Historical Marker Simbahan ng San Jose de Monte
Historical Marker Simbahan ng San Jose de Monte
The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led the unveiling of the historical marker "Simbahan ng San Jose de Monte" in the City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan on 13 February 2024.
NHCP Chair Regalado Trota Jose, Jr. unveiled and turned over the historical marker to His Excellency Most. Rev. Dennis C. Villarojo, D.D. in his capacity as the Bishop of Malolos. The turn-over was witnessed by Rev. Fr. Leon Coronel, Parish Priest of the St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Hon. Arthur B. Robes, Mayor of the City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan; and Dr. Dennis M. Booth, City Administrator.
The church was first established as a visita of the parish at Meycauayan under the Franciscans before becoming a separate parish in 1752. It was burned down in 1822 and was rebuilt through the contributions of the faithful in 1853. The church was featured in the La Ilustracion Filipina as "De Media Arquitectura" in 1860 as an exemplar of 19th Century church designs. It was the center of combat between Filipino revolutionary forces and Spanish colonial forces during the Philippine Revolution in 1896 and was damaged by fire in 1899. During World War 2, the church became an internment camp for Filipino soldiers. It was refitted in 1976 but was severely damaged during the 1990 Luzon earthquake. In 1997, it was rebuilt and modernized to accommodate the increasing congregation. At present, the belfry remains original to the old church.
Photos by Alvin Lorena & Aljon Concillado / NHCP Communications
Source: nhcpofficial
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