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Augustinian Churches
Sibalom, Antique(1732-1906)
Sibalom was founded as a parish in 1732. at that time, Sibalom was a flousrishing little
settlement of about two thousand inhabitants at the site on the northwestern part of the present
town which was called Barabanua.
Source: The Augustinians in Panay, R. Morales Maza, 1987
GONZALES
Miag-ao Church
This structure, fortress like and located on top of a hill was built in 1786-1797. The twin
belfries are asymmetric with one taller than the other. It is the stunning bas relief at the pediment
and facade of the church that makes this one of the interesting churches in the country. It depicts
St. Christopher with the Christ Child at the center with native flora around. Its patron is St.
Thomas, Tolentine.
Source: http://simbahan.net/2015/04/28/10-augustinian-built-heritage-churches-in-the-
philippines-you-should-see/
FARHAN
Lambunao Church
The Church in Lambunao owes its present site to the Father Jose Lobo. However, it may
not until 1758 that Lambunao became an independent parish. He came to this town as a Parish
priest in 1878. In 1879, he transferred the Church from near the river of Lambunao to
Buenavista. In 1880, he supervised the building of a new Church made of stone. The new stone
church was of blessed and inaugurated at 4 oclock in the afternoon of Sept. 9, 1890 with Fr.
Castandellio, O.S.A.
Source: The Augustinians in Panay, R. Morales Maza, 1987
LOSANTA
Anini-y Antique
In Anini-y, on the southwestern-most point of Panay, the church still stood. Guerilleros
had tried to burn its roof three times but each time, young boys between the ages of 8 and 10
years had gone up the roof and put out the fire. The older men had not gone up because they
feared a reprisal but the children did and the church building was saved.
Source: The Augustinians in Panay, R. Morales Maza, 1987
MALICIA