Assumption of Our Lady Church is a Roman Catholic and Marian church located in Bo Obrero, Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines.
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History
The church was founded by Archbishop Jose Ma. Cuenco on February 2, 1952. The very first church was made of light construction materials.
Architecture
The church’s facade is dominated by the pair of curving concrete bands that tapers upwards and culminates to a cross. In the area in between them, just above the entryway, is the haloed image of the patroness: draped in white and blue, Her arms outstretched, standing on clouds, and attended by cherubs. Over the rectilinear entrance is a concrete awning that provides shade. It is flanked by small garden patches. The rest of the facade is boxy and divided into sunken panels on the wall.
Celebration
The feast of The Assumption of Our Lady falls on 15th of August.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of The Assumption of Our Lady Church in Bo Obrero, Iloilo City 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 Iloilo City.
Monday
- 6:30-7:30 AM (Hiligaynon)
Tuesday
- 6:30-7:30 AM (Hiligaynon)
Wednesday
- 6:30-7:30 AM (Hiligaynon)
Thursday
- 6:30-7:30 AM (Hiligaynon)
Friday
- 6:30-7:30 AM (Hiligaynon - Mass for the Sacred Heart of Jesus every first Friday)
Saturday
- 6:30-7:30 AM (Hiligaynon)
Sunday
- 6:30-7:30 AM (Hiligaynon)
- 8:30-9:30 AM (Hiligaynon)
- 5:00-6:00 PM (English)
Church information
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | The Assumption of Our Lady Church in Bo Obrero, Iloilo City |
| Address | Zone 2 Bo Obrero, Iloilo City, Iloilo 5000 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Contact | (033) 337 - 5796 |
| www.facebook.com | |
| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Founder | Archbishop Jose Ma. Cuenco |
| Established | February 2, 1952 |
| Age | 73 years |
| Status | Parish |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Jaro |
| Vicariate | Vicariate of St. Paul |
| Patron | The Assumption of Mary |
| Feast day | August 15 |
Nearby Churches
- Immaculate Conception Church in Tanza, Iloilo City
- Most Holy Name of Jesus Church in Arevalo, Iloilo City
- Our Lady of Fatima Church in Lapuz, La Paz, Iloilo City
- Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church in Calumpang, Molo, Iloilo City
- San Jose Obrero Church in Fundidor, Molo, Iloilo City
- San Jose Placer Church in Iloilo City, Iloilo
- Santa Maria Church in Iloilo City
- St. Anne Parish Church in Molo, Iloilo City
- Sta. Teresita del Niño Church in Iloilo City
References
- The Assumption of Our Lady Parish. Archdiocese of Jaro. Retrieved December 23, 2022
- Archdiocese of Jaro. Claretian Publications. Retrieved December 23 2022
- Balik kasaysayan kita! The Assumption of Our Lady Church. February 2, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2022