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
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We've been to this church last Sunday, and indeed it is so lovely.. =)
Reservation is 18k (w/o Aircondition) and 25k (w/ Aircondition).
We've been to this church last Sunday, and indeed it is so lovely.. =)
Reservation is 18k (w/o Aircondition) and 25k (w/ Aircondition).
Hi! My Fiance and I are interested to book for the Church on March 5, 2011. Is it still open? thanks?
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
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.
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
dito si bert robles na taga CHI
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!!
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Hi can you please send me the church rates for next year. thanks
Hi, We’re planning to get married in 2012 and we’ve heard a lot of positive feedbacks about this church. I’d like to inquire what is the package rate for a wedding. Hoping to hear from you soon.
Thanks,
Joan Fideles
Hi Sir/Ma’am! we are planning for a Dec 2011 wedding, and we are considering to have the ceremony here, can you please send me the rates (w/ all the inclusions) for the date. Thanks & hope to hear from you soon
hi! we are planning for dec 2011 wedding, may we know the price rate if we will have the ceremony at the church & the reception at the park? and also what would be the requirements (both for the ceremony & reception).thanks, hope to hear from you soon
Regards,
Carol de Fiesta
email: car_lyn04[at]yahoo[dot]com
hi! we’re planning for a Feb 2012 wedding, can you please give me the church rates and requirements? thanks!
Pls send me the rates and requirements for the wedding ceremony. Thanks
Hi!
We’re planning on a wedding for Nov 20, 2011. Would like to inquire if it’s still available for 1-3pm? We would also appreciate it if you can send us details regarding church rates and requirements.
We would highly appreciate your kind assistance on this matter.
Thank you!
~ Me-Anne
hi.. good am kindly send us thru my email the whole package for my wedding, the requirements and how we can do the steps.were planning this coming December 2011.thnks
hi!..can you please send me the church’s rate for the wedding ceremony and the requirments…thanks!…God bless!
Hi,
Please send me the church rates and requirements.
Our target wedding date is dec 2012.
thanks!
Hi Kat!
here’s the rate:
25k with A/C
18k w/o AC
pwedeng pencil booking. DP is 5k.
hi to all im Randy my wedding held here last may 18 2011. sobrang ganda ng church at napakasolem pa! i really enjoy here so i will recommend to all. for their future dream wedding. mababait at maisikaso pa ang mga staff ng santuario .thank you again to all of u especilly to ate nancy at ate fe. more power & godbless u.
Hi, we are interested in booking this church for our wedding. Can you send me the details/packages and requirements of a mixed wedding (my fiance is not a catholic). I’ve been trying to inquire over the phone but no one is picking up.
Thanks!
Hi, can you please send me the updated wedding packages for this church.. We are planning to schedule it on January 8.. is it still open? thanks a lot..