Saint John the Baptist Parish Church (Calamba)
Roman Catholic church in Laguna, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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St. John the Baptist Parish Church (Filipino: Simbahan ng Parokya ni San Juan Bautista), commonly known as Calamba Church, is the oldest Roman Catholic church in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines under the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Pablo. It is located adjacent to Rizal Shrine and is known as the christening site of José Rizal.
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Calamba Church | |
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St. John the Baptist Parish Church | |
14°12′49″N 121°10′03″E | |
Location | J.P. Rizal cor. Mercado St, Poblacion 5, Calamba, Laguna |
Country | Philippines |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
History | |
Status | Parish church |
Founded | 1779 |
Dedication | St. John the Baptist |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Heritage designation | National Historical Landmark |
Designated | January 14, 1974 |
Architectural type | Church building |
Style | Baroque |
Specifications | |
Materials | Sand, gravel, cement, and bricks |
Administration | |
Archdiocese | Manila |
Diocese | San Pablo |
Clergy | |
Priest(s) | Mario Rafael Castillo |
Assistant priest(s) | Philip James A. Baided Florencio Villanueva |
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