Saint Joseph Parish Church, commonly known as Dingras Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in the municipality of Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Laoag.

Dingras Church
Saint Joseph Parish Church
Iglesia Parroquial de San José (Spanish)
Church facade in 2015
Dingras Church is located in Luzon
Dingras Church
Dingras Church
Location in Luzon
Dingras Church is located in Philippines
Dingras Church
Dingras Church
Location in the Philippines
18°06′11″N 120°41′55″E / 18.102967°N 120.698733°E / 18.102967; 120.698733
LocationPoblacion, Brgy. Madamba, Dingras, Ilocos Norte
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusParish church
DedicationSaint Joseph
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architectural typeChurch building
StyleBaroque architecture
Specifications
Length90 feet (27 m)[1]
Width20 feet (6.1 m)[1]
Administration
ProvinceNueva Segovia
ArchdioceseNueva Segovia
DioceseLaoag
Clergy
ArchbishopMarlo Mendoza Peralta
Bishop(s)Renato P. Mayugba

History

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Dingras started as a visita of Batac and became an independent parish by the Augustinians. Father Bartolome Conrado became the first parish priest in 1598.[2] It was reinstated as a visita in 1603 and back as a parish in 1605. The church was destroyed by earthquake in 1619, reconstructed before a fire in 1838, and lightning in 1853. Another church, largely known as the ruins of the Catholic Church of Dingras, was built by Augustinian friar Damaso Vieytez. It was restored and remodeled by Father Ricardo Deza with the help of Mayor Camilo Millan from 1879 to 1893. It was ruined by fire and earthquake in 1913.[1] Now, the famous ruins of Dingras is reconstructed from its present site and now used as church building.

Architecture

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The church measuring 90 feet (27 m) in diameter and 20 feet (6.1 m) in width is one of the largest church in the Philippines.[1]

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Bibliography

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  • Dela Torre, Visitacion (2006). The Ilocos Heritage. Makati: Tower Book House. ISBN 978-971-91030-9-7.
  • Historical Markers: Regions I-IV and CAR (in Filipino). Manila: National Historical Institute (Philippines). 1993. p. 88. ISBN 9715380611.
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