On March 28, 1942, a decree was issued establishing the Sta. Teresita del Nino Jesus Parish, the original name of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish.
Enshrined within the temporary church was the image of our Lady of Lourdes. To keep the image safe during the war, it was moved from place to place, until it rested for a long time in the chapel of Sta. Teresita on Mayon Street. The church was inaugurated on August 15, 1951, by the archbishop of Manila, Monsignor Reyes who officiated at the mass which was attended by many important people including the President of the Philippine Senate, Don Mariano Jesus Cuenco who represented the Spanish Embassy and Miss Gullon, daughter of the Ambassador.[8][9] On January 24, 1997 Our Lady of Lourdes parish was declared a national shrine, with the approval of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines. The canonical coronation of Our Lady of Lourdes took place on August 22, 2020. The National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes Quezon City in N.S. Amoranto St. (formerly Retiro St.) Santa Mesa Heights, Quezon City under the care of the Capuchin brothers. Dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes, the church celebrates its feast or fiesta on February 11, the anniversary of the first apparition in Lourdes, France.
NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES | |
QUEZON CITY | |
2019 – 2020 | |
THE PARISH PASTORAL TEAM | |
Parish Priest | Rev. Fr. Cesar F. Acuin, OFMCap. |
Lay Coordinator | Jose Victor I. Luciano |
Assistant Lay Coordinator | Joseph Christian P. Villaflor |
Secretary | Eileen R. Villaflor |
Basic Ecclesial Community | Rogelito and Maria Loida Reyes |
Biblical Apostolate | Maritess M. Importante |
Catechetical Ministry | Carmelita Chua |
Family and Life Ministry | Rosauro and Ma. Suzette Custodio |
Finance Ministry | Ma. Elena G. Magalong |
Treasurer | Isabelita L. Sioson |
Auditor | Mark Hubert A. Villamiel |
Property Custodian | Rodrigo E. Stein |
Building Maintenance | Leonardo Pangilinan |
Formation Ministry | Matt L. Martin |
Social Communications Ministry | Ma. Teresita Abarquez-Arvisu |
Restorative Justice Ministry | Juan Rodulfo, Jr. |
Social Services and Development Ministry | Henry Bong M. Carpio |
Stewardship Ministry | Roberto O. Parel |
Urban Poor Ministry | Rosanna T. Perea and Ma. Theresa R. Ignacio |
Vocation Ministry | Rev. Rolando B. Datu, OFMCap. |
Worship Ministry | Joseph Christian Villaflor |
Youth Ministry | Rochelle Ivy C. Figueroa |
AGENDA COORDINATORS | |
1: Integrating Families in the Life of the Church | Rosauro and Ma. Suzette Custodio |
2: Animating Parish Life | Joseph Christian P. Villaflor |
3: Developing Effective, Committed and Renewed Witnesses of the Catholic Faith | Ruby P. Macario |
4: Uphold Human Dignity and Integrity of Creation | Henry Bong M. Carpio |
5: Engaging the Youth | Edwin and Tonie Tilos |
6: Molding Shepherds after the Heart of Jesus | Rev. Rolando B. Datu, OFMCap. |
7: Maximizing New Media for Evangelization | Ma. Teresita Abarquez-Arvisu |
8: Embracing Stewardship as a Way of Life | Roberto O. Parel |
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL | |
Apostleship of Prayer (AP) | Nelia Tan |
Catholic Women’s League (CWL) | Elvie Atanacio |
Confraternity of Our Lady of Lourdes (COLL) | Jocelyn Calica |
Couples for Christ – Global (CFC-GLOBAL) | Alvin and Mariz Ricafort |
Daughters of Mary Immaculate (DMI) | Norma Hernandez |
Divine Mercy Apostolate (DMA) | Precy Lagao |
El Shaddai (ES) | Mila Tarrangco |
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) | Bong Carpio |
Familia Community | Alex Lainez |
Family Rosary Crusade (FRC) | Criselda Dancel |
Franciscan Youth Movement (FYM) | Genesis Salud |
Greeters and Collectors Ministry (GCM) | Nena Lapada |
Knights of Columbus (KofC) | Alexander Dollete |
Ministry of the Altar Servers (MAS) | Mark Pingco |
Ministry of Lectors and Commentators (LecCom) | Nona Alarilla |
Missionary Families of Christ (MFC) | Henry David |
Hilda David | |
Legion of Mary (LoM) | Glenn Ricafrente |
Living the Rosary Community (LRC) | Dorie Imperio |
Malaya Charismatic Community (MCCC) | Lennie Apolonio |
Mother Butler’s Guild (MBG) | Isabelita Sioson |
Music Ministry (MM) | Angelo Castillo |
Neo-Catechumenate (Neo) | Bobby Parel |
NSOLL Catholic Charismatic Community (NSOLLCCC) | Helen Santos |
Salvacion Chapel | Al Solis |
San Isidro Chapel | Ligaya Gonzales |
St. Pio Prayer Group (SPPG) | Vic Umlas |
Theotokos Prayer Mission (TPM) | Rebecca Albano |