Santa Catalina Parish Church (Arayat)

Since its initial construction during the late 1700s, it has been subjected to major alterations such as addition of decorative ornaments and reliefs and re-painting works.

On August 29, 1590, Bishop Domingo Salazar approved the request of Augustinians to establish its first mission at the town of Arayat.

[1] Santa Catalina Church was built in 1753, based on the canonical books stating that baptismal activities have been conducted by Fray Villalobos since 1758.

At present, it belongs to the parish of the Vicariate of Mary, Help of Christians, in the Archdiocese of San Fernando.

[1] The Renaissance-style facade is characterized with its frontal arcade on the second level and Celtic-like cross windows on the sides.

Church interior in 2014