Cathedral Shrine and Parish of St. Joseph — Attraction in Balanga

Situated right in the middle of the City of Balanga, this cathedral is the bastion of Roman Catholicism in the province of Bataan. It has provided home and refuge to Christian- Catholic souls seeking guidance and strength, and has hosted different religious activities and milestones among the faithful, from daily masses and novenas to baptism, confirmation, matrimony and final blessings of the departed.

It is right across the city hall and the plaza, reflective of the traditional arrangement of Filipino towns ever since the Spanish period.

It is accessible by foot or by private vehicle, and by tricycle which is the public transport in...

St. Joseph Cathedral is one of the biggest and oldest churches in Bataan. Beside it is the souvenir shop that sells different religious materials and keepsakes. The church is located in front of Balanga Municipal Hall. Most of the people gathered here because it is the center place of...

The church has a well-organized setup for covid precautions. At the door, there are greeters who assist the churchgoers and guide them to their proper seats. The setup for receiving communion was also orderly. However, there was no system in place regarding how the churchgoers would...