Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church is a Roman Catholic and Marian church located in Poblacion, Magdiwang, Romblon, Philippines.
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History
In 1635, the Bishop of Cebu petitioned the Augustinian Recollects to take over the Christianization of Romblon and in two years, they established Catholic presence in Badajoz (San Agustin), Looc, Cajidiocan, and Odiongan.
The town was organized as Fundacion de Naylog led by Valentin Ayala and it was annexed to the Pueblo de Sibuyan (Cajidiocan). It was renamed Magallanes in 1855 after Miguel Lopez de Legazpi.
Its church was established in 1867.
Architecture
The church rises to four stories and erected within a gated compound of wide, open space. The Sacred Heart of Jesus is enthroned on a pedestal in the churchyard.
The church itself is contemporary and incorporates many neoclassical elements. Its foundations are embellished with cartouche, and resting upon them are fluted attached columns with Doric capital. The front wall is pierced with round, pointed arch, and arch fenestration. The bell tower is found in the gospel side.
Celebration
The feast day of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary is October 7.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church in Poblacion, Magdiwang, Romblon 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 Magdiwang.
Monday
- No mass schedule found.
Tuesday
- 5:00-6:00 AM
Wednesday
- 5:00-6:00 AM
Thursday
- 5:00-6:00 AM
Friday
- 5:00-6:00 AM
Saturday
- 5:00-6:00 AM
Sunday
- 6:30-7:30 AM
Church information
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church in Poblacion, Magdiwang, Romblon |
| Address | Poblacion, Magdiwang, Romblon 5511 |
| Country | Philippines |
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| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1867 |
| Age | 158 years |
| Status | Parish |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Capiz |
| Diocese | Diocese of Romblon |
| Vicariate | Vicariate of Sta Barbara |
| Patron | Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary |
| Feast day | October 7 |
| Architecture | |
| Tower | 1 |
Nearby Churches
- Our Lady of Remedies Church in España, San Fernando, Romblon
- Santa Barbara Church in Cajidiocan, Romblon
- Shrine of Immaculate Conception in San Fernando, Romblon
- St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church in Lumbang, Cajidiocan, Romblon
- Sto. Niño Church in Danao, Cajidiocan, Romblon
References
- Romblon. National Economic Development Authority MIMAROPA Region. Retrieved March 14, 2024
- Profile of Romblon Province. Philippine Statistical Authority. 2013. Retrieved March 14, 2024