Our Lady of Candles Church is a Roman Catholic and Marian church located in Jelicuon, Cabatuan, Iloilo, Philippines.
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History
Canonical erection of the parish took place on February 2, 1941, with Fr. Doroteo Imperial as the first parish priest. Groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new church occurred on February 6, 2005, and it was on September 8, 2008 that the first mass was held there.
It serves the following areas: Anuang, Balabag, Cadoldolan, Cagban, Calawagan, Inaladan, Janipaan, Jelicuon, Pacatin and Puyas.
Architecture
A bell tower is built in the gospel side, and its entrance is shaded by the portico. The front wall of the church is pierced with arches and rose window, and the patron is enthroned above the portico.
Celebration
The feast of Our Lady of Candles is February 9.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of Our Lady of Candles Church in Jelicuon, Cabatuan, Iloilo from December 2, 2024 to December 8, 2024. Please reach out to the church for an updated schedule. Additionally, you may also want to view mass schedules of churches in Cabatuan.
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Sunday
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Church information
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Our Lady of Candles Church in Jelicuon, Cabatuan, Iloilo |
| Address | Jelicuon, Cabatuan, Iloilo 5031 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | February 2, 1941 |
| Age | 83 years |
| Status | Parish |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Jaro |
| Vicariate | Vicariate of St. Thomas |
| Patron | Our Lady of Candles |
| Feast day | February 9 |
Nearby Churches
- Our Lady of Fatima Church in Buyo, Santa Barbara, Iloilo
- Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Church in New Lucena, Iloilo
- San Nicolas de Tolentino Church in Cabatuan, Iloilo
- Santa Barbara Church in Santa Barbara, Iloilo
- St. James the Greater Church in Maasin, Iloilo
- St. Martin de Porres Church in Layog, Maasin, Iloilo
References
- Vicariate and Parishes. Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Jaro. Retrieved December 14, 2023
- PARISH FIESTA SERIES no. 70. Jaro Archdiocesan Commission on Catechesis and Catholic Education – ACCCE. February 9, 2022. Retrieved December 14, 2023