 Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Batangas is one of the oldest Catholic churches in the province. It is located in the heart of Batangas City where most schools, offices and business establishments are situated. The church was first built in 1581 under Father Diego Mojica, the Augustinian Pastor of Calapan, Mindoro. After 179 years, the church was demolished and rebuilt through Fr. Pedro Cuesta’s effort. In 1948, Pope Pius XII granted the church the honor of Basilica. The murals include the Ascension of Jesus to Heaven, Judgment Day, The Resurrection, Jesus with His disciples and the Immaculate of Conception in the ceiling which visible upon entering the church. Displayed as well in each pillar that supports the ceiling above the Nave is a station of the Way of the Cross carved on wood. The church is almost always crowded with devotees from the city offering prayers to the patron Saint and often visited by people from nearby towns and cities. | The basilica is known for its well- built structure and exceptional murals on the ceilings and walls depicting different scenes from the bible. |
| HOW TO GET TO BASILICA OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION IN BATANGAS CITY : To get there through public transit, one must take a jeep or bus and drop off at Balagtas crossing or at the Grand Terminal and ride a jeep which route is “Bayan” (town proper). If by private vehicle, from Balagtas crossing, turn left to the national road going to the town proper all the way to P. Burgos St. then straight to the Basilica. Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Batangas M. H. Del Pilar St., Batangas City, Region IV-A, Philippines Tel : (043) 723-1484 Schedule of Mass Mon- Sat: 5:00AM, 6:15, 7:AM, 6:00PM Sun: 4:45AM, 6:00AM, 7.15AM 8:30AM, 9:45, 11:00AM 4:30PM, 5:30PM, 7:00PM Photo credits : Amy Baustista We will appreciate any comment if there is an update/change in mass schedule. | |