Pasig Cathedral
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Pasig, commonly known as the Pasig Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church located in Plaza Rizal, Barangay Malinao, Pasig in Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the mother church, and the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Pasig and one of the oldest structures in the city.
| Pasig Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Pasig | |
The cathedral in April 2021 | |
| Location | Plaza Rizal, Barangay Malinao, Pasig |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | iccpasig |
| History | |
| Former name(s) | Immaculate Conception Parish |
| Authorising papal bull | June 28, 2003 |
| Founded | July 2, 1573 |
| Dedication | Immaculate Conception |
| Earlier dedication | Our Lady of the Visitation |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural type | Church building |
| Style | Baroque |
| Administration | |
| Province | Manila |
| Diocese | Pasig (since 2003) |
| Deanery | Immaculate Conception |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Mylo Hubert Claudio Vergara |
| Rector | Rev. Fr. Mariano L. Baranda |
| Assistant priest(s) | Rev. Fr. Rizalino Jose Rev. Fr. Adam Gregor Arellano Rev. Fr. Daniel Estacio |
The church was founded as a parish by the Augustinian missionaries on July 2, 1573, coinciding with the foundation of the town of Pasig. Initially, the parish was consecrated to the Visitation of Our Lady, but on April 25, 1587, was changed to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the patroness of the Augustinian priests during that time.
The parish was administered by the CICM Fathers from 1910 to 1979, after which the Filipino clergy took over the pastoral leadership of the parish. Until 2003, the parish was a part of the Archdiocese of Manila. During the time of Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jaime Sin, the parish belonged to the Ecclesiastical District of Makati until October 2001, when it became part of the newly created Ecclesiastical District of Pasig. On August 21, 2003, the district was elevated as a separate and independent diocese, with the elevation of the parish into the status of a cathedral. The present parish priest and rector of the cathedral is Mariano L. Baranda.