Museo Parroquiál de Baclayon

01/11/2025

At the , we join the faithful in prayerful remembrance, mindful that the heritage we preserve is also a testament to lives once lived in devotion. May our prayers unite heaven and earth in one communion of love and hope.

02/07/2025

📣 Museum Advisory: Resumption of Regular Operations

The Baclayon Parish Museum is now back to regular operations following our parish’s role in the 2025 CBCP Annual Retreat and 130th Plenary Assembly held in Bohol. As part of this historic gathering, the Immaculate Conception Parish of Baclayon had the privilege of welcoming the bishops for a special Mass and fellowship dinner last night.

We sincerely thank our visitors for your patience and understanding.

📍 Museum Hours:

8:30 AM – 12:00 NN
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Last entry: 15 minutes before closing
Open daily except Tuesdays

We look forward to welcoming you once again as we continue to celebrate and preserve our shared faith and heritage.

02/07/2025

Bishops from across the Philippines move in solemn procession into the historic Baclayon Church for the third day of the 2025 CBCP Annual Retreat and Synodal Consultation.

An image that captures not only the timeless beauty of one of the country’s oldest churches, but also the enduring mission of the Church to walk together in prayer, reflection, and unity.

📷 Photo by DZRJ 846 –

02/07/2025

Today, the Baclayon Parish Museum joins the entire parish community in prayerful anticipation as we welcome the esteemed members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) for a solemn Eucharistic Celebration at the historic Baclayon Church.

As the site of the first Catholic mission in Bohol, established by Jesuit missionaries in 1596, the Immaculate Conception Parish of Baclayon holds a foundational place in the religious history of the province. For over four centuries, this parish has served as a vital center of evangelization, nurturing the faith of generations and spreading the message of the Gospel throughout Bohol and beyond.

We are deeply honored to receive the leaders of the Church in this sacred space, rich in history, heritage, and devotion. This occasion marks not only a significant moment in our parish life but also a reaffirmation of our enduring mission to be a living witness to the faith.

With hearts full of gratitude and reverence, we welcome our Bishops and invite the faithful to join us in prayer, unity, and Christian hospitality.







📷 Poster courtesy of Bishop Abet Uy / Diocese of Tagbilaran
🔗 Source: facebook.com/bishopabetuy

01/07/2025

CBCP in Bohol
A Sacred Gathering in Faith and Service

On the second day of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) week-long gathering in Bohol, Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David — outgoing CBCP President and Bishop of Kalookan — presided over a solemn Mass, bringing together bishops from across the country in prayer and reflection.

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23/06/2025

On June 22, 2025, Immaculate Conception Parish celebrated the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, honoring the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. This tradition, established in the 13th century by Pope Urban IV with the guidance of St. Thomas Aquinas, continues to be a profound expression of faith.

15/06/2025

Baclayon’s Mid-Year Fiesta: A Journey of Faith

Every third Sunday of June, Baclayon celebrates more than a feast — it celebrates a return.

The “Mid-Year Fiesta,” a celebration intimately tied to the 𝑣𝑖𝑎𝑗𝑒𝑑𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑠 — seafaring traders who, up to the early and mid-20th century, sailed with the winds of the Amihan to reach ports across the Philippines and even beyond the archipelago. These men and women navigated not just waters but uncertainty, distance, and longing. Their lives, cast upon the tides yet anchored in devotion.

Out at sea for months, they were often absent during the December 8th feast of the Immaculate Conception. But absence did not mean forgetting. Their faith traveled with them — tucked between traded goods and whispered in every prayer to survive the storms.

So they made a promise: to return, to give thanks, to offer a feast in honor of the patroness who watched over their journey. Thus was born this celebration — rooted not only in festivity, but in 𝑝𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑎𝑑 (devotional pledge), 𝑝𝑎ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑢𝑛𝑔𝑜𝑑 (offering of gratitude), and the deep-seated faith of those who knew the danger of distant shores.

Baclayon’s Mid-Year Fiesta is not just a tradition. It is a homecoming of the soul.

Viva Nuestra Señora de la Inmaculada Concepcion!
Viva Baclayon!

In photo: 𝐼𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑁𝑢𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎 𝑆𝑒𝑛̃𝑜𝑟𝑎 𝑑𝑒 𝑙𝑎 𝐼𝑛𝑚𝑎𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑑𝑎 𝐶𝑜𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑝𝑐𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝐵𝑎𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑜𝑛’𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑝𝑎𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑠, 𝑤ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑒 𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑛𝑙𝑦 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑑 𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑛’𝑠 𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑓𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑡 𝑜𝑛 𝐷𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 8 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑀𝑖𝑑-𝑌𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝐹𝑖𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑎 𝑖𝑛 𝐽𝑢𝑛𝑒. 𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑎𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑒, 𝑎 𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑑 𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑙 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑𝑒𝑣𝑜𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡, 𝑖𝑠 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑎𝑐𝑙𝑎𝑦𝑜𝑛 𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑠ℎ 𝑀𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑢𝑚.







© Museo Parroquiál de Baclayon

12/06/2025

Today, we commemorate the birth of a free Filipino nation, 127 years since we first declared our independence from colonial rule.

Here at the , housed in one of the oldest stone churches in the Philippines, we are reminded daily of the complex legacy of our colonial past. Built by Filipino hands under Spanish direction, the stands as both a monument to faith and a silent witness to history.

As we honor this day of freedom, we acknowledge that decolonization is not about forgetting the past, it is about understanding it more deeply. Each coral stone, each artifact, each sacred space within the Church and museum tells a story of resilience, of the enduring spirit of the Filipino people.

In preserving these histories, we seek not to glorify the colonial but to engage with it critically, to reclaim the narratives of those whose voices were silenced, and to encourage a deeper sense of identity rooted in truth, faith, and freedom.

Kalayaan ay pagkilala sa kasaysayan.
Freedom begins with knowing.







© Museo Parroquiál de Baclayon

18/05/2025

Today is International Museum Day!

Sharing this post from the as we celebrate the power of museums to educate, inspire, and connect communities. through culture and heritage.

Join us in honoring the role of museums in preserving our past and shaping our future. Visit your local museum — there's always a story waiting to be discovered.

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐮𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🏛️✨

Every year since 1977, the International Council of Museums - ICOM has led International Museum Day, bringing together our global community in this shared celebration. This year, IMD highlights the importance of changing communities in driving the future of museums.

The NMP has also proudly headed and constantly supported efforts to bridge cultural heritage, education, and community. Let’s envision a brighter tomorrow for everyone—in cultural spaces and beyond!

We’d love to learn your thoughts as well! What do you think we can do to bring Filipino culture and creativity to bigger communities and greater heights? Share your ideas with us in the comments! 🤔💭