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Antipolo Cathedral
Roman Catholic church in Antipolo, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Filipino: Pandaigdigang Dambana ng Birhen ng Kapayapaan at Mabuting Paglalakbay; Spanish: Santuario Internacional de Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje), popularly known as the Antipolo Cathedral (Filipino: Katedral ng Antipolo; Spanish: Catedral de Antipolo) and alternatively known as the Immaculate Conception Parish (Filipino: Parokya ng Kalinis-linisang Paglilihi),[2] is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Antipolo, Philippines. It enshrines a venerated Black Madonna image of the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Spanish: Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje), and serves as the seat of the Bishop of Antipolo.[3]
Antipolo Cathedral | |
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International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage | |
Immaculate Conception Parish | |
![]() The cathedral in February 2024 | |
14°35′15″N 121°10′36″E | |
Location | Antipolo, Rizal |
Country | Philippines |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Website | Antipolo Cathedral |
History | |
Former name(s) | Church of Antipolo |
Authorising papal bull | June 25, 1983; 41 years ago (1983-06-25) |
Status | |
Founded | 1591; 433 years ago (1591) |
Founder(s) | Juan de Salazar |
Dedication | Immaculate Conception |
Dedicated | December 5, 2004; 19 years ago (2004-12-05) |
Consecrated | 1954; 70 years ago (1954) |
Cult(s) present | Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage |
Relics held |
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Past bishop(s) |
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Architecture | |
Functional status | Active |
Architect(s) | José L. de Ocampo |
Architectural type | Church building |
Style | Modern |
Years built |
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Groundbreaking | 1948; 76 years ago (1948) |
Completed | 1954; 70 years ago (1954) |
Specifications | |
Number of domes | 1 |
Number of spires | 1 |
Materials | Cement |
Administration | |
Province | Manila |
Diocese | Antipolo |
Deanery | Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage[2] |
Parish | Immaculate Conception |
Clergy | |
Bishop(s) | Ruperto Cruz Santos |
Auxiliary Bishop(s) | Nolly Camingue Buco |
Rector | Reynante Unidad Tolentino |
Vicar(s) | John Paul Monterola Buenafe Francis Roi Albao Madarang |
The shrine attracts millions of pilgrims annually, especially during the pilgrimage season from May to July each year.