History of the Parish of
Immaculate Conception Metropolitan Cathedral
Roxas City
Immaculate Conception Metropolitan Cathedral
Roxas City
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.
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.
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.
He was succeeded by the following:
Msgr. Edmundo Fuerte, Msgr. Vicente Hilata, and Archbishop Onesimo C.
Gordoncillo, the present parish priest.
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