Parish History

The church of Alaminos was built in the far end of the Hacienda de Calauan, an estate owned by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, Spanish Navigator and Governor of Manila. After his death, the hacienda was bequeathed to Juan de Salcedo, his grandson.

According to the records found in the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines, our Parish was founded in 1815 with St. Joachim, Father of the Blessed Virgin Mary as its patron. This is the reason why the image of St. Joachim can still be seen in the facade of the church.

After the finding of the image of Our Lady of the Pillar in a well people started going to the image to ask for the Virgin's help from asking for children, for healing, employment, guidance, and even travel. Numerous favors were granted by the Lord through the intercession of our Lady and thus as an act of the people's thanksgiving she was proclaimed as the Church's titular patroness.

 In the 1960s, the church was renovated and had a modern altar in marble. In 1997, the altar was again renovated, this time in baroque architecture. It was blessed by Msgr. Francisco C. San Diego, Bishop of the Diocese of San Pablo in October 1998. 

Through the years, the church has undergone repairs and extensions to accommodate the number the growing population of the parish.

These are the communities within the jurisdiction of the Parish:

1. San Agustin

2. San Andres

3. San Benito

4. Del Carmen

5. San Gregorio

6. San Ildefonso

7. San Joaquin (Brgy. II)

8. San Jose (Brgy. I)

9. San Juan