First Catholic church soon to rise in Sagada

Published Date: March 30, 2012

Tags: Catholic, church, Mountain Province, Sagada

THE Vicariate of Bontoc-Lagawe will soon have its first Catholic church in Sagada as construction is set to begin this year.

The church will be built in Sagada town and will also serve as the new center of the Churchs mission in the area.

In our desire to expand the Catholic presence in Sagada, we see the need to continue the construction of a shrine, said Fr. Pablo Lumiwan, Sagada Mission Rector.

The church will also provide devotional destination for Catholic tourists who are looking for a church nearby where they can pray or celebrate the Eucharist, Lumiwan said.

The ground breaking for the church was held in 2009 but its construction was delayed due to lack of funding.

Organizers are hoping for a huge turnout for an upcoming fundraising concert in order to augment Sagada mission centers limited resources for the project.

The Sagada In My Mind concert will be held at the chapel of the University of Santo Tomas on May 4 in coordination with the USTs Santisimo Rosario Parish.

Performers include the renowned choir of Coro San Jacinto and Cagayan State University Ensemble under the baton of Fr. Ranhilio Aquino together with UST Symphony Orchestra.

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