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Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine

Coordinates: 14°24′04″N 120°51′25″E / 14.401245°N 120.856985°E / 14.401245; 120.856985
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Holy Cross Parish
Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine and Parish of Santa Cruz
  • Pandiyosesanong Dambana ni San Agustin at Parokya ng Stanta Cruz (Filipino)
  • Santuario Diocesano de San Agustin y Iglesia de Santa Cruz (Spanish)
The church in 2024
Holy Cross Parish is located in Luzon
Holy Cross Parish
Holy Cross Parish
Location in Luzon
Holy Cross Parish is located in Philippines
Holy Cross Parish
Holy Cross Parish
Location in the Philippines
14°24′04″N 120°51′25″E / 14.401245°N 120.856985°E / 14.401245; 120.856985
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
RectorFr. Virgilio Saenz Mendoza
Vicar(s)Fr. King Eleazer Peñaranda
Fr. 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 and Parish of Santa Cruz, commonly known as Holy Cross Parish or 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

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Establishment

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Historical marker

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Historical marker installed in 1980

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)

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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
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References

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