St. William's Cathedral

St. William's Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral located in Bulanao, Tabuk City, Kalinga, Philippines. It serves as the seat of the Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk, covering the provinces of Kalinga and Apayao. Dedicated to St. William the Hermit, the cathedral is the central place of worship for Catholics in the area and a prominent religious landmark in Tabuk City, known for its simple modern architecture and community role.

Visitors can expect a modest, modern cathedral structure in the Bulanao district, the administrative center of Tabuk City. The interior features an altar, pews, religious images and stained glass, with a quiet prayerful atmosphere. The grounds include a front plaza and parking area. Visitors can attend Mass, light candles, take photos of the exterior and interior outside services, and observe local religious practices in a calm urban setting near government offices.

The parish in Tabuk was established to serve the growing Catholic community in Kalinga. On July 6, 1992, Pope John Paul II erected the Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk from the Vicariate of Mountain Province, and St. William's Church in Bulanao was elevated as its cathedral. It has since served as the mother church and pastoral center for the Catholic Church in Kalinga and Apayao.

As the cathedral of the Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk, it is the spiritual center for Catholics in Kalinga and Apayao. Dedicated to St. William the Hermit, it plays a central role in religious festivals, particularly the feast of St. William, and in community gatherings, reflecting the strong Catholic faith and cultural identity of Tabuk City residents.