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Address  - C-5 Extension Road Brgy. Pulang Lupa Uno, Las Piñas City Facebook -  SEMO PHOTO GALLERY Exterior of San Ezekiel Moreno Oratory - Las Piñas City. (Photo taken on September 2017. Photo from  Judgefloro , CC0, via Wikimedia Commons) Altar of San Ezekiel Moreno Oratory - Las Piñas City. (Photo taken on September 2017. Photo from  Judgefloro , CC0, via Wikimedia Commons) HISTORY San Ezekiel Moreno Oratory is under the The Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Joseph also known as "Bamboo Organ Church" and "Las Piñas Church" of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Parañaque. The Parish Fiesta is celebrated every 19th day of August in honor of St. Ezekiel Moreno, patron saint of cancer patients. St. Ezekiel Moreno, pray for us. Click here to view Bamboo Organ Church profile

In the growing community of Concepcion Dos, Marikina City, a small parish was established in 1975. Today, it is known as the Minor Basilica and Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Paul of the Cross—the oldest church in the Philippines dedicated to St. Paul of the Cross. Photo reference: CBCP News (Website) The humble beginnings Going back to its early years, the parish was entrusted to the Passionist Fathers, the religious congregation founded by St. Paul of the Cross in Italy in 1720. Their mission was clear: to keep alive in the world the love of Jesus Crucified, as revealed in His Sacred Passion. Under their guidance, the parish community flourished—not only in number, but also in faith and identity . As Marikina continued to develop, so did the parish. In 2004, pastoral administration was officially turned over to the Diocese of Antipolo. The transition marked a new chapter, strengthening its role within the local Church while preserving its Passionist heritage. Acquired in 2010, a f...

In the province of Orani, Bataan, one of the most important religious sites can be found—the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, known for its beautiful architecture and deep historical significance. Photo reference: CBCPNews (webpage) The humble beginnings Known to many as Orani Church, the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary is the parish church of the community and an important pilgrimage site. It is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title Our Lady of the Rosary, whom locals honor as the Virgen Milagrosa, or the Miraculous Virgin.  Long before the present church stood tall, Orani Church began as a simple structure made of nipa leaves and bamboo, believed to have been built sometime in the 1600s. It later became an independent missionary center and parish on April 21, 1714, established by Dominican friars. Through the years, the church faced many challenges. It underwent major repairs in 1792 and again in 1838. However, on September 16,...

Nestled in the quiet, leafy streets of New Manila in Quezon City, the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel stands as a peaceful refuge from the city’s bustle. It is not just any church as it has become one of the key centers of devotion to the Brown Scapular in the Philippines and a growing pilgrimage site in the city, run by the Order of the Discalced Carmelites. quezoncity.gov.ph (webpage) While the church is dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a title first given to the Blessed Virgin Mary by the earliest Carmelites when they built their monastery on Mount Carmel in northern Israel during the 12th century, the church's story is uniquely its own. Tracing origin It all began when missionaries from the Order of Discalced Carmelites—known as OCD Friars—arrived from Ireland, led by Father Mark Horan, OCD, and Brother Ciaran Dilly. They dreamed of creating a national monument in honor of the Mother and Virgin of Carmen, a church truly worthy of a queen. In 19...

In the middle of the busy city of Quezon City, a place can be found—a place where faith has been strengthened by time and touched by legacy: the Santuario de San Pedro Bautista, a parish church located in the San Francisco del Monte district of Quezon City. nationalmuseum.gov.ph (weboage) The Birth of a Sanctuary Founded in 1590, the church is one of the oldest in the country. The minor basilica is named after Fray Pedro Bautista y Blasquez, a missionary from Mexico, who was among the 26 Christians martyred in Japan in 1597. The parish church is aligned along a northeast–southwest axis, with its principal entrance located at the northeastern end. It follows a rectangular layout measuring approximately 50 meters long and 20 meters wide, and features a single nave typical of early Filipino Christian architecture. At the southwestern end, the main altar area is elevated and adorned with three Baroque retablos. Adjacent to this side of the church are the convent and its open spaces, includ...

Sundays in Agoo, La Union have always been marked by the sound of church bells, and at the center of it all is non other than one of the most visited pilgrimage towns in Northern Luzon, the Minor Basilica of our Lady of Charity, dedicated to its powerful patroness, Nuestra Señora de Caridad (Our Lady of Charity). Photo reference: Innocencio, G. & Malabanan, J (Pintakasi) Tracing the Roots of Our Lady of Charity The original church looked nothing like the one we see today. It was first built in 1578 using nipa and bamboo. However, in 1892, the church was tragically destroyed by an earthquake.. It was then rebuilt in 1893 but was later demolished and replaced in 1975. The construction of the current church began on September 8, 1975, and was completed in 1978. The basilica is designed in Mexican-Baroque style. It has two distinct bell towers on either side of the facade. The right tower is a bell gable, while the left is a four-level hexagonal tower. The bell gable tower was dedi...

ASH WEDNESDAY  (Holy Mass) 6:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 12:00 NN, 6:00 PM, 7:30 PM PALM SUNDAY  (Holy Mass) 5:15 AM - Commemoration of The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem 6:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:30 PM HOLY THURSDAY 5:30 PM - Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper (Washing of the Feet) 7:00 PM to 12:00 MN - Vigil in the Altar of Repose / Visita Iglesia GOOD FRIDAY 3:00 PM - Good Friday of the Lord's Passion / Veneration of the Cross * Followed by procession / motorcade HOLY SATURDAY 8:00 PM - Easter Vigil EASTER SUNDAY  (Holy Mass) 4:00 AM (Salubong), 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:30 PM Help us improve ParishPH directory. Your assistance informing us of any changes in names, places and other information on any diocese and parish will definitely help improve this online directory. Kindly email us at info@parishph.com Thank you.