Last year, I joined a Bulacan Pilgrimage, where we visited 13 churches. And one of the interesting churches was St. Anne of Hagonoy, the pink church. From the facade, to the interiors, and to the altar, the motif is rose or pink. The altar is combined with deep green, and the combination is just awesome!

Also known as Sta. Ana Church, it was declared as a National Shrine (October 29, 1991) by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the of the Philippines (CBCP).

Like other old churches, the Augustinian friars’ influence is so marked in its architechtural design. While its architecture is simple compared to the other baroque churches in the country, its notable features are the massive Tuscan columns that give the structure an upward thrust and the rose windows at the center that makes the location of the choir loft. The bell tower, lofty and tapering, has six levels and harmonize with the facade. The images of the Augustinian saints as well as the large portico were added to the structure in the 20th century.