Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Church
A Roman Catholic parish in Pulong Buhangin devoted to the veneration of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, honored locally as Mother and Queen of the barrio and center of brown scapular devotion in the Diocese of Malolos.
At a glance
Located in Barangay Pulong Buhangin at Kilometer 38 in Santa Maria, this parish church stands under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Malolos. The image of Our Lady of Mount Carmel has become a focal point of local devotion, attracting pilgrims and devotees who report miracles and divine intercession.
History
The parish has a documented history of miraculous events and intercessory graces granted through the image of Our Lady. On September 8, 2019, the image received episcopal coronation, marking official ecclesiastical recognition. In February 2023, the municipal government of Santa Maria officially conferred upon the image the title of “Mother and Queen of Pulong Buhangin” following a resolution by former municipal councilor Jess De Guzman. The resolution acknowledged the image’s historical significance to both the barrio and the wider municipality, and referenced multiple documented testimonies of miracles. The municipal council approved the resolution unanimously.
What you see
Details of the church’s architectural character are not documented in available sources. A ceremonial badge bearing the municipal government’s logo was attached to the image following the 2023 coronation title.
Cultural significance
The parish serves as the primary center of brown scapular devotion within the Diocese of Malolos. Devotees and parishioners continue to petition for canonical coronation of the image and elevation of the parish to diocesan shrine status. The church anchors local spiritual life and community identity in Pulong Buhangin.
Key facts
- Country: Philippines
- Province: Bulacan
- Municipality: Santa Maria
- Barangay: Pulong Buhangin
- Jurisdiction: Diocese of Malolos
- Episcopal coronation: September 8, 2019
- Coordinates: 14.866°N, 120.9951°E
Practical information & getting there
The church is located at Kilometer 38 in Barangay Pulong Buhangin. The barrio fiesta is celebrated on the third Sunday of February to commemorate the arrival (translacion) of the image. The memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is observed on July 16. For current visiting hours and Mass schedules, contact the parish directly or the Diocese of Malolos.
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