Masbate Cathedral

Masbate Cathedral
Saint Anthony of Padua Cathedral
Catedral Parroquial de San Antonio de Padua (Spanish)
Cathedral facade in 2010
Masbate Cathedral is located in Luzon
Masbate Cathedral
Masbate Cathedral
Location in Luzon island group
Masbate Cathedral is located in Philippines
Masbate Cathedral
Masbate Cathedral
Location in the Philippines
12°22′07″N 123°37′08″E / 12.368648°N 123.618758°E / 12.368648; 123.618758
LocationMasbate City, Masbate
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusCathedral
Founded1578
DedicationSaint Anthony of Padua
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architectural typeChurch building
StyleBaroque
Administration
DivisionVicariate of Saint Anthony of Padua
ArchdioceseCaceres
DioceseMasbate
Clergy
Bishop(s)Jose Salmorin Bantolo
RectorFr. 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.