| Saint Anthony of Padua Parish Church | |
|---|---|
| Camaligan Church | |
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| 13°37′15″N 123°10′08″E / 13.620789°N 123.169022°E | |
| Location | Camaligan, Camarines Sur |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | |
| History | |
| Status | Parish church |
| Founded | 1795 |
| Founder(s) | Franciscan Mission[1] |
| Dedication | St. Anthony of Padua |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architectural type | Church building |
| Style | Baroque |
| Years built | 1856-1857[2] |
| Completed | 1857[2] |
| Closed | N/A |
| Demolished | N/A |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Stones, cement, egg whites, bricks made from ashes of freshwater clams, straws and clay [1] |
| Administration | |
| Province | Caceres |
| Archdiocese | Cáceres |
| Clergy | |
| Archbishop | Most Rev. Rolando Joven Tria Tirona, OCD, D.D. |
| Rector | Rev. Fr. Glenn C. Ruiz, SThL, M.A |
| Vicar(s) | Rev. Fr. Serafin Amaro |
Saint Anthony of Padua Parish Church, originally known as Camaligan Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Camaligan, Camarines Sur, Philippines. It is the one of the two parish churches of the Archdiocese of Caceres located in the town of Camaligan.[3] The parish was established in 1795.[1] The first church structure of Camaligan that was made of stones and woods was burnt in the year 1856.[2] The current church architecture was only completed in 1857,[4] a year after the original structure was burnt. The church is considered one of the oldest churches in Camarines Sur that is rich in religious and cultural history,[5] and a popular spot for Visita Iglesia.[4]
The church is under the Vicariate of St. John the Evangelist.[6] As of June 18, 2018, the current parish priest is Rev. Fr. Glenn C. Ruiz.[7]
- ^ a b c Escandor, Juan Jr. (April 17, 2014). "157-yr-old church endures in Camarines Sur". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
- ^ a b c Marcaida, Dominador Jr. "Profile of Barangay San Mateo, Camaligan, Camarines Sur". Escuela Catekumenal Communities. April 27, 2014. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
- ^ "Parish Directory of the Archdiocese of Caceres". Archdiocese of Caceres. March 10, 2018. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
- ^ a b "VISITA IGLESIA IN CAMARINES SUR, PHILIPPINES – 7 CHURCH IN 7 DAYS ITINERARY". Two Monkeys Travel. February 2, 2019. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
- ^ "Historic Camaligan". I Know Places. March 30, 2019. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- ^ "List of Vicariates". Archdiocese of Caceres. October 10, 2018. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
- ^ "New Assignments of Priests in Caceres". Archdiocese of Caceres. March 29, 2018. Retrieved June 13, 2019.