National Shrine of the Divine Mercy (Philippines)

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The National Shrine of The Divine Mercy (Filipino: Pambansang Dambana ng Dakilang Awa ng Diyos) in Marilao, Bulacan, is a church dedicated to the Divine Mercy in the Philippines. It was elevated to the status of a National Shrine by Archbishop Orlando Quevedo of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines.

DIVINE MERCY NATIONAL SHRINE STA. ROSA I, MARILAO, BULACAN 3019 PHILIPPINES

The first Eucharist was celebrated at this site on February 2, 1992, during the Feast of the presentation of our Lady, as the fitting tribute to Mother Mary for her intercession. Soon, the groundbreaking of the church site was held on April of the year in the presence of then Bishop of Malolos, Most Rev. Cirilo Almario Jr. . The ground was indeed fertile not only for the new community of believers of the Divine Mercy. And so on November 30, 1994, the Parish of the Divine Mercy was formally established with Fr. Vic Robles as its first Parish Priest. Five years later, on April 4, 1999, the parish was declared a Diocesan Shrine by then Bishop of Malolos, most Rev. Rolando Tria-Tirona who, together with the council of priests, approved such distinctions due to the increasing number of pilgrims who flock the Divine Mercy Church. And three years later, it was given the status of a "National Shrine" by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) headed by its President Archbishops Orlando Quevedo, DD, OMI, on November 30, 2002. The multitude of devotees who attended that momentous event was in itself a confirmation of its well-deserved title. The Divine Mercy Shrine can be likened to a "one stop shop" mainly because it has everything a faithful would go to affirm on her devotion. At the back of the church is the model of Calvary with life-sized Station of the Cross. The Guadalupe Chapel at the church basement where the picture of Our Lady is enthroned with its flowing water that many pilgrims attest could heal. The Rosary Hill, Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes where people can pray in silence for good health, the Grotto of the Resurrection for long as they hear the water gush from the falls. The Shrine offers the Little Poland Museum that feature the house and the basement where Pope John Paul II lived, the Chapel where St. Faustina had a vision of the Divine Mercy and the eerie Prison Cell of St. Maximillian Kolbe where he was martyred.

SCHEDULE OF MASSES:

Monday 7:30am Holy Mass

Tuesday 6:30am Holy Mass

Wednesday 6:30am Holy Mass 5:00pm Devotion tour Mother of Perpetual Help 6:00pm Holy Mass

Thursday 6:30am Holy Mass

Friday 6:00am-7:30am Holy Mass 8:00am-5:00pm Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament 4:00pm Station of the Cross / Benediction 5:00 & 6:30pm Holy Mass / Confession

Saturday 7:30am-6:00pm Holy Mass 10:30am Healing Mass

Sunday 6:00, 7:30, 9:00 & 10:30am Holy Mass 11:00am Baptism 3:30pm English Mass 5:00 & 6:30pm Holy Mass

Every 13th of the month from May to October: 6:00pm Holy Mass Feast Day: Second Sunday

The Mercy Sunday: It is the Second Sunday of Easter declared by Pope John Paul II at the Canonization of Saint Faustina on April 30,2000 and as decreed by the Vatican. The Promise: There will be an "Ocean of Graces" for souls. "Especially for poor sinners" towash away the misery of our sins.

HOW TO GET TO MARILAO

Private Vehicles From Manila: North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). Take Marilao exit, turn left From Pampanga: North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). Take Marilao exit, turn left Public Vehicles From Monumento: Take jeepneys routing toany of the following: Malolos, Baliuag, Plaridel, Balagtas, Bocaue, Sta. Maria or Marilao (tulay/bridge) take tricycle or jeepney going to the National Shrine of Devine Mercy - Sta.Rosa I, Marilao, Bulacan. From Malolos: Take jeepney routing to Monumento, stop at Marilao (tulay/bridge) take tricycle or j eepney going to National Shrine of Devine Mercy- Sta.Rosa I, Marilao, Bulacan -CLIMATE: Generally warm and sunny throughout the year and sometimes rainy from June to October in some areas. Average Temperature: 78oF / 25oC to 90oF / 32oC; humidity is 77% Language / Dialect: Tagalog and English

Help pay for a lot and build the Church: The Parish of the NATIONAL SHRINE of the DIVINE MERCY Sta.Rosa 1, Marilao, Bulacan, Philippines 3019 Tel. No.: (044) 711-5393 / (044) 248-7255

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