In 1587, on the site where the church stands at present, the Dominican Missionaries established their evangelical mission and a simple and humble church was constructed. The church was destroyed in 1762 when the English fleet invaded Manila.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Mary Help of Christians
Location: Better Living Subdivision, Parañaque, Metro Manila
1972 was the year of the Salesians of Don Bosco (SDB) arrived at Better Living Subdivision. As a fitting expression of their love and gratitude to the powerful Madonna of Don Bosco, The Salesians built a big and beautiful temple
Monday, March 25, 2013
Sto. Domingo Church
Location: Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
The Dominicans built the first church in Intramuros, Manila in 1867. The church incurred several damages over time and was repaired. The second to the fifth Santo Domingos were bound by a common symbol, the image of the
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Nuestra Señora de Gracia
Location: Bernardino Street, Guadalupe Viejo, Makati City, Metro Manila
In the year 1599, Fr. Juan de Montesdoca was elected Superior Provincial of the Agustinians and it is reputed that in this same year the foundation of the church and convent was started. It is commonly believed that the builder of the
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Sto. Niño Church
Location: 600 L. Cachon Street, Tondo, Manila
Tondo, the first foundation of the island of Luzon, was established in 1572 under the patronage of the Holy Name of Jesus. It was cut off from Tambokan
Monday, March 18, 2013
Mary, Queen of Peace ( EDSA Shrine)
Location: Edsa corner Ortigas, Quezon City.
Inaugurated in 1989, the Shrine of Mary, Queen of Peace, is one of the newest churches in Metro Manila. It is also highly historical, being the first to
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Our Lady of the Abandoned Church
Location: New Panaderos Street, Sta. Ana Manila
The first church of nipa was dedicated to Sta. Ana, the Blessed Virgin's mother. In 1599, the government allowed the construction of a church stone
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Manila Cathedral (Basilica of The Immaculate Conception)
Location: Intramuros, Manila
On February 6, 1578, Pope Gregory XIII signed a Papal Bull creating the Diocese of Manila and decreeing the construction of a cathedral dedicated to the
Friday, March 15, 2013
St. Joseph Church
Location: Quirino Avenue, Tambo, Parañaque, Metro Manila
Popularly known as the Las Piñas Church, St. Joseph Church is also famous for its bamboo
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Sta. Cruz Church
Location: Sta. Cruz, Manila
Also known as the Eucharistic Shrine of Perpetual Exposition, the Parish of Sta. Cruz officially came into existence on June 30, 1619. Prior to this Sta. Cruz was known as a village of the parish of Quiapo and was under the
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Our Lady of Remedies
Location: 2000 M.H. del Pilar Street, Malate, Manila
Roman Catholic Parish Church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios was completed in 1620 and was rebuilt in 1898. Fronting the bay in what was once
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Baclaran Church
Location: Redemptorist Road, Baclaran, Parañaque, Metro Manila
The Mother of Perpetual Help begins her Philippine history only in the present century with the coming of the Redemptorists to Cebu in 1906. It was
Monday, March 11, 2013
Basilica Of The Black Nazarene
Location: Plaza Miranda, Quiapo, Manila
Done in plaster, the present Basilica of the Black Nazarene - popularly known as the Quiapo Church - is a poor version of the original stone and mortar edifice that once
Sunday, March 10, 2013
St. Andrew Parish
Location: La Huerta, Parañaque
The miraculous image of the Blessed Virgin known as the Nuestra Señora de Buensuceso or Our Lady of Good Success is considered as the patroness of
Friday, March 8, 2013
San Agustin Church
Location: Real Street, Intramuros, Manila
The first to be erected in Manila. - and all of Luzon - was the San Agustin Church and monastery complex in the walled city of Intramuros.
The first to be erected in Manila. - and all of Luzon - was the San Agustin Church and monastery complex in the walled city of Intramuros.
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