Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine

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Coordinates: 14°24′N 120°50′E / 14.400°N 120.833°E / 14.400; 120.833
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Parish of Santa Cruz
  • Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine and Parish of Santa Cruz
  • Santuario Diocesano de San Agustin (Spanish)
The church in 2024
Parish of Santa Cruz is located in Luzon
Parish of Santa Cruz
Parish of Santa Cruz
Parish of Santa Cruz is located in Philippines
Parish of Santa Cruz
Parish of Santa Cruz
14°24′N 120°50′E / 14.400°N 120.833°E / 14.400; 120.833
LocationTanza, Cavite[1]
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
ChurchmanshipLatin Rite
History
Former name(s)Holy Cross Parish
StatusActive
FoundedAugust 29, 1780 (August 29, 1780)
Dedication
DedicatedMay 3, 1980
Architecture
Heritage designationMarked Structure (of Historical Significance) by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Architectural typeChurch building
StyleEarthquake Baroque
Specifications
Number of domesNone
MaterialsBricks and Tuff stone
Administration
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Manila
DioceseDiocese of Imus[2]
ParishParish of Santa Cruz
Clergy
RectorVirgilio Saenz Mendoza
Vicar(s)Ansley D. Falame
Sundeep Pulidindi
Laity
Reader(s)Lectors and Commentators Guild
Youth ministry coordinatorParish Youth Ministry
Servers' guildMinistry of Altar Servers

The Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine, 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[edit]

Establishment[edit]

Historical marker[edit]

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)[edit]

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: Monico Tagulao
  • The Holy Cross Parish and Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine, Tanza (Town Proper)
    • Parish priest: Virgilio Mendoza
    • Parochial vicar: Alvin Presco
  • The Most Holy Rosary Parish, Rosario (Town Proper)
    • Parish priest: Leoben Peregrino
    • Parochial vicar: Armando Timajo
  • The Resurrection Parish, Julugan, Tanza
    • Parish priest: Elorde Gomez

Gallery[edit]

  • Saint Augustine of Hippo, patron saint of Tanza, Cavite
    Saint Augustine of Hippo, patron saint of Tanza, Cavite
  • Church interior in 2018
    Church interior in 2018
  • Historical marker at Tanza Church convent
    Historical marker at Tanza Church convent

References[edit]

  1. ^ Abrina, Dennis (13 April 2022). "Cavite lists churches for Visita Iglesia". The Manila Times. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
  2. ^ "List of Jubilee Churches as PH marks 500 years of Christianity". RAPPLER. 6 March 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
  3. ^ "Tanza, Cavite reroutes traffic for fiesta". www.pna.gov.ph. 26 August 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
  4. ^ "Tanza's feast for saint 'Tata Usting' today". Manila Standard. 26 August 2018. Retrieved 17 April 2022.
  5. ^ Delizo, Michael (11 February 2022). "'Faith tourism' para sa Semana Semanta, pinaghahandaan sa Cavite". news.abs-cbn.com (in Tagalog). Retrieved 17 April 2022.

External links[edit]

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