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Santuario de San Jose

29 August 2007 30 Comments

History

During the 60’s, the Ortigas Company donated 5,030 sq. m. of lot to the Catholic Church in a hilly and green place called Greenhills for the building of a semi-concrete church. Fr. Guido Coletti, OSJ, would travel all the way from Batangas City where he was assigned traveled daily looking for financial support to build the church. For the first few months, Fr. Guido was not able to produce money even from those who pledged.

But in March 1964, Fr, Guido’s prayers were answered. Money came and Fr. Guido was able to gather P827,000.00. The construction began and it took 25 months to finish the church. Arch. Manuel Mañosa, Jr. visualized the splendid building and Nemesio Montenegro of Taal Batangas gave it structural form and substance.

The newly built church with the seminary and rectory behind it was blessed on April 2, 1966. The first misa de gallo and all the Sunday masses were held inside the unfinished church.

In March 1967, it became a parish with the initial of 3,500 parishioners coming from Wackwack and Whiteplains subdivisions and from some areas near Camp Crame. Fr. Guido was assigned the parish priest. People began to flock the parish for weddings and baptism.

Among the priests who extended their arms to make the establishment of the parish were the late Jose de los Santos from La Vista, Q.C., and Fr. Federico Lano, a professor in San Jose, Batangas. As time passed by, parishioners increased in numbers and the parish had to get the services of the newly ordained priests: Fr. Alfredo Piad, Fr. Constantino Conti, Fr. Ray de la Cruz, and Fr. Ed Bayani. Other priests who assisted Fr. Guido included Fr. Celso Alcantara, Fr. Pacifico Ortiz, SJ and Fr. Francis Siguan.

In June 1989, Fr. Constantino Conti was assigned as Parish Priest and Bro. Arthur Canizo, the Economo. Fr. Guido served as the assistant parish priest with the help of the other OSJ priests in Batangas. In 1994, Fr. Noel Magtaas was assigned as economo and assistant parish priest. In 1995, Fr. Magtaas was replaced by Fr. Alan Magtibay. When Fr. Gudio died on November, 1996, he was replaced by Fr. Napoleon G. Jinon.

In 1998, Fr. Napoleon G. Jinon became the new parish priests with Fr. Aurelio dela Cruz, OSJ and Fr. Regie Piad, OSJ as his assistants.

Santuario de San Jose now has 50,000 parishioners. The laymen and the birth of different religious organizations gave significant contribution in the propagation of faith through their evangelization, catechism, charitable projects and other various activities.

Reviews:
“It was a great second choice, the altar was lovely, the aisle length
was just right, plus it was situated in a nice quiet area (walang
uzi and no loitering kids) and it also has a second level so you get
to have that precious overhead shot =) An added bonus was that
church admin office personnel were also extremely nice and Father
Allen who gave us our pre-cana was very accommodating.” — Regi & Arleen

“During preps, hindi kami nagkaprob sa SSJ… ang babait ng mga staff, very organized and hindi sila strict sa dress code. The flower arrangements were so nice (white roses), buti nalang hindi kami nag upgrade kasi may charge pa yun. And actually, dapat may bayad yung extra electricity kasi may extra sound system kami, pero hindi na nila siningil.After the ceremony, the guests were saying that ang ganda ng wedding, very solemn and every one got teary eyed when the bridal song was sung. Iba nga
talaga yung feeling that time. I thought pa nga I saw fog sa church… iba talaga. Maybe God led us to this church para dito kami ikasal.” — Hec & Ivy

Some wedding photos at Santuario de San Jose:

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Address: Buffalo cor. Duke Sts. East Greenhills,Mandaluyong City
Telephone: 725-2044

Popularity: 19% [?]

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30 Comments »

  • mary joy ty said:

    Sir/Madame,

    Greetings!

    We are planning for our wedding next year. Someone has referred to us Santuario de San Jose Parish for our Ceremony. In this lieu, we would like to inquire for your rate and if you also have venues for the reception. Please send it to tymaryjoy@yahoo.com.

    Your response for this matter is highly appreciated.

    Thank you,

    Mary Joy Ty

    # 29 December 2008 at 8:48 pm
  • webmasterphi said:

    Hi there… that parish is good… it’s known for weddings… and i love the musicapella choir there… they are good in singing specially in wedding… i love their repertoire…

    # 16 February 2009 at 12:13 pm
  • melai said:

    hi!..can you please send me the church’s rate for the wedding ceremony…thanks!…God bless!

    # 24 February 2009 at 3:48 pm
  • Joan said:

    Hi,

    I would like to inquire how much is the rate for baptismal event (solo event).

    Thanks you and God bless.

    # 14 April 2009 at 12:54 pm
  • veronica jane barcheta said:

    Please me your rate for a wedding?

    # 10 May 2009 at 8:10 pm
  • Mina Flores said:

    Can you pls tell me the rate for a wedding, is it air conditioned?

    # 12 May 2009 at 3:58 am
  • Chel said:

    Please send me the rate for weddings and what is included in the package.

    # 22 May 2009 at 11:09 pm
  • Anne said:

    Hi! May I have your rates please?

    Thanks!

    # 25 May 2009 at 7:28 pm
  • mr excited said:

    baka po may suggestion kayo na possible venue for reception na malapit sa santuario de san jose? kindly email at jbluciojr@bpi.com.ph

    Thank you!

    # 11 July 2009 at 10:17 pm
  • ice said:

    mr excited Says:
    July 11th, 2009 at 10:17 pm
    baka po may suggestion kayo na possible venue for reception na malapit sa santuario de san jose? kindly email at jbluciojr@bpi.com.ph

    Thank you!

    Hi,
    My wedding is also at Santuario and I booked OASIS for my venue. It’s near lang the church.

    You may check this out:

    http://blissful-weddings.com/oasis-manila/

    Ice

    # 21 July 2009 at 2:33 pm
  • jhen said:

    hi ilike to inquire your church rates po and kung ano po ung kasama sa rates tnx..jhen

    # 17 October 2009 at 4:51 pm
  • Raine said:

    hi, kindly send me church rates.
    thanks

    # 21 October 2009 at 7:25 pm
  • Leny Yu said:

    Hi Kindly send rates for weddings. Airconditioned po ba sya? Thanks.

    Regards,

    Leny

    # 28 October 2009 at 3:49 pm
  • Rupert Quintana said:

    Good Day!

    I would like to inquire about your rates and procedures for church wedding. Me and my wife are already married here abroad but would like to have a church wedding in the philippines where were still citizens of. Could you please tell us if there would be a problem with regards to pre-cana if we take it here and pre-nuptial interogation, if it can be done two weeks before the wedding? We are hoping to go back there and have our wedding on the 18th of April 2010.

    Please and thank you.

    Rupert

    # 13 November 2009 at 8:38 am
  • Mary Anne said:

    I would like to ask wedding requirements and price. We are planning to get married January 2011 but we are out of the country. We will be visiting Philippines this January 2010.

    # 12 December 2009 at 3:35 am
  • Maricar said:

    We are planning to get married by December 18, 2010. We would like to inquire the availability on that date preferably in the afternoon… Also please send us the rates. Thanks in advance

    # 16 December 2009 at 4:27 am
  • Terry said:

    Hi I'm planning a wedding for next year October or December 2010. Please send me the rates. please send them to terry.falcon@gmail.com. Thank you.

    # 18 December 2009 at 3:19 am
  • Terry said:

    Hi I'm planning a wedding for next year October or December 2010. Please send me the rates. please send them to terry.falcon@gmail.com. Thank you.

    # 18 December 2009 at 3:19 am
  • roan said:

    hi! magkano mo po nakuha yung santuario de san jose? or maybe you have quotations, pasend naman pls sa itsmeroan@yahoo.com

    # 9 January 2010 at 8:17 pm
  • Michelle said:

    Hi, please send us wedding requirements and church rates. Thanks. Tentative Dates: Feb 20, 2011 and March 6, 2011.

    # 13 January 2010 at 4:16 am
  • Pepper said:

    My friend reserved her wedding date here a year ago and even paid. About a month ago, they found out that the secretary gave their wedding date to a different couple bacause their reservation was written in pencil — meaning it was only a pencil booking. When they spoke to the secretary, the secretary explained that she could not find her pen the day my friend paid for the reservation so she used pencil instead! If the secretary was even thinking, she may have used a pencil but she could have noted that the couple already paid for the wedding day. They did not even want to refund the money even if it was the secretary’s mistake! When my friend got mad, they decided to give the money back.

    If you want this church and you’re sure of the reservation, kindly make sure the secretary won’t use a pencil to reserve your wedding day. Not everyone knows the difference between using a pen and a pencil when writing down a reservation.

    # 14 January 2010 at 1:20 am
  • Maria said:

    We've been to this church last Sunday, and indeed it is so lovely.. =)
    Reservation is 18k (w/o Aircondition) and 25k (w/ Aircondition).

    # 3 February 2010 at 6:43 pm
  • Maria said:

    We've been to this church last Sunday, and indeed it is so lovely.. =)
    Reservation is 18k (w/o Aircondition) and 25k (w/ Aircondition).

    # 3 February 2010 at 6:43 pm
  • Karmyl Quilloy said:

    Hi! My Fiance and I are interested to book for the Church on March 5, 2011. Is it still open? thanks?

    # 2 May 2010 at 1:12 pm
  • Church-search « 06.11.11 said:

    [...] first stop was Santuario de San Jose, by virtue of proximity to my and N‘s meeting place. I liked that it was in a private, posh [...]

    # 24 May 2010 at 2:50 am
  • Ana said:

    hi can you send me how much po ang wedding packages & the requirements of the church. Me & my fiance is planning to get married next year April 16,2011. I hope you can send me information. Thanks

    # 8 June 2010 at 3:02 am
  • abi said:

    hi! pls send me a copy of your weeding rates, packages & requirements. we’re planning to get married by nov or dec 2011.

    thank you.

    # 11 June 2010 at 9:39 pm
  • macey anika said:

    hello..would just like to offer our services for WEDDING CORDINATION..if your interested. many thanks and god bless,

    from. viiolets and gold event specialist

    # 18 June 2010 at 9:20 am
  • Lerry Dasalla said:

    dito si bert robles na taga CHI

    # 19 June 2010 at 12:49 am
  • angela said:

    hello. could you please e-mail me the rates and the requirements for a wedding here… my sister is in the states so im the one reserving the church for her. She wants it on may 18, 2010… is that date still feasible?? thanks!!

    magtan28@yahoo.com

    # 28 June 2010 at 1:49 am