Kalibo Cathedral

The Cathedral Parish of Saint John the Baptist (Aklan: Parokya Katedral it San Juan Bautista), or simply Kalibo Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in downtown Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines. The cathedral is the seat of the Diocese of Kalibo, and is situated near the Aklan River.

Kalibo Cathedral
  • Cathedral Parish of Saint John the Baptist
  • Parokya Katedral it San Juan Bautista (Filipino)
  • Diocesan Shrine of Santo Niño
  • Parroquia Catedral de San Juan el Bautista (Spanish)
  • Santuario Diocesano del Santo Niño (Spanish)
Cathedral facade in 2022
Kalibo Cathedral
Location in the Visayas
Kalibo Cathedral
Location in the Philippines
11°42′37″N 122°21′49″E
LocationKalibo, Aklan
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusCathedral
Founded1581, 1680, 1804
DedicationSaint John the Baptist
Consecrated1804
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architectural typeChurch building
StyleBaroque, Modern
Completed1804, 1886, 1947
Demolished1885, 1990
Administration
ArchdioceseCapiz
DioceseKalibo
Clergy
Bishop(s)Jose Corazon T. Tala-oc
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