While the town of Marilao in Bulacan is often recognized as the home of the National Shrine and Parish of the Divine Mercy, there exists an older, historically rich church that holds deep roots in the spiritual and cultural heritage of the town—St. Michael the Archangel Church, more commonly referred to as Marilao Church.

The Cainta Church traces its origins to 1707, when Jesuit priest Father Gaspar Marco built its first stone structure. Initially dedicated to Saint Andrew the Apostle, the church received a new patroness in 1727 when a painting of Our Lady of Light was brought from the Kingdom of Sicily. This Marian image became the centerpiece of the church’s spiritual devotion.

St. Mary Magdalene Parish Church in Hinigaran, Negros Occidental, was originally established in 1848 when Spanish missionaries arrived in the area, notably Augustinian priest Father Jose Maria Pavon. Father Pavon began by constructing a makeshift church using nipa, a local palm that grows abundantly in the swampy areas surrounding Hinigaran.

The National Shrine and Parish of the Divine Mercy is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Malolos and was elevated to the status of a National Shrine by Archbishop Orlando Quevedo of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines. The very first Mass at the site was held on February 2, 1992, during the Feast of the Presentation, marking the beginning of its role as a center for Divine Mercy devotion in the Philippines.

San Ildefonso de Toledo Parish Church, commonly known as Tanay Church, is a remarkable example of Baroque architecture. Constructed between 1773 and 1783, it was declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) in 2001, recognizing its historical and cultural significance. The 400-year-old Tanay Church is considered as one of Rizal province’s key pilgrimage sites.

Antipolo City, located in Rizal, is renowned as the pilgrimage hub of the Philippines thanks to the yearly tradition of “Alay Lakad,” where pilgrims embark on a foot journey every April 30th. Starting from Quiapo Church in Manila, they trek to the shrine, culminating in a sunrise Mass that signals the beginning of the pilgrimage season from May to July, dedicated to honoring Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. But aside from the Antipolo Cathedral, here is the list of churches in Antipolo, Rizal.

In the northern districts of Quezon City, where busy urban streets meet quiet residential communities, the Vicariate of Sta. Rita de Cascia under the Diocese of Cubao stands as a testament to the enduring power of faith amidst life’s challenges. Named after Sta. Rita de Cascia, the patroness of impossible causes, the Vicariate embodies a spirit of perseverance, compassion, and deep devotion, providing a spiritual home for communities striving to live out their faith in everyday life.

At the heart of Quezon City lies the Vicariate of the Holy Family, a dynamic cluster of parishes under the Diocese of Cubao dedicated to fostering faith-filled families and vibrant Christian communities. Named after Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, the Vicariate embodies the Church’s mission to nurture the family as the “domestic Church”—a small yet powerful sanctuary where faith begins, grows, and is lived out daily. A church under this vicariate is the Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao, the mother church and seat of the Diocese.

Amidst the urban pulse of Quezon City, the Vicariate of Our Lady of Perpetual Help under the Diocese of Cubaoserves as a spiritual sanctuary where Marian devotion breathes life into vibrant parish communities. United under the tender guidance of the Blessed Mother, the parishes of this Vicariate reflect a pastoral spirit centered on compassion, service, and unwavering faith amidst the complexities of city life.

In the northern reaches of Quezon City, where urban life blends with pockets of traditional neighborhoods, the Vicariate of Sto. Niño under the Diocese of Cubao stands as a vibrant cluster of parishes unified by a common devotion to the Child Jesus. Taking inspiration from the humility, innocence, and joy embodied by the Sto. Niño, this Vicariate fosters a pastoral spirit that is deeply missionary, family-centered, and community-oriented.

In the ever-vibrant expanse of Quezon City, amidst the hum of marketplaces and residential villages, the Vicariate of St. Joseph stands as a steadfast pillar of faith, family, and community within the Diocese of Cubao. Named after the humble carpenter and foster father of Jesus, the Vicariate embodies St. Joseph’s virtues of quiet strength, diligence, and unwavering dedication to God’s will.