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History of the Archdiocese of Tuguegarao

A brief timeline of our beginnings, growth, and the Church’s continuing mission in Cagayan.

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Key Dates

Erected as Diocese

April 10, 1910

Elevated as Archdiocese

Sept 21, 1974

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A brief narrative

Dominican missionaries began evangelizing Cagayan around 1595, planting the seeds of Catholic faith in the valley and its communities.

The church dedicated to St. Peter the Apostle was constructed in 1761 and later became the cathedral of Tuguegarao—an enduring center of worship and mission.

The Diocese of Tuguegarao was erected on April 10, 1910, originally covering a wider territory that would later be reconfigured as new jurisdictions were established.

In 1974, Tuguegarao was elevated into a metropolitan archdiocese—marking a new chapter of pastoral leadership and service for the people of Cagayan.

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St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral

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Timeline

Major milestones in the growth of the local Church.

1595

Dominican Mission in Cagayan

Early evangelization begins in Cagayan Valley.

1761

St. Peter Church Constructed

The church later becomes the cathedral.

1910

Diocese of Tuguegarao Erected

Erected on April 10, 1910 from Nueva Segovia.

1950

Territory Reconfigured

New jurisdictions begin to be established (e.g., Batanes & Babuyan Islands).

1974

Elevated to Archdiocese

Elevated to a metropolitan archdiocese on Sept 21, 1974.

1997

Piat Becomes Minor Basilica

A Marian milestone for the faithful of Cagayan.

Note: the timeline can be upgraded later into an admin-managed “History Milestones” module.

History of the Archdiocese of Tuguegarao

A brief narrative

St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral

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