St. Anthony of Padua Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Ferrol, Romblon, Philippines.
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History
The aborigines called Negritoes and Mangyans first lived in the island before the coming of the Spaniards. Their population dwindled and their dwellings are scattered in remote areas.
In 1850, as the Spanish fleet was pursuing Moro pirates, they reached southwestern portion of Odiongan. They named the place Ferrol after the bay of El Ferrol in La Coruña, Spain.
It was created a town by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 1942 in 1978.
The church meanwhile was established in 1982.
Architecture
The church is under construction as of writing.
Celebration
The feast day of St. Anthony of Padua is every June 13, and the town celebrates the Errol Festival.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Ferrol, Romblon from November 18, 2024 to November 24, 2024. Please reach out to the church for an updated schedule. Additionally, you may also want to view mass schedules of churches in Ferrol.
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Church information
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | St. Anthony of Padua Church in Ferrol, Romblon |
| Address | Ferrol, Romblon 5506 |
| Country | Philippines |
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| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1982 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Status | Parish |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Capiz |
| Diocese | Diocese of Romblon |
| Vicariate | Vicariate of St. Vincent Ferrer |
| Patron | St. Anthony of Padua |
| Feast day | June 13 |
Nearby Churches
- Our Lady of Candles Church in Libertad, Odiongan, Romblon
- San Isidro Labrador Church in Guinbirayan, Santa Fe, Romblon
- Shrine of St. Vincent Ferrer in Odiongan, Romblon
- St. Andrew the Apostle Church in San Andres, Romblon
- St. Joseph, Spouse of Mary Church in San Jose, Romblon
- St. Vincent Ferrer Church in Santa Fe, Romblon
References
- PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 1492. Retrieved March 19, 2024
- Brief History. Travel Guide. Retrieved March 19, 2024