University of Santo Tomas Central Seminary Building

  • University of Santo Tomas
  • Central Seminary Building
Santísimo Rosario Parish
General information
TypeEcclesiastical and educational building
Architectural styleArt Deco
LocationEspaña, Sampaloc, Manila
Coordinates14°36′37″N 120°59′21″E / 14.61028°N 120.98917°E / 14.61028; 120.98917
CompletedNovember 13, 1932 (1932-11-13)
OwnerUniversity of Santo Tomas
Design and construction
Architect(s)Fernando H. Ocampo Sr.
Architecture firmArguilles & Ocampo Architects
DesignatedJanuary 25, 2010
Reference no.1–2010

The University of Santo Tomas Central Seminary Building currently houses the Santísimo Rosario Parish, the Central Seminary, and the Faculties of Ecclesiastical Studies of the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas in Manila. The parish was canonically inaugurated on April 26, 1942, by Michael J. O'Doherty, the Archbishop of Manila. On January 25, 2010, the National Museum of the Philippines formally declared the Central Seminary Building as a National Cultural Treasure.