Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine

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Parish of Santa Cruz
Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine
The Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine
Parish of Santa Cruz Location of the Shrine in the Philippines
14°24′N 120°50′E / 14.400°N 120.833°E / 14.400; 120.833Coordinates: 14°24′N 120°50′E / 14.400°N 120.833°E / 14.400; 120.833
Location	Tanza, Cavite
Country	Philippines
Denomination	Roman Catholic
Churchmanship	Latin Rite
History
Former name(s)	Holy Cross Parish
Status	Active
Founded	August 29, 1780 (August 29, 1780)
Dedication	Holy Cross Saint Augustine of Hippo
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	Jose Cardinal Advincula
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

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 patronal feast is celebrated annually every August 28.

History[]

Establishment[]

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