St. Anthony of Padua Church is a Roman Catholic church located in San Jose, Northern Samar, Philippines.
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History
The town was a wilderness that was known to the locals as hunting ground for wild fowls. The hunters use trap called carang, and over time the place was called Carangian.
During colonial times, it was part of the municipality of Bobon. Its population grew as a seaport was built, bringing in ships, goods, and migrants. It also cemented its place as a gateway to the province.
In post-war years, its leaders envisaged that it would become a municipality. In the 1930s, a petition to become a town gained enough momentum that a plebiscite was held. However, the turnout was not favorable and Carangian remained as part of Bobon.
An opportune time came during the administration of President Elpidio Quirino. A group was created led by Representative Eladio T. Balite that advocated for the independence of the town before the authorities. Their cause was given support by Speaker of the House Eugenio Perez. Carangian became a town and renamed San Jose (after Jose Tagros Balite Sr, then mayor of Bonbon) through Executive Order No. 248 signed by President Quirino on July 25, 1949.
The church was established in 1955.
Architecture
The church is currently undergoing construction as of writing.
Celebration
The feast day of St. Anthony of Padua is July 29.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of St. Anthony of Padua Church in San Jose, Northern Samar from June 9, 2025 to June 15, 2025. Please reach out to the church for an updated schedule. Additionally, you may also want to view mass schedules of churches in San Jose.
Monday
- 5:30-6:30 AM
Tuesday
- 5:30-6:30 AM
Wednesday
- 5:30-6:30 AM
Thursday
- 5:30-6:30 AM
Friday
- 5:30-6:30 AM
Saturday
- 5:30-6:30 AM
Sunday
- 5:00-6:00 AM
- 7:30-8:30 AM
Church information
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | St. Anthony of Padua Church in San Jose, Northern Samar |
| Address | Barangay East, San Jose, Northern Samar 6402 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Contact | 0928 183 0699 |
| web.facebook.com | |
| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1955 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Status | Parish |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Palo |
| Diocese | Diocese of Catarman |
| Vicariate | Vicariate of St. Joseph |
| Patron | St. Anthony of Padua |
| Feast day | July 29 |
Nearby Churches
- Catarman Cathedral
- Diocesan Shrine of Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno – Saint Rock the Healer Church in Cawayan, Catarman, Northern Samar
- Most Holy Name of Jesus Church in Bobon, Northern Samar
- Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Rosario, Northern Samar
- Our Mother of Perpetual Help Mission Center in Dalakit, Catarman, Northern Samar
- St. Anthony of Padua Church in Mondragon, Northern Samar
- St. Isidore the Farmer Church in Lope de Vega, Northern Samar
- St. Joseph Husband of Mary Mission Center in Polangi, Catarman, Northern Samar
- University Chaplaincy of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal in Catarman, Northern Samar
References
- Executive Order No. 248, s. 1949. Official Gazette of the Philippines. Retrieved May 30, 2024