The 14 Churches Of Laguna

The Nuestra Señora de Candelaria Parish Church (Mabitac Church) is located above Calvary or Kalbaryo Hill in Mabitac, Laguna. Its church is known for having a staircase of 126 steps and panoramic view of the town of Sta. Maria and Laguna lake.

Saints Peter and Paul Parish Church (Siniloan Church) is the only Roman catholic church in the municipality of Siniloan. Its titular is Saint Peter and Saint Paul whose feast falls every June 29.

Our Lady of Nativity Parish Church (Pangil Church) is located in Natividad, Pangil, Laguna. The statue of the pregnant Virgin Mary (locally known as Virgen de la O) is said to be a gift from King Carlos III of Spain.

The St. Peter of Alcantara Parish Church is designated as the Diocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de Turumba in Pakil, Laguna . It enshrines the Our Lady of Turumba painting.

The Saint James of Apostle Parish Church (Paete Church) in Paete, Laguna. The church is known for its huge and exquisite collection of images depicting the Passion of Christ, its century-old paintings and wooden images of saints (or poon) and feast is celebrated every 25th of July.

The San Sebastian Parish Church in Lumban, Laguna. Its titular is St. Sebastian and its feast is celebrated every January 20. The first tabernacle outside Manila was inaugurated in Lumban including the first Eucharistic Procession outside of Manila. The Franciscans established the first School for Church Music in the country in this town under Father Juan de Santa Maria,OFM.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Church in Pagsanjan, Laguna. The oldest church in the Philippines under the patronship of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It is home to the patroness of Pagsanjan, Our Lady of Guadalupe, whose image was a gift from Mexico.

The Immaculate Conception Parish Church located along Pedro Guevarra Street, Poblacion, Santa Cruz in Laguna.

The San Antonio de Padua Parish Church in Pila Laguna. Its titular is St. Anthony of Padua whose feast is celebrated every June 13.

St. Augustine Parish Church in Bay, Laguna. The church was first administered by Augustinian priests and later transferred to the Franciscans. 

St. John the Baptist Parish Church in Calamba, Laguna. It is located adjacent to Rizal Shrine and is known as the christening site of José Rizal.

The St. Polycarp Parish Church in City of  Cabuyao in Laguna.

Sta. Rosa de Lima Parish Church originated in 1792 with the arrival of Fray Francisco Favie of the Dominican Order. Prior to this foundation, the town was only a barrio of Binan, and was named "Bucol" because some of the southern parts were hilly. The first house of worship was a"Bisita" constructed on the lot beside the Municipal Hall, then known as the "Presidencia". The structure still stands and serves today as the Police Headquarters and Municipal Jail.

San Isidro Labrador Parish in Binan Laguna.

Together with my good friend Cecile we did this Visita Iglesia covering the 14 churches of 14 towns/cities of Laguna surrounding Laguna Bay. We left Robinson Galleria at around 6.30am boarding a Raymond Bus bound to Infanta Quezon. It took 2 hours to reach Mabitac the first town in western side of Laguna. Then we hop from town to town. We're able to cover all churches at around 8pm.


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