Sto. Niño de Baseco Parish

“Lost and found.” Those words echoed in Father Sofronio’s mind as he gazed at the Sto. Niño de Baseco Parish. He remembered the devastation Typhoon Ulysses had wrought in November 2020. The parish facade, once a welcoming beacon, was ravaged. The storm had ripped through Baseco, leaving destruction in its wake. Yet, amidst the debris and despair, the heart of the community, the Sto. Niño de Baseco Parish, still beat. Established relatively recently, on October 16, 2017, this parish, under the Archdiocese of Manila, quickly became the spiritual anchor for the people of Baseco. The typhoon had tested their faith, but it hadn’t broken it. As Father Sofronio walked through the repaired interior in February 2021, he saw the resilience of his community. They had cleaned the debris, repaired the altar, and breathed life back into their beloved church. The vibrant image of the Santo Niño, the Holy Child Jesus, stood proudly on the altar, a symbol of hope and unwavering faith. The Santo Niño de Baseco Parish wasn’t just a building. It was the embodiment of their community’s spirit. Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 6:00 PM, the community gathers for mass. Saturday mornings at 7:00 AM and Sundays at 6:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 5:00 PM, the church echoes with prayers and hymns. The third Sunday of January is a special day. The community celebrates their Parish Fiesta, honoring their patron saint, the Santo Niño. It is a time of vibrant celebration, a testament to their enduring faith and the strength they find in their community and the Sto. Niño de Baseco Parish.