Filipino Community
One faith, one family — gathered in prayer, service, and the living traditions of the Filipino people.
Mabuhay, and welcome! The Diocesan Commission for Filipino Catholics gathers all parishes, ministries, and families across San Diego and Imperial Counties to share in our Filipino traditions that strengthen our Catholic faith and community.
Who We Are
Preamble
We are Filipino Catholics from parishes all across the Diocese of San Diego — families, friends, and neighbors who share a common faith and a common heritage. We come together to pray, celebrate, and serve, and to keep alive the traditions that have shaped who we are.
Whether you were born in the Philippines, grew up here, or are simply curious about our customs, you are welcome. There is always room at the table.
Mission Statement
The Filipino Community of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego exists to nurture the faith of Filipino Catholics and their families, to preserve and share the religious traditions of our heritage, and to work in communion with the Bishop and the parishes of the Diocese for the spiritual growth, dignity, and welfare of all God’s people.
Objectives
- Assist in the development of appropriate procedures for implementing diocesan approved programs affecting Filipino Catholics.
- Study and prioritize the pastoral needs of the Filipino community in the diocese.
- Assist in the establishment of services that are designed to care for the pastoral needs of the Filipino community.
- Assist in the maintenance and preservation of the Filipino Catholic traditions and practices.
Liturgical Year 2026
Events
Four principal observances mark the year of the Filipino Community — Santa Cruzan in May, San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod in the autumn, and the nine dawn Masses of Simbang Gabi before the Nativity of the Lord. Each is celebrated in a host parish of the Diocese, and all are welcome, whatever your background or language.
Host parishes, celebrants, and starting times are listed in the diocesan schedule below. Parish coordinators may write to the Commission to volunteer a choir, a procession, or a hospitality committee for any of these celebrations.
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Times are confirmed with each parish office. The nine-night Simbang Gabi parish rotation and a printable PDF of the full diocesan schedule are available on request from the Commission.
Commission staff may manage the calendar by signing in with a Google account — use Sign in at the top right of the page.
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Photos
Images from the life of our community — liturgies, fiestas, processions, and works of service. Parish coordinators are invited to submit photographs, with the names of those pictured, to the Commission for publication.
Videos
Recorded Masses, homilies, and community programs. Embeds will be added here as recordings are approved for publication by the Office for Cultural Diversity.
Filipino Community
Documents & Forms
Schedules, notices, and registration forms published by the Commission. Documents open for reading or download; forms open in a new tab so you may complete and submit them without leaving this page.
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Need a document that is not listed here? Write to adiaz@sdcatholic.org or telephone the Office for Cultural Diversity at (858) 490-8306.
Filipino Community Contacts
For pastoral requests, parish coordination, or questions about our observances, please contact the Commission’s officers directly. Correspondence is answered within three business days.
Office
Office for Cultural Diversity
Diocesan Pastoral Center
3888 Paducah Drive, San Diego, CA 92117
Telephone
(858) 490-8306
Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
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