Our Lady of Lourdes Parish serves as a spiritual sanctuary for the faithful of Poblacion, Tagkawayan, standing as a testament to the enduring devotion of the Quezonin people. Under the guidance of the Diocese of Gumaca, the parish fosters a community rooted in the Marian virtues of prayer, humility, and healing.
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Visit the Parish residing in the beautiful town of Tagkawayan in Quezon City today.
Here are the schedules of mass for each day of the week:
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
6:00 AM — 7:00 AM
Wednesday
6:00 AM — 7:00 AM
Thursday
6:00 AM — 7:00 AM
Friday
6:00 AM — 7:00 AM
Saturday
5:00 PM — 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM — 9:00 AM
Fr. Ronilo J. Pera
Fr. Ronilo Pera shepherds the parish community of Tagkawayan, providing pastoral leadership and fostering devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes through worship, formation, and outreach.
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THE PARISH
Discover the journey of our faith, from our humble beginnings to the establishment of the vibrant community we see today.
Historically, the parish’s growth was inextricably linked to the Philippine National Railways (PNR). Before modern highways, the church served as the primary spiritual landmark for “train pilgrims” traveling between Manila and Bicol, making the parish a unique cultural bridge between the Tagalog and Bicolano regions.
Munting Sambayanang Kristiyano
The parish is a bedrock of the MSK movement (Basic Ecclesial Communities) within the Diocese of Gumaca. It was one of the early adopters of this “neighborhood-style” of worship, where faith isn’t just practiced inside the church building but in small, tightly-knit circles across the different sitios of Poblacion.
The Mananagat Thanksgiving
While many know of the town’s Mananagat Festival, few realize the parish’s specific role in the “Pagpupugay sa Dagat.” Local fishermen traditionally bring their nets or small tokens of their catch to the parish grounds for a specialized blessing, seeking the intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes for safety against the unpredictable waters of Ragay Gulf.
A “Gateway” Sanctuary
Because Tagkawayan is the final town of the Calabarzon region, the parish is affectionately known by local travelers as the “Huling Hantungan ng Pananampalataya” (The Last Stop of Faith) before crossing the provincial border. It is a common “secret” tradition for long-haul drivers to stop here at dawn for a quick prayer to ensure a safe journey through the winding roads of the Bicol peninsula.
