Morong Church or Our Lady of the Pillar Parish Church is more than 400 years old, established in 1607, which is one of the oldest churches in Bataan. Its structure was made from Coral stones, erected by the people of Morong under the Spanish Colonizer ruled the province. Based on how this church looks, the rusty color and lichen hanging on the exterior are proof that this church is considered as one of the heritage churches in Bataan. However, I did not see any Heritage or Historical markers placed here.
According to the blue marker: "The spiritual ministration of Morong (formerly part of the Corregimiento de Mariveles) was entrusted to the Recollects in 1607. Fr. Rodrigo de San Miguel placed this mission under the protection of Our Lady of the Pillar. This Coral-Stone Church is a witness to the Morong Katipunero's fight for freedom during the Revolution against Spain and the heroic stand of the USAFFE's Calvary Unit in defense of the western section of the Main Line of Resistance (MLR) during WWII. During Rev. Fr. Froilan C. Miguel's stewardship on the occasion of its Quadricentennial Celebration, the alter and the retable were rebuilt with the full support of the Most Reverend Socrates B. Villegas, D. D. and the generous cooperation of the Laity."
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