Peñaranda Church

The Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church, simply known as the Peñaranda Church, is a Roman Catholic parish church located at Penaranda, Nueva Ecija, Philippines.[1] It is under the Diocese of Cabanatuan with Francis of Assisi as patron saint.[2]

Peñaranda Church
Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church
Parokya ni San Francisco ng Assisi
Simbahan ng Penyaranda
The Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church of Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija
Peñaranda Church is located in Nueva Ecija
Peñaranda Church
Peñaranda Church
Location in Nueva Ecija
Peñaranda Church is located in Luzon
Peñaranda Church
Peñaranda Church
Peñaranda Church (Luzon)
Peñaranda Church is located in Philippines
Peñaranda Church
Peñaranda Church
Peñaranda Church (Philippines)
15°21′12.4″N 121°00′06.9″E
LocationPeñaranda, Nueva Ecija
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusParish church
Founded1853
DedicationSaint Francis of Assisi
Architecture
Heritage designationNHCP Marked Structure
Designated1951
Architectural typeBaroque
Groundbreaking1869
Completed1889
Administration
ArchdioceseLingayen-Dagupan
DioceseCabanatuan
Clergy
Bishop(s)Sofronio Bancud

Background

The Roman Catholic parish of Peñaranda was founded in 1853.[2] Its first church with cogon roof and stone walls was constructed by Fr. Alvaro Calleja. In 1869, Fr. Florentino Samonte ordered the commencement of the church construction. This was continued by Fr. Isidoro Prada from 1873 to 1875, and also by Fr. Candido San Miguel from 1879 to 1881. The church was finished by Fr. Santos Vega from 1887 to 1889. The convent made of bricks and stone was built by Fr. Valentin Gato de la Fuente from 1889 to 1891.[3] In 1951, a historical marker was unveiled for the church by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines.[4]

It is one of the Jubilee Churches for the 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines.[1]

Images
  • View of the facade from the church plaza
    View of the facade from the church plaza
  • Church main door
    Church main door
  • Historical marker
    Historical marker
  • Altar view from the church main door
    Altar view from the church main door
  • Stairway to the belfry
    Stairway to the belfry
  • Church altar
    Church altar
  • Religious images of Francis and Clare of Assisi
    Religious images of Francis and Clare of Assisi
  • Church tabernacle
    Church tabernacle
  • Baptismal font
    Baptismal font
  • View of the church pews from the altar
    View of the church pews from the altar
  • Interior view from the loft
    Interior view from the loft
  • Church belfry
    Church belfry
  • The church's painted facade and brick-laid walls
    The church's painted facade and brick-laid walls
  • Side view of the church
    Side view of the church
  • Church plaza
    Church plaza

References
  1. "List of Jubilee Churches as PH marks 500 years of Christianity". Rappler. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  2. "Vicariate-of-Divina-Pastora". Diocese of Cabanatuan. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  3. "NHCP Marker". Wiki Commons. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  4. "PRECUP". National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
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