Bacarra Church
Roman Catholic church in Ilocos Norte, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, commonly known as Bacarra Church is a Roman Catholic church located in the municipality of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines under the jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Laoag.
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18°15′02″N 120°36′42″E | |
Location | M. Castro Street, Brgy. Sta. Rita, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte |
Country | Philippines |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
History | |
Status | Parish church |
Dedication | Saint Andrew the Apostle |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Heritage designation | National Cultural Treasure |
Designated | 1973 |
Style | Church building |
Completed | 1593[1] |
Administration | |
Province | Nueva Segovia |
Archdiocese | Nueva Segovia |
Diocese | Laoag |
Clergy | |
Archbishop | Marlo Mendoza Peralta |
Bishop(s) | Renato P. Mayugba |
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Founded in 1593 by Augustinian friars, the church was declared a National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, and a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines. Its key feature is its domeless, leaning bell tower located just meters from the church.[2]