San Fernando Metropolitan Cathedral in Pampanga
Posted by on February 8, 2010
When I was in Pampanga last month, the Metropolitan Cathedral of San Fernando, Pampanga Philippines was included in our itinerary.
The San Fernando Cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of San Fernando. The original structure was built in 1755 by the Augustinians and the administration was later transferred to the secular priests in 1788.
In 1948 the Church of San Fernando Pampanga was elevated to the status of Cathedral, after it became the seat of the Diocese of San Fernando. In 1975, the diocese was then elevated to the status of Archdiocese of San Fernando under the papacy of Pope Paul VI.
From San Fernando Cathedral, it is just approximately 30minutes via public transport going to the former US Airbase Clark Field in Pampanga. Visitng the San Fernando Cathedral is a good side trip during the 15th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon fiesta in Clark Field. The four-day festival will feature scores of hot air balloons from all over the globe, sky diving, remote controlled airplane exhibitions and a whole lot more.
