Samal Church

Roman Catholic church in Bataan, Philippines

Church in Bataan, Philippines
14°46′12.5″N 120°32′30.0″E / 14.770139°N 120.541667°E / 14.770139; 120.541667LocationSamal, BataanCountryPhilippinesDenominationRoman CatholicHistoryStatusParish churchFounded1596; 428 years ago (1596)DedicationCatherine of SienaArchitectureFunctional statusActiveHeritage designationNational Historical LandmarkDesignated1939Architectural typeChurch buildingAdministrationDivisionVicariate of St. Dominic De GuzmanProvinceSan FernandoMetropolisSan FernandoArchdioceseSan FernandoDioceseBalangaClergyArchbishopFlorentino G. LavariasBishop(s)Sede VacantePriest(s)Josue V. Enero

Saint Catherine of Siena Parish Church, commonly known as Samal Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Samal, Bataan, Philippines. The church is dedicated to the Italian saint Catherine of Siena. The Dominicans constructed the first church in 1596. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Balanga.[1]

The parish has a Catholic population of 11,581, under Titular of St. Catherine of Siena, with Feast day on April 30. Its former Parish Priest is Monsignor Edilfredo Cruz of the[citation needed] Vicariate of St. Dominic de Guzman.[2] As of June 5, 2023, Fr. Josue V. Enero was assigned as new Parish Priest of the church.[3]

History

The Dominicans in 1596 directed the spirituality of Samal. Attacked by Dutch invaders in April 1647, the local garrison of Pampanga under Alejo Aguas ousted the Dutch forces. Rev. Jeromino Belen, O.P. rebuilt the ruined church and the convent. In 1896 the Katipuneros burned the church and convent which were rebuilt by Rev. Justo Quesada in 1903.[4]

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines declared the church as a national historical landmark in 1939.[5]

Gallery

  • Church's interior
    Church's interior
  • Historical marker
    Historical marker
  • Convent
    Convent

References

  1. ^ "St. Catherine's images in old Bataan church attract pilgrims". radyonatin.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  2. ^ "Department of Tourism - The Philippines Ultimate Travel Guide for Tourist". Visitmyphilippines.com. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  3. ^ "NewAssignsJune6". Balangadiocese.com. June 6, 2011. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
  4. ^ "Samal Church (Samal, Bataan)". Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  5. ^ "Church of Samal | Registry". Retrieved March 1, 2024.

External links

  • Media related to Saint Catherine of Siena Parish Church (Samal, Bataan) at Wikimedia Commons
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