The best cultural evening so far…

It was to be expected because the Gala Concert of the 3rd MCB Pipe Organ Festival was the blend of the best from Austria and the best from the Philippines, Dr. Johann Trummer and the Las Piñas Boys Choir respectively. The remark was made by the Vice-President of the Parish Pastoral Council of Sanctuario de San Antonio, Forbes Park, Makati, to Msgr. Nestor C. Cerbo, MCB Rector. Click Here

Bishop Pabillo ushers in Simbang Gabi, blesses the Belen

The simbang gabi at Manila Cathedral-Basilica (MCB) was ushered in by Bishop Broderick Pabillo, D.D., Auxiliary Bishop of Manila and Bishop in-charge of the Pastoral and Social Concerns of the Archdiocese of Manila.

“Simbang gabi,” one of the most popular traditions among Filipinos, is the novena of early morning masses as a preparation for the celebration of Christmas. Click Here

MERALCO turns over Belen and other X’mas decors

After two weeks of helping the Manila Cathedral-Basilica (MCB) prepare for Christmas celebration, the MERALCO Manila Sector (MMS) turned over the Belen and Christmas lights decorations it put up for the premier Church of the Archdiocese of Manila.

In thanksgiving for the successful “Campaign of Hope, the Maliwanag ang Pasko” Lighting Ceremony held at the historic MCB last November 4, 2008, the MMS supported Manila Cathedral in installing Christmas lights decoration in its outside premises, in constructing the Belen and in giftgiving on December 16, 2008. Click Here