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Laoag Cathedral
Roman Catholic church in Ilocos Norte, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saint William's Cathedral (Spanish: Catedral de San Guillermo), commonly known as Laoag Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic church in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. It serves as the seat or central church of the Diocese of Laoag. The current church was built in 1612 by Augustinian friars to replace a wooden chapel.
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Laoag Cathedral | |
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Saint William's Cathedral | |
![]() Cathedral facade in 2022 | |
18°11′38″N 120°35′37″E | |
Location | Laoag, Ilocos Norte |
Country | Philippines |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
History | |
Status | Cathedral |
Founded | 1580 |
Dedication | Saint William of Maleval |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Architectural type | Church building |
Style | Italian Renaissance |
Completed | 1880 (current) |
Specifications | |
Number of towers | 1 |
Administration | |
Province | Nueva Segovia |
Diocese | Laoag |
Clergy | |
Bishop(s) | Renato Mayugba |
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