St. Anthony of Padua Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Poblacion, Anahawan, Southern Leyte, Philippines.
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History
Formerly part of Hinunangan, the town was called Delgado after Filipino politician Jorge Delgado during the term of of Governor General Dwight Davis in 1930. However, it was changed to Anahawan by virtue of Act No 3705 of the Philippine Commission approved on November 20, 1930 and effective the first of January the following year.
The church was established in 1943.
Architecture
The brown-ochre church has one bell tower in the gospel side that is surmounted by spires. The entrance is recessed and flanked by pilasters. Above is a pointed arch containing glass depiction of the patron. On the pediment is written the Roman numeral “MCMLIII” (1943).
Celebration
The feast day of St. Anthony of Padua is June 13.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Anahawan, Southern Leyte from May 5, 2025 to May 11, 2025. Please reach out to the church for an updated schedule. Additionally, you may also want to view mass schedules of churches in Anahawan.
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
- 5:00-6:00 PM
Sunday
- 5:00-6:00 AM
- 8:00-9:00 AM
Church information
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | St. Anthony of Padua Church in Anahawan, Southern Leyte |
| Address | Poblacion, Anahawan, Southern Leyte 6610 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1943 |
| Age | 82 years |
| Status | Parish |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cebu |
| Diocese | Diocese of Maasin |
| Vicariate | Vicariate of St. John the Baptist |
| Patron | St. Anthony of Padua |
| Feast day | June 13 |
Nearby Churches
- Saint James the Apostle Church in Silago, Southern Leyte
- Saints Peter and Paul Church in Hinunangan, Southern Leyte
- San Jose Church in Hinundayan, Southern Leyte
- St. Augustine Church in Catmon, Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte
- St. Isidore Church in Saint Bernard, Southern Leyte
- St. John the Baptist Church in San Juan, Southern Leyte
References
- Diocese of Maasin. Retrieved December 6, 2023
- History of Anahawan. Provincial Government of Southern Leyte. Retrieved December 6, 2023
- Act No. 3705, November 20, 1930. Legislative Digital Resources. Senate of the Philippines. Retrieved December 6, 2023