WHAT ARE THE BELIEFS AND PRACTICES OF AURORA, ISABELA?
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ST. ISIDORE PARISH
ST. ISIDORE PARISH
Saint Isidore Farmer Parish in Aurora, Isabela, Philippines, is a Roman Catholic church dedicated to Saint Isidore the Farmer. The church's history dates back to the early 20th century when Spanish friars first arrived in the area and built a small chapel made of wood and bamboo in honor of Saint Isidore.
In 1938, a strong typhoon destroyed the original chapel, and a new church made of stronger materials was built in its place. The construction of the new church was initiated by the then parish priest, Fr. Felipe Ocampo, and was completed in 1941. The new church was made of bricks and cement and had a bell tower.
During World War II, the church served as a refuge for the local residents who sought shelter from the Japanese soldiers. The church sustained some damages during the war but was repaired and renovated after the war.
In the 1970s, the church underwent major renovations to expand its capacity and improve its facilities. The church was also declared a parish, and Fr. Conrado Amores became its first parish priest.
In 2004, the church underwent further renovations and improvements, and a new altar was installed. The church's façade was also enhanced with a new design, and the bell tower was renovated.
Today, the Saint Isidore Farmer Parish Church continues to serve as a center for Catholic worship and community activities. The church celebrates the feast day of Saint Isidore every May 15, with a procession and a fiesta.
In 1938, a strong typhoon destroyed the original chapel, and a new church made of stronger materials was built in its place. The construction of the new church was initiated by the then parish priest, Fr. Felipe Ocampo, and was completed in 1941. The new church was made of bricks and cement and had a bell tower.
During World War II, the church served as a refuge for the local residents who sought shelter from the Japanese soldiers. The church sustained some damages during the war but was repaired and renovated after the war.
In the 1970s, the church underwent major renovations to expand its capacity and improve its facilities. The church was also declared a parish, and Fr. Conrado Amores became its first parish priest.
In 2004, the church underwent further renovations and improvements, and a new altar was installed. The church's façade was also enhanced with a new design, and the bell tower was renovated.
Today, the Saint Isidore Farmer Parish Church continues to serve as a center for Catholic worship and community activities. The church celebrates the feast day of Saint Isidore every May 15, with a procession and a fiesta.
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