16/06/2026
๐๐ข๐๐๐ ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ฃ ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ข๐ก ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐, ๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ก ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ฃ ๐ข๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ฆ๐, ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ก๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐ก๐๐ช ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐๐๐ข ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐จ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐ ๐ข๐ ๐ฆ๐ง. ๐๐ข๐๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐ง๐๐ฆ๐ง, ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ ๐จ๐ก๐๐ข๐ก
On the Third Sunday after Pentecost and WIFI Sunday, June 14, 2026, the Solemn Rite of Blessing and Rededication of the Altar was officiated by the Bishop of the Diocese of La Union and Abra, Rt. Rev. Nixon Jose, assisted by the Parish Priest, Rev. Mars D. Batay-an.
The new retablo and sanctuary of the IFI Parish of St. John the Baptist in Poblacion Norte, Caba, La Union represent a thoughtful enhancement of the existing sanctuary. Rather than replacing the past, the project builds upon it, preserving what is valuable while introducing improvements that enrich the worship experience.
The design follows our guiding principle of beautifying and improving church structures with the least possible financial cost and with minimal alteration to the existing building. It also reflects our commitment to honoring the efforts of previous generations. By preserving key elements of the old sanctuary, former leaders, sponsors, and donors can continue to see and appreciate the fruits of their contributions while supporting the church's ongoing development.
Designed with simplicity, beauty, and reverence in mind, the sanctuary primarily uses white and gold tones to create an atmosphere that reflects the glory and majesty of God. The overall concept seeks to inspire prayer, devotion, and a deeper awareness of the sacred presence of Christ in worship, in keeping with Article of Religion No. 9 of the Iglesia Filipina Independiente.