St. Jerome Parish Church

St. Jerome Parish Church, commonly known as Morong Church, is a Roman Catholic parish church in Morong, Rizal, Philippines. Located in the town center, it is renowned for its Baroque architecture with a distinctive three-storey facade and bell tower. Completed in the early 17th century by Franciscan missionaries, it was declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines in 2001.

Visitors can expect a well-preserved Spanish-era stone church with a Baroque facade, ornate altar, and historic interiors. The church sits on a small hill in Morong town proper, fronted by a plaza and staircase. Inside, visitors can view religious images, stained glass, and the main retablo. The surroundings include the parish convent, churchyard, and town plaza. It is an active parish where visitors can attend Mass and observe local religious practices.

Constructed under Franciscan supervision beginning in 1615 and completed in 1620, St. Jerome Parish Church is one of the oldest churches in Rizal. Built by forced labor using stones quarried from Kay Ngaya Hill and lime from the mountains, it exemplifies Spanish colonial Baroque architecture. It was declared a National Cultural Treasure in 2001 by the National Museum of the Philippines for its historical and architectural value.

The church is dedicated to St. Jerome (San Geronimo), the patron saint of Morong, and serves as the spiritual center of the Catholic community in the municipality. It plays a central role in local religious festivals, particularly the feast of St. Jerome every September 30, and remains an important example of living religious heritage in Rizal province.