STAFF EXCURSION TO BATANGAS

The CBCP Secretariat enjoyed an overnight excursion to a resort in San Juan, Batangas. On our way, we made a stop at the National Shrine of St. Pio in Sto. Tomas, Batangas, a welcome spiritual detour where we celebrated mass. Afterward, we continued to San Juan, where we had lunch at the local parish church.

Our overnight stay was at Calubcub Bay Resort and Recreation in San Juan, a property with spacious grounds and two swimming pools. However, I observed that the beach area wasn’t ideal for swimming, as it had dark sand and chocolate-brown waters.

 The following morning, we visited the public beach in Laiya, about 15 kilometers away, which boasted ivory-colored sand. Being a weekend, the beach was bustling with visitors. Various water activities were available, including a thrilling banana boat ride that many of my officemates eagerly enjoyed.

On our way back, we took the scenic coastal route to Batangas City, passing by the Malabrigo Lighthouse and Montemaria, which is said to feature the world’s tallest statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Padre Pio National Shrine, Sto. Tomas, Batangas 

I noticed that the roofing of the church has been changed from the last time I visited it. A ceiling has already been put in place inside the church. 

Link to my previous post on Sto. Pio National Shrine: 

https://beachanatic.blogspot.com/search?q=sto.+pio

 Calubcub Bay Resort and Recreation
San Juan, Batangas

Laiya Beach

Malabrigo Lighthouse, Lobo, Batangas

Mother of All Asia Tower of Peace

This Tower of Peace is supposedly the world's tallest statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary found in Montemaria, Batangas City. 

CHURCHES OF PAMPANGA: Part Two

ARCHDIOCESAN SHRINE OF APUNG MAMACALULU 

Shrine of Christ, Our Lord of the Holy Sepulcher or 

Santo Entierro (F-2012)

 

HOLY ROSARY PARISH (F-1829)

Sto. Rosario (Poblacion), 2009 Angeles City, Pampanga

CHRIST THE KING PARISH (F-1994)

Pulung Cacutud, 2009 Angeles City, Pampanga

OUR LADY OF GRACE PARISH (F-1880)
Poblacion, 2010 Mabalacat City, Pampanga

SAN BARTOLOME PARISH (F-1605)

San Nicolas1 (Poblacion), 2011 Magalang, Pampanga

SANTA CATALINA DE ALEXANDRIA PARISH (F-1590)
Poblacion, 2012 Arayat, Pampanga

SANTA ANA PARISH (F-1756)
San Joaquin, 2022 Sta. Ana, Pampanga

SANTA MONICA PARISH (F-1581)
Parian (Poblacion), 2021 Mexico, Pampanga

SAN JOSE PARISH (F-1940)
San Jose, Malino, 2021 Mexico, Pampanga

SAN ANDRES APOSTOL PARISH (F-1575)

Pescadores (Poblacion), 2013 Candaba, Pampanga

SAINT JOSEPH THE WORKER PARISH (F-1867)

Poblacion, 2006 Floridablanca, Pampanga

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH (F-1590)

Plaza Burgos (Poblacion), 2003 Guagua, Pampanga

SAN NICOLAS DE TOLENTINO PARISH (F-1575)

Santa Cruz (Poblacion) 2018 Macabebe, Pampanga

THE LORD’S PRESENTATION PARISH (F-1996)

Batasan, 2018 Macabebe, Pampanga

SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH (F-1893)

San Nicolas (Poblacion) 2017 Masantol, Pampanga

SANTA MONICA PARISH (F-1614)

San Nicolas (Poblacion), 2019 Minalin, Pampanga

SAN LUIS GONZAGA PARISH (F-1740)

Santa Cruz (Poblacion), 2014 San Luis, Pampanga

NUESTRA SEÑORA DEL PILAR PARISH (F-1771)

San Juan (Poblacion) 2015 San Simon, Pampanga

SANTA LUCIA PARISH (F-1590)

Sta. Lucia (Poblacion), 2004 Sasmuan, Pampanga

SANTA RITA DE CASCIA PARISH (F-1726)

San Jose (Poblacion), 2002 Sta. Rita, Pampanga

SAINT THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH (F-1929)
Poblacion, 2020 Sto. Tomas, Pampanga

St. Peter the Apostle Parish (F-1590)

Apalit, Pampanga

Bougainevillas were in full bloom along the NLEX. 

Earlier post on Pampanga: Churches of Pampanga: Part One