THE CHURCHES OF DEL GALLEGO, CAMARINES SUR AND TAGKAWAYAN, QUEZON

On our way back to Manila, we passed by two more parish churches of Del Gallego, Camarines Sur and Tagkawayan, Quezon.  Del Gallego is located at the northeastern edge of the  province of Camarines Sur directly bordering the southern end of Quezon. It is in fact the first town of Camarines Sur that travelers encounter when entering the Bicol Region from Quezon Province via the Maharlika Highway. The parish belongs to the Diocese of Libmanan.

Tagkawayan, on the other hand,  is the southernmost municipality of Quezon along the Maharlika Highway before one enters the Bicol Region through Del Gallego. Because of this strategic location, the town has long served as a crossroads between Southern Luzon and Bicol. Tagkawayan belongs to the Diocese of Gumaca. 

Sta. Rita De Cascia Parish (F-1938)
Del Gallego, Camarines Sur

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish (F-1943)
Tagkawayan, Quezon

The Cathedral of Libmanan and the Churches of Pasacao and Pamplona

During an Undas break in 2018 we visited the Masbate islands of Ticao and Burias.  After visiting the Burias island, we took the boat going to Pasacao on the mainland where we left our car.  Since we arrived early, we decided to make a short detour to Libmanan on our way back to Manila so that we could visit the Cathedral. Since it was a Sunday, we asked permission that we be able to say mass at the private chapel of the Bishop who happened to be there. He invited us also for breakfast after the mass. On our way back, we passed by the church of Pamplona which was along the way.  

St. James the Great Cathedral Parish (F-1586) 
Libmanan, Camarines Sur

Since it was a Sunday, we said mass at the private chapel of the Bishop's residence. 

Having breakfast with Bp. Joe Rojas of Libmanan

St. Michael the Archangel Parish (F-1885)
Pamplona, Camarines Sur 

St. Rose of Lima Parish (F-1885), Pasacao, Camarines Sur