V I S I O N: “By the year 2018, we envision a dynamic and vibrant church of caring, witnessing, and mission-oriented parishes”
Vision
"By the year 2018, we envision a dynamic and vibrant church of caring, witnessing, and mission-oriented parishes"
HISTORY
EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF CENTRAL PHILIPPINES
(Created 1972)
The Rt. Rev. Dixie C. Taclobao
281 E. Rodriguez Sr., Blvd, Quezon City, Philippines
P.O. Box 655, Manila 1099, Philippines
Telephone 412 8561 Fax – 724 2143
Brief History
The Episcopal Diocese of Central Philippines (EDCP) is one of the three original dioceses created in October 1971 from the Missionary Diocese of the Philippines of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America. It had its primary convention in 1972 with the Rt. Rev. Benito C. Cabanban as its first Diocesan Bishop.
The Diocese, since its creation in 1971, gave birth to the Episcopal Diocese of North Central Philippines in 1989 and the carving out in 1991 of the Cathedral Heights to become the Metropolitan See. This left the diocese with a cathedral, 3 full-pledged parishes, 14 organized mission, 14 preaching stations and 3 educational institutions.
EDCP covers Metro Manila and the provinces of Rizal, Bulacan, Laguna, Quezon, Palawan, Cavite, Batangas, Bataan, Occidental Mindoro and Nueva Ecija. St. Stephen’s Parish at 1267 G. Masangkay Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila is the Pro-Cathedral.
Vision
Within ten years (1997-2007), the EDCP envisions itself as a self-supporting diocese with a substantial increase in the number of Christian Communities, whose clergy and lay people are aggressive, committed, spiritually-filled, and involved in the life and work of the diocese in terms of worship, service and witness to Christ in the world.
Mission
The EDCP participates in the mission of God to proclaim His Kingdom by word, sacraments, and deeds to enable the people to fully live and share the worship, service and witness of Christ in the world.
CONGREGATIONS
PARISHES
Episcopal Parish of the Holy Trinity, 48 McKinley Road, Forbes Park, Makati
St. Stephen’s Pro-Cathedral, 1267 G. Masangkay St., Sta. Cruz, Manila
St. Peter’s Parish, 1020 Reina Regente St., Binondo, Manila
Holy Faith Aided Parish, Igorot Village, Valley Golf Road, San Juan, Cainta
Cathedral of St. Mary and St. John, ECP Mission Center, Quezon City
ORGANIZED MISSIONS
Christ the Lord Episcopal Church, Sinisian West, Lemery Batangas
Fairview Episcopal Resurrection Church, Republic Ave., West Fairview, QC
Holy Redeemer Church, Industrial Offset Press, Inc. Compound, 58-ABonifacio Avenue, Barangka, Marikina City
Holy Spirit Episcopal Church, 12 Resma cor. Sto. Nino Sts., Zone 4, Signal Village, Taguig, M.M.
St. Agnes Episcopal Church, Sta Ines, Tanay, Rizal
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, JP Rizal St., Kaybagal South, Tagaytay
St. David of Wales Episcopal Church, Palale, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija
St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, San Luis, Antipolo City, Rizal
St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church, San Isidro, Laur, Nueva Ecija
St. Luke the Beloved Physician Episcopal Church , 1112 Quirino Highway, Brgy. Kaligayahan, Novaliches, Q.C.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Josephine Village, San Jose City, Nueva Ecija
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 343 Rizal Ave., Puerto Princesa City, Pal.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Dona Josefa, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija
2013 Episcopal Church Philippines
