Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John, The Evangelist: Burgos St., Dagupan City, Pangasinan

Modern Facade of Dagupan Cathedral

The Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist also known as the Dagupan Cathedral is located along Burgos St. in Dagupan City, Pangasinan. It is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan. 

The Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist was granted with a special bond of spiritual affinity with the Papal Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls by virtue of decree from the Rome dated February 15, 2012. It was on the eve of the 49th anniversary of the elevation of the Lingayen-Dagupan to the rank of Metropolitan. 

Closer Look of the Main Altar

In the papal basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, the stone coffin of containing the bones of the Saint Paul the Apostle can be found.  

Bones of the Saint Paul the Apostle

Pilgrims visiting the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist is granted with papal blessings and plenary indulgence under the usual conditions laid down by Church laws. This means that all Catholic faithful who visit and pray in Cathedral of St. John gain the spiritual benefits of the Church as if they actually visited in the papal basilica in Rome. 

Wooden Door

Wooden Door

Having said all these, you must then include Metropolitan Cathedral of St., John, The Evangelist on your list during Lenten Season if you visit Pangasinan.