Cathedral of St. Joseph Cathedral in Tagbilaran city is one of the first parishes based on the island of Bohol Jesuit mission in 1595. It stands in the heart of the city – at the intersection of Avenue of Carlos Garcia and Torralba street street. Right before him stretched a main area of Tagbilaran city, is famous for its dove flocks, but on the contrary stands the provincial Capitol.

In 1767 the Church was dedicated to Joseph the Betrothed, one of the most revered Jesuit saints. After the expulsion of the Jesuits from the Philippines they were replaced by monks from the order of recollection. The current Cathedral stands on the site of the first Church, built in Tagbilaran city and demolished in 1798. Like most old churches, the Cathedral has the shape of a cross in the basis. In 1872 it was attached 2-storey monastery, and in 1888 he completed the construction of the bell tower. In the same year began the reconstruction of the Cathedral, during which were installed iron curtain rods, wooden beams and chandeliers. The cross, erected in front of the Cathedral in 1828, was restored much later – in 1949. Unfortunately, during the repair work undertaken after the Second World war, were destroyed centuries-old frescoes depicting biblical scenes. In the 1970s, was completely redesigned the facade of the Cathedral and carried a massive stone walls that once served to defend against pirate raids.

The current facade of the Cathedral, decorated with arched vaults, designed in neo-Romanesque style. The main entrance portico built, where you can see the statue of St. Joseph, patron of the town and the island of Bohol. Inside, there are altars made in the 18th century in Baroque style. The main altar, a simple and at the same time elegant, decorated with gold. In the center is the image of Saint Joseph – it also reached our days from the 18th century. To his left you can see the image of St. Roch and St. Vincent. And above them rises the image of our lady of Lourdes.