Standing tall and proud on top of a hill in Culion is this church. Brief histories of the church are written beside the structure. It says that the walls of the church were taken from the old fortress built in 1940. Its base and surrounding walls are hewn from live corals, although concrete has been poured in some areas. In 1933, the church underwent a reconstruction under the supervision of Fr. Hugh McNulty, SJ. In 1978, Ben Amores, a patient, painted the ceiling with the design of Fr. Javier Olazabal, SJ. In 2003, Fr. Gabriel Gonzales, SJ initiated the restoration and renovation of the church in order to restore their work and preserve its structural integrity through the generous support of Foundation Anesvad.
The inside of the church is perfectly built to let natural light get through inside the structure. All of the walls of the church have its window, which is perfect since it’s built right on top of a hill with no barrier to block the sunlight.
At the back of the church is a tower with two old cannon. It’s a perfect place to picture the Island of Culion, with the crystal clear water surrounding the Island.
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