Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine
Roman Catholic church in Cavite, Philippines
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The Diocesan Shrine of San Agustin 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]
| Holy Cross Parish | |
|---|---|
| Diocesan Shrine of San Agustin and Parish of Santa Cruz | |
The church in 2024 | |
.svg)  Holy Cross Parish Location in Luzon .svg) Holy Cross Parish Location in the Philippines | |
| 14°24′04″N 120°51′25″E | |
| Location | Tanza, Cavite[1] |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Churchmanship | Latin Rite |
| History | |
Former name | Holy Cross Parish |
| Status | Active |
| Founded | August 29, 1780 |
| Dedication | |
| Dedicated | May 3, 1980 |
| Architecture | |
Heritage designation | Marked Structure (of Historical Significance) by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines |
Architectural type | Church building |
| Style | Earthquake Baroque |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Bricks, Tuff stone, Adobe stone, steel, cement |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Manila |
| Diocese | Diocese of Imus[2] |
| Parish | Parish of Santa Cruz |
| Clergy | |
| Rector | Fr. Virgilio Saenz Mendoza |
| Vicar(s) | Fr. Henry Go, SVD Fr. Sundeep Pulidindi, PIME |
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
Augustine of Hippo, patron saint of Tanza, Cavite
Church interior in 2018
PHC historical marker at Tanza Church convent
