Saints Peter and Paul Church in Hinunangan, Southern Leyte

Saints Peter and Paul Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Hinunangan, Southern Leyte, Philippines.

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History

The town’s name comes from hononganan, which means a place to stop or resting place. Its church was a visita of Abuyog, Leyte, and it became a parish in 1851. A church built during the term of Fr. Pedro Monasterio in 1853 no longer exists today. Some of its carved stones bearing busts of cherub and the symbol of the Franciscan Order are in display in the church’s grounds.

Architecture

The facade consists of pilasters between pierced walls. By the entrance is a gable roof and the main portal is an arch opening. The bell tower is erected in the gospel side.

Celebration

The feast day of Sts. Peter and Paul is June 29.

Services

Confession is scheduled at 6:00 in the evening every Wednesday and Sunday.

Mass schedule

Below is the weekly mass schedule of Saints Peter and Paul Church in Hinunangan, Southern Leyte 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 Hinunangan.

Monday

5:30-6:30 AM

Tuesday

5:30-6:30 AM

Wednesday

5:30-6:30 AM

Thursday

5:30-6:30 AM

Friday

5:30-6:30 AM

Saturday

5:30-6:30 AM

Sunday

5:30-6:30 AM
8:00-9:00 AM
2:30-3:30 PM (Traditional Latin Mass)
5:30-6:30 PM (English)

Church information

Details
Name	Saints Peter and Paul Church in Hinunangan, Southern Leyte
Address	Hinunangan, Southern Leyte 6608
Country	Philippines
Facebook	www.facebook.com
Religion
Denomination	Roman Catholic
Established	1851
Age	173 years
Status	Parish
Archdiocese	Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu
Diocese	Diocese of Maasin
Vicariate	Vicariate of St. John the Baptist
Patron	St. Peter, St. Paul
Feast day	June 29
Architecture
Tower	1

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References

Diocese of Maasin. Retrieved December 6, 2023
A brief history. Municipal Government of Hinunangan. Retrieved December 6, 2023