Shrine of Our Lady of Mt Carmel/ Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish/ The Church of Sison (Sison, Pangasinan)

The Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel:

Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

About the Shrine: A Royal Decree Promulgated on November 20,1896 established the Alava as a Parish belonging to the Diocese of Nueva Segovia. In 1918 the town was Renamed to SISON in honor of the late Senator Pedro Ma. Sison. 

In 1928 the Parish was Incorporated into the Diocese of Lingayen-Pangasinan. In commemoration of the 15th Centenary Anniversary of the Council of Ephesus, the Parish was consecrated under the special patronage of “La Reina Del Monte Carmelo”  (Our Lady of Mount Carmel). The Parish formed part of the newly established Diocese of Urdaneta in 1985.

On November 20,1996 or 100 Years after the Establishment of the Parish, the Parish was elevated to its new status as the SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL

My Thoughts on the Church: The Town of Sison is Often Bypassed when going to Baguio. And a lot do not know that the town boasts of a Beautiful Church with a most special status, a Shrine to Our Lady of Mount Carmel. I hope more People will Visit the Shrine and support it. A Gem among Pangasinan’s many beautiful Churches.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel:

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Where is the Shrine Located: The Shrine is located in the Town of Sison, Pangasinan. The Shrine is very easy to locate as the Town is Small. Sison is the last town of Pangasinan going to Baguio.

Map Showing the Location of the Shrine:

The Shrine of Mount Carmel (Sison, Pangasinan)

Other Pictures of the Shrine:

Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

The Shrine of Mount Carmel (Sison, Pangasinan)

Saint Jude Thaddaeus Parish Church/ The Church of Pozorrubio (Pozorrubio, Pangasinan)

The Church of Pozorrubio:

The Church of Pozorrubio 2012

The Church of Pozorrubio (2013)

Map Showing the Location of the Church:

Saint Jude Thaddeus Parish Church / Church of Pozorrubio

Other Pictures of the Church:

The Church of Pozorrubio

Saint Jude Thaddeus Parish Church / Church of Pozorrubio

Santo Nino Parish Church / Church of Binalonan (Binalonan, Pangasinan)

The Church of Binalonan:

The Facade of the Church of Binalonan

Other Pictures of the Church:

The Facade of the Church of Binalonan

Saint Louis Bertrand Parish Church / Church of Asingan (Asingan, Pangasinan)

The Church of Asingan:

The Church of Asingan (2013)

Facade of the Church of Asingan, St Louis Bertrand Parish Church

About the Church of Asingan:

On March 16, 1892 an earthquake left the church with some horizontal cracks. But the church was still usable for worship. Then in 1898, General Makabulos of the KKK (Kagalang galangang, Kataastaasang Katipunan) organized some secret groups in Pangasinan. It is written that during this year, Binalonan, San Manuel and Asingan were captured by the KKK. It must have been during this period that the Asingan convent (the biggest convent in Eastern Pangasinan at that time) was razed to the ground by a Katipunero named Agustin Alejo.

In 1947, Rev. Jose Macaraeg renovated the church in preparation for the second post war celebration of Christ the King in Pangasinan. Thus in October 1947, the faithful from entire Pangasinan, and also the towns of Lupao and Cuyapo in Nueva Ecija and other towns like Camiling and Gerona in Tarlac converged in Asingan for a huge celebration. At that time, these towns are still part of the Diocese of Lingayen.

On July 16, 1990, an intensity 8 earthquake rendered the church useless. Whole walls came down. Masses were held outdoors. But Asinganians from all over the world (even those from other denominations) pitched in their financial help for the restoration of the church. Thus, on October 10, 1993, which is celebrated in Asingan as the feast day of their Patron Saint St. Louis Beltran, the reconstructed church was opened to all Asinganians for the first time. This first Mass was concelebrated by Fr. Jesus Galang, D.D. Asingan Parish Priest Msgr. Marlo Peralta and assistant Parish Priest Benjamin Mangonon.

The parishioners were honored in April 23, 1995 when President Fidel Ramos came to his hometown to see the new church. Msgr. Peralta acknowledged before the congregation the presence of the former President of the Philippines. (Saint Louis Bertrand Church – The Role It Played in History by Jane Dacumos)

 

Other Pictures of the Church:

The Church of Asingan (2013)

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.

Click on this link for a more detailed History of the Church and Bolinao: Saint James the Great Parish Church

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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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Immaculate Conception Parish Church (Bani, Pangasinan)

Cathedral of Saint Joseph (Alaminos, Pangasinan)

Saint Peter the Martyr Parish Church (Sual, Pangasinan)

Saint Isidore the Farmer Parish Church (Labrador, Pangasinan)

Epiphany of the Lord Parish Church (Lingayen, Pangasinan)