Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine
Holy Cross Parish | |
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Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine | |
The Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine | |
![]() ![]() Holy Cross Parish Location of the Shrine in the Philippines | |
14°24′N 120°50′E / 14.400°N 120.833°ECoordinates: 14°24′N 120°50′E / 14.400°N 120.833°E | |
Location | Tanza, Cavite |
Country | Philippines |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Website | imusdiocese.net |
History | |
Former name(s) | Sta. Cruz Parish |
Status | Diocesan Shrine |
Founded | August 29, 1780 |
Dedication | St. Augustine and Holy Cross |
Dedicated | May 3, 1980 |
Past bishop(s) |
Artemio Casas, D.D. Felix Perez, D.D. Manuel C. Sobreviñas, D.D. Cardinal Luís Antonio Tagle, D.D., S.Th.D. |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Heritage designation | Marked Structure (of Historical Significance) by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines |
Architectural type | Church |
Style | Earthquake Baroque |
Specifications | |
Number of domes | None |
Materials | Bricks and tuff stone |
Administration | |
Parish | Holy Cross Parish |
Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Manila |
Diocese | Diocese of Imus |
Province | Cavite |
Clergy | |
Archbishop | Cardinal Luís Antonio Tagle, D.D., S.T.D. |
Bishop(s) | Most Rev. Reynaldo G. Evangelista, D.D. |
Rector | Rev. Fr. Virgilio Saenz Mendoza |
Assistant priest(s) | Rev. Fr. Glen de la Pena |
Laity | |
Reader(s) | Lectors and Commentators Guild |
Youth ministry coordinator | Parish Youth Ministry |
Servers' guild | Ministry of Altar Servers |
The Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine, commonly known as the Sta. Cruz Parish, is a Roman Catholic church in the city of Tanza, in the province of Cavite, Philippines. The shrine is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Imus. The patron of the town is San Agustin (Saint Augustine).The Holy Cross serves as the titular patron. The town fiesta is celebrated annually every August 28.
History
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.
Vicariate of The Holy Cross (Tanza and Rosario)
Vicar Forane: Rev Fr. Virgilio Mendoza
- Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish, Amaya, Tanza
- Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Bobby Capino - St. John Paul II Parish, Paradahan, Tanza
- Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Ronel Ilano - San Isidro Labrador Parish, Ligtong, Rosario
- Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Monico Tagulao - The Holy Cross Parish and Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine, Tanza (Town Proper)
- Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Virgilio Mendoza
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Glen de la Pena - The Most Holy Rosary Parish, Rosario (Town Proper)
- Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Leoben Peregrino
Parochial Vicar: Rev. Fr. Armando Timajo - The Resurrection Parish, Julugan, Tanza
- Parish Priest: Rev. Fr. Elorde Gomez
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