Navotas, pinarangalan si San Jose bilang city patron, protector

OPISYAL na kinilala ng Pamahalaang Lungsod ng Navotas si San Jose bilang city patron at protector nito, sa kapistahan ng Diocesan Shrine and Parish of San Jose de Navotas.

Nilagdaan ni Mayor John Rey Tiangco at ng city council ang City Ordinance No. 2024-05, na nagdeklara rin ng unang Linggo ng Mayo bilang Pistang Bayan ng Navotas.

Kasabay nito, itinayo ng lungsod ang imahe ni San Jose Glorioso bilang isang cultural heritage treasure sa pamamagitan ng City Ordinance No. 2024-04.

“This marks a significant milestone in our efforts to safeguard our city’s vibrant cultural and religious legacy,” ani Mayor Tiangco.

“Navoteños have already been devotees of San Jose even when Navotas was still a visita of Tondo more than 400 years ago. Designating San Jose as our City Patron and Protector reflects our deep-rooted reverence and unwavering devotion to him,” dagdag niya.

Itinatag ng Archdiocese of Manila ang noo’y bayan ng San Jose de Navotas noong July 1, 1959.

Noong 2021, ang Roman Catholic Bishop ng Caloocan Most. na si Rev. Pablo Virgilio S. David ay idineklara ni San Jose de Navotas bilang diocesan shrine.

Bukod dito, kinilala ng National Historical Commission ang San Jose Parish Church bilang “Simbahan ng Navotas.”

Bago ang declaration ceremony, isang solemn mass ang isinagawa na pinarangalan ni Congressman Toby Tiangco at ng kanyang asawang si Michelle.

Nakiisa rin si Cong. Tiangco kay Bishop David sa paglalahad ng mga plano para sa San Jose Perpetual Adoration Chapel at sa estatwa ni San Jose Glorioso sa patio ng simbahan.

“San Jose, revered as the patron saint of workers, families, and communities, occupies a special place in the hearts of Navotas residents. He inspires us to embody the virtues of humility, diligence, and faithfulness,” pahayag ni Mayor Tiangco.