Masbate Cathedral | |
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Saint Anthony of Padua Cathedral | |
Catedral Parroquial de San Antonio de Padua (Spanish) | |
Location in Luzon island group | |
12°22′07″N 123°37′08″E / 12.368648°N 123.618758°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 M. Alvarez |
Saint Anthony of Padua Cathedral, commonly known as Masbate Cathedral, 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 Diocese of Masbate. The present pastor and rector of the cathedral is Rev. Fr. Ely M. Alvarez.