San Roque Parish

San Roque church was the ninth and last parish we visited during our tour of Mandaue City's Church Parishes.

The church facade shows a semicircular structure. It is the only church that gave me an energetic vibe. Based on the activities on a normal Saturday, I believe that most of the church patrons belong to a younger generation.

Inside the church. The pews are arranged in a semicircular way to fit  the church's semicircular structure.

A glass mosaic of St. Roque on one of the church walls.

Church patrons playing croquet in the church grounds. I was reminded of the Queen in Alice in Wonderland saying, "Off with her head!"

Because it was the last church in our itinerary, we decided to have a group picture.:)

Gethsemane Parish

The Gethsemane church was the eighth parish we visited during our tour of Mandaue City's Church Parishes.

The church facade.

The church altar.

A sculpture depicting Jesus and an angel  in the Garden of Gethsemane. This is part of the church altar  at the back of the chairs for mass celebrants.

The church pews as seen from the altar. This is the first church I've visited that has sloping pews.

Holy Family Parish

The Holy Family church was the seventh parish we visited during our tour of Mandaue City's Church Parishes.

The church facade. This was the only church that looks like a big house in the old days. It has a veranda on all sides.

Inside the church. There was a scheduled wedding ceremony  during our visit.

A dome in the church's ceiling. I've noticed that most Catholic churches have a dome in their ceilings.

This was placed on the church's front veranda.

An area in the church grounds for offering lighted candles. I like the glass mosaic of the Holy Family.

The mass schedule placed on a post along the street.

St. Joseph Parish

The National Shrine of St. Joseph was the sixth parish we visited during our tour of Mandaue City's Church Parishes. According to the Mandaue City official tourism website, the church was completed in 1848. In 1922, it was damaged by an earthquake and in 1945, a bomb destroyed its roof. The bell tower in the middle of the facade was later demolished and two towers were constructed on both sides. In 1996, a full renovation took place.

The church facade with the new tower of bells on the side.

A view of the church facade with churchgoers. There was a confirmation ceremony when we arrived for our visit.

A closer shot of one of the church's towers.

The new tower of bells. I don't know how these bells are rang. Probably it's automated (?). :)

The church altar.

Mandaue's Señor de Cena

On the right side of the altar is Mandaue's Señor de Cena. It's a life-sized depiction of Jesus with the 12 apostles during the Last Supper.

I attempted to take a picture of all the apostles with Jesus using the panoramic feature of my cam. Unfortunately, I didn't notice that there was one apostle who was too tall fit in the shot...hehehe

Christ The King Parish

Christ The King church was the fifth parish we visited during our tour of Mandaue City's Church Parishes.

The church sign along the road.

The church facade.

Inside the church.

The church altar.

Sto. Niño Parish

Sto. Niño church was the fourth parish we visited during our tour of Mandaue City's Church Parishes.

The church sign along the road.

The church facade.

The church altar.

Inside the church. There was a wedding preparation.

Our Lady Of Fatima Parish

Our Lady of Fatima church was the third parish we visited during our tour of Mandaue City's Church Parishes.

The church facade.

The church altar.

A closer look of the church altar. One of us said that this is now her favorite church, which I agree. I think it's also because this was the only church altar that we were able to have a close look. It's very beautiful and peaceful to be here.

This was the church where attended I Sunday masses a few years ago. But, this is the first time I get to have a close look of the altar and see the church pews from it.

Our Lady of The Nativity Parish

Our Lady of the Nativity church was the second parish we visited during our tour of Mandaue City's Church Parishes.

The Church sign along the road.

The Church facade.

Inside the Church.