The Church was transferred to its present site and administered by the Parish of Quiapo in 1783. Administration transferred to the Franciscans in 1797. On July 19,1880 the Church was destroyed by an Earthquake. In 1886 the Church was repaired by Father Emilio Gago. In 1899 Administration was transferred to the Secular Priests. On September 29,1913 the Present structure was inagurated and designated as a Pro-Cathedral (1946-1958) of the Archdiocese of Manila by Monsignor Michael O’Doherty. Declared a National Shrine of Saint Michael and the Archangels in 1986.

 

Architectural Style: Neo Classical

 Other Pictures of the Church:

The Church of San Miguel

Cathedral of Saint Paul the Hermit/ Katedral ni San Pablo/ San Pablo City Cathedral (San Pablo, Laguna)

About the Church: San Pablo Cathedral was first established by the Augustinian friars in 1586, second church in 1629 and the present stucture was built in 1714. Its foundation was laid by Fr. Juan Labao in 1680. It has neo-classic facade with doric coupled columns and windows with triangular segmented pediments. It also has four-storey octagonal bell tower with lank and open windows.

The first church was built of stone in 1629 and the present one in 1714. The church facade’s simple design is subtly neoclassic, emploting coupled Doric columns. A unique feature is the pediment of interlocking truangles and segmented shapes and a pointed arch that’s softened by the roundness of a more blunted upper arch. Two balustrades flank the pediment, mounted on rectangular piers and embellished by a decorative round window. A newly attached ‘porte-cochere’ dominates the facade, breaking its flatness. A four-storey octagonal bell tower has alternating blind and open windows, and is crowned by a balustraded, pointed roof. The church is lent a Romanesque touch by the imposing dome of the transept. (Source: Wikipilipinas.Org)

Architectural Style: Neo-Classical

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San Pablo Cathedral (2007)

San Pablo Cathedral (2012)

Other Pictures of the Cathedral:

Circa 2007

San Pablo Cathedral (2007)

San Pablo Cathedral (2012)