Immaculate Conception Metropolitan Cathedral is the heart of the
city. It is centered in all establishments when it terms of businesses, banks,
schools, malls, etc. Engaging all Religious sectors and marian devoties to visit the cathedral
every sunday.
Roxas City was formerly called Capiz. Capiz came from the
word "Kapris", a kind of shell still common today. As a town,
it was founded in 1693, as a parish, in 1707.
PROCESSION OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
In spite of its having been destroyed several times by the moros,
Capiz became the capital of the province around the middle of 18th century due
to its strategic location and prosperity.
The Capizeños have always been friendly and peace-loving.
Only once was the public order disturbed during the Spanish regime.
INNER VIEW OF THE CATHEDRAL
ARCHBISHOP LOGO CENTER ALTAR
This
happened during the time of Governor Duran who committed so many
injustices. As a result of these rampant abuses around 1,000 rose up
against Duran. The timely intervention of the parish priest saved Duran his
life; but only after he swore to correct the abuses.
When Capiz became a diocese in 1951, Msgr. Vicente Gonzales was
the incumbent parish priest.
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