Sta. Ursula Parish Church

Sta. Ursula Parish Church is a Roman Catholic heritage church located in Barangay Libid, Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines. Established as a parish in 1621 and with the present stone church built between 1792 and 1800, it is one of the oldest churches in Rizal. Dedicated to Saint Ursula, it features a Baroque-style facade, historic interiors, and serves as the central religious landmark of Binangonan overlooking Laguna de Bay.

Visitors can expect a historic stone church with a Baroque facade, bell tower, and simple but elegant interior featuring the main altar with the image of Saint Ursula, stained glass windows, and religious statues. The church is set along the main street of Binangonan town proper near the municipal hall and Laguna de Bay. Visitors can explore the nave, altar area, and church patio, attend Mass, take photos of the exterior and interior outside service times, and observe local devotional practices.

The parish was founded in 1621 as a visita of Morong by Franciscan missionaries. The present stone church was constructed from 1792 to 1800 under Fr. Francisco de Paula Gomez and was renovated in 1853. It has served as the spiritual center of Binangonan for over 400 years and survived reconstructions through the Spanish colonial period.

The church is dedicated to Saint Ursula and is the center of Catholic devotion in Binangonan. Its annual fiesta on October 21 draws devotees and visitors for religious processions and Masses. It represents Spanish colonial religious architecture and remains an important cultural and community landmark for the town.