TRIP UP NORTH DURING THE UNDAS BREAK: Part Two - CHURCHES OF ISABELA

                My recent road trip during the Undas break brought me to five parish churches and towns of Isabela: Dinapigue, Santiago City, San Mateo, Ramon and Cordon.  

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE PARISH (F-1734)

Santiago City, Isabela

SAN ROQUE PARISH (F-1981)

Ramon, Isabela

ST. MATTHEW PARISH (F-1951)
San Mateo, Isabela

 ST. JOHN MISSION
Dinapigue, Isabela

The tree trunk base of the altar was found in the sea nearby. The parish priest plans to have it sculptured to represent the apostles during the last supper. But he still has not found somebody who is willing to come to Dinapigue to do it. 

The native convento just at the back of the church. It has an open air design with sea sand as flooring in the sala and dining area. 

With the Franciscan priest in-charge of Dinapigue, Fr. Froilan Cruz, OFM. 

Dilasag - Dinapigue Road

The distance between Dilasag, the northernmost town of Aurora province, and Dinapigue, the southeasternmost town of Isabela province, is only 23 kilometers. There are two sections in the mountains, totaling four kilometers, that are not yet paved. The bridge just outside the town of Dilasag is still under construction; however, the river is shallow and can be crossed even by small cars.

To view previous posts on other churches in Isabela province click here.