Dambanang Kawayan

Dambanang Kawayan
Saint John the Baptist Parish Church
Parroquia San Juan el Bautista (Spanish)
Church facade in 2018
Map
14°32′29″N 121°04′50″E / 14.54139°N 121.0806°E / 14.54139; 121.0806
LocationLigid-Tipas, Taguig
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
FoundedNovember 17, 1969 (1969-11-17)
Founder(s)Rev. Fr. Ruben J. Villote
DedicationSt. John the Baptist
Administration
ProvinceMetropolitan Archdiocese of Manila
DiocesePasig
Clergy
Bishop(s)Bishop Mylo Hubert Vergara
Pastor(s)Rev. Fr. Glenn B. Gaabucayan

Saint John the Baptist Parish Church, commonly known as the Dambanang Kawayan, is a Roman Catholic parish church located in Barangay Ligid-Tipas in Taguig, Philippines.

This church of Tipas formerly belonged to the Immaculate Conception Parish of Pasig and later transferred to the Shrine of Saint Anne in Sta. Ana, Taguig City. On November 17, 1969, Cardinal Rufino Jiao Santos formally erected the parish under the patronage of St. John the Baptist. The first parish priest appointed was Rev. Fr. Ruben "Ben" J. Villote. The word "Tipas" comes from the word "Tinagpas" or "Tiga-gapas" because the original taga-Tipas were farmers.

From 1969 to 2003, the Parish of St. John the Baptist was a part of the Archdiocese of Manila. Presently, it belongs to the Vicariate of St. Anne under the Diocese of Pasig. Rev. Fr. Glenn B. Gaabucayan is the current parish priest.

Land area

  • Total land area: 3.62 square kilometres (1.40 sq mi)
  • Parish lot area: 27,531 square metres (296,340 sq ft)

Parish priests

Church interior in 2013
Name Years of Pastorship Present Assignment
Rev. Fr. Ruben "Ben" J. Villote 1969 to 1976 deceased (†) Manila North Cemetery
Rev. Fr. Victorio S. Lanuevo 1976 to 1977 Chaplain, Saint Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii
Rev. Fr. Romeo "Romy" M. Castro, SVD 1977 to 1978 SVD Retreat Apostolate
Rev. Fr. Benedicto "Ben" A. Jayoma 1978 to 1983 Retired – Archdiocese of Manila
Rev. Msgr. Alex V. Amandy, HP, JCD 1983 to 1985 St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish (Caloocan)
Rev. Fr. Francisco "Frank" M. Ungria 1985 to 1986 deceased (†) Mt. Zion Memorial Garden, Dagupan City
Rev. Fr. Jose F. Superiaso 1986 to 1989 Archdiocese of Manila
Rev. Fr. Lazaro "Lari" B. Abaco 1989 to 1992 Sto. Niño Parish (Pandacan, Manila)
Rev. Fr. Medardo "Ardie" E. Ong 1992 San Pancracio Parish (La Loma, Grace Park, Caloocan)
Rev. Fr. Estanislao "Stan" A. Soria 1992 to 1995 deceased (†)
Rev. Fr. Roy "Dong" S. Limquiaco 1995 to 1998 leave of absence
Rev. Fr. Leo Nilo S. Mangussad 1998 to 1999 Mary Queen of Peace Shrine (Ortigas, Mandaluyong)
Rev. Fr. Bernardino "Nong" S. Yebra 1999 to 2000 abroad
Rev. Fr. Orlando "Orly" B. Cantillon 2000 to 2005 Director Catholic School, Diocese of Pasig
Rev. Fr. Jorge Jesus A. Bellosillo 2005 to 2009 San Roque Parish, Pateros, Metro Manila
Rev. Fr. Juvi Q. Coronel 2009 to 2015 San Antonio Abad Parish (Maybunga, Pasig City)
Rev. Fr. Apolinario C. Matilos 2015 to 2021 Minor Basilica and Archdiocesan Shrine of St. Anne (Sta. Ana, Taguig City)
Rev. Fr. Glenn B. Gaabucayan 2021 – present St. John the Baptist Parish Dambana ng Kawayan

References

Sources

  • "The 2008–2009 Catholic Directory of the Philippines". Catholic Directory of the Philippines. June 2008. ISSN 1656-4561.
  • About Poblacion-Tipas
  • The Roman Catholic Diocese of Pasig