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Masbate Cathedral
Roman Catholic church in Masbate, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Masbate Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral-Parish of Saint Anthony of Padua, is a Roman Catholic church located along Quezon Street in Masbate City, Masbate, Philippines. Founded in 1578 by Spanish missionaries, it is presently the cathedral or seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Masbate. The present pastor and rector of the cathedral is Rev. Fr. Ely Alvarez.
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![]() Masbate Cathedral in 2010 | |
12°22′07″N 123°37′08″E | |
Location | Masbate City, Masbate |
Country | Philippines |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
History | |
Status | Cathedral |
Founded | 1578 |
Dedication | Saint Anthony of Padua |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Architectural type | Church building |
Style | Baroque |
Administration | |
Division | Vicariate of Saint Anthony of Padua |
Archdiocese | Caceres |
Diocese | Masbate |
Clergy | |
Bishop(s) | Jose Salmorin Bantolo |
Rector | Fr. Ely Alvarez |
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