Parish of St. Catherine of Alexandria (Leon, Iloilo, Philippines)

Parish of St. Catherine of Alexandria (Leon, Iloilo, Philippines) The parish was established in 1730 in Camando as a visita of Tigbauan, Iloilo.

The Parish of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, established in 1732 within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Jaro, serves the 54 barangays of the Municipality of Leon in the province of Iloilo, Philippines In 1738, it was elevated to a full parish under the patronage of Santa Catalina, Virgen y Martir. The current church structure, built in 1869, sits on a hillside overlooking the town plaza. Throughout its history, the church has served as a landmark during times of conflict, housing American forces during the Philippine-American War and later serving as a Japanese station in 1942. After the Mill Hill Missionaries took administration in 1910, the church faced significant challenges: it was burned during World War II and severely damaged by the "Lady Caycay" earthquake on January 25, 1948. Through the enduring faith and efforts of the townspeople, the church was repaired in 1946 and again in 1976, standing today as a testament to the community's resilience.

15/06/2026

SOLEMN MASS with the SACRED RITE OF PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION

to be Presided by His Grace: Most Rev. Midyhpil B. Billones, D.D
Archbishop of Jaro

LIVE @ The National Shrine of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria
Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral, Jaro, Iloilo City

06/06/2026
05/06/2026

Happy Sacerdotal Anniversary!

REV. FR. LOUIE JOHN NINIAN
Parochial Vicar
St. Anthony Abbot Parish
Tubungan, Iloilo

26/05/2026
24/05/2026

Happy Birthday!

REV. MSGR. ELMER TABABA
Parish Priest
St. Vincent Ferrer Parish
Leganes, Iloilo

05/05/2026

Address

Leon
5026

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 11:30am
12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 11:30am
12pm - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 11:30am
12pm - 4pm
Friday 8am - 11:30am
12pm - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 11:30am
12pm - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+639659639979

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