About St. Vincent Ferrer Church
St. Vincent Ferrer Church, also known as Dupax Church, is a Spanish-era Roman Catholic parish church located in Barangay Dopaj, Dupax del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. Built in the 18th century by Dominican missionaries using brick and mortar, it is noted for its Baroque architecture, massive brick facade, and preserved interiors. Declared a National Cultural Treasure in 2001, it remains an active parish and a significant heritage and pilgrimage site in Cagayan Valley.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large Spanish colonial brick church with a Baroque facade, twin bell towers, and a spacious interior with wooden altars and religious imagery. The church stands in the town center of Dopaj surrounded by a courtyard and convent ruins. The setting is quiet and town-based, allowing visitors to explore the exterior brickwork, interior nave, and church grounds, and to observe ongoing religious use.
Key highlights
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Declared National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines in 2001
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18th-century Spanish colonial brick Baroque architecture built by Dominican missionaries
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Massive brick facade and twin bell towers with original brickwork
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Preserved interior with main altar and religious statuary
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Active Roman Catholic parish under the Diocese of Bayombong