Basilica Minore of Malolos
Malolos City, Bulacan
The church which is the seat of the Diocese of Malolos is the bastion of faith for the past centuries. In recognition of Bulacan's undying love for Mary, Pope John Paul II declared this cathedral "Basilica Minore of the Immaculate Conception" on December 4, 1999.
Divine Mercy National Shrine
Marilao, Bulacan
A place of prayer, healing,peace and solitude, the national shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims from all over the country and abroad. A life-size Stations of the Cross, the Rosary Hill, the Path of Healing, exhibits of the Holy Land and Mother Theresa of Calcutta and the cave of the Holy Sepulcher are spread over a 10,000 sq. m. property at the back of the shrine.
Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
San Jose del Monte, Bulacan
This shrine is an exact replica of the Lourdes Grotto of France. It features a mock hill Calvary where life-sized statues depict the passion and death of Jesus Christ. Local and foreign tourists flock to this place during Lenten season.
Kapitangan Catholic Chapel
Paombong, Bulacan
Penitents flagellate their bare backs here during Holy Week while walking barefoot towards the chapel as their own way of repentance and sharing the sufferings of Jesus Christ's passion. Actual crucifixion (nailing on the cross) takes place on Good Friday.
MICA Islamic Mosque
Brgy. Malhakan, Meycauayan, Bulacan
The Mica Islamic Center Association (MICA) was organized in 1982 in the house of Sultan Saleh Ali Gamora in #34 Dove St., Saint Francis Subdivision, Meycauayan, Bulacan, who, also became its first president. Eight years later in 1990 the association bought a land in 39 Daungan, Barangay Malhakan, Meycauayan, Bulacan for the purpose of building a mosque.
In 1991 the three-story mosque was built and finished, with a lot area of 300 sq. mtrs and a floor area of 170 sq. mtrs. per floor. The minaret tower, which is the symbol of Muslim church, is undergoing construction (July, 2007).
The mosque’s first level is used to teach Arabic language and Koran bible reading for children during weekends while second and third levels are devoted for religious activities. At present they already have 4000 members. Contact information: Sultan Saleh Ali Gamor, Mobile (+63) (0) 906-712-9695
Museo Diocesano de Malolos
Malolos City, Bulacan
The evangelization of the province of Bulacan by the Augustinian friars started with the planting of the cross in Meito, Calumpit in 1572. Soon after the towns of Malolos, Bulacan and Hagonoy were established in the name of the King of Spain. The baptism of Rajah Laya of Meycauayan by Franciscan Missionaries led to mass baptisms in the neighboring settlements. The early resistance led by native priestesses or catalonans to the foreign faith melted in the zeal of Franciscan and Augustinian friar missionaries. The Catholic faith eventually captured the hearts and minds of the people. WHAT TO SEE: the baptismal registry of Calumpit's Dionisia and Cecilia Talampas, both candidates for beatification, baptismal records of Francisco Balagtas, Marcelo H. del Pilar and Gen. Gregorio del Pilar, the versions of the Ave Marias by Abelardo, Santiago and Buencamino, great pillars of the Kundiman are given prominence, devotional paintings and sculptures alongside gold embroidered vestments including a rare wheel of bells rotated for consecrations.
National Shrine of St. Anne
Hagonoy, Bulacan
The church is the only place in the country where the relics of Sts. Anne and Joaquim, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, are venerated.
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