San Luis Parish
Hacienda San Luis, Cauayan, Isabela
https://www.facebook.com/officialSLP

It was September 8, 1739 when a group of Dominican missionaries landed in Turayong, a barangay of this town which was later named Cauayan. From the very start of their mission work, the missionaries managed to convert to the Christian Faith some 140 Gaddangs, the pioneer inhabitants of this city.

In the year 1741 the Dominican authorities during their general chapter in Manila, declared this mission in Cauayan a full-fledged parish. It was dedicated to Our Lady of the Pillar commonly known as Nuestra Señora del Pilar in the old days. It was only in 1912 when the secular priests began to administer the parish.

With the growing pastoral demand especially in the forest barangays, there was a need to create a new parish. Thus, toward the end of 2013 the plan was conceptualized. Brgy. San Luis was chosen as the seat of the would-be-parish. Aside from this barangay, these barangays will comprise the new parish: Andarayan, Baco, Bugallon, Buyon, Cabugao, Casalatan, San Pablo, Cassap Fuera, Catalina, De Vera, Dianao, Dissimuray, Gappal, Linglingay, Maligaya, Manaog, Nagcampegan, Santa Maria, Sinippil, Union, Villa Luna, Villa Concepcion and Villaflor.

The bishop of the Diocese of Ilagan, Isabela, Most Rev. Joseph Nacua, OFMCap, DD, then invited the Oblates of St. Joseph to administer the new parish. Thus, on March 9, 2014, the San Luis Parish was formally inaugurated by the Franciscan bishop. He also installed the first pastor of the parish, Rev. Fr. Jeremias Cala, OSJ. Rev. Fr. Elino Comanda, OSJ was appointed as his parochial vicar. This momentous occasion was also witnessed by a number of OSJ priests headed by the provincial superior, Rev. Fr. Noel Magtaas, OSJ and other priests of the diocese.

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Sto. Niño Parish
Alas-asin, Mariveles, Bataan
✆ (047) 621 0283

When Msgr. Socrates Villegas, DD, was appointed and installed as the third bishop of the Diocese of Balanga, Bataan, he immediately reached out to the Oblates of St. Joseph and invited them to help him in ministering the needs of his faithful. In an interview printed in the Marellian Today, he shared why he called the OSJs to Bataan, "When I came to Bataan the first thing I noticed was there are no religious men which, for me, is quite abnormal because my vocation as a priest has been enriched by my friendshio with religious priests and brothers. And also, the patron saint of the Diocese is St. Joseph. So I wrote your Provincial, Fr. Noel, and I said I need help. I explained to him the situation and that our patron saint is St. Joseph and we share a common vision so why don't you come over. The devotion to St. Joseph is strong in the diocese and I know the Oblates of St. Joseph would be able to help us promote that devotion."

On October 27, 2004, Bishop Soc presided over the Eucharistic celebration marking the formal opening of the OSJ mission in Bataan.

Barely two weeks after the landmark opening, Bishop Soc speedily erected two new parishes to be administered by the missionaries.

One of them is Sto. Niño Parish which was carved out from the two already existing parishes of San Nicholas de Tolentino in Mariveles and San Jose Manggagawa in Cabcaben. It comprises 12 barangays and sitios, namely: Alas-asin, Sisiman, Baseco, Jericho, E-road, Karagatan, Aguawan, Marina Beach, Heroes Ridge, Dinginin, Topside and Breakwater.

The new parish is largely a coastal area which has a splendid view of the historic Corregidor Island, said to be the last place in the Philippines to surrender to the Japanese aggressors.

Rev. Fr. Norman Rodrigo Banzuela, Jr., OSJ was appointed to be its first parish priest and assisted by Rev. Fr. Eladio Lizada, OSJ.

At present, the parish has just consecrated and dedicated the new parish church.

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San Isidro Labrador Parish
Nagwaling, Pilar, Bataan
✆ (47) 621 0283
 https://www.facebook.com/silpnagwaling

When Msgr. Socrates Villegas, DD, was appointed and installed as the third bishop of the Diocese of Balanga, Bataan, he immediately reached out to the Oblates of St. Joseph and invited them to help him in ministering the needs of his faithful. In an interview printed in the Marellian Today, he shared why he called the OSJs to Bataan, "When I came to Bataan the first thing I noticed was there are no religious men which, for me, is quite abnormal because my vocation as a priest has been enriched by my friendship with religious priests and brothers. And also, the patron saint of the Diocese is St. Joseph. So I wrote your Provincial, Fr. Noel, and I said I need help. I explained to him the situation and that our patron saint is St. Joseph and we share a common vision so why don't you come over. The devotion to St. Joseph is strong in the diocese and I know the Oblates of St. Joseph would be able to help us promote that devotion."

On October 27, 2004, Bishop Soc presided over the Eucharistic celebration marking the formal opening of the OSJ mission in Bataan.

Barely two weeks after the landmark opening, Bishop Soc speedily erected two new parishes to be administered by the missionaries.

One of them is San Isidro Parish in Brgy. Nagwaling, Pilar Bataan. Rev. Fr. Gabriel Gerardo Kamus, OSJ was appointed as its first parish priest with Rev. Fr. Dennis Venus OSJ as his assistant.

San Isidro Parish covers eight barangays curved out from its mother parish, the Nuestra Señora del Pilar. The barangays are, namely: Alauli, Nagwaling, Diwa, Liyang, Batangas Tres, Pantingan, Cabog-cabog, Dangcol and Tanato.

One of the parish’s more renowned location is Mt. Samat on top of which is nestled the historical marker, Dambana ng Kagitingan, commemorating one of the last heroic stands of the Filipino and American troops against advancing Japanese forces.

Directly beside it is a 40-hectar forest reserve given by the bishop to the care of the OSJ and is an ideal spot for youth campsites.

The parish is just a short 15-minute drive from Balanga City, the capital of Bataan. One of them is Sto. Niño Parish which was carved out from the two already existing parishes of San Nicholas de Tolentino in Mariveles and San Jose Manggagawa in Cabcaben. It comprises 12 barangays and sitios, namely: Alas-asin, Sisiman, Baseco, Jericho, E-road, Karagatan, Aguawan, Marina Beach, Heroes Ridge, Dinginin, Topside and Breakwater.

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San Jose Parish
New San Jose, Dinalupihan, Bataan

San Jose Parish is the third parish that is entrusted to the Oblates of St. Joseph in the Diocese of Balanga, Bataan. It finds its home in Brgy. New San Jose, some three minutes drive from the town proper of Dinalupihan, Bataan. It is at the heart of the barangay near the elementary school and the barangay hall. Residential houses literally surround the church leaving no space for a parking lot and garden. On the brighter side of it, the parishioners around the church are always available to help whenever needed.

Th parish covers six relatively big barangays namely: Bayanbayanan (with an Aeta community), Sapang Balas, Dalao, Pita (Sta. Lucia), Old San Jose and New San Jose. Each of these has its respective chapel where mass is celebrated once or twice a week. These chapels also serve as venues for most of the formation programs, recollections or seminar-workship of different parochial and other religious organizations.

Originally the parish belonged to St. John the Baptist Parish of the town proper. Due to its vast area, the six barangays were seldom ministered. Thus early on in 2005, plans of making it into a new parish arose. Come December 12, Rev. Fr. Eladio Lizada, OSJ was transferred from the Sto. Niño Parish, Mariveles, Bataan to the new parish, just in time for the Misa Aguinaldo. The appointed parish priest, Rev. Fr. Perseverando Marquez, Jr., OSJ was still finishing his term as OSJ Vocation Director. He assumed his new assigment on January 15, 2006. The formal inauguration of the parish and the installation of the parish priest were held during the feast of the parish's patron (as well as of the Congregation's), March 19, presided by the then Bishop of Balanga, Msgr. Socrates Villegas, DD.

Though relatively young, the parish has already organized and celebrate the annual "Tungkod" Festival as part of their parochial fiesta.

The parish church is currently acknowledged as the first and only airconditioned church in the diocese and thus has become one of the most sought wedding churches in Bataan.

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St. Anthony of Padua Parish
Inarawan, Antipolo City
✆ (02) 401 2243
 https://www.facebook.com/SAPaduaInarawan

In 1978, the late Rev. Fr. Guido Coletti, OSJ received a relatively vast lot, donated by a parishioner from Greenhills, Mandaluyong, the late Don Antonio Zuarregui, Sr. It was located along the slope of a hill near Marcos Highway, Antipolo, Rizal.

At first, there were some apprehensions in establishing it as a parish due to a relatively thin population around the perimeter of the church. But Fr. Guido saw its potential. The parish was named St. Anthony of Padua.

The Archdiocese of Manila designated it as a quasi-parish. At the back of the Church, the OSJ Novitiate House was also established (until today the church is still known as "Seminaryo").

The OSJ priests assigned even reached as far as Boso-boso to the east and Masinag to the west.

Literally speaking, there are five parishes that were erected within this area of ministry: St. John Marie Vianney Parish (Brgy. Mambungan), Sto. Niño de Praga Parish(Brgy. Bagong Nayon), Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Therese of the Child Jesus (Masinag), Nuestra Señora de la Anunciata Parish (Boso-boso), and Blessed Lodovico Pavoni Parish (Brgy. Mambugan).

Due to some legalities with the donation of the lot, the church was only recognized and consecrated as a Parish in 2003 by the Diocese of Antipolo. Rev. Fr. Delbert Jardinaso, OSJ was its first installed parish priest.

At present, it serves in the following barangays and villages: Brgy. Langhaya, Brgy. Inarawan, Forest Hills, Brgy. Cabading, Brgy. Puting Bato and Bagong Nayon II.

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St. Joseph Marello Parish
Marigman Road, Brgy. San Roque
Antipolo City

The Oblates of St. Joseph have been serving the faithful of the City of Antipolo since 1978 through the administration of St. Anthony of Padua Parish.

In grateful recognition of their pastoral service, the bishop of the Diocese of Antipolo, Most. Rev. Francisco de Leon, DD, entrusted a new parish to the care of the Province. Furthermore, he dedicated the patronage of the parish to St. Joseph Marello, the Founder of the Congregation.

The new parish was culled from the Mother Parish of Antipolo Cathedral/National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace And Good Voyage.

The canonical dedication was held on November 25, 2017, on the occasion of the anniversy of the Founder's canonization. Rev. Fr. Rex Alday was also installed as the first parish priest with Rev. Fr. Rafael Neil Hernandez, OSJ as his pastoral assistant.

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Santuario de San Jose
Duke cor Buffalo Streets
Greenhills East
1554 Mandaluyong City
✆(02) 725-2044 / (02) 724-4139
 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Santuario-de-San-Jose-Parish-Greenhills

Greenhills in the sixties was neither hilly nor green but the developers thought "Greenhills"was an attractive name so it was. In 1961, the Ortigas Company donated 5,030 sqm lot for the construction of the church provided that it is semi-concrete and construction for the church will start a year from date of donation and be completed within three years.

However, Rufino Cardinal Santos, archbishop of Manila, had difficulty in the past to permit building a church in the subdivision since 2.4 kilometers from the site there is the parish of St. Francis of Assisi of the Capuchins. The Oblates intended to accept the donation and erect there a sanctuary and a seminary. In December 16, 1961, Fr. Guido Coletti, OSJ, in behalf of the Oblates, sent a letter to Cardinal Santos requesting permission to establish a Community House in the Archdiocese to facilitate the continuation of the studies of the seminarians studying in San Jose Seminary. As soon as the Cardinal granted his permission the Company approved the donation of the site in Greenhills. The Mañosa family who are friends of Fr. Visintainer offered their help in conceiving the architectural design of the project.

The condition asked by the company was not immediately met due to financial constraints. For thirty months, five times a week and dressed in black sotana, Fr. Guido, all the way from Batangas where he was assigned that time, kept coming to Manila to solicit contributions. Eventually, he raised enough fund to begin the construction.

When the church was copletely built together with the seminary and rectory behind it, the new temple of God was blessed on April 12, 1966. But even before it was finished the first Misa de Gallo was already celebrated on December 16, 1965 with the La Salle Brothers singing during the Mass. What is now the mortuary used to be the chapel of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel where daily masses were celebrated although the Sunday Eucharist is celebrated inside the uncompleted Church. In March, 1967 it became a parish with the initial 3,500 parishioners, some coming from Wack-wack Village, White Plains and areas near Camp Crame. Fr. Guido was appointed as the first parish priest.

Being alone at the beginning, several priests came to help him. They were the late famous Jose delos Santos from La Vista, Quezon City and Fr. Federico Lano, OSJ. With more parishioners coming in he had to get the assistance of the newly ordained priests like Fr. Alfredo Piad, OSJ, Fr. Constantino Conti, OSJ, Fr. Ray dela Cruz, OSJ, Fr. Ed Bayani, OSJ, Fr. Celso Alcantara, OSJ, Fr. Pacifico Ortiz, SJ and Fr. Francis Siguan, OSJ.

In order to give time for Fr. Guido to concentrate on his new projects, Fr. Conti was assigned to replace him as Parish Priest in June 1989. Fr. Conti served as its pastor until 1996. After being the provincial superior of the Philippine Province, Rev. Fr. Napoleon Jinon, OSJ was appointed as the third parish priest. After eight years, in 2004, Rev. Fr. Venancio Silva, OSJ succeeded him. In May 2007, Fr. Noel B. Magtaas became the fifth parish priest. Three years after, in 2010, Rev. Fr. Maximo Sevilla, Jr. was appointed as the new parish priest. At present, the parish is spearheaded by Rev. Fr. Aleixius Magtibay, OSJ who was appointed last 2013.

Fr. Guido's dream for the Province has been realized. Today, the parish serves Northeast Greenhills, Greenhills East, North Greenhills and the chapels of Greenhills Shopping Center (Holy Family Chapel) and of Brgy. West Crame, San Juan City (Sacred Heart Chapel and Immaculate Conception Chapel). It is also included among the top ten wedding Churches in Metro Manila.

On March 19, 2017, the parish has celebrated its golden jubilee.

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St. Peter the Fisherman Parish
Brgy. Napindan
Taguig City
✆ (02) 642 7328
 https://www.facebook.com/StPeterTheFishermanParishNapindanTaguigCity

The parish of St. Peter the Fisherman in Napindan, Taguig City was a former mini parish (chapel) located in a small lot near the banks of the Pasig river going to Laguna de Bay.

There were only a few number of Roman Catholic devotees for the reason that there were a number of religious groups in the area namely: Protestants, Aglipayans, Iglesia ni Cristo, Bethel and others. Catholic priests who celebrate mass in the chapel were coming from a not so far (more than half a kilometre) parish named after St. John the Baptist (Dambanang Kawayan).

When the chapel was razed by fire on May 17, 1990, Sunday masses were celebrated in house garages, vacant lots, and other available rented spaces. The visiting priests would not receive stipends for the reason that they wanted the people to exert efforts to build another chapel. With this situation, six (6) devoted laywomen namely; Milagros Talampas, Celia Panganiban, Adelina San Pedro, Erlinda Figueroa, and (+) Natividad Sumulong joined efforts to look for a bigger and better place for the church. They have found a preferable site of a nearby rice field but the problem is the lack of enough funds to buy the lot. Rev. Fr. Ardie Ong learned about the predicament and offered help by bringing the problematic situation to the (former) Archbishop of Manila, (+) Jaime Cardinal Sin. Soon the aforementioned active laywomen grew in number as they were joined by (+) Lina Santos, Caring Cruz, Ely Valencia and others to pursue the project.

The Cardinal agreed to respond to the need by purchasing the 1,400 sq. m. lot. After some time, the cornerstone was laid after the owner of the prospected lot was convinced by the late Cardinal to sell it for the erection of a parish church. The agreement of the parishioners with the Cardinal was that a parochial school shall be established and that the parish church’s patron saint shall be named after St. Peter the Fisherman. All seemed to be established but there came another problem, how to begin the construction without enough means. Msgr. Isidro Jose offered to help the parishioners by introducing the philanthropist businessman Mr. Rafael Dizon and soliciting help from him for the preliminary steps of the church’s construction. The parishioners continued to join efforts to be able to pursue the project. Friends and relatives of the lay faithful from distances were asked for help, solicitations and all kinds of raffles and contests were held in order to raise funds. In God’s due time the parish was erected and Rev. Fr. Jacinto “Jack” Padua was assigned as the first priest and pastor of the parish. He used his efforts to provide the immediate needs that can be utilized in order for the parish to function efficiently.

With the help of his friend, Sister Fe (a religious nun), a nursery and kindergarten school was established annex to the church edifice. From then on so many priests were assigned to serve as pastor to the growing number of Catholics in Napindan. Most of them were diocesan priests namely: Fr. Mariano Baranda, Fr. Felicisimo Tarrosa, Fr. Nicandro Lim (in whose term the operation of the parochial school was closed), Fr. Rey Reyes and Fr. Alvin Habab.

On January 2012, the Oblates of St. Joseph responded to the diocese's invitation to serve the Parish of St. Peter the Fisherman.

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San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish
Camiling-Bayambang Road
Brgy. Wawa, Bayambang
Pangasinan

In February of 2018, the Province began its pastoral assistance to Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan with the administration of San Lorenzo Ruiz Parish in Bayambang, Pangasinan.

At present two confreres are assigned in the parish, Rev. Fr. Edcel Silva, OSJ as their pastor and Bro. Julius Erwin Amarillo, OSJ as his pastoral assistant.

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L'Annunziata Parish
Don Pedro Reyes Avenue
Victoria Homes Subdivision
Brgy. Tunasan
Muntinlupa City
✆ (02) 973 7469

For almost three decades ago, atop a captivating hill at the heart of Victoria Homes Subdivision, in the southernmost part of Tunasan, Muntinlupa, a cathedral type Church was beginning to Rise.

The said Church now known as L’Annunziata Parish was named by the late Italia priest, Rev. Fr. Guido Coletti, OSJ after “The Annunciation oto Mary.” It was September 1981 when the hallmark of Victoria Homes, specifically at Jade Heights, that the construction of the Church started. There were only few families in the subdivision that time. It has been the cherished desire of the Congregation of the Oblates of St. Joseph to dedicate a Church in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Out of this dream, L’Annunziata Church was born. The building was made possible through the help of the Congregation of the Oblates of St. Joseph, and the parioshers of Santuario de San Jose, Greenhills, where Fr. Guido was the Parish Priest, and through the generosity of his close friends.

Imploring the aid of the Divine Providence, the construction of the “Cathedral of the South” by word of mouth of the pasersby, lasted for only three years. From then on, the Church became a popular wedding church, a solemn place for prater and venue for liturgical functions where one can feel God’s presence.

In 1984, the vicar forane of Muntinlupa, Very Rev. Tom Gonzales, expressed to Rev. Fr. Napoleon Jinon, OSJ, the priest-in-charge of the church, the desire of the Archdiocese of Manila to create the community of Victoria Homes Subdivision as a parish. On December 15, 1984, during his audience with His Eminence Jaime Cardinal Sin, Rev. Fr. Constantino Conti, OSJ, accepted on behalf of the Congregation the offer of creating L’Annunziata as a Parish.

On December 27, the Decree of establishment of the New Parish was signed by the late cardinal.

Fr. Napoleon was nominated and installed as the first Parish Priest of L’Annunziata Parish on January 7, 1985.

Since then, the Congregation has been assigning priests and brothers to serve vigorously and untiringly the interests of Jesus.

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Christ the King Parish
Holiday Hills Village, Brgy. GSIS
San Pedro, Laguna
✆ (02) 519-3059

The parish of Christ The King began with the inauguration of the GSIS- Holiday Hills Village in 1972. This is the first subdivision in San Pedro, Laguna established for GSIS members who were mostly government employees and military personnel. Initially, the village was made a part of the San Pedro Apostol Parish, whose church is quite a distance from the village.

As more villagers settled in the subdivision, they started to invite military chaplains to say mass at the village multi-purpose center. Eventually the newly organized homeowners� association built and completed a chapel in November, 1976. The homeowners voted to adopt Christ The King as their titular patronage. Bishop Pedro Bantigue officiated the enthronement during the first village fiesta. (As of this date, this is the only parish in the Diocese of San Pablo that is dedicated to the titular patronage of Christ the King.)

To prepare for the accommodation of a priest promised by Bishop Bantigue, the homeowners proceeded to construct the first convent. True to his commitment, Bishop Bantigue assigned a total of five priests to serve the community from 1976 to 1983.

On November 19,1983, Bishop Bantigue decreed the canonical erection of Christ the King Parish consisting of the GSIS-Holiday Hills Village, El Nor Subdivision, Adelina 1,1-A and 1-B subdivisions, Holiday Homes, SSS Village, Fiesta Homes, Holiday Hills Stock and Breeding Farm, the Sisters of Mary Immaculate and the Ursuline Sisters of Somasca. Rev. Fr. Marceline stayed on as administrator until 1985.

In 1987, the Oblates of St. Joseph (OSJ) started their spiritual ministry at the CTK Parish.

The present parish church was constructed in 1997 to replace the chapel constructed in 1976, to accommodate the increasing number of parishioners. The present three-storey convent was constructed in 2001.

In 1997, the villages of El Nor, Holiday Homes and Adelina were seperated from the parish to comprise the new parish dedicated to St. Martin de Porres.

But God was gracious to the parish. As subdivisions are built in the western part of San Pedro, new communities developed. Invariably their leaders askedfor church services and the Bishop requested them to see the OSJ assigned to CTK. These have their own chapels and respective patron saints. They have their own schedules of masses. They celebrate the feast days of their patron saints, with the CTK OSJ priests actively overseeing all their religious activities. They likewise participate actively in all activities of the main CTK church. Their leaders also serve in the Parish Pastoral Council.

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Our Lady of Fatima Parish
Crismor Avenue
Elvinda Village
Brgy. San Vicente
San Pedro, Laguna
 http://www.fatimaelvinda.com/

Back in 1977, Sunday masses were held in the multi-purpose hall of the Elvinda Homeowners' Association (EVHAI) that was put up in an open space along Melenguas Street. The open space measures four hundred ninety-nine point eight (499.8) square meters. Subject lot was registered on December 30, 1974 in Calamba, Laguna under TCT Number 40386. Since most of the homeowners activities such as raffle, funeral parlor and others were held in the multi-purpose hall, an idea came to mind - to construct a chapel in the open space. The idea was a brainchild of the women from Elvinda Village, notably - Mrs. Norma Camello, Rosie Dacoco, Julie Chaves, Ester Garcia, Inday Tuya, Marina Uyyan and others. During his term as President of EVHAI in 1980, Mr. Tony Dacoco requested Mayor Felicisimo F. Vierneza and some municipal councilors that the open space be used by the homeowners for their varied activities. Mayor Vierneza promised to study the request. Mr. Danny Bernardo, President, offered to pay P20,000 for the lot.

On February 4, 1980, the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the chapel was held. A mass, presided by Rev. Fr. Jerry Bitoon, was celebrated before the ground-breaking. During the mass, there was heavy rainfall and strong wind, so strong that the makeshift altar was torn down. The head of the image of the Blessed Virgin broke, the image of St. Vincent Ferrer fell, and the hand of the Crucified Christ also broke. Construction of the temporary chapel continued through 1982 and Sunday masses were held there.

In June 1983, Engineer Romulo Gines, President of EVHAI, drew the master plan of the chapel. Funds used in construction came from the villagers' personal donations and fund-raising activities. In the same year, the chapel was finished through the homeowners' 'bayanihan' efforts. Additions and improvements to the chapel were done in 1984 through the EVHAI, under the leadership of Mr. Nestor Lopena, President; the Precious Blood of Jesus Charismatic Community, and Mr. and Mrs. Ulysses Lopez. Funds were raised through projects like beauty contest, raffle, bingo, and others.

On May 10, 1986, Rev. Fr. Jerry Bitoon blessed the facade of the chapel, with Mayor Calixto Cataquiz as sponsor.

Meanwhile, the Elvinda Village Pastoral Council of the Laity passed a resolution that requested the municipal government of San Pedro for extension of the chapel lot to include the Napocor easement, covering an area of six hundred thirty (630) square meters. The extension will be used for the construction of a parish funeral parlor and a parking lot. On July 29, 1986, the formal request was sent to Mayor Calixto Cataquiz, through Atty. Rosendo Chaves. Starting September, 1986, Rev. Fr. Felix Celeste, OSJ and Rev. Fr. Joey Apin, OSJ celebrated mass in the chapel. Following their re-assignment to other parishes, Rev. Fr. Philip Gagatiga, OSJ, took over. In March 1987, the Contract of Usufruct was signed by OIC Mayor Calixto R. Cataquiz and Atty. Rosendo Chaves, President of Elvinda Village Pastoral Council of the Laity.

On October 17, 1989, the Pastoral Council of the Laity, through Mr. Mar Acuesta, President, wrote Rev. Fr. Ben Pagsuyuin, parish priest of San Pedro Apostol, of its intention to form a parish. Fr. Pagsuyuin approved the request. The formal petition was submitted to Bishop Pedro N. Bantigue of the Diocese of San Pablo on November 7, 1990. The proposed parish will include Elvinda Village, Olivarez Homes, Console XII, Sibulo and Amante. It is bounded in the east by the creek near Pacita Complex II, in the west by Barangay San Vicente and in the north by the National Road, encompassing twenty-five (25) hectares, more or less.

On July 16, 1991, South City Homes in Biñan celebrated its 'fiesta'. Here Bishop Pedro N. Bantigue and Rev. Fr. Sancho Sison, OSJ met and discussed the petition by the Elvinda Village Pastoral Council of the Laity to establish a parish. In that discussion, Bishop Bantigue and Fr. Sancho both agreed to hold the Canonical Erection of Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Elvinda Village on August 18, 1991.At ten o' clock in the morning of August 18, 1991, the Canonical Erection of Our Lady of Fatima Parish was held and so was the installation of Rev. Fr. Sancho Sison, OSJ, Provincial Superior of the Oblates of St. Joseph, as the first parish priest.

After 20 years, the small chapel was finally replaced with a bigger church through their concerted efforts led by their parish priest, Rev. Fr. Venancio Silva, OSJ.

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Blessed Sacrament Parish
South City Homes Subdivision
Brgy. Sto. Tomas, City of Biñan
Laguna
✆ (049) 241 7828

In the beginning the Catholic residents of South City Homes, Biñan, had any of the following places as focal points in the exercise of their spiritual obligtions: the multi-purpose cogon-covered circular hall at the entrance of the subdivision, the Holy Cross Church at Barrio San Vicente, the San Isidro Church in the Plaza of Biñan and for some, the San Jose Church in the town of Carmona.

This was so until 1985 when the Oblates of St. Joseph priests began to celebrate the first Misa Aguinaldo at the still unfinished Blessed Sacrament Church. The soon-to-be-parish would be comprised of the subdivision itself, Loma, Lankiwa, Zapote and Timbao. The construction of the church was through the initiative of the late Rev. Fr. Guido Coletti, OSJ.

On May 11, 1986, in a solemn ceremony, the Blessed Sacrament Parish was formally inaugurated into a parish by the late Msgr. Pedro M. Bantique, DD, bishop of the Diocese of San Pablo. Rev. Fr. Edgardo Bayani, OSJ was installed as the first pastor.

Through the years of its existence, it saw the birth of another parish culled from its territorial jurisdiction: Parish of the Risen Lord, Town & Country Southville Subdivision (1993).

It also now extends its parochial ministries to relatively new subdivisions: Brentville, Dolce Vita and Jubiliation West.

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Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Joseph the Patriarch
Poblacion, San Jose, Batangas
✆ (043)726 2201

Fr. Jose Victoria built the church in 1762. The Augustinian Chapter of May 9, 1767 named Fr. Agustin Horbegozo as the town's parish priest. Fr. Tomas Cañon replaced the old structure with one made of lime and pebbles. In 1790 the archbishop of Manila ordered the parish church of Batangas to give one of its old, dimanteled retablos to San Jose. Fr. Manuel Blanco in 1812 replace the original buildings with new ones made of masonry, he constructed the convento and began the work on the present church, but left in 1816 without seeing it completed. The church roof went up in flames in 1847 and was change to tile in 1849 by Fray Marcos Anton. A fire damaged both the church and convento in 1857. While the church underwent repairs, a new convento had to built. Fr. Ramon Sanchez took over the parish in 1856 and continued the restoration work on the church, with the completion of the convent and tower, he also added a baptistery to the church in 1868; that was fitted with a marble font in 1878. Fray Bruno Laredo(1870-1884) improved both church and convent, rebuilding the bamboo sacristy in stone, and commencing the work on the transept.During the term of Fr. Vicente Maril (1884-1887), the roof of the church was replaced by galvanized iron. Fr. Victoriano Perez (1890 to 1896) restored the L-shaped convent and completed works on the transept and dome.

The 1898 revolution expelled the Spanish friars from the Philippines, the last Spanish parish priest being Fray Manuel de Arostegui of the Order of Saint Augustine, bears the last entry on the Book of Baptism dated May 28, 1898. He was replaced by Fr. Vicente Jose Romero who became the parish priest of the town.

On April 1, 1899, the Filipino Secular priest Juan Gernonimo Luna, a native of the San Jose, was appointed parish priest.In 1900 American troops occupied the convento and converted it into a military hospital for some time. In 1911 there were no more Filipino priest available in San Jose, a Capuchin friar was called to administer the parish. From July 1911 to 1915, the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart stayed in San Jose, where they set up a small major seminary. The seminary was short-lived for the MSH left the diocese in 1915.

In 1915 Bishop Giuseppe Petrelli invited the Oblates of St. Joseph. In his letter to the OSJ Superior, Fr. Giovanni Battista Cortona, the Bishop said, "They could reside in the parish house of San Jose, the central parish that I will give to the dear Oblates of St. Joseph." The fist Oblates arrived in Manila by ship on August 25, 1915 and took the train to San Jose where they were welcomed with the prolonged ringing of bells. Since then, they have been in charge of the parish of San Jose. Fr. Jose Anfossi became the parish priest, with the responsibility also for Cuenca, until his death in August 1921. Fr. Eugenio Gherlone immediately began the reconstruction of the church. His successor Fr. Luis Mortera finished the reconstruction of the church, which was beautified by paintings of St. Joseph, Fr. Luis was also responsible for the setting up the communion rails and lowering the windows for better light and ventilation.

In 1968 Fr. Lucio Aguilar and his parochial vicar Fr, Raymundo G. de La Cruz began a major reconstruction, The leaking roof was repaired, the windows lowered for more ventilation, the altar area and communion rails redecorated, new murals were painted, and was concluded by a blessing in April 26, 1970.

In 2000, the parish has retaken possession of the convent, which had long been used by the Cursillo movement as venue for its retreats. Fr. Arnulfo Alkonga, OSJ began the much needed repair on the roof and ceiling as well as a redesigning of the area to accommodate, among others, a parish museum. The church was beautified. The adoration chapel, and Jubilee stage were constructed. The altars were restored and additional murals, painted.

On March 19, 2001, during the term of Rev. Fr. Joey Apin, OSJ as parish priest, the church of San Jose was proclaimed by Archbishop Gaudencio Rosales as an Archdiocesan Shrine. In 2010, a prayer garden was inaugurated at the back of the church as well as an ossuary to serve as the resting place for all deceased OSJ priests in the country. From 1998 to 2012, the left wing of the church (the old convento) was totally restored.

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St. James the Greater Parish
Poblacion, Ibaan, Batangas
✆ (043) 311 1251

After the town of Ibaan was separated from Batangas City, the parish was founded in 1832 by Fr. Manuel Grijalbo and was placed under the patronage of Saint James the Apostle.

The construction of the church was started by Fr. Manuel Gonzalez, O.S.A. in 1854 and was completed by Fr. Bruno Laredo in 1869. The church was damaged by the earthquake of May 29, 1880, and Fr. Francisco Alvarez repaired the damage from 1891 to 1896.

However, with the outbreak of the revolution, the Spanish friars left the country. Several Filipino priests took turns in taking care of the parish.

Upon the arrival of the first OSJ missionaries in 1915, the parish was entrusted to Father Eugenio Gherlone, OSJ.He once wrote about Ibaan: "The Catholic community is fervent, assiduous for the church, for the Most Holy Sacrament and responds generously to the little things that the priest is able to do. The great church devoted to St. James, was filled with the faithful during sacred ceremonies, and with the help of the laity, was able to bring the comforts of the faith to the dying in the 25 barrios of the parish."

Today, the church is known for its Easter tradition of Bati and Dagit.

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Our Lady of the Rosary Parish
J. Belen Street
Rosario, Batangas
✆ (043) 321 1260

In 1687, the first mission pueblo was initiated ny the Augustinian friars. Two years later, a church was built in the mission.

In 1698, the Church of Nuestra Senora del Rosario was founded. But it was only in 1776 that it became a parish. But due to the destruction of the church and exodus of priests caused by the revolution, the parish was left without a priest. It was only in 1910, that a priest was given to attend to its spiritual needs.

With the arrival of the first OSJ missionaries in 1915, the parish of Rosario was entrusted to Fr. Eugenio Gherlone, OSJ. In 1948 under the spiritual administration of Fr. Edoardo Meda, OSJ, the construction of a new church was initiated.

Through the course of time, the Congregation continues to serve this parish.

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Most Holy Rosary Parish
Poblacion, Padre Garcia
Batangas
✆ (043) 515 9139

The Parish of Sto. Rosario was established in 1776. It was administered y the Augustinian Recollects.

The original church building was of native materials, later on reconstructed using permanent materials.

The first settlers were from a part of Lobo who were forced to move to this place due to the incurssion of pirates. The town was first called "Rosario" for the people were praying the rosary while fleeing from the marauders.
During the Philippine-American War (1899-1902) the church building and the town were burned by the revolutionists. The place became deserted and thus was called "Lumang Bayan" due to the transfer of the seat of governemnt to the present Rosario.


The church administration was transferred to the Oblates of St. Joseph in 1928. During, the Second World War, Rev. Fr. Antonio Fanchini, OSJ was brutally murdered by the Japanese soldiers on February 14, 1945. The church was also not spared and was destroyed during the liberation of the Philippines in 1945. Restorations were done and was finished by 1949 with the belfry of the original church preserved.

The parish is composed of the following barangays: Banaba, Banay-banay, Bawi, Bucal, Castillo, Cawongan, Manggas, Maugat Balimbing, Maugat West, Pansol, Payapa, Poblacio, Quilo-quilo North, Quilo-quilo South, San Felipe, San Miguel, Tamak and Tangob.

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Holy Family Parish
Alupay, Rosario, Batangas

On March 19, 1949, the Parish of the Holy Family was initiated by the late Rev. Fr. Egidio Mortera, OSJ in Brgy. Alupay, Rosario, Batangas. It was seperated from Nuestra Señora del Rosario Parish of the main town. It was officially inaugurated in December 1949 by the bishop of Lipa, Msgr. Alfredo Verzosa, DD. Fr. Egidio was installed as its first pastor.

The parish is comprised of the following barangays and sitios: Alupay, Antipolo, Balibago, Calantas, Mabato, Mabunga, Macalamcam A, Macalamcam B, Maligaya, Matamis, Natu, Nasi, Palakpak, Pinagsibaan, Puting Kahoy, Salao, San Isidro and Tulos. The first church was made of wood and roofs of galvanized iron sheets. In 1967, through the initiative of Rev. Fr. Guido Coletti, OSJ, the old and decaying church was replaced with a newer one made of concrete.

With the installation of a new retablo in 2000, the church became one of most sought wedding churches in Batangas.

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San Juan Nepomuceno Parish
Poblacion, San Juan, Batangas
✆ (043) 575 3118

The Parish of San Juan Nepomuceno began in 1843 in the old town called Pinagbayanan, the first town of San Juan. The church was mostly made only of bamboos and materials from coconut trees.

On August 10, 1855, through the initiative Fr. Damaso Mojica, OAR, a church made of stones was built. Twenty eight years later, floods destroyed the church. In 1894, It was transferred to its present site. It was formally inaugurated in 1894 with Father Celestino Yoldi, OAR as its parish priest. A bell tower was appended to the building between 1928 and 1935.

In 1978, due to lack of personnel, the Recolleto Fathers had to give up the administration of the parish. Thus, through an approved resolution of the Diocese of Lipa, the Oblates of St. Joseph took charge of the parish in exchange of the Parish of Cuenca. This was to entrust also the entire Fourth Vicariate of the diocese under the spiritual care of the Congregation. The OSJ fathers began their pastoral administration on May 1 of that year.

Throughout the years the structure had needed much repairs. Thus, in 1995, during the term of Rev. Fr. Raymundo dela Cruz, OSJ, the church underwent major renovation. To preserve the architectural design, the facade and the bell tower were left as they were. But the interiors were replaced with a more durable structure.

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Santuario de San Jose Marello
Sitio Sabang, Brgy. Cabayugan
Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Responding to the call of missions, the Oblates of St. Joseph in the Philippines opened the St. Joseph Marello Mission Territory in Cabayugan, Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

This vast area of missionary apostolate is about 33 kilometers from the city proper. It is situated in one of most visited rainforest of the province, including the world renown Puerto Princesa Subterranean River also known as Palawan Underground River.

The parish is composed of the following barangays and sitios: Brgy. Tagabinet, Sito Nasuduan, Sitio Liang, Sitio Tagnipa Crossing, Sitio Tagnipa Loob, Sitio Sugod I, Sitio Sugod II, Sitio Cabayugan Centro, Sitio Manturon, Sitio Sabang Centro, Sitio Sabang Kampo, Marufinas, Marufinas
Aplaya, Panaguman, Old Panggangan, New Panggangan, Kayasan and Bayatao.
The Congregation began the canonical and spiritual administration of the parish on October 7, 2008. Rev. Fr. Mario Holmina, OSJ was appointed and installed as the first parish priest.

During the blessing and inauguration of the church on June 24, 2016, the missionary frontier is now named "Santuario de San Jose Marello". At the moment, it is constituted as a quasi-parish, a step before being declared by the apostolic vicariate as a full-pledged parish.

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Spousal of Mary and Joseph Parish
Brgy. Buntatala
Jaro District
Iloilo City
✆(033) 320 8552

The humble beginning of the Spousal of Mary and Joseph Parish at Buntatala, Jaro, Iloilo City began in 1980 when of the prominent people of the said barangat, former Brgy. Captain Zacarias Sumagaysay with the collaboration of the late Felix Julitan and some civic spirited people acquired a lot through donation from the Archdiocese of Jaro. This lot was used in putting up the Jaro High School-Buntatala Extension, with the condition that a portion of this lot would be the site to construct a chapel to gather and manifest the Catholic Faith.

However, the location of the chapel was a little bit inaccessible to the parishioners. Thus, in 1982, with the permission of the Archdiocese, a modest chapel was built to a more accessible lot.

Faith was so kind that after a decade, the Oblates of St. Joseph came and brought about their desire to build a church in this barangay. They decided to come to Iloilo with the purpose of thanking the Archdiocese for having a lot of vocations coming from this province and also to propagate the devotion to St. Joseph and St. Joseph Marello.

At the turn of the new century, Rev. Fr. Alfredo Piad, OSJ was sent by the Congregation to initiate their presence in Iloilo and to work for the erection of the new parish. The proposed parish would be comprised of five barangays, namely, Lanit, Tagbak and Buntatala of Jaro, Iloillo City, and Camangay and Guintas of Leganes, Iloilo.

On December 9, 2001, the groundbreaking ceremony was held. People from the five barangays with their respective civic leaders were present to show their solidarity and support for the realization of the said endeavor.

Even though the construction has not yet started, the dream to become a parish was realized. On June 2, 2002, his Excellency, Msgr. Angel Lagdameo, DD, Archbishop of Jaro, officiated the Canonical Erection of the Parish, consecrated to the patronage of the “Spousal of Mary and Joseph”. Rev. Fr. Ray R. Sales, OSJ was also installed as the first parish priest.

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San Francisco de Asis Parish
Brgy. Tagakpan, Tugbok District
Davao City
✆(082) 301 1117

In 1999, the Parish of San Francisco de Asis was formally established through a decree signed by the then Archbishop of Davao, Most Rev.Fernando Capalla, DD. Present during the signing of the document were the late Rev. Fr. Sancho Sison, OSJ, then provincial superior, Rev. Fr. Noel Magtaas, OSJ, his vicar, a number of diocesan and religious priests.

Rev. Fr. Leo Gonzales, OSJ, who had stayed in the Archdiocese for six months prior to the establishment of the parish, was appointed as its first parish priest with Rev. Fr. Norman Rodrigo Banzuela, Jr., OSJ as his assistant.

The parish is comprised of twenty-six chapels: Sto. Niño, Naming adjacent to Balangaing area in the in the North, communites along the river in the south, North Naming, Tagakpan proper in the east, Sta cruz, Naming up to San Vicente Chapel in Manabulan, including Saro and Lipadas in the west.

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Holy Family Parish
Martin Rd., Albany
Western Australia 6330
✆[+61] (082) 301 1117

Everything boils down when Bishop Gerard Holohan, Bishop of Bunbury asked Cardinal Rosales, former Archbishop of Manila, for a help on where he could get missionary priests who will be willing to help him pastorally in his diocese, as they have not enough priests for the whole region. The good Cardinal gave a high recommendation to the Congregation of the Oblates of St. Joseph, and immediately informed the Provincial Superior, who was then Fr. Noel Magtaas, OSJ, about the request. Fr. Magtaas responded to the request with his first correspondence with the bishop of Bunbury in the last period of 2007.

In 2008, to confirm the request, Fr. Ronulfo Alkonga, OSJ, newly appointed Provincial Superior, Fr. Michelle Piscopo, OSJ, Superior General, and Fr. Concord Bagaoisan, OSJ, who has been chosen as the first Oblate missionary to set foot in Australia, went to visit Bishop Holohan to his diocese in Bunbury, and had an ocular visit of the parish where Fr. Con will be staying. The Oblates superiors have accepted the request to put up Oblate community in Western Australia, and it has been agreed upon that the OSJ Australia Mission will be under the pastoral care of the St. Joseph – Philippine Province.

In 2009, Fr. Concord, OSJ officially arrived in Australia to start his missionary journey in the parish of the Holy Family Church, Albany, Western Australia, which was previously under the care of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. In view of the spirit of community life, Fr. Domingo Manalo, OSJ arrived in 2010 and Fr. Jorge De Chavez, OSJ followed in 2012.

The Holy Family Parish in Albany, Western Australia is located 410kms away from Perth. The Parish has two churches within the town, namely: St. Joseph’s Church and Holy Family Church; and two mission stations, namely: Holy Cross Church in Bremer Bay, Western Australia, which is about 187kms away from Albany; and Mary Help of Christian Church in Ongerup, Western Australia, which is about 165kms away from Albany. The apostolate is more of pastoral than sacramental. That’s why; the best way to practice it is to do house visits and personally meet the people.

In particular, Fr. Jorge, as the parish priest, is in-charge of the affairs of the parish. He is also the chaplain of the Albany Regional Prison. Currently, he was appointed as one of the members in the Council of Priests. On the other hand, Fr. Dom is in-charge of the prayer groups and acolytes of the parish. And since Albany is a retirement place, he is so keen and diligent in visiting the sick at the hospital and parishioners who are homebound and at the nursing homes. Furthermore, Fr. Christian is in-charge of the parish youth ministry, altar servers and St. Joseph Marello Children’s Choir of the parish. At the same time, he is the school chaplain of St. Joseph’s College, and has been appointed by Bishop as the chaplain of the Diocesan Youth Ministry.

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St. Damien of Molokai Parish
3 Nyabing Pass
Dawesville WA 6211
✆[61] (028) 9582 1114
 st.damiens@bigpond.com
 https://www.dawesvillecatholic.org.au/

St. Damien of Molokai Parish is a relatively new having been blessed and dedicated on January 23, 2005.

Msgr. Gerard Holohan, bishop of the Diocese of Bunbury, chose St Damien of Molokai as patron saint for Dawesville because “there are many people in this area who have left the Faith, so it is appropriate that this church be dedicated to St Damien, who brought back to the Church lepers who had left the Faith.”

Fr Leon Russell was appointed as its first parish priest. Back then, barely 70 people attended weekend Masses.

In 2009, the Oblates of St. Joseph from the Philippines, arrived to assist the diocese. After a series ocular visits, in 2013, it has been decided that Fr. Concord Bagaoisan, OSJ, the first OSJ to arrive, will be in-charge of the parish.

The Parish is a very young, yet fast growing community. It has a Primary School adjacent into it, which Fr. Concord regularly visits. The main apostolate is more of house visitations and organization of the people.

Today, up to 260 attend weekend Masses.

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St. Damien of Molokai Parish
Langton Road
Mount Barker, Western Australia 6324
✆[61] (08) 9851 1119

The original church of the Sacred Heart Parish was opened on this site on May 10, 1914.

This was reconstructed from 1966 to 1967. On 17 June 1967 the new church was blessed and opened by Bishop Launcelot John Goody.

Until 2016, the parish is under the administration of the Redemptorist Fathers. They are succeeded by the Oblates of St. Joseph from the Philippines. At present, Rev. Fr. Domingo Manalo, Jr., OSJ is appointed as its pastor.

The parish serves the communities of: Mount Barker, Frankland, South Stirling, Kendenup, Cranbrook, Narrikup and Rocky Gully.

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St. Mary's Parish
South Coast Highway
Denmark, Western Australia 6333
✆[61] (08) 9848 1272

St. Mary’s Church was opened on 27 October 1929 by Archbishop Clune who was assisted by Frs Gilroy and Prendiville. Mass was said in St. Mary’s monthly – sometimes more often from that time until 1936. In that year Fr Raphael Pace, a Maltese priest, was appointed first priest-in-charge of the parish of Denmark. He remained until March 1937.

Mt Barker and Denmark parishes were joined in 1937 and Fr Michael Holohan was made Parish Priest and officially inducted there in November 1937 by Archbishop Prendiville. Denmark remained part of Mt Barker parish until March 1950. In that month and year Denmark once more became a separate parish comprising the districts of Bornholm, Denmark, Elleker, Nornalup, Scotsdale, Torbay and Walpole. Fr John Walsh became Parish Priest and lived in Denmark for seven or eight months and then worked the parish while living at Albany. He remained until January 1954. Fr John McGrath took charge of the parish in February 1954 but lived in Albany.

Fr. James Petry took over the parish of Denmark in February 1958 and also lived at Albany. He was succeed as priest-in-charge by Fr Noel FitzSimons who was also assistant at Albany and was responsible for a strong new fence being erected along the whole frontage of the church and presbytery.

In November 1960 Fr Philip Tuohy started the third life of Denmark parish when he was appointed priest-in-charge of the Denmark parish and took up residence in Denmark.

On 13 April 1961 Fr Martin Newbold took up residence as priest-in-charge of Denmark. The parish priests of Mt Barker, Fr Tom McGree and Fr Michael Dziedzic, served the parish sacramentally since the death of Fr Edmund McSweeney in December 1987. Terence Quinn was ordained a Deacon on 26 January 1991 by Bishop Myles McKeon. He was subsequently appointed Parish Administrator.

This 2016, the parish is entrusted by Bishop Gerard Holohan to the Oblates of St. Joseph who have been serving in the Diocese of Bunbury since 2008.

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Igreja Santo Yusef
Karangan, West Kalimantan, Indonesia

Through an invitation from the Archbishop of Pontianak, Indonesia, Most. Rev. Agustus Agus, D.D., the Oblates of St. Joseph initiated a missionary frontier in Karangan, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Since 2013 several attempts had been made to realize this missionary endeavor in Indonesia. The Congregation was recommended by the Bishop Julianus Sunarka, SJ of Purwokerto to Msgr. Agus. Karangan has a positive outlook since it is said to have a good number of Catholics. By April 2015, the Provincial Council, then headed by Fr. Noel Magtaas, officially approved the opening of the mission with Fr. Eliodoro Tubesa, OSJ and Br. Jose Bart Cancio, OSJ as its first missionaries. The two confreres were officialy sent-off during the main centennial celebration on August 26, 2015.

On December 15, 2015, the OSJ Philippine Province formally opened the mission. The following month, Fr. Ray Sales joined Fr. Dory and Br. Bart to complete the missionary rectory.

The mission had a temporary setback when Fr. Dory fell ill. Almost after a year, the Province was able to send a newly-ordained priest, Fr. Wilfredo Arcenal, Jr., OSJ, to the parish.

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