Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine

Holy Cross Parish
Diocesan Shrine of San Agustin and Parish of Santa Cruz
  • Pandiyosesanong Dambana ni San Agustin at Parokya ng Santa Cruz (Filipino)
  • Santuario Diocesano de San Agustin y Iglesia Parroquial de Santa Cruz (Spanish)
The church in 2024
Holy Cross Parish
Location in Luzon
Holy Cross Parish
Location in the Philippines
14°24′04″N 120°51′25″E / 14.401245°N 120.856985°E / 14.401245; 120.856985
LocationTanza, Cavite
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
ChurchmanshipLatin Rite
History
Former nameHoly Cross Parish
StatusActive
FoundedAugust 29, 1780 (1780-08-29)
Dedication
DedicatedMay 3, 1980
Architecture
Heritage designationMarked Structure (of Historical Significance) by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines
Architectural typeChurch building
StyleEarthquake Baroque
Specifications
Number of domesNone
MaterialsBricks and Tuff stone
Administration
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Manila
DioceseDiocese of Imus
ParishParish of Santa Cruz
Clergy
RectorFr. Virgilio Saenz Mendoza
Vicar(s)Fr. Joseph Miguel Mallari
Fr. Sundeep Pulidindi
Laity
Reader(s)Lectors and Commentators Guild
Youth ministry coordinatorParish Youth Ministry
Servers' guildMinistry of Altar Servers

The Diocesan Shrine of San Agustin and Parish of Santa Cruz, commonly known as Holy Cross Parish or the Parish of Santa Cruz, is a Roman Catholic church in the municipality of Tanza, in the province of Cavite, Philippines. The shrine is under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Imus. The patron saint of the town is Augustine of Hippo commonly known as "Tata Usteng". The Holy Cross serves as the titular patron. The town patronal feast is celebrated annually every August 28.