The Lipa City Cathedral shown on the image above is one of the 49 parishes in Lipa City. The city is known as Little Rome of the Philippines. Lipeños are known for being religious approx 1,668,480 Catholics in the city expect a huge crowd every Sunday.
Wiki Information about the Cathedral
Denomination Roman Catholic Rite Latin Rite
Established 10 April 1910 (Diocese), 20 June 1972 (Archdiocese)
Cathedral Metropolitan Cathedral of San Sebastian (or simply the Lipa Cathedral)
Patron saint Saint Sebastian
The Parish Of Lipa was administered by The Agustinians from 1605 to the end of the nineteen century. Lipa, which was located formerly on the Shore of BomBon Lake, was destroyed by the eruption of Taal Volcano in 1974, but was reconstructed on the present site. This church was built under the supervision of the Rev. Benito Varas . O.S.A parish priest from 1865 to 1884, The Diocese of Lipa was created by Pope Pius X on Apri 10, 1910. The Augustinians encouraged the extensive cultivation of Cacao and Coffee. -1939
Archdiocese of Lipa City Vision
"A people of God called by the Father in Jesus Christ to be communities of totally developed human persons in the world, witnessing to the Kingdom of God by living the Paschal Mystery in the power of the Holy Spirit."
Inside Lipa City Cathedral
Old structure inside, from ceiling to the altar, beautiful paintings and Saint’s image
The Patron Saint: Saint Sebastian
January 20 is the feast of San Sebastian or Lipa City Fiesta. Festival Fun activities are expected every January.
Mass Schedule in Lipa City Cathedral
Sunday :AM
5:00 6:00 7:00 8:15 and 9:30 PM3:00 5:00 6:00 and 7:00
Mass everyday are also held: keep you posted for the update
Parish priest of Lipa City Cathedral
Msgr. Rafael Oriondo.
How to Get to Lipa City Cathedral
Addresss and Contact : CM Recto Ave., Poblacion, Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines
Tel. No. +63 (43) 981-1160
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Maps from Google show that the Church is located besides establishments like Bank of Makati Lipa City, Jollibee Lipa Downtown, McDonald's and Lipa City Colleges.
Coming from TAMBO-exit (Manila) Jeepney (sign LIPA) ride from TAMBO-EXIT to Lipa (minimum fare) Located along C.M. Recto Avenue Lipa City once you see Mc Donald Bayan take a walk north approximately 10 min walk.
