Masses in Pampanga
When you are in Cabalen aka Pampanga, don’t only look for restaurants where you can satisfy your craving for Kapampangan Cuisine. Visit their famed cathedrals and churches to satisfy the hunger of your soul. And while you’re at it, here’s a list of mass schedule you can choose from.
San Fernando Cathedral
Also known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Fernando, she has Our Lady of the Assumption for her patron. Right smack at downtown, expect to encounter some traffic. Arrive early for free parking.
Mon Mass: 06:00am
Tue-Fri Mass: 12:00nn
Wed and Fri Mass: 5:30pm
Saturday Mass: 7:30am
Saturday Anticipated Mass: 5:30pm
Sunday Mass (AM): 5:00am, 6:30am, 8:00am, 9:30am
Sunday Mass (PM): 4:00pm, 5:30pm, 7:00pm
Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, San Fernando
This parish is very accessible and commute friendly. Situated at MacArthur Highway, it’s hard to miss this Church.
Mon-Fri Mass: 6:00pm
Saturday Anticipated Mass: 5:00pm, 6:30pm
Sunday Mass (AM): 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:30nn
Sunday Mass (PM): 4:00pm, 5:30pm, 7:00pm
Apung Mamacalulu Shrine, Angeles
Consider it the Baclaran of Pampanga, the Archdiocesan Shrine of Christ Our Lord of the Holy Sepulchre, or better known as Apu, is a must place to visit in Pampanga. Apung Mamacalulu means Merciful Lord . Literally it’s Lord Mercy-ing for the word mamacalulu is more of a verb than an adjective. For a more quiet visit, consider going on a Sunday too! You’ll be glad you did!
Wednesday Mass: 5:30pm
Friday Mass (AM): 5am,6am,7am,8am,9am,10am,11am,12nn
Friday Mass (PM): 2pm,3pm,4pm,5pm,6pm,7pm
Sunday Mass: 8:00am
Pisamban Maragul, Angeles
Also known as the Holy Rosary Parish of Angeles, this church has Our Lady of the Holy Rosary for her patron. Nestled in the heritage area of Angeles, you’ll feel transported to a previous era, pining for the days past. Pisamban Maragul translates to Big Church.
Mon-Sat Mass: 6:30am
Wed and Fri Mass: 5:30pm
Sat Anticipated Mass: 5:30pm
Sunday Mass (AM): 5:30am,7:00am, 8:30am, 10:00am
Sunday Mass (PM): 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:00pm, 6:30pm
Betis Church
Dubbed as the Sistine Chapel of the Philippines, be ready to be awed by the interior of the Betis Church. This church is also Santiago Apostol Parish of Betis, Guagua Pampanga. Do you see a pattern here? Churches have their better-known names aside from their official names.
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Tue and Thur Mass: 6:00am
Wed and Fri Mass: 5:30pm
Saturday Anticipated Mass: 5:00pm
Sunday Mass: 6:00am, 9:00am, 5:30pm
First Sat Mass: 6:00am
San Guillermo Church, Bacolor
Half-buried in lahar, this church has a charm of its own. Don’t miss this when you visit Pampanga.
Wed Mass: 5:30pm
Friday Mass: 5:30pm
Saturday Mass: 7:00am
Sunday Mass: 6:30am, 8:30am, 5:30pm
How about you? What are your favorite churches in Pampanga?
