Malolos Cathedral
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (November 2023) |
| Malolos Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| Minor Basilica and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of Malolos | |
| |
| Diocese | Malolos (since 1962) |
| Deanery | Immaculate Conception |
| Parish | Immaculate Conception |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Dennis Villarojo |
| Rector | Bobby Mariano[1] |
 | |
The Minor Basilica and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of Malolos,
History
The parish dates back to the arrival of Spanish missionaries to Malolos in 1580, and the establishment of an Augustinian monastery. The first church and convent were built in 1591 of modest means. The congregation was formally established as a parish until 1673, the same year the town of Malolos was incorporated. The original church complex was expanded in 1691, and entirely reconstructed from 1734-1744.[3]
In 1813, a fire destroyed both the church and convent, and reconstruction was started in 1819. The new church was consecrated by Francisco Alban, bishop of Nueva Segovia on October 18, 1826. The earthquakes of 1863 and 1880 both damaged the church, and restorations were undertaken from 1859-1872 and in 1883.[3]
On September 10, 1898, the convent was appropriated by General
During the
The church was renovated further in preparation for its designation as a cathedral after the diocese of Malolos was created in 1962. It was consecrated as a cathedral by its second bishop, Rev. Cirilo Almario Jr., in 1976.[3]
From 1990-1992, a chapel of Eucharistic adoration was built, the baptistery was converted to a mortuary chapel, and a crypt was built beneath the high altar.[3]
On April 9, 1999, the cathedral was elevated by
Architecture
![[icon]](/File:Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg){kind=small} | This section needs expansion. You can help by adding to it. (November 2023) |
The cathedral's architecture is primarily Neoclassical with Baroque influences and moderate ornamentation.[3]
Gallery
-
Close view of thefacade -
-
Cathedral interior in 2023 -
Sanctuary and high altar
Notes
References
- ^ "Diocese of Malolos". Catholink. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ a b c "La Virgen Inmaculada Concepcion de Malolos - Patroness of the Diocese". Roman Catholic Diocese of Malolos - Ang Sandigan. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Malolos Cathedral - the church and its people". Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception - Diocese of Malolos. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
External links
Media related to Malolos Cathedral at Wikimedia Commons
