Sta. Rita of Cascia Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Santa Rita, Samar, Philippines.
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History
According to oral tradition, the settlement was inhabited as early as the 18th century. It was Puro and then later Tabucan, a word derived from the act of crossing. Moro pirates ravaged the community particularly in stealing the church bell, and ruins of watch tower are a reminder of this troubled past.
The church was erected by the Augustinians as a visita of Basey Parish and dedicated to the patronage of St. Rita of Cascia, after whom the town was renamed. It separated from Basey and became a parish on January 2, 1864.
Celebration
The feast day of St. Rita of Cascia is May 15 and the town celebrates the Patiklos Festival.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of Sta. Rita of Cascia Church in Santa Rita, Samar 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 Santa Rita.
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
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Sunday
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Church information
| Details | |
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| Name | Sta. Rita of Cascia Church in Santa Rita, Samar |
| Address | Santa Rita, Samar 6711 |
| Country | Philippines |
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| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Status | Parish |
| Declared as parish | January 2, 1864 |
| Age as parish | 161 years |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palo |
| Diocese | Diocese of Calbayog |
| Vicariate | Vicariate of St. Joseph |
| Patron | St. Rita of Cascia |
| Feast day | May 15 |
Nearby Churches
- St. Anthony of Padua Church in Tominamos, Santa Rita, Samar
- St. James the Apostle Church in Metro Osmeña, Marabut, Samar
- St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church in Basey, Samar
- Sto. Niño Church in Marabut, Samar
References
- History. Municipality of Sta. Rita Samar. Retrieved May 11, 2024