The church is the third and final relocation site of Bauan after its transfer from the shores of Bombon Lake (Taal Lake), to Durugto, to Lonal, and finally to its present site near the shores of Batangas Bay.

Manuel Blanco, who perfected the art of dyeing by means of plants[1] in Bauan.

Rivera built a church, convent, schools, and a fort, all of strong materials.

Jose Victoria built the present church in 1762, under the direction of Don Juan Bandino.

Jose Treviño built the convent in 1762 and the massive tower attached to the church in 1772.

Manuel del Arco built the stone fence of the atrium in 1848, decorated it with artistic columns and an iron reja.

The church houses the Holy Cross of Bauan, the patron saint of the town.

Found in 1595 by local natives in a place called Dingin, near Alitagtag, it was installed in Bauan's church.

A golden sun, with radiating rays and embossed with a human face, was added at the point where the cross's arms intersect.