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OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tagkawayan, Quezon City<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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PARISH IDENTITY<\/h1><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Exterior Architecture<\/h2>
The church features a sturdy, reinforced concrete structure designed to withstand the tropical climate of Quezon. Its height and prominent positioning in the Poblacion represent the “uplifting of the soul,” serving as a physical landmark that has guided generations of Tagkawaye\u00f1os.<\/figcaption><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Fa\u00e7ade and Parish Grounds<\/h2>
The fa\u00e7ade is characterized by a welcoming wide entrance and a bell tower that calls the community to prayer. The open grounds are designed for the “Salubong” and other outdoor processions, reflecting the historical importance of public communal worship in rural Philippines.<\/figcaption><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Interior Worship Space<\/h2>
The interior is designed with a wide nave to accommodate a large number of parishioners, emphasizing the “Church as a Family.” The high ceilings and ventilation are not just for comfort but symbolize the openness of the heart to the Holy Spirit, a design choice common in post-war Philippine churches.<\/figcaption><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sanctuary and Liturgical Design<\/h2>
The focal point is the altar, often flanked by a replica of the Grotto of Lourdes. This design choice directly connects the local parish to the 1858 apparitions in France, reminding the faithful that the grace of Massabielle is present right here in Tagkawayan.<\/figcaption><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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HISTORY<\/h1><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
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1943<\/span><\/div><\/div>
01\/01\/1943<\/div><\/div>
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Initial Mission<\/a><\/div>
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The initial mission community in Tagkawayan began to take shape as residents sought a more localized place of worship during the mid-20th century.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1948<\/span><\/div><\/div>
11\/02\/1948<\/div><\/div>
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The First Feast<\/a><\/div>
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The community celebrated a significant milestone with a formal feast day celebration, solidifying the devotion to Our Lady of Lourdes in the heart of the town.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1984<\/span><\/div><\/div>
19\/05\/1984<\/div><\/div>
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One with Gumaca<\/a><\/div>
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The parish officially became part of the newly erected Diocese of Gumaca, moving from the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Lucena.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1991<\/span><\/div><\/div>
01\/05\/1991<\/div><\/div>
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Architectural Reimagination<\/a><\/div>
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Completion of significant structural renovations to the church building to accommodate the growing population of the Poblacion district.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2023<\/span><\/div><\/div>
11\/02\/2023<\/div><\/div>
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75 Years of Spiritual Service<\/a><\/div>
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The parish celebrated its Diamond Jubilee (or significant anniversary milestone), marking decades of spiritual service to the people of Tagkawayan.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t

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The Parish Today<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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And today, the parish still thrives on committing good services, with St. Bernadette continuing to be an inspiration for others to pursue tomorrow even in the face of adversary.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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