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Solemn declaration of Quiapo Church as a national shrine

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<p>Cardinal Jose of Advincula of Manila (right) receives the decree of the Catholic Bishops&#x27; Conference of the Philippines declaring the Quiapo Church as a &quot;national shrine&quot; from CBCP president Bishop Pablo Virgilio David during Mass on Monday. The St. John the Baptist Parish, established in 1588, has been known as a place of deep devotion to the Black Nazarene since its revered image was transferred by the Augustinian Recollects from Intramuros to Quiapo Church in the late 18th century.</p>

Cardinal Jose of Advincula of Manila (right) receives the decree of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines declaring the Quiapo Church as a 'national shrine' from CBCP president Bishop Pablo Virgilio David during Mass on January 29, 2024