St. Dominic of Guzman Church is a 21st-century Roman Catholic and Marian church located in Caramoan, Camarines Sur, Philippines.
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History
The church was established on February 7, 1950.
From a provisional church, church-building for a more permanent house of worhsip commenced in the 70s until the 80’s. It was torn to the ground because of its dilapidated state as a result of damages sustained from natural disasters. A new church was built as recommended by Most Reverend Fr. Leonardo Z. Legaspi, OP, DD.
Construction of the new parish church began in March 2009 and completed in 2013 during the stint of Fr. Dario I. Echipare. It was dedicated by Most Reverend Rolando J. Tria Tirona, OCD, DD, on June 18, 2013.
Architecture
The entrance of the church has an elaborate archivolt, while above its entrance door is a wooden lunette. It is flanked by pilasters, in the epistle side of which is a marker that provides historical details of the church, and windows. The facade is bounded by pillars that culminate in spires, and it is decorated with dentil and molding. In its upper level are niches of holy figures, the central one bearing the image of the patron. The pediment is truncated, and upon its peak is an octagonal belfry with engaged columns, four statues of angels blowing horns, a dome, and alighted cross.
Celebration
The feast of St. Dominic of Guzman is August 4.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of St. Dominic of Guzman Church in Tabgon, Caramoan, Camarines Sur from November 18, 2024 to November 24, 2024. Please reach out to the church for an updated schedule. Additionally, you may also want to view mass schedules of churches in Caramoan.
Monday
- 6:00-7:00 AM
Tuesday
- 6:00-7:00 AM
Wednesday
- 6:00-7:00 AM
Thursday
- 6:00-7:00 AM
Friday
- 6:00-7:00 AM
Saturday
- 6:00-7:00 AM
- 3:00-4:00 PM (Caglago)
Sunday
- 6:30-7:30 AM
- 3:00-4:00 PM (Sta. Cruz)
- 5:00-6:00 PM (Tabiguian)
Church information
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | St. Dominic of Guzman Church in Tabgon, Caramoan, Camarines Sur |
| Address | Tabgon, Caramoan, Camarines Sur 4429 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | February 7, 1950 |
| Age | 74 years |
| Status | Parish |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Caceres |
| Vicariate | Vicariate of St. Michael the Archangel |
| Patron | St. Dominic of Guzman |
| Feast day | August 4 |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 2013 |
| Age since completed | 11 years |
| Belfry | 1 |
Nearby Churches
- Divino Rostro Church in Bahi, Garchitorena, Camarines Sur
- Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Church in Guijalo, Caramoan, Camarines Sur
- Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Garchitorena, Camarines Sur
- St. Anthony of Padua Church in Bikal, Caramoan, Camarines Sur
- St. Michael the Archangel Church in Caramoan, Camarines Sur
References
- Parishes. Archdiocese of Caceres. Retrieved June 26, 2024