Cathedral of Jesus of Nazareth

Welcome!

Make Jesus’ Vision Fulfilled!

“That they may be one.”

About Us
The Cathedral of Jesus of Nazareth is one of the congregations of the Philippine Independent Catholic Church within the Diocese of the United States of America and Canada. It was founded in 1977 through the leadership of the late Bishop Eugenio Loreto. Also known as CJN, it has been a place of worship not only of the members of the Philippine Independent Catholic Church, but also of the members of the Roman Catholic Church, both from the Filipino and Hispanic communities. It has also been the spiritual home of some Americans. Hence, our vision, “That we may be one.”

As the first Filipino institution and facility in Tampa Bay Area, CJN served in the past as the center for Filipino causes. Some of the existing Filipino-American Organizations were born at CJN. During the enthronement of the statue of Jesus of Nazareth in the church on May 18, 1979, Mayor William Poe of Tampa, declared that day as the Filipino-American Community Day.

Iglesia Filipina Independiente

Our Clergy and Staff

The Rt. Rev. Robert Ilay
Tel. (813) 265-3731
E-mail: bishopilay@verizon.net

Worship & Sacramental Services
Nancy Schubet
   Tel. (813) 987-2721
Noy Braden
   Tel. (813) 453-3578
Rosie Satorre
   Tel. (813) 767-8039

Education & Fellowship
Ella Doherty
   Tel. (813) 454-8983
Joanelle Morales
   Tel. (352)514-4770
Saturnino Morales
   Tel. (813) 920-8492

Faith & Witness
Loraine Ficara
   Tel. (813) 574-7072
Dr. Nap Bartolazo, Jr.
   Tel. (813) 263-7715
Fely Morales
   Tel. (813) 484-3536

CJN News and Events

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The Cathedral of Jesus of Nazareth

Philippine Independent Catholic Church

14322 North Boulevard
Tampa, Florida 33613

We invite you to come and share Jesus’ vision with us through Worship, Education, Fellowship and Ministry.

Worship

We carry traditional and ethnic religious and spiritual practices and devotions in connection with major liturgical feasts and seasons, and administer the Sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Matrimony. However, lay ministry and flexibility in the conduct and form of our worship are greatly encouraged. Join us in the following worship services:

Holy Eucharist with Healing Sacrament

Sunday, 11:00 AM

Mother of Perpetual Help Novena

Wednesday, 7:00 PM

Bible Study

An informed faith is like a lighted candle. Our faith can give more light to our fellowship and ministry when we constantly nurture and enrich it with the bible.

Bible and Theological Reflection

Friday, 7:00 PM

Fellowship

Join us in the following special events:

- Thanksgiving and Fellowship every first Sunday of the month.

- Annual Church’s Anniversary in June.

- The Hawaiian Night in September.

- The Maharlika Night.

- Christmas carol and party.

Faith and Witness

We invite you to come and join us in making our faith and witness alive by committing ourselves:

- To visit, pray, lay hands and anoint oil anyone who is sick in their homes, in the hospitals or healing care centers.

- To open and share whatever resources we have for the ministry and for those who have urgent needs.

- To be always in solidarity and communion with those who work for justice and peace.

Please get in touch to offer comments and join our mailing list for announcements and special events.