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| Location | Malolos, Bulacan |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Sui iuris church | Latin Church |
| History | |
| Authorisingpapal bull | November 25, 1962 |
| Status | Cathedral andMinor Basilica |
| Founded | 1580 |
| Dedication | Immaculate Conception |
| Consecrated | 1826 |
| Architecture | |
| Heritage designation | Palacio Presidencial |
| Designated | 1951 |
| Style | Neoclassical |
| Groundbreaking | 1580–1591 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 2,000 |
| Administration | |
| Province | Manila |
| Diocese | Malolos (since 1962) |
| Deanery | Immaculate Conception |
| Parish | Immaculate Conception |
| Clergy | |
| Bishop(s) | Dennis Villarojo |
| Rector | Bobby Mariano[1] |
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TheCathedral-Basilica Minore and Parish of the Immaculate Conception,[a] commonly known asMalolos Cathedral, is aRoman Catholic minor basilica and cathedral in the city ofMalolos, Bulacan in thePhilippines. The cathedral is thesee of theBishop of Malolos, asuffragan of theArchdiocese of Manila. The shrine is dedicated to theBlessed Virgin Mary of theImmaculate Conception.
Pope John XXIII granted the decreeChristi Fidelium Consulere which elevated the shrine as a Cathedral on November 25, 1962.Pope John Paul II later raised the shrine to the status ofMinor Basilica via decree on April 9, 1999.[2]Pope Benedict XVI granted aPontifical decree of coronation towards its enshrined Marian image on May 11, 2011. The image was canonically crowned on March 10, 2012.[2]
The parish dates back to the arrival of Spanish missionaries to Malolos in 1580, and the establishment of anAugustinian monastery. The first church and convent were built in 1591 of modest means. The congregation was formally established as a parish until 1673, the same year the town of Malolos was incorporated. The original church complex was expanded in 1691, and entirely reconstructed from 1734–1744.[3]
In 1813, a fire destroyed both the church and convent, and reconstruction was started in 1819. The new church was consecrated by Francisco Alban, bishop ofNueva Segovia on October 18, 1826. The earthquakes of 1863 and 1880 both damaged the church, and restorations were undertaken from 1859–1872 and in 1883.[3]
On September 10, 1898, the convent was appropriated by GeneralEmilio Aguinaldo and used as the presidential palace for theFirst Philippine Republic. On March 31, 1899, as they were fleeing from the American army, Aguinaldo ordered GeneralAntonio Luna to set fire to the complex as part of theirscorched-earth policy.[3]
During theAmerican occupation of the Philippines, the church and convent were gradually rebuilt and renovated. A new baptistery was dedicated in 1954, and the roof replaced in 1955–1961.[3]
The church was renovated further in preparation for its designation as a cathedral after the diocese of Malolos was created in 1962. It was consecrated as a cathedral by its second bishop, Rev. Cirilo Almario Jr., in 1976.[3]
From 1990–1992, a chapel ofEucharistic adoration was built, the baptistery was converted to a mortuary chapel, and a crypt was built beneath the high altar.[3]
On April 9, 1999, the cathedral was elevated byPope John Paul II to aminor basilica dedicated to the Immaculate Conception.[2] ACatholic Mass was later offered with festivities for its inauguration ceremony on December 4, 1999.
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The cathedral's architecture is primarilyNeoclassical withBaroque influences and moderate ornamentation.[3]
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