The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene (Quiapo Church) in Manila has launched a journal called Nazareno Studies during a recent gathering of Catholic scholars. A Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines post said, the journal was made by Catholic scholars of different backgrounds during...
The depiction of Muslim characters in a recent episode of the action television series "Batang Quiapo" has rubbed Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Ziaur-Rahman Alonto Adiong the wrong way. Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Ziaur-Rahman Alonto Adiong (Facebook) "This humble representation is...
A 20-year-old man yielded over P540,000 worth of “shabu” in a buy-bust operation in Barangay 383, Quiapo, Manila on Monday, Jan. 23, the Manila Police District (MPD) reported on Thursday, Jan. 26. MPD identified the suspect as Alinair Nasser Sultan alias "Bati," 20, a resident of Brgy. 383,...
Actor-director Coco Martin and the staff of "FPJ’s Batang Quiapo" were among those who joined the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene recently. Despite the absence of the traditional “Traslacion,” “Pahalik” and for the third consecutive time still due to the pandemic, the...
Quiapo Church rector Rev. Fr. Rufino Sescon, Jr. has called on devotees of Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno to remain strong in faith as faithful followers of the Black Nazarene. Black Nazarene (Quiapo Church) “When you want to find God, look up to Him. We will not look at the world or anyone in...
The traslacion ritual and procession of the image of the Black Nazarene of Quiapo, Manila, is attended by many devotees and pilgrims (Photo by Ronnie Santiago-NCCA) The Quiapo Church was satisfied with how this year's celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene turned out amid the ongoing threat...
Tens of thousands of devotees are expected to join Monday, Jan. 9, the feast of the revered Black Nazarene of Quiapo. Black Nazarene (Quiapo Church) Large crowds are expected at the midnight fiesta mass at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila to be presided by Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal...
Senator Manuel “Lito” M. Lapid on Monday, January 9 renewed his push for a bill that seeks to declare the Quiapo District—a historic landmark known for its old infrastructures, rich culture and home to the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene—as a national heritage zone. Quiapo Church (FILE...
Every year, there are many feasts and festivals that show religious fervor in the Philippines, and it starts with the most celebrated one – the feast of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 9. It is a feast that attracts such a large number of devotees that its activities stop traffic and work in many...
Devotees of the Black Nazarene will join the Walk of Faith that will take the place of the Traslacion which will start after the midnight mass on Jan. 8. For the third year, there will be no Traslacion or the procession that commemorates the transfer of the Black Nazarene statue from the Quirino...
Despite the absence of the traditional "Traslacion," President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has declared Jan. 9 a special non-working day in Manila to mark the celebration of the Feast of the Black Nazarene. (QUIAPO CHURCH FACEBOOK) In a Facebook post on Friday afternoon, the Manila Public...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) will dispatch over 300 volunteers, fire trucks, and ambulance teams starting Saturday, Jan. 7 to standby for the much anticipated "Walk of Faith" procession in Manila. Courtesy of Philippine Red Cross These volunteers will be positioned in four PRC first aid stations...
