THE CHURCHES OF LA UNION

              On our way back to Manila from a recent trip to Abra, aside from visiting the churches of Ilocos Sur, we also passed by six churches of La Union which were along the way.  These were the parish churches of the towns of Sudipen, Bangar, Balaoan, Bacnotan, San Juan and Bauang. 

THE HOLY FAMILY PARISH (F-1945)
Sudipen, La Union

ST. CHRISTOPHER PARISH ( F-1701) 
Bangar, La Union

ST. NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINO PARISH (F-1587)
Balaoan, La Union

ST. MICHAEL ARCHANGEL PARISH (F-1599)
Bacnotan, La Union

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH
San Juan, La Union

The Beach in San Juan

The town of San Juan is noted as a beach and surfing destination.  

STS. PETER & PAUL PARISH (F-1587)
Bauang, La Union

THE CHURCHES OF ILOCOS SUR

            On our way back to Manila from a recent trip to Abra, we visited several parish churches in the towns of Ilocos Sur that lay along our route. We stopped at seven churches in the towns of Narvacan, San Esteban, Santiago, Candon, Santa Lucia, Santa Cruz, and Tagudin. Most of these churches were built centuries ago, with the oldest dating back to 1586. As a result, they are characterized by thick walls made of bricks and stones, reflecting the enduring architecture of that era. A touch of modernity in all the churches was the presence of “helicopter"  fans.

 OUR LADY OF MT. CARMEL PARISH (F-1587)
Narvacan, Ilocos Sur

OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION PARISH (1760)

Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur

ST. STEPHEN PROTOMARTYR PARISH (F-1884)
San Esteban, Ilocos Sur

ST. JAMES THE GREATER PARISH (F-1625)
Santiago, Ilocos Sur

ST. JOHN OF SAHAGUN PARISH (F-1591)
Candon City, Ilocos Sur

ST. LUCY PARISH (F-1586)
Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH (F- 1603)
Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur

ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH (F-1586)
Tagudin, Ilocos Sur