Parañaque Cathedral
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St. Andrew's Cathedral, officially known as The Cathedral Parish of St. Andrew, is considered one of the oldest churches in the Philippines
. It was established in 1580 by Spanish Augustinian friars. The church is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Parañaque, the local church that comprises Parañaque City
, Muntinlupa City
, and Las Piñas City
.
The missionaries were given the important task to spread the Roman Catholic faith among the natives. They were to teach the natives of the importance of being one mind, one heart, for God. In doing so, it would help facilitate the conquest of islands for the King of Spain. The town was called "Palanyag", during that time. It's the contraction for the word "Paglalayag" which means sailing. At that time, Palanyag consisted of only several nipa huts grouped as a residential settlement known as "barangays."
In line with the Papal instruction of May 1493, known as the Inter Caetera, which enjoined the Spanish rulers to spread the gospel to the inhabitants that they would come to rule. It was tasked to the Augustinians to spread Roman Catholism in the lands that they conquered, and one of them included the town of Palanyag (modern day Parañaque). To spread the gospel and evangelize the natives, a motto of various missionaries were consistently neverbate through the centuries in Palanyag. A motto that is still being implemented by the Diocesan Priests in line with the Second Plenary Council of the Philippines. The pioneer missionary in Parañaque was Rev. Fr. Juan de Orto, O.S.A. Although based in Manila, he started to administer the spiritual needs of the village folks in 1575 in which he organized a thriving Christian community.
It was not until 1580 that Fr. Diego de Espinar was appointed prior or superior in the convent or religious house of Parañaque. He established a mission house, with its spiritual jurisdiction reaching up to Kawit, Cavite. He was assisted by Fray Francisco Campos. The Conference of Chiefs of the Religious Order, held on May 11, 1580, accepted Palanyag as an independent town, and it is in this date which the foundation day of the Parish of St. Andrew the Apostle was officially known. In the same year also, St. Andrew the Apostle, being the patron of fishermen was officially declared the patron and defender of the said church.
Fr. Elviro Jorde Perez, being the Augustinian historian in the 19th century, wrote that as early as 1575, the Provincial Chapter subjected the populace of Palanyag to the patronage of St. Andrew, and later on to the advocacy of the Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso, an image of the blessed Virgin Mary enthroned in the said Parish on August 10, 1625.
Since there was no income for parish maintenance at that time, royal support, as ordered by the Spanish king, Philip II
, was given to each religious order who worked on the conversion of the natives. Parañaque, in 1589, was given a periodic sustenance which consisted of 200 pesos and 200 bushels of rice for the two religious assigned at St. Andrew. Later on, financial assistance was given to buy wine and oil to keep the Blessed Sacrament
lighted.
During the 16th and 17th century, the Parish of St. Andrew was made up of only a few homes, found mostly along the Parañaque River and Manila Bay
in the present barrios of Don Galo, La Huerta and San Dionisio. Later, Tambo, Santo Niño and Baclaran developed. Barrios Don Galo, La Huerta and San Dionisio built bisitas, or satellite chapels with facades built facing the St. Andrew Church. The San Nicolas de Tolentino Chapel, the one located at Barrio La Huerta, still has the inscription 1776, the year the said chapel was erected.
In 1662, when the Chinese pirate Koxinga threatened to invade Manila, a governor general by the name of Sabiniano Manrique de Lara, ordered the demolition of all stone churches and convents located outside Intramuros
, Manila. The stones were used to beef up the defenses of Manila as well as to prevent its use by the enemy as defenses. More than a dozen churches and convents, which included the only one in Parañaque were torn down. The original convent of St. Andrew was demolished. It was then when Fr. Dionisio Suarez persuadedly prevented the church itself to suffer the same fate as the convent. It was rebuilt some 20 years later.
Fr. Eusebio Polo was the parish priest of St. Andrew in 1759, during the British Invasion of Manila. He was then succeeded by Fr. Manuel de Sto. Tomas Garcia in 1762. Both priests were deported to Goa, India, with 12 other fellow Augustinians.
, the several replacements of the church's altar and the creation of a dome on which the crucifix that signifies the Lord Jesus Christ is placed.
style. In this said altar, the image of the parish's patron, St. Andrew the Apostle is found on the right hand side of the altar, while the image of St. Joseph is found on the left. In the center of the altar is where the image of Our Lady of Buen Suceso
is found.. Last January 25, 2005 Most Rev. Jesse Mercado the Bishop of the Diocese of Parañaque formally launched after a Holy Mass the renovation of the Cathedral. The renovation will change the Major altar placing the Crucifix on its center, adding two side chapels (Altar of Saints and Nuestra Señora del Buensuceso Chapel), replacing the glass windows with stained glass featuring some of the important events in the Life of our Lord Jesus, placing new marble stone on the floor and replacing the roof and ceiling of the cathedral painting the interior walls, replacing the doors , placing an air conditioning units and the restoration of the original image of Nuestra Señora del Buensuceso and St. Andrew the Apostle. Last May 2010 during the 430th year of the church foundation the newly renovated was blessed by Bishop Jesse Mercado.
In order for the changes to become evident, the church provided a new organ that the choirs use during masses. Also, a cathedra
was placed, as a seat of the Bishop. The baptismal font was placed in the right hand side of the altar and there were twelve marble stones with crucifixes which symbolizes the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. There was also the setting up of the PowerPoint visuals to guide the parishioners in celebration of the holy masses.
According to Rev. Fr. Jun Interno, SVD
, St. Andrew's School administrator and parish priest of the Sto. Niño Parish, based on the statistics done in the year 2002, the cathedral is now reaching out to more than 1,000,000 baptized believers of the Roman Catholic religion (91.9% of the total population in the Diocese of Parañaque).
, Bishop Mercado named Rev. Fr. Rolando Agustin, pastor of the Presentation of the Child Jesus Parish, as the new rector and parish priest of the cathedral. Prior to him was Very Rev. Msgr. Manuel G. Gabriel. Msgr. Gabriel is accompanied with fellow priest Rev. Fr. Christopher Tejido, and Rev. Fr. Earl Alan Antoine Cura, CICM.
was then moved to August 10 in the year 2005, in line with her enthronement in this said parish by the Augustinians back in the year 1625. A novena prayer in honor of the Blessed Virgin is prayed for nine days before the actual feast day. Translacion happens during the first day of novena from Sta. Monica chapel to Cathedral. During the feast day itself, a procession is held at around 4 p.m. and a Solemn Mass follows. The same is also done during the feast day of the parish's patron, St. Andrew the Apostle.
. Last September 8, 2010, the official replica made by Tom Joven was blessed including the book of sacrifice, the petition box and the thanksgiving box by Msgr. Manuel Gabriel during the Solemn High Mass.
The Cathedral and Parañaqueños are celebrating the 430th Anniversary of St. Andrew Parish as a Church. Theme: "Dakilang Pagdiriwang ng ika-430 taon ng Ebanghelisasyon at Biyaya...Tayo na, Pumalaot at Mamalakaya...". There will a one week celebration starting from May 11, 2010 until the blessing of the Cathedral on May 22, 2010. The following programs that are highlighted and much awaited: Grand Sunduan of all Sub-Parishes (San Dionisio, Sta. Monica, San Nicolas and San Antonio), Sayaw ng Pagbati Festival, Komedya ng San Dionisio, Food and Crafts Exhibit, Music Festival and the Parañaque/Palanyag Movie. BE PART of a TRULY PARAÑAQUEÑO Event.
Last January 25, 2009 Most Rev. Jesse Mercado the Prelate of the Diocese of Parañaque formally launched after a Holy Mass the renovation of the Cathedral. The renovation will change the Major altar placing the Crucifix on its center, adding two side chapels (Altar of Saints and Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso Chapel), replacing the glass windows with stained glass featuring some of the important events in the Life of our Lord Jesus, placing new marble stone on the floor and replacing the roof and ceiling of the cathedral painting the interior walls, replacing the doors, placing an air conditioning units and the restoration of the original image of Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso and St. Andrew the Apostle
There will be a Parish Pastoral visit on April 23, 2010 by His Most Rev. Jesse E. Mercado. Everyone is invited, especially all the Laity people who serves the Cathedral (e.g. mandated organization, councils, commissions, ministries, choirs, trans-parochial org and all the parishioners)
May 11, 2010 - Celebration of the 430th Dedication of St. Andrew's Parish
May 22, 2010 - Blessing of Newly Renovated Cathedral Parish of St. Andrew.
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. It was established in 1580 by Spanish Augustinian friars. The church is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Parañaque, the local church that comprises Parañaque City
Parañaque City
The City of Parañaque , or simply Parañaque , is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila in the Philippines....
, Muntinlupa City
Muntinlupa City
The City of Muntinlupa is the southernmost city in Philippine National Capital Region. It is bordered on the north by Taguig City; to the northwest by Parañaque City; by Las Piñas City to the west; to the southwest by the city of Bacoor, Cavite; by the city of San Pedro, Laguna; and by Laguna de...
, and Las Piñas City
Las Piñas City
The City of Las Piñas is a city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines...
.
Spanish period
The story of the Parish of St. Andrew started when Augustinian missionaries set foot on a fishing village near the sea, more than four hundred years ago.The missionaries were given the important task to spread the Roman Catholic faith among the natives. They were to teach the natives of the importance of being one mind, one heart, for God. In doing so, it would help facilitate the conquest of islands for the King of Spain. The town was called "Palanyag", during that time. It's the contraction for the word "Paglalayag" which means sailing. At that time, Palanyag consisted of only several nipa huts grouped as a residential settlement known as "barangays."
In line with the Papal instruction of May 1493, known as the Inter Caetera, which enjoined the Spanish rulers to spread the gospel to the inhabitants that they would come to rule. It was tasked to the Augustinians to spread Roman Catholism in the lands that they conquered, and one of them included the town of Palanyag (modern day Parañaque). To spread the gospel and evangelize the natives, a motto of various missionaries were consistently neverbate through the centuries in Palanyag. A motto that is still being implemented by the Diocesan Priests in line with the Second Plenary Council of the Philippines. The pioneer missionary in Parañaque was Rev. Fr. Juan de Orto, O.S.A. Although based in Manila, he started to administer the spiritual needs of the village folks in 1575 in which he organized a thriving Christian community.
It was not until 1580 that Fr. Diego de Espinar was appointed prior or superior in the convent or religious house of Parañaque. He established a mission house, with its spiritual jurisdiction reaching up to Kawit, Cavite. He was assisted by Fray Francisco Campos. The Conference of Chiefs of the Religious Order, held on May 11, 1580, accepted Palanyag as an independent town, and it is in this date which the foundation day of the Parish of St. Andrew the Apostle was officially known. In the same year also, St. Andrew the Apostle, being the patron of fishermen was officially declared the patron and defender of the said church.
Fr. Elviro Jorde Perez, being the Augustinian historian in the 19th century, wrote that as early as 1575, the Provincial Chapter subjected the populace of Palanyag to the patronage of St. Andrew, and later on to the advocacy of the Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso, an image of the blessed Virgin Mary enthroned in the said Parish on August 10, 1625.
Since there was no income for parish maintenance at that time, royal support, as ordered by the Spanish king, Philip II
Philip II of Spain
Philip II was King of Spain, Portugal, Naples, Sicily, and, while married to Mary I, King of England and Ireland. He was lord of the Seventeen Provinces from 1556 until 1581, holding various titles for the individual territories such as duke or count....
, was given to each religious order who worked on the conversion of the natives. Parañaque, in 1589, was given a periodic sustenance which consisted of 200 pesos and 200 bushels of rice for the two religious assigned at St. Andrew. Later on, financial assistance was given to buy wine and oil to keep the Blessed Sacrament
Blessed Sacrament
The Blessed Sacrament, or the Body and Blood of Christ, is a devotional name used in the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Catholic Churches, Old Catholic, Anglican, and Lutheran churches, to refer to the Host after it has been consecrated in the sacrament of the Eucharist...
lighted.
During the 16th and 17th century, the Parish of St. Andrew was made up of only a few homes, found mostly along the Parañaque River and Manila Bay
Manila Bay
Manila Bay is a natural harbor which serves the Port of Manila , in the Philippines.The bay is considered to be one of the best natural harbors in Southeast Asia and one of the finest in the world...
in the present barrios of Don Galo, La Huerta and San Dionisio. Later, Tambo, Santo Niño and Baclaran developed. Barrios Don Galo, La Huerta and San Dionisio built bisitas, or satellite chapels with facades built facing the St. Andrew Church. The San Nicolas de Tolentino Chapel, the one located at Barrio La Huerta, still has the inscription 1776, the year the said chapel was erected.
In 1662, when the Chinese pirate Koxinga threatened to invade Manila, a governor general by the name of Sabiniano Manrique de Lara, ordered the demolition of all stone churches and convents located outside Intramuros
Intramuros
Intramuros is the oldest district in the present day city of Manila, the capital of the Republic of the Philippines. Nicknamed the "Walled City", Intramuros is the historic fortified city of Manila, the seat ot the government during the Spanish Colonial Period. Its name in Latin, intramuros,...
, Manila. The stones were used to beef up the defenses of Manila as well as to prevent its use by the enemy as defenses. More than a dozen churches and convents, which included the only one in Parañaque were torn down. The original convent of St. Andrew was demolished. It was then when Fr. Dionisio Suarez persuadedly prevented the church itself to suffer the same fate as the convent. It was rebuilt some 20 years later.
Fr. Eusebio Polo was the parish priest of St. Andrew in 1759, during the British Invasion of Manila. He was then succeeded by Fr. Manuel de Sto. Tomas Garcia in 1762. Both priests were deported to Goa, India, with 12 other fellow Augustinians.
C.I.C.M.
After the four hundred year supremacy and ruling of the Augustinians came the missionaries from the C.I.C.M. or Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. A lot of changes were noticeable during their reign. Among them are the foundation of the parish's school, St. Andrew's SchoolSt. Andrew's School Parañaque
Saint Andrew's School is a private Catholic parochial school of the Cathedral Parish of St. Andrew and managed by the Diocese of Parañaque. It is located in Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines...
, the several replacements of the church's altar and the creation of a dome on which the crucifix that signifies the Lord Jesus Christ is placed.
Diocesan priests
In the arrival of the Diocesan Priests in 1994 (led by Rev. Fr. Romerico Prieto), the altar was once again replaced and enthroned the image of the Lady of Buen Suceso in the center Tabernacle. Because of the desire to make the altar more attractive, it was again replaced in the year 1997 (led by Rev. Msgr. Bayani Valenzuela,)with a classic baroqueBaroque architecture
Baroque architecture is a term used to describe the building style of the Baroque era, begun in late sixteenth century Italy, that took the Roman vocabulary of Renaissance architecture and used it in a new rhetorical and theatrical fashion, often to express the triumph of the Catholic Church and...
style. In this said altar, the image of the parish's patron, St. Andrew the Apostle is found on the right hand side of the altar, while the image of St. Joseph is found on the left. In the center of the altar is where the image of Our Lady of Buen Suceso
Our Lady of Good Success
Our Lady of Good Success, also called as Our Lady of Good Events is one of the titles of Blessed Virgin Mary. This title is shared among numerous images around the world — a number of images in Spain, one in Quito, Ecuador, and one in Parañaque, Philippines...
is found.. Last January 25, 2005 Most Rev. Jesse Mercado the Bishop of the Diocese of Parañaque formally launched after a Holy Mass the renovation of the Cathedral. The renovation will change the Major altar placing the Crucifix on its center, adding two side chapels (Altar of Saints and Nuestra Señora del Buensuceso Chapel), replacing the glass windows with stained glass featuring some of the important events in the Life of our Lord Jesus, placing new marble stone on the floor and replacing the roof and ceiling of the cathedral painting the interior walls, replacing the doors , placing an air conditioning units and the restoration of the original image of Nuestra Señora del Buensuceso and St. Andrew the Apostle. Last May 2010 during the 430th year of the church foundation the newly renovated was blessed by Bishop Jesse Mercado.
Diocese of Parañaque
Since the church is undergoing change with the factors of time and technology, before His Eminence Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin retired, he erected new dioceses due to the increasing number of baptized Catholics and one of the newly formed dioceses is the Diocese of Parañaque. Bishop Jesse E. Mercado, DD was appointed as its first bishop on January 25, 2003.In order for the changes to become evident, the church provided a new organ that the choirs use during masses. Also, a cathedra
Cathedra
A cathedra or bishop's throne is the chair or throne of a bishop. It is a symbol of the bishop's teaching authority in the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church, and has in some sense remained such in the Anglican Communion and in Lutheran churches...
was placed, as a seat of the Bishop. The baptismal font was placed in the right hand side of the altar and there were twelve marble stones with crucifixes which symbolizes the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. There was also the setting up of the PowerPoint visuals to guide the parishioners in celebration of the holy masses.
According to Rev. Fr. Jun Interno, SVD
Divine Word Missionaries
The Society of the Divine Word , popularly called the Divine Word Missionaries, and sometimes the Steyler Missionaries, is a missionary religious congregation in the Latin Church, one of the 23 sui iuris churches which make up the Catholic Church. As of 2006 it consisted of 6,102 members composed...
, St. Andrew's School administrator and parish priest of the Sto. Niño Parish, based on the statistics done in the year 2002, the cathedral is now reaching out to more than 1,000,000 baptized believers of the Roman Catholic religion (91.9% of the total population in the Diocese of Parañaque).
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Mission statements
In accordance with the parish's vision, we have come out with this set of mission statements and principles:- Jesus Christ as the tree and the baptized believers being the fruits, the church is the communion and the root of the Word of God and the teachings of the church;
- EvangelizationEvangelizationEvangelization is that process in the Christian religion which seeks to spread the Gospel and the knowledge of the Gospel throughout the world. It can be defined as so:-The birth of Christian evangelization:...
is one experience of faith in the salvation done by Jesus Christ; - Spreading the Kingdom of GodKingdom of GodThe Kingdom of God or Kingdom of Heaven is a foundational concept in the Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam.The term "Kingdom of God" is found in all four canonical gospels and in the Pauline epistles...
to the poverty stricken and the youth, and to families and communities needing the Holy SpiritHoly SpiritHoly Spirit is a term introduced in English translations of the Hebrew Bible, but understood differently in the main Abrahamic religions.While the general concept of a "Spirit" that permeates the cosmos has been used in various religions Holy Spirit is a term introduced in English translations of...
's guidance; - As the seat of the bishop of the DioceseDioceseA diocese is the district or see under the supervision of a bishop. It is divided into parishes.An archdiocese is more significant than a diocese. An archdiocese is presided over by an archbishop whose see may have or had importance due to size or historical significance...
, the parish should be the center of renewal of liturgy and prayer life, integral evangelization and Basic Ecclesial Communities; - Setting St. Andrew the Apostle as an example to be "fishers of men;"
- And the devotion to the Lady of Buen Suceso, the role model of faith.
Core values
The concrete standards of which the said principles can be done is determined by the following set of core values:- Open mindedness to unite with others and avoidance of being exclusive and the "kanya-kanya" system (working individually and apart from others);
- To share a living faith to all and avoidance of a privatized or self-centered faith expression.
Administration
In April 2011April 2011
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, Bishop Mercado named Rev. Fr. Rolando Agustin, pastor of the Presentation of the Child Jesus Parish, as the new rector and parish priest of the cathedral. Prior to him was Very Rev. Msgr. Manuel G. Gabriel. Msgr. Gabriel is accompanied with fellow priest Rev. Fr. Christopher Tejido, and Rev. Fr. Earl Alan Antoine Cura, CICM.
Pastors
| Name | Years of Pastorship | Present Assignment |
|---|---|---|
| Rev. Fr. Romerico Prieto | 1994 to 1995 | in the Diocese of Cubao |
| Rev. Msgr. Manuel Sebastian | 1995 to 1996 | Retired |
| Rev. Msgr. Bayani Valenzuela | 1996 to 2004 | New York , U.S.A. |
| Msgr. Manuel G. Gabriel S.T.D. Doctor of Sacred Theology The Doctor of Sacred Theology is the final theological degree in the pontifical university system of the Catholic Church.... |
2004 to 2011 | Resurrection of Our Lord Parish (Paranaque City) |
| Rev. Fr. Rolando Agustin | July 2011 to Present | Cathedral Parish of St. Andrew the Apostle |
Tripartite Council and Commissions
In order to achieve the parish's vision, the Tripartite Council was formed. The said council is composed of three councils, The Parish Pastoral Council, The Finance Council, the one which is concerned with the cathedral's finances and resources, and the Parish Formation Council, the one in charge of formation and trainings for the ministries of the parish. Due to the confusion within the limits of the Councils another change was formed. The Tripartite Council still became the policy but the three councils were reviewed and after several meetings a new policy has been formed which consists of the following: There will still be three councils, the First the Parish Formation Council, now headed by Ms. Malyn del Rosario, the next is the Parish Pastoral Council, headed by Dr. Erwin Carabeo, and the third Council is the Parish Finance Council, headed by Mrs. Adelia Lopez.Feasts
Every year, the parish community of St. Andrew's celebrate two main feasts. First of them is the feast of Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso. There was a plenty of misinformation about the Feast of Our lady of Buen Suceso. After the World War II up to year 2004, the feast is celebrated every 29th day of November,therefore, there is no original feast and it depends upon the situation and needs of the faithful. The feast day of Our Lady of Buen SucesoOur Lady of Good Success
Our Lady of Good Success, also called as Our Lady of Good Events is one of the titles of Blessed Virgin Mary. This title is shared among numerous images around the world — a number of images in Spain, one in Quito, Ecuador, and one in Parañaque, Philippines...
was then moved to August 10 in the year 2005, in line with her enthronement in this said parish by the Augustinians back in the year 1625. A novena prayer in honor of the Blessed Virgin is prayed for nine days before the actual feast day. Translacion happens during the first day of novena from Sta. Monica chapel to Cathedral. During the feast day itself, a procession is held at around 4 p.m. and a Solemn Mass follows. The same is also done during the feast day of the parish's patron, St. Andrew the Apostle.
Canonical Coronation of Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso
September 8, 2000 was the date when the image of Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso was canonically crowned as the Patroness of the City of ParañaqueParañaque City
The City of Parañaque , or simply Parañaque , is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila in the Philippines....
. Last September 8, 2010, the official replica made by Tom Joven was blessed including the book of sacrifice, the petition box and the thanksgiving box by Msgr. Manuel Gabriel during the Solemn High Mass.
Dedication of being the Parish of St. Andrew as a Church
May 11, 1580 (still trying to get info)The Cathedral and Parañaqueños are celebrating the 430th Anniversary of St. Andrew Parish as a Church. Theme: "Dakilang Pagdiriwang ng ika-430 taon ng Ebanghelisasyon at Biyaya...Tayo na, Pumalaot at Mamalakaya...". There will a one week celebration starting from May 11, 2010 until the blessing of the Cathedral on May 22, 2010. The following programs that are highlighted and much awaited: Grand Sunduan of all Sub-Parishes (San Dionisio, Sta. Monica, San Nicolas and San Antonio), Sayaw ng Pagbati Festival, Komedya ng San Dionisio, Food and Crafts Exhibit, Music Festival and the Parañaque/Palanyag Movie. BE PART of a TRULY PARAÑAQUEÑO Event.
News
- Posted January 30, 2005
Last January 25, 2009 Most Rev. Jesse Mercado the Prelate of the Diocese of Parañaque formally launched after a Holy Mass the renovation of the Cathedral. The renovation will change the Major altar placing the Crucifix on its center, adding two side chapels (Altar of Saints and Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso Chapel), replacing the glass windows with stained glass featuring some of the important events in the Life of our Lord Jesus, placing new marble stone on the floor and replacing the roof and ceiling of the cathedral painting the interior walls, replacing the doors, placing an air conditioning units and the restoration of the original image of Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso and St. Andrew the Apostle
- Posted April 20, 2010, 3:00pm
There will be a Parish Pastoral visit on April 23, 2010 by His Most Rev. Jesse E. Mercado. Everyone is invited, especially all the Laity people who serves the Cathedral (e.g. mandated organization, councils, commissions, ministries, choirs, trans-parochial org and all the parishioners)
- Posted April 21, 2010, 1:00am
May 11, 2010 - Celebration of the 430th Dedication of St. Andrew's Parish
May 22, 2010 - Blessing of Newly Renovated Cathedral Parish of St. Andrew.
Resources and bibliography
- The Solemn Canonical Coronation of the Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso, September 8, 2000
- Palanyag to Parañaque by Dulce Festin-Baybay, a book published by the City of Parañaque
- Nobena sa Karangalan ng Nuestra Señora del Buen Suceso, October 7, 1996, p. 6
- Simbahan ng San Andres Noon at Ngayon (The Church of St. Andrew, Then and Now) by Dr. Lulet Tungpalan, Ms. Noemi Pabico and Mr. Raymond Calma, from the LAYAG, the official newsletter of the Cathedral Parish of St. Andrew, year-end edition 2004
- Nobena sa Karangalan ni San Andres Apostol (Novena) November, 2005
- The copy of the Vision, Mission Statements and Core Values came from the Cathedral's office through Ms. Vanjie Salvador and was translated into the English language in a way that the author interprets it.
- Liturgical Schedules are based from the Cathedral's 2007 calendar
- All articles and resources used with permission from their respective owners/authors.
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