Churches in Negros

December 12, 2009

Old Churches and Sacred Places found in Negros Occidental

Balaang Bukid ni Maria (Sitio Tongo, Bgy. Palampas, San Carlos City).
About 6.5 km. from city proper. Features Stations of the Cross with a Holy Cross statue of the Blessed Mother and a shrine overlooking the scenic areas of San Carlos.

Church of Our Lady Of Peace and Good Voyage (Lapaz, La Carlota City).
One of the early few churches of Romanesque architectural design. Built in 1876-77 and made of Silay red brick and corral stones.

St. John the Baptist Church (Bago City).
It is a century-old edifice built during the time of Fr. Juan Penido, with Mexican architecture. Located at the southern portion of Bago Public Plaza.

San Vicente Ferrer Church (Sagay City).
2 centuries old church. Devotees flock to the shrine of San Vicente every Friday, especially the 1st Friday of the month.

Chapel of Carthweels (Manapla).
Main attraction in the Chapel is Christ crucified in a cartwheel, as well as the altar made from a large solid rock and the virgin Mary carved out of solid “santol” tree.

San Sebastian Cathedral.
Bishop’s Palace built by Fr. Julian Gonzaga served as refuge for the Spanish military and civil officials.

The Church of San Diego (Silay City).
15 km. from Bacolod City; Basilica type of architectural work constructed in the 1920s.

Mural of Birhen sang Barangay (Bacolod City).
Large mural mosaic of 95,000 pieces of shells of various species in their natural colors. A unique work of art found at the Chapel of Sta. Clara.

Sta. Ana Grotto (San Carlos City).
Built by Atty. Silverio Eusebio in the late 1960s; gained attraction among those whose illnesses and disabilities were miraculously “cured.”

La Carlota Church (La Carlota City).
Constructed in 1876 out of corals and ducks eggs.

Church of Valladolid.
Constructed in 1877 under the supervision of the Recollect friar Carlos Ubeda.

Church of St. Joseph.
Found at the heart of Victorias Milling Co. complex; features the world-renowned mural of “Christ” done in psychedelic colors.

Church of Vito (Sagay City).
This century-old church is a mecca of the devotees of St. Vincent Ferrer.

Church of St. Magdalene (Hinigaran).
Built in 1858, the church was said to have a bell made of silver and gold weighing 480 kg.

If you drop by at Bacolod, be sure to check out local restaurants and cafe their to fully experience the place.

21 Restaurant (Lacson, Bacolod City)
Phone number: 433-4096

Aboy’s Restaurant (Goldenfield, Bacolod City)
Phone number: 435-0760

Ample Corner Restaurant (Cordova)
Phone number: 471-2922

Bascon Café (Cors 27th/Lacson St.)
Phone number:433-2011
(2374 C L Montelibano AV B. City)
Phone number: 433-2011

Bob’s Big Boy Drive Inn (BS Aquino Dr Bacolod City)
Phone number:434-2409

Bread n Butter Luncheonette (Gonzaga)
Phone number:432-0860

Chiken House Araneta
Phone number: 434-8201

D’Rasa Pub & Restaurant (Ground Floor Metrodome Bldg. Araneta, Bacolod City)
Phone number: 433-6625

Golden Food Park (Cabul Subd)
Phone number: 495-4897

Great Wok Of China (BS Aquino Dr Bacolod City)
Phone number: 434-1995

Imay’s Bar & Restaurant (GM St. Bacolod City)
Phone number: 434-4700

Korean Grille Restaurant & Bar (14 23rd Lacson)
Phone number: 433-7896

Kuidore Yakiniku Restaurant (St Francis Bldg)
Phone number: 433-7230

Skoro Garden Restaurant (Libertad Ext. Bacolod City)
Phone number: 707-5676

Terrace Garden Restaurant (Abelarde)
Phone number: 493-0614

Looking for schools and colleges in Negros Occidental? Here’s a list of schools and colleges located mostly in Bacolod City, Silay and Talisay.

A Child’s Place (Atis Bacolod City)
Phone Number: 433-6440

AMA Computer College Bacolod Inc. (8 San Agustin)
Phone Number: 433-6440

Antonie Day Care Center (Airport Subd)
Phone Number: 434-3436

Asian Business Institute of E-Technology (BS Aquino Drive)
Phone Number: 432-3038
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Bacolod Christian Center (San Juan)
Phone Number: 434-4957

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