Iba Church

Iba Church, formally known as Saint Augustine Cathedral Parish, is the Roman Catholic cathedral located in Poblacion, Iba, the capital municipality of Zambales, Philippines. It serves as the seat of the Diocese of Iba. Originally founded as a Recollect mission in 1684, the church exhibits Spanish colonial architectural features. It is notable for its simple facade, bell tower, and role as the central religious and cultural landmark of the province.

Visitors can expect a historic Spanish-era cathedral situated in the town center of Iba near the municipal plaza and provincial capitol. The exterior features a light-colored facade with a bell tower, while the interior includes a nave, altar, religious images of Saint Augustine of Hippo, stained glass, and pews for worship. The surroundings are urban and accessible, with a churchyard and plaza area. Visitors can observe architecture, attend Mass, and take photographs of the exterior and interior where permitted.

Founded as a Recollect mission in 1684, Iba Church is one of the early Spanish-era churches in Zambales. The parish was administered by the Augustinian Recollects and later by other clergy. The church became the cathedral when the Diocese of Iba was canonically erected on June 12, 1955 and formally established in 1982, serving as the central church for the province.

As the cathedral of the Diocese of Iba, the church is the principal center of Roman Catholic faith and community life in Zambales. It hosts regular liturgical services and the annual feast of Saint Augustine of Hippo on August 28, which draws parishioners from across the province.