Immaculate Conception Parish and Shrine is located in San Lorenzo Ruiz Street, Villamonte, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines.
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History
The church was established by Bishop Manuel Yap on April 1, 1962. It became a parish through a canonical erection presided by Bishop Antonio Y. Fortich on March 4, 1969 and the first parish priest was Fr. Vicente Salgado. Its status was raised to a diocesan shrine on May 30, 2006.
Architecture
The facade is dominated by a church tower whose hollow base also serves as a portico and has pointed arch as primary architectural motif. It has a round window depicting an image of the patroness and ornamented with curclicues. It is topped with a lantern, pyramidal roof, and a cross.
The main entrance is flanked by church walls and a pair of bell towers, while the pediment is in a recessed section. Its interiors feature barrel vaulte ceiling and three naves with clerestory overlooking the main nave.
Celebration
The feast day of the Immaculate Conception is every December 8.
Services
The parish office is open from 9:00 in the morning until 5:00 in the afternoon except Tuesday.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of Immaculate Conception Parish and Shrine in Villamonte, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental 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 Bacolod City.
Monday
- 6:00-7:00 AM
Tuesday
- 6:00-7:00 AM
Wednesday
- 6:00-7:00 AM
Thursday
- 6:00-7:00 AM
Friday
- 6:00-7:00 AM
Saturday
- 6:00-7:00 AM
- 5:30-6:30 PM
Sunday
- 6:00-7:00 AM
- 9:00-10:00 AM
- 5:30-6:30 PM
Church information
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Immaculate Conception Parish and Shrine in Villamonte, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental |
| Address | San Lorenzo Ruiz Street, Villamonte, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental 6100 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Contact | 434-7020 |
| immaculateconceptionps@gmail.com | |
| www.facebook.com | |
| Website | icpsvillamonte.wordpress.com |
| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Founder | Bishop Manuel Yap |
| Established | April 1, 1962 |
| Age | 63 years |
| Status | Parish |
| Declared as parish | March 4, 1969 |
| Age as parish | 56 years |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Bacolod |
| Diocese | Diocese of Bacolod |
| Vicariate | Vicariate of the Queen of Peace-Redemptorists |
| Patron | Our Lady of Immaculate Conception |
| Feast day | December 8 |
| Architecture | |
| Belfry | 2 |
Nearby Churches
- Our Lady of Holy Rosary Chaplaincy in Eroreco Subd., Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
- Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Church in Bata, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
- Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Chapel in Riverside Hospital, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
- Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Chaplaincy in Doctor’s Hospital, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
- Queen of Peace Chapel in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
- Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
- St. John Baptist La Salle Chaplaincy in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
- St. Joseph Chaplaincy in Mountain View, Bacolod City
- Sto. Niño Parish and Shrine in BBB Galo, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
References
- Vicariate of Immaculate Conception. Diocese of Bacolod. Retrieved May 2, 2023
- History of Parish. Immaculate Conception Parish and Shrine. Retrieved May 2, 2023