The spiritual ministration of Balanga formerly belonged to Abucay. Balanga became an independent missionary center in 1739. Rev. Benito Rivas,O.P.,strengthened this church by fortifying its wall. Rev. Juan Antonio Vicente,O.P,roofed it with galvanized iron and decorated the interior. Rev. Mariano Ma. Minano,O.P.,from 1838-1845 constructed the arch of the choir loft and made the baptismal font out of granite from Mariveles. The parochial ministration under the Filipino clergy started with Rev. Mariano Sarili,June 21,1898. The church was used as the site for Japanese artillery bombardment of Mt. Samat where Filipino and American forces gave their last stand during the last world war.

How to get there:

From Manila there are many buses plying the 3 hours Manila-Bataan route regularly.

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