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| St. Joseph Shrine | |
|---|---|
| Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph of Quezon City | |
Diyosesanong Dambana ng San Jose de Quezon City (Filipino) | |
_Fa%C3%A7ade_(April_16,_2023).jpg) Façade of St. Joseph Shrine in 2023 | |
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| 14°37′41″N 121°03′51″E / 14.62811°N 121.06419°E | |
| Location | 965 Aurora Boulevard, Barangay Quirino 3-A, Project 3, 1102 Quezon City |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language(s) | Filipino English Filipino Sign Language[a] |
| Denomination | Catholic |
| Website | San Jose de Quezon City - St. Joseph Shrine (Facebook page) |
| History | |
| Dedication | San Jose de Quezon City |
| Dedicated | November 23, 1951 (as Parish) December 3, 1999 (as Archdiocesan Shrine) |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Style | Modern Baroque Art Deco Brutalist |
| Groundbreaking | March 1, 1952 |
| Completed | 1954 |
| Administration | |
| Archdiocese | Manila |
| Diocese | Cubao (since 2003) |
| Clergy | |
| Archbishop | Jose Advincula |
| Bishop(s) | Honesto Ongtioco |
| Rector | Ronaldo Macale |
| Vicar(s) | Victor Angelo Parlan |
The Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph of Quezon City (Filipino: Diyosesanong Dambana ng San Jose de Quezon City), also known as St. Joseph Shrine, is a Catholic shrine and parish church located in Aurora Boulevard, Quezon City, Philippines. It is part of the Diocese of Cubao (since 2003), under the Vicariate of Saint Joseph, who serves as its patron saint.
History[edit]
Beginnings[edit]
After World War II, the residents of Manila became displaced and were relocated to the government's housing projects in Quezon City. Afterwards, the Archdiocese of Manila's Vicar General, Bishop Vicente Reyes sent Rev. Fr. Jose S. Sunga to establish a parish community for the residents of Projects 2, 3, and 4.[1]
Original Chapel[edit]
The parish was established on November 23, 1951, dismembering it from the parishes of the Sacred Heart and Immaculate Conception.[2] Fr. Sunga leased a quonset hut in Durian Street to be the parish's original location and the first mass was celebrated on December 7, 1951. Because most of the residents are from the working class (which is also the etymology of the area's former name: Barrio Obrero), the chapel was dedicated to Saint Joseph, the patron saint of workers.[b] As such, enthroned within the chapel was a St. Joseph image. Dubbed the San Jose de Quezon City, it was carved by acclaimed santero Maximo Vicente.[3]
Current Shrine[edit]
The lease for the chapel was only temporary, so Fr. Sunga decided to find a permanent location. He acquired a 1,700 square meter area in Calle Quezon (now Aurora Boulevard), wherein the church is currently located. Construction for the church started on March 1, 1952 and ended in 1954. In 1978, the church underwent a major renovation.[1]
On December 3, 1999, the parish was bestowed the title of "Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Joseph" by Jaime Cardinal Sin. It became part of the Diocese of Cubao upon its establishment in 2003.[1]
In 2021, the parish petitioned the local government of Quezon City to declare St. Joseph as Protector of Quezon City, as the parish being the first dedicated to Saint Joseph.[4] In December 2021, the Local Government of Quezon City declared Saint Joseph as Protector of Quezon City.[5]
Historical Markers[edit]
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Dedication of the Church as Parish (November 23, 1951) -
First Mass Held in the Church (December 7, 1951) -
Dedication as of the Church as Archdiocesean Shrine (December 3, 1999) -
Blessing of the Elevator 2.7 (August 15, 2019) -
Opening of the Porta Sancta (March 19, 2021) -
Declaration of St. Joseph as the Protector of Quezon City (December 6, 2021)
_1st_Mass_70th_Anniversary_Marker.jpg)
Architechture[edit]
St. Joseph Shrine's architecture is a mix of Modernist and Baroque accents, a result of the 1978 renovation.[1] The nave and façade contain stained glass panels of St. Joseph's life. Though it has no transepts and crossing, it has a dome, located directly above the sanctuary. In 2023, the sanctuary was renovated and it is more focused on Art Deco with Brutalist elements which designed by Rafael del Casal.[6]
The main church is located on the second floor, while the first floor is where the Adoration Chapel and the "Bulwagang San Jose" is located. Aside from stairs, the floors are connected by an elevator called Elevator 2.7, installed in 2019.
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Porta Sancta -
Altar and Sanctuary -
Adoration Chapel -
Elevator 2.7
_Altar_and_Sanctuary_(February_18,_2024).jpg)
List of Parish Priests[edit]
- Jose Sunga (1951−1970)
- Maximo Ocampo (1970−1971), in acting capacity
- Protacio Gungon (1971−1977)
- Arsenio Bautista (1977−1989)
- Romerico Prieto (1989−1993)
- Alfonso Bugaoan Jr. (1993−2006), first rector
- Alfredo Guerrero (2006−2012)
- Ramon Eloriaga (2012−2018)
- Ronaldo Macale (2018−present)
Transportation Links[edit]
The shrine is located near Anonas station of LRT Line 2.[5]
External Links[edit]
- San Jose de Quezon City - St. Joseph Shrine (Facebook page)
Notes[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Diocesan Shrine of St. Joseph (Aurora Boulevard, Project 3, Quezon City)". Philippine Faith & Heritage Tour.
- ^ Sacred Heart Parish - Shrine (November 23, 2021). "70th Founding Anniversary of St. Joseph Shrine, Aurora Blvd. Quezon City". Facebook.
- ^ QC Tourism & Promotions (March 2, 2021). "Patron of Workers". Facebook.
- ^ "SP-8771, S-2021.pdf" (PDF). Quezon City Council. December 2021.
- ^ a b "Philippine: St Joseph proclaimed as 'protector' of Quezon City". Radio Veritas Asia. February 21, 2022.
- ^ "Tungkod ni San Jose Formation Series". Facebook Live. April 20, 2024.
