Santo Niño Cathedral, Catholic cathedral in Calapan, Philippines
The Santo Niño Cathedral stands at J.P. Rizal Street with a modern architectural design and two watchtowers that remain from its early fortifications.
Established in 1679 by Augustinian Recollect priest Diego de la Madre de Dios, the cathedral was initially constructed with stone walls for protection against raids.
The cathedral serves as the central religious institution for Calapan's Catholic population, which comprises 92.7 percent of the local inhabitants.
The cathedral maintains daily Mass schedules with multiple service times, offering both morning and evening ceremonies for its congregation of 931,000 Catholics.
Twenty cannons were originally installed around the church premises, making it a fortified sanctuary during the periods of maritime conflicts.
Location: Calapan
Inception: 1679
Architectural style: modern architecture
GPS coordinates: 13.41472,121.18028
Latest update: March 8, 2025 04:24
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