Bacarra Church
St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, commonly known as Bacarra Church is a Roman Catholic church located in the municipality of Bacarra, Ilocos Norte, Philippines under the jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Laoag.
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Church facade in 2022 | |
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| Location | M. Castro Street, Brgy. Sta. Rita, Bacarra, Ilocos Norte |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Dedication | Saint Andrew the Apostle |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Heritage designation | National Cultural Treasure |
| Designated | 1973 |
| Style | Church building |
| Completed | 1593 |
| Administration | |
| Province | Nueva Segovia |
| Archdiocese | Nueva Segovia |
| Diocese | Laoag |
| Clergy | |
| Archbishop | Marlo Mendoza Peralta |
| Bishop(s) | Renato P. Mayugba |
Founded in 1593 by Augustinian friars, the church was declared a National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, and a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines. Its key feature is its domeless, leaning bell tower located just meters from the church.
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