Our Lady of Remedies

This is the picture of the facade of the Malate Catholic Church located 2000 M. H. Del Pilar St. Malate, Manila

This is the picture of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios (Our lady of Remedies).

This is a picture of the newest internal manifestation of Malate Church. It is a picture of the altar, the adytum (sacred part of a temple or church), and the pathway to the adytum.

The Fiesta is always on the 3rd sunday of November (one week before the feast of the Christ the King). It is one of the oldest churches in the Philippines after San Agustin and the Cebuano churches. As of now, this church is dominated by the Irish Columban priests (4) , some part-time priests and a Peruvian priest.

Alot of organizations partake in this Church and its activities in the Malate Diocese. This Diocese is part of the Archdiocese of Manila currently headed by Archbishop Gaudencio Borbon Cardinal Rosales (NOTE: Cardinal is a ecclesiastical title not part of the name).

If you notice this church in aerial view, it is shaped like a cross with round ends. Same by looking up from the inside. Thanks to the Augustinians. They have thought of this. This church had been destroyed several times, but is surprising to see that Our lady of Remedies has survived despite the natural catastrophes. They say that this is a baroque church.

The History of the Church

"British soldiers took refuge in this church during their occupation of the Philippines and attack on Intramuros in 1762-63. The church was destroyed in 1773, rebuilt, badly damaged in World War II, and later restored again.

Malate Church is dedicated to Nuestra Senora de Remedios ("Our Lady of Remedies"), the patroness of women in childbirth. A revered statue of the Virgin Mary in her role as Our Lady of Remedies was brought from Spain in 1624 and stands at the altar."

Source: Manila City Government Website

Malate Church will hopefully succeed as among the most memorable churches in Manila.

Sunday masses:
6am (Filipino)
7am (Filipino)
8am
9am
12nn
4pm
5pm (Filipino)
6pm
7pm
8pm

The priests (Parochial vicars) of the Church:
1) Conal O'Conel
2) John Leydon (Parish Priest)
3) Kevin McHugh
4) Michael Martin
5) Enrique Escobar (Peruvian)
6) Hector Suano (Guest Priest)
7) Francis Kolat (Guest Priest)

MANILA HISTORICAL INSTITUTE

"In memory of the Columban Fa. Patrick Kelly S.S.C., John Henaghan S.S.C., John Lalor S.S.C., Peter Fallon S.S.C. and Joseph Monaghan S.S.C. amd tens of thousands of Malate Parishioners who were victims of the atrocities of the Japanes Imperial Forces amd American Shelling during the battle for Manila from February 3 to 17, 1945.

This Marker was installed pursuant to Board of Solution no. 2,s. 1994 of the National Historical Institute"
(Right Marker of the Malate Catholic Church)

CHURCH OF MALATE

"This section of the city dates back to 1588. The Titular Patroness of this church is Nuestra Señora De Los Remedios, whose statue was brought from Spain, in 1624 by Rev, Juan Guevara, O.S.A. The British landed their troops near these shore in 1762 and used the church of Malate for protection for their Rear-guard in the capture of Manila.

This Church was greatly damaged by the earthquake of June 3, 1863 was rebuilt by Rev. Francisco Cuadrado, O.S.A. The parish ha been under the succesive administration of the Augustinians, The Secular Clergy, The Redemptorists and the Columbans" (Left Marker of the Malate Catholic Church)

God bless the devotees of this version of the Virgin Mary. The Parish really does take care of the diocese and I'm happy for that.

VIVA BIRHEN REMEDIOS! MABUHAY MALATE!!!