The Quiapo Church in Manila, also known as the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of the Black Nazarene, on Monday, Jan. 29, was officially declared as a national shrine. (JANSEN ROMERO / MANILA BULLETIN) The church will now be officially recognized as the "National Shrine of the Black Nazarene,"...
The Department of Health (DOH), in collaboration with the Quiapo Church Operations Center on Wednesday, Jan. 10 reported 751 injuries during the Traslacion, as part of the Feast of the Black Nazarene, on Jan. 9. The carriage of Black Nazarene along with sea of devotees stops at the Minor Basilica...
After a three-year break due to the pandemic, the Quiapo Church in Manila, also known as the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of the Black Nazarene, is all set for the highly anticipated celebration of the Feast of the Traslacion of the Black Nazarene this year. Noel Pabalate / Manila Bulletin In...
The Minor Basilica and National Shrine of the Black Nazarene, more popularly known as the Quiapo Church in Manila, has released the schedule of activities for the celebration of the feast of the traslacion of the Black Nazarene. Nazareno 2024 (Photo courtesy of the Quiapo Church) Festivities will...
Leaders from the Catholic Church in the Philippines on Tuesday, Dec. 12, are urging global leaders to make a "strong" decision to phase out fossil fuels and prioritize the well-being of people at the COP 28 climate talks in Dubai. Photo from Pixabay “Thousands of us came to COP28 with the hope...
The Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches (PCEC) on Wednesday, Nov. 29 expressed its deep sorrow over the ongoing conflict between Israeli forces and Hamas, and urged the evangelical community and all people of good will to continue to pray for an end to the conflict. Photo from PCEC PCEC...
A GUIDE FROM ABOVE Mayans used constellations for orienting their temples. Photo above shows a temple based in Tikal, Guatemala During the latter part of lockdown, when people were finally allowed to leave their homes and freely walk around the village, I would go out at night, luxuriating in the...
ALL ABOARD the city's Hop On Hop Off tour bus One of my closest Filipina friends from Berlin is in town, visiting with her daughters, all intelligent, confident, and beautiful young ladies who I have the pleasure of claiming as my nieces—not by blood but through friendship. Let’s be honest...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has approved a petition to change the status of Quiapo Church from the Archdiocesan Shrine of the Black Nazarene to the National Shrine of the Black Nazarene. (Photo from CBCP) According to CBCP, the recognition of the country’s 29th...
The faithful are invited to visit the Nuestra Señora de la Soledad de Manila Parish, more popularly known as the Camba Church, as it begins its novenario (novena) in celebration of its 14th founding anniversary. Camba Church (Facebook) Parish priest Fr. Douglas Badong said this year’s celebration...
Devotees will celebrate on Tuesday, June 27, the Feast of Our Mother of Perpetual Help (Ina ng Laging Saklolo). Our Mother of Perpetual Help (Catholic Tradition) A fiesta mass will be officiated by Fr. Rogerio Gomes, superior general of the Redemptorists, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual...
The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene also known as the St. John the Baptist Parish and more popularly known as the Quiapo Church in Manila has been elevated to the status of an archdiocesan shrine. Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula has approved a petition made by Quiapo...
