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Samal Church

Samal, Philippines · built 1596

Saint Catherine of Siena Parish Church, commonly known as Samal Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Samal, Bataan, Philippines. The church is dedicated to the Italian saint Catherine of Siena. The Dominicans constructed the first church in 1596. It is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Balanga. From June 5, 2023 to December 26, 2025, Fr. Josue V. Enero was assigned as Rector and Parish Priest of the church until his death. Rufino Sescon, Bishop of Balanga, appointed Alwin B. Bobis as parish priest (originally as parish administrator) on January 19, 2026.

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