Holy Child Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Palanguia, Pototan, Iloilo, Philippines.
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History
Fr. Marcelino Guanco, then parish priest of Pototan Parish, began visiting Palanguia to hold mass in 1911. Soon it became a parish in 1913, and a church was built in the barangay plaza that was donated by the laity.
The construction of the present-day church began in 1967 through the efforts of Fr. Calixto Enojo to replace an earlier church that was in a dilapidated condition. It was erected in a new site and completed in the following year. Renovations were carried out in 2009.
In addition to Palanguia, it serves the following areas: Alegria, Balangigan, Bugtongan, Cabayogan, Danao, Ginalinan Viejo, Ilongbukid, Inatulan, Latawan, Lay-ahan, Pitogo, San Julian, Sariri, Sinuagan, Taminla, Tina, and Ubang.
Architecture
An overhang is supported by columns on plinths. The church’s facade has engaged columns supporting a gable by the pediment, which is pierced with a rose window. In addition, the facade is punctured with twin lancet and pointed arch windows, and above the entrance is where the image of the titular is installed. A bell tower is erected in the gospel side.
Celebration
The feast of the Holy Child is February 22.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of Holy Child Church in Palanguia, Pototan, Iloilo from June 9, 2025 to June 15, 2025. Please reach out to the church for an updated schedule. Additionally, you may also want to view mass schedules of churches in Pototan.
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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Saturday
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Sunday
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Church information
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Holy Child Church in Palanguia, Pototan, Iloilo |
| Address | Palanguia, Pototan, Iloilo 5008 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1911 |
| Age | 114 years |
| Status | Parish |
| Declared as parish | 1913 |
| Age as parish | 112 years |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Jaro |
| Vicariate | Vicariate of St. Matthias |
| Patron | Sto. Niño |
| Feast day | February 22 |
| Architecture | |
| Tower | 1 |
Nearby Churches
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Polut-an, Pototan, Iloilo
- Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Bongco, Pototan, Iloilo
- Our Lady of the Pillar Church in Mina, Iloilo
- Patronage of St. Joseph Church in Pototan, Iloilo
- Saint John the Baptist Church in Dingle, Iloilo
- St. Isidore Church in Zarraga, Iloilo
- Sto. Rosario Church in Igang, Pototan, Iloilo
References
- Vicariate and Parishes. Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Jaro. Retrieved December 12, 2023
- PARISH FIESTA SERIES no. 75. Jaro Archdiocesan Commission on Catechesis and Catholic Education – ACCCE. February 11, 2021. Retrieved December 12, 2023