Visita Iglesia in Nueva Vizcaya

Nueva Vizcaya used to be a large province until the creation of Isabela province. The northern towns where ceded to the newly created province so the churches in it share similarity with Nueva Vizcaya’s brick churches.


1. Saint Jerome Parish

The original church brick church of Bagabag was already destroyed but the ruins of bell tower is still present. You can see brick staircase that once part of convent. It is located at the back of municipal hall.

2. Saint Louis Beltran Parish

Though the church of Solano was under renovation when I got there, you can still visit the shrine of Black Nazarene within the bell tower.

3. Saint Dominic de Guzman Cathedral

The first mass in Bayombong was held in 1739 and the church was initially dedicated to Saint Augustine. After five months, the Augustinians ceded the mission to the Dominicans and re-dedicated the church to Saint Dominic de Guzman. Since then, they built the church in bricks, added the bell tower, convent and cemetery nearby. As seen in the façade, it has similarity with churches in Gamu, Cauayan City and Alicia because they were former towns of Nueva Vizcaya.

4. Saint Catherine of Siena Parish

The main church of Bambang has similarity with Bayombong’s. Inner brick walls can be seen over newly-painted altar.

5. Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary Parish

The modern façade church of Aritao sits next to the municipal hall.

6. Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish

Few kilometers away from Aritao lies the heritage town of Dupax Del Sur. It has the best-preserved church where its façade served as the main model of all Nueva Vizcayan churches built in 1773. This brick church has its interior remained intact such as the two main pillars of the main aisle, carved with intricate pattern. Hence, it is registered as a National Cultural Treasure.

Nueva Vizcaya Route: Bagabag-Solano-Bayombong-Bambang-Aritao-Dupax del Sur

Have a blessed visita iglesia everyone!