One of the 6 distinct vicariates of the Diocese of Cubao is the Vicariate of San Pedro Bautista. Named after the renowned Franciscan martyr and missionary, San Pedro Bautista, the vicariate stands as a living testament to his enduring legacy of service, humility, and evangelization.

Liliw Church, established in 1605 by Father Miguel de San Lucas, initially constructed from wood, was later rebuilt with rocks from 1643 to 1646. Partially damaged by a severe earthquake in 1880, it was reconstructed once more in 1885.

This year, we have decided to visit 7 churches in Laguna for our yearly practice of Visita Iglesia during Holy Week. It was my second time doing it there; the first time was in 2018. Laguna is home to the old and beautiful churches under the Diocese of San Pablo.

It’s Palm Sunday and we went to the St. Jude Thaddeus Church, located in Brgy. Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal. It was a relatively new church, beiing established in 1996.

Basilica de San Martin de Tours, commonly referred to as Taal Basilica, is renowned as the largest church in Asia. Originally built in 1755, it succumbed to a devastating earthquake in 1852. However, the current structure was inaugurated in 1865 and finalized in 1878, featuring an impressive 79-foot altar. This colossal church spans 96 meters in length, 45 meters in width, and stands an impressive 96 meters tall.

The Santa Ursula Parish Church, commonly known as Binangonan Church, stands at the center of Binangonan, Rizal, and has a rich history spanning 224 years. This historic church is a part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Antipolo and holds the distinction of being one of the seven Jubilee churches within the diocese.

On September 15, 1898, the Malolos Congress, which served as the nation’s inaugural constitutional assembly, convened within the confines of the Barasoain church. In this momentous assembly, the initial Philippine Constitution was officially endorsed, signifying a pivotal stride toward achieving independence. As the first Constitution across the entirety of Asia, the church earned the moniker “Cradle of Democracy in the East.”

The Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Therese of the Child Jesus in Antipolo, Rizal is fairly recent, having been constructed in 2011. It is devoted to St. Therese of Lisieux, who is also recognized as St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face. St. Therese, a French Carmelite nun who lived from 1873 to 1897, is celebrated for her “Little Way” spirituality, which highlights the significance of simple acts of love and devotion as a means to achieve holiness.

We visited the St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish and Diocesan Shrine located in Tunasan, Muntinlupa, with the purpose of participating in a healing mass. St. Peregrine Laziosi is recognized as the patron saint specifically for individuals who are afflicted with cancer, AIDS, and other life-threatening illnesses.