Cubao Cathedral
Cubao Cathedral, formally known as the Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Quezon City, Metro Manila, the Philippines. It is the episcopal seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Cubao. Built in 1950 by the Society of the Divine Word (SVD), it belonged to the order until 1990, when the Archdiocese of Manila took over its administration. In 2003, when the Diocese of Cubao was erected, the parish was elevated into the status of cathedral. The present rector of the cathedral is Dennis S. Soriano.
| Cubao Cathedral | |
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| The Immaculate Conception Cathedral of Cubao | |
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The cathedral in 2014 | |
| 14°37′19″N 121°02′36″E | |
| Location | Cubao, Quezon City |
| Country | Philippines |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | Cubao Cathedral |
| History | |
| Former name(s) | The Immaculate Conception Parish of Cubao |
| Authorising papal bull | June 28, 2003 |
| Status | Cathedral |
| Founded | July 15, 1950 |
| Dedication | Immaculate Conception |
| Dedicated | August 14, 2003 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Active |
| Architectural type | Cathedral |
| Style | Romanesque Revival |
| Specifications | |
| Number of towers | 1 |
| Administration | |
| Division | Vicariate of the Holy Family |
| Province | Manila |
| Metropolis | Manila |
| Archdiocese | Manila |
| Diocese | Cubao |
| Deanery | Holy Family |
| Parish | Immaculate Conception |
| Clergy | |
| Archbishop | Jose Advincula |
| Bishop(s) | Honesto Flores Ongtioco |
| Rector | Dennis S. Soriano |
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