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About Our Parish<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Learn about our history, our mission, and the community that has gathered under the patronage of St. Peter the Apostle for generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WHO WE ARE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Community Rooted in Faith Since Its Founding<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Mulanay, Quezon is a Catholic Church and the place of praise and worship for every individual. Our patron, St. Peter the Apostle \u2014 the first of Christ’s disciples and the rock of the Church \u2014 lived a life full of devoutness and valor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are a parish family bound by love, prayer, and the sacraments, serving the faithful of Mulanay and neighboring communities under the Diocese of Gumaca<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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June 29<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Gumaca<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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OUR DIRECTION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Mission<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through worship, sacraments, and compassionate service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St. Peter the Apostle Parish is committed to nurturing faith through regular Mass, the sacraments (especially Eucharist and Reconciliation), Catechism for children, and outreach programs that serve the spiritually and materially needy in Mulanay and neighboring communities under the Diocese of Gumaca.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Vision<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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To be a vibrant, faith-filled community rooted in Christ, united by love and service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We envision a parish family where every member grows in holiness, actively participates in the Church’s mission, and bears witness to St. Peter’s values of devotion, courage, and leadership in the Bondoc Peninsula.


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Our Story<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Brief History of the Parish<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Early 1600s<\/div>

Early Founding<\/h2>

Franciscan missionaries reached the Bondoc Peninsula and established Mulanay as one of the oldest towns in the country, bringing the Catholic faith to local people.<\/p>

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Establishment of the Parish<\/h2>

St. Peter the Apostle Parish was officially established under the protection of St. Peter the Apostle, becoming a separate parish church in Mulanay, Quezon.<\/p>

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1861<\/div>

Construction of the Parish Church<\/h2>

The present church building was constructed using coral stones (“gasang”), featuring distinctive folk bas-reliefs on its fa\u00e7ade that remain today.<\/p>

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Diocese of Gumaca<\/h2>

The parish belongs to the Diocese of Gumaca, serving the Bondoc Peninsula region of Quezon Province.<\/p>

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Today<\/h2>

The parish continues to thrive with regular Mass, sacraments, and ministries including the Ministry of Altar Servers (578+ members), remaining the heart of Catholic life in Mulanay.<\/p>

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Patron Saint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n