St. Joseph the Worker Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Corcuera, Romblon, Philippines.
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History
The old name of the town was, and it remains to be known as, Simara. It comes from the word sima, a word that means hook, which the island’s shape is likened to. It was renamed after Sebastian Hurtado de Corcuera, the Governor General of the Philippine colony between 1635 and 1644.
The Spaniards established and renamed the island to San Jose in 1574, and it was administered by the secular clergy along with the rest of Romblon. Because of constant Moro raids and the difficulties confronting the Christian mission, Bishop Pedro Arce, OSA, of Diocese of Cebu handed it over to the Augustinian Recollects who arrived in 1635.
A church was established in 1726. A watchtower was constructed to serve as an early warning signal and to protect the people from pirate attacks.
Interestingly, the church’s social media page stated that its founding year is 1885.
The parish is also known for Tiga Cross, reportedly a cross that was planted by the Recollects when the church was being constructed in the 17th century.
Architecture
The church is made of concrete, and arches pierced the simple facade through the doorway and windows. The name of the parish is spelled out by the overhang by the entrance. Its four-level bell tower in the epistle side culminates in crenelated wall and a cross.
Celebration
The feast day of St. Joseph is May 1.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of St. Joseph the Worker Church in Corcuera, Romblon 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 Corcuera.
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 | |
|---|---|
| Name | St. Joseph the Worker Church in Corcuera, Romblon |
| Address | Corcuera, Romblon 5514 |
| Country | Philippines |
| www.facebook.com | |
| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1726 |
| Age | 299 years |
| Declared as parish | 1885 |
| Age as parish | 140 years |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Capiz |
| Diocese | Diocese of Romblon |
| Vicariate | Vicariate of San Nicolas de Tolentino |
| Patron | St. Joseph |
| Feast day | May 1 |
| Architecture | |
| Tower | 1 |
Nearby Churches
- Immaculate Conception Church in Concepcion, Romblon
- San Nicolas de Tolentino Church in Banton, Romblon
- St. Jude Thaddeus Church in Alegria, Corcuera, Romblon
References
- About. Corcuera Romblon. Retrieved March 16, 2024
- Diocese of Romblon. Retrieved March 15, 2024
- History Of Simara. Simara.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024
- Antoon Postma. Notes on the history of Sibale or Maestre de Campo. Recollectio 25-26 (2002-2003). Retrieved March 15, 2024