Boac Cathedral
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral Parish (Filipino: Parokyang Katedral ng Kalinis-linisang Paglilihi), commonly referred to as Boac Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic church and cathedral in the town center of Boac, Marinduque, in the Mimaropa region of the Philippines.
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| Location | Boac, Marinduque |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/icpboac/ |
| History | |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Founded | 1580, 1792 |
| Dedication | Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of Prompt Succor |
| Dedicated | 1792 |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Architectural type | Church building |
| Style | Baroque, Fortress church |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Lipa |
| Diocese | Boac |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Marcelino Antonio Maralit |
The seat of the Diocese of Boac, the cathedral today is surrounded by its likewise centuries-old defensive walls, and was declared a Philippine Important Cultural Property (ICP) in 2018 by the national museum of the country.At present, the Cathedral houses the Sacred Heart Pastoral Center (Bishop's residence) as well as the Diocesan Shrine of Mahal na Birhen ng Biglang Awa within its compound.
In 2021, the cathedral was designated as a jubilee church of the Diocese of Boac during the celebration of the 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines.