Saint James the Apostle Parish Church/ Simbahan ng Albuera/ The Church of Albuera (Albuera, Leyte)

The Church of Albuera:

The Church of Albuera

About the Church of Albuera:

The town of Albuera lies on the western part of Leyte. It was in 1862 when settlement began to appear in the areas between south of Ormoc down towards the town of Baybay. A Spanish priest who was also the parish pastor of Pitaw, Cebu at that time was given the honor of christening the town during its inauguration in 1918. The town officials carried the name of “Albuera” in their records. And because the natives of the town always reffered to the municipality as “Albuera”, prominent citizens petitioned to have the name change officially. The request was granted and the name remained to this date.

The growing community was then under the parish of Ormoc. Father Catalino Cabada, parish priest of Ormoc (1849-67) came to organize the said community. They had built the church near the shore. Surprise came to Fr. Cabada during his next visit when he saw that the church that the church was already erected. It was constructed out of coconut trunks as foundations, cogon grass as roofing’s and bamboo splits as walling’s.

Father leoncio Faelnar, the first parish priest, served for 25 years. With his untiring endeavor to fortify the community, he organized the parish of Albuera extending from Binulho to Tinag-an. He was then responsible for the erection of the church which was completed by Fr. Casimiro Abeto. This stood for many years but was destroyed during World War II. Now stands in its place a new and beautiful church edifice which was made possible by the beloved and energetic parish priest Fr. Frumencio Cainglet from Valencia, Bohol. Also, there stands a convent, the same edifice as a product of Fr. Cainglet’s indefatigability as a church builder. His remains now lies past a few steps away from the entrance of the church.

With the unremitting aid of the parishioners, Msgr. Adan Apostol has improved the vicinity of the church and fenced the cemetery. Leading all his flock with pastoral solicitude Msgr. Adan looks forward to organizing some religious associations which will enhance a spirit of brotherhood among the parishioners. (Source: Archdiocese of Palo Website)

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Saint James the Apostle Parish Church/ Simbahan ng Badian/ The Church of Badian (Badian, Cebu)

The Church of Badian:

The Church of Badian

About the Church:

The Parish was established in 1852, it was formerly a part of Barili. The Bellfry of the Church was originally atop the pediment but was taken down per the advice of the NHI. The new Bell fry stands seperately at the left of the Church.

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The Church of Badian

Main door of the Church

Stonework of one of the Columns at the Entrance of the Church

Saint James the Greater Parish Church/ Simbahan ng Tanjay/ The Church of Tanjay (Tanjay City, Negros Oriental)

The Church of Tanjay/ Ang Simbahan ng Tanjay:

The Church of Tanjay

Map Showing the Location of the Church:

Tanjay Churh is along Rizal Stret

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The Church of Tanjay

Saint James the Apostle Parish Church/ Parokya ng Santiago Apostol/ The Church of Paombong (Paombong,Bulacan)

The Church of Paombong:

The Church of Paombong

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The Church of Paombong

Saint James the Great Parish Church “Church of Bolinao” (Bolinao,Pangasinan)

About the Church: The Church was built by the Agustinians in 1609. In 1788, half of the Church Tower (Tallest in Pangasinan) was toppled by an Earthquake. In 1819, the Church Convent accidentally burned. On May 7,2009 the Church was heavily damaged by Typhoon Emong.

It also served as a Fortress against Pirates, the English, Japanese and Americans.

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How To Get Here: Bolinao can be reached by Private Transportation or by Bus. Travel time by Private Transportation will take 4-5 Hours. There are a number of Buses going to Bolinao from Manila. Victory Liner is one of the Bus Companies going to Bolinao. Their first trip to Bolinao is at 7:30am. Or you can also take the Bus going to Dagupan or Alaminos which have trips every hour starting at 4:30 and just take another Bus going to Bolinao.

The Church of Bolinao:

The Church of Bolinao

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