A modern parish church dedicated to St. Joseph, located within Green Hills East Village and administered by the Oblates of St. Joseph under Manila’s Catholic jurisdiction.
At a glance
Santuario de San José is a contemporary parish church serving the Green Hills community in Mandaluyong. Designated the Shrine of Saint Joseph the Patriarch, it operates as the principal church for multiple chapels across the locality, including facilities within Greenhills Shopping Center and in the Crame district.
History
The sanctuary was established under the Archdiocese of Manila and placed under the spiritual care of the Oblates of St. Joseph (OSJ), a religious community founded by St. Joseph Marello. The church became the home parish coordinating several satellite chapels serving the wider Mandaluyong area.
What you see
Details of the church’s architectural style and interior features are not extensively documented in available sources. The sanctuary functions as a modern parish facility within an urban residential development.
Cultural significance
Named after St. Joseph, husband of Mary, the church reflects Catholic devotion to the saint as protector and provider. Secondary patrons include St. Joseph Marello, founder of the OSJ, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The sanctuary holds particular importance for the Green Hills community as a center for sacramental life and parish activities.
Key facts
- Location: Green Hills East Village, Mandaluyong, Philippines
- Coordinates: 14.6002°N, 121.0531°E
- Jurisdiction: Archdiocese of Manila
- Administration: Oblates of St. Joseph (OSJ)
- Principal feast: March 19 (Solemnity of St. Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
- Affiliated chapels: Holy Family Chapel (Greenhills Shopping Center), Immaculate Conception Chapel (Crame), Sacred Heart Chapel (Crame)
Practical information & getting there
The sanctuary is located within the Green Hills residential and commercial development in Mandaluyong. For current Mass schedules, sacramental information, and visiting details, contact the parish directly or visit the Archdiocese of Manila website.
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