Roman Catholic church in Cavite, Philippines
Church in Cavite, Philippines
14°24′N 120°50′E / 14.400°N 120.833°E / 14.400; 120.833Location | Tanza, Cavite[1] |
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Country | Philippines |
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Denomination | Roman Catholic |
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Churchmanship | Latin Rite |
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History |
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Former name(s) | Holy Cross Parish |
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Status | Active |
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Founded | August 29, 1780 (August 29, 1780) |
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Dedication | |
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Dedicated | May 3, 1980 |
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Architecture |
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Heritage designation | Marked Structure (of Historical Significance) by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines |
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Architectural type | Church building |
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Style | Earthquake Baroque |
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Specifications |
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Number of domes | None |
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Materials | Bricks and Tuff stone |
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Administration |
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Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Manila |
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Diocese | Diocese of Imus[2] |
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Parish | Parish of Santa Cruz |
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Clergy |
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Rector | Fr. Virgilio Saenz Mendoza |
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Vicar(s) | Fr. King Eleazer Peñaranda Fr. Sundeep Pulidindi |
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Laity |
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Reader(s) | Lectors and Commentators Guild |
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Youth ministry coordinator | Parish Youth Ministry |
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Servers' guild | Ministry of Altar Servers |
The Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine and Parish of Santa Cruz, commonly known as the Parish of Santa Cruz, is a Roman Catholic church in the municipality of Tanza, in the province of Cavite, Philippines. The shrine is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Imus. The patron saint of the town is Augustine of Hippo commonly known as "Tata Usteng".[3] The Holy Cross serves as the titular patron. The town patronal feast is celebrated annually every August 28.[4]
History
Establishment
Historical marker
The parish was declared a structure of historical significance with the placing of a historical marker by then National Historical Institute of the Philippines on May 3, 1980. As a historical church, the provincial government of Cavite considers the parish as part of the "faith tourism" during the Holy Week.[5]
Vicariate of the Saint Augustine (Tanza and Rosario)
Vicar Forane: Virgilio Mendoza
- Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, Amaya, Tanza
- Parish priest: Bobby Capino
- St. John Paul II Parish, Paradahan, Tanza
- Parish priest: Ronel Ilano
- San Isidro Labrador Parish, Ligtong, Rosario
- Parish priest: Ryan Sasis
- The Holy Cross Parish and Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine, Tanza (Town Proper)
- Parish priest: Virgilio Mendoza
- Parochial vicar: Ansley D. Falame
Sundeep Pulidindi
- The Most Holy Rosary Parish, Rosario (Town Proper)
- Parish priest: Ted Bawalan
- Parochial vicar: Armando Timajo
- The Resurrection Parish, Julugan, Tanza
- Parish priest: Elorde Gomez
Gallery
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Church interior in 2018
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PHC historical marker at Tanza Church convent
References
- ^ Abrina, Dennis (April 13, 2022). "Cavite lists churches for Visita Iglesia". The Manila Times. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
- ^ "List of Jubilee Churches as PH marks 500 years of Christianity". RAPPLER. March 6, 2021. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
- ^ "Tanza, Cavite reroutes traffic for fiesta". www.pna.gov.ph. August 26, 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
- ^ "Tanza's feast for saint 'Tata Usting' today". Manila Standard. August 26, 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
- ^ Delizo, Michael (February 11, 2022). "'Faith tourism' para sa Semana Semanta, pinaghahandaan sa Cavite". news.abs-cbn.com (in Tagalog). Retrieved April 17, 2022.
External links
Media related to Tanza Church at Wikimedia Commons - Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine on Facebook
Dioecesis Imusensis |
Territories | | |
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Cathedral | |
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Shrines | |
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Parishes | Vicariate of St. Michael, the Archangel | - Holy Trinity (Bacoor)
- Our Lady, Queen of Peace (Bacoor)
- Our Mother of Perpetual Help (Bacoor)
- San Lorenzo Ruiz (Bacoor)
- St. Jude the Apostle (Bacoor)
- St. Martin de Porres (Bacoor)
- St. Michael, the Archangel (Bacoor)
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Vicariate of Sto. Niño | - Inay Maria ng Magnificat (Bacoor)
- Nuestra Señora dela Paz y Buen Viaje (Bacoor)
- Our Lady of Fatima (Bacoor)
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (Bacoor)
- Our Lady, Queen of Peace (Bacoor)
- Our Mother of Perpetual Help (Bacoor)
- Sto. Niño (Bacoor)
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Vicariate of Our Lady of the Pillar | - Holy Family
- Immaculate Heart of Mary
- Mary, Mother of God
- Our Lady of the Fatima (Anabu I-E, Imus)
- Our Lady of the Fatima (Anabu II-D, Imus)
- Our Lady of the Pillar
- St. James the Greater
- St. Martha
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Vicariate of St. Mary Magdalene | - Holy Cross (Noveleta)
- Nuestra Sra. dela Soledad (Kawit)
- Our Lady of Fatima (Kawit)
- San Roque (Cavite City)
- St. Anthony of Padua (Cavite City)
- St. Mary Magdalene (Kawit)
- St. Peter, the Apostle (Cavite City)
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Vicariate of St. Augustine | - Holy Cross (Tanza)
- Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary (Rosario, Cavite)
- Our Lady of the Holy Rosary (Tanza)
- San Isidro Labrador (Rosario, Cavite)
- St. John Paul II (Tanza)
- The Resurrection (Tanza)
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Vicariate of Our Lady of the Assumption | |
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Vicariate of St. Francis of Assisi | - Mary, Help of Christian (General Trias)
- Mary, Mother of the Savior (General Trias)
- Our Lady of Guadalupe (General Trias)
- Our Lady of Lourdes (Trece Martires)
- San Gabriel Arkanghel (General Trias)
- San Gregorio Magno (Trece Martires)
- St. Francis of Assisi (General Trias)
- St. Jude Thaddeus (Trece Martires)
- St. Vicente Ferrer (General Trias)
- Sta. Rita de Cascia (General Trias)
- The Annunciation (General Trias)
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Vicariate of Immaculate Conception | - Ang Mabuting Pastol (Dasmariñas)
- Immaculate Conception (Dasmariñas)
- Our Lady of Fatima (Dasmariñas)
- Our Lady of Miraculous Medal (Dasmariñas)
- San Lorenzo Ruiz (Dasmariñas)
- St. Paul (Dasmariñas)
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Vicariate of Our Mother of Perpetual Help | - Hesus Nazareno (Dasmariñas)
- Kristong Hari (Dasmariñas)
- Mary Immaculate (Dasmariñas)
- Our Mother of Perpetual Help (Dasmariñas)
- Pope St. John XXIII (Dasmariñas)
- Pope St. Paul VI (Dasmariñas)
- Sacred Heart of Jesus (Dasmariñas)
- San Agustin (Dasmariñas)
- Sta. Mary Euphrasia (Dasmariñas)
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Vicariate of St. Joseph | - Nuestra Sra. del Santisimo Rosario (Carmona)
- San Jose Manggagawa (General Mariano Alvarez)
- St. Joseph (Carmona)
- Sta. Teresita ng Batang si Hesus (General Mariano Alvarez)
- The Holy Family (General Mariano Alvarez)
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Vicariate of Our Lady of Candelaria | - Divine Mercy (Silang)
- Our Lady of Candelaria (Silang)
- Our Lady of La Salette (Silang)
- San Antonio de Padua (Silang)
- San Juan Bautista (Silang)
- St. Benedict (Silang)
- St. John Marie Vianney (Silang)
- The Risen Christ (Silang)
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Vicariate of The Seven Archangels | - Nuestra Señora de Guia (Magallanes)
- St. Gregory the Great (Indang)
- St. John Nepomucene (Alfonso)
- St. Joseph (Alfonso)
- St. Joseph (General Emilio Aguinaldo)
- St. Vincent Ferrer (Indang)
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Vicariate of St. Rafael, the Archangel | - Ina ng Laging Saklolo (Tagaytay)
- Our Lady of Lourdes (Tagaytay)
- San Rafael Arkanghel (Tagaytay)
- St. Augustine (Mendez, Cavite)
- St. Mary Magdalene (Amadeo, Cavite)
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