Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion

According to the historical marker, during the British invasion in 1762 the Bulakan Church was razed by fire.

The construction of the present church and convent was started in 1812 by Father Gaspar Folgar, OSA.

The church was subsequently repaired after experiencing damages: major repairs on the earthquake-damaged bell tower in 1877 by Father Marcos Hernandez, OSA (through the planning and construction of Don Ramon Hermosa and Don Jose Fuentes – a plaque commemorating the builders of the tower can be seen at the first level of the bell tower façade); and in 1884 when Father Francisco Valdes, OSA rebuilt the church after the 1880 earthquake.

[3] The following list summarizes the priests who managed the parish and made significant changes to the church structure during the Spanish occupation of the Philippines: The whole facade stands on a base block, or a plinth.

During the recent years, relevant changes had been made to the church structure including the replacement of the Mudejar-style main door with one depicting the history of the town and its patron saints done by local artist A. Magtoto.

Plaque commemorating the rebuilding of the bell tower in 1877
Church NHI historical marker installed in 2007