Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine
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 of the town is Saint Augustine of Hippo commonly known as "Tata Usteng". The Holy Cross serves as the titular patron. The town fiesta is celebrated annually every August 28.
| Parish of Santa Cruz | |
|---|---|
| Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine | |
 The Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine | |
.svg.png.webp)  Parish of Santa Cruz Location of the Shrine in the Philippines | |
| 14°24′N 120°50′E | |
| Location | Tanza, Cavite |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Churchmanship | Latin Rite |
| History | |
| Former name(s) | Holy Cross Parish |
| Status | Active |
| Founded | August 29, 1780 |
| Dedication | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | Parish of Santa Cruz |
| Archdiocese | Archdiocese of Manila |
| Diocese | Diocese of Imus |
| Province | Cavite |
| Clergy | |
| Archbishop | Sede vacante |
| Bishop(s) | Most Rev. Reynaldo G. Evangelista, D.D. |
| Rector | Rev. Fr. Virgilio Saenz Mendoza |
| Vicar(s) | Rev. Fr. Romel C. Lagata |
| Laity | |
| Reader(s) | Lectors and Commentators Guild |
| Youth ministry coordinator | Parish Youth Ministry |
| Servers' guild | Ministry of Altar Servers |
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. Alvin Presco - 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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