SANTO DOMINGO DE GUZMAN PARISH CHURCH, Santo Domingo, Albay, Philippines

The Santo Domingo Parish Church is a testament to the rich heritage and strong faith of the people of Santo Domingo (Libog) in Albay.  It was built during the early part of the 19th century providing spiritual nourishment to the locals and visitors alike.

CATHEDRAL OF SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT, Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines

There are a lot of beautiful and historical churches in the Province of Albay, and of them is the Cathedral of San Gregorio Magno, popularly known as the Albay Cathedral. It is the seat of the Diocese of Legazpi which oversee the whole catholic faithful in Albay.  Though , I was not able to get off our vehicle to explore the church, my heart and soul was already in awe knowing that in every place I go, the church is there. The historical value and magnificent architecture are just icing on the already delicious cake. 

STELLA MARIS CHAPEL, Eco-Energy Park, Cagraray Island, Albay, Philippines

"STELLA MARIS" is a Latin word which means STAR OF THE SEA. In the Catholic-Christian tradition, it is a title commonly attributed to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The Stella Maris Chapel in Cagraray Island is located within the vicinity of the Eco-Energy Park, which is a popular tourist destination for those who are staying in the nearby Misibis Bay. True to its name, the Chapel served as "STAR OF THE SEA" because it is situated in a hilltop overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Albay.  Its architectural design is very contemporary. 

SAINT JOSEPH, THE HUSBAND OF MARY, QUASI-PARISH, Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines

The Quasi-Parish of Saint Joseph, the Husband of Mary, is located at Barangay Rawis in Legazpi City, Albay. It is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Legazpi. 

According to the Code of Canon (516), "...a quasi-parish is equivalent to a parish; a quasi-parish is a definite community of the Christian faithful in a particular church, entrusted to a priest as its proper pastor but not yet erected as a parish because of particular circumstances." These particular circumstances, unfortunately, were not identified in the Code of Canon. 

OUR LADY OF THE GATE PARISH CHURCH (DARAGA CHURCH), Albay, Philippines

One of the most significant places to visit when you are in Albay is the historical and beautiful Catholic Church of DARAGA. It is otherwise known as the Nuestra Señora de la Porteria (Our Lady of the Gate) Parish Church and is under the jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Legazpi. It was built on top of a hill in 1773 by Franciscan Missionaries.

From the Church, one can also have a good view of the Mayon Volcano and nearby towns.