National Shrine of Our Lady of the Visitation of Guibang

The National Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of the Visitation of Guibang[1] (Filipino: Pambansang Dambana at Parokya ng Mahal na Birhen ng Guibang) (Spanish: Sanctuario Nacional y Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Visitacion de Guibang), commonly known as Our Lady of Guibang Shrine, is a parish church and pilgrimage site situated at Brgy. Guibang, Gamu, Isabela, Philippines. The shrine is consecrated to the pilgrim image of Blessed Virgin Mary of Guibang.

Our Lady of Guibang Shrine
National Shrine of Our Lady Guibang
Pambansang Dambana at Parokya ng Mahal na Birhen ng Guibang
Sanctuario Nacional y Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Visitacion de Guibang
Our Lady of Guibang Shrine
Location in the Philippines
17°03′26″N 121°51′11″E
LocationBrgy. Guibang, Gamu, Isabela
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
Former name(s)Our Lady of the Visitation of Guibang Chapel
StatusNational Shrine
FoundedJanuary 1986
Founder(s)Most Rev. Miguel G. Purugganan, D.D.
DedicationOur Lady of the Visitation of Guibang
Dedicated26 May 1973
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architectural typeChurch building
Specifications
MaterialsBrick, Sand, Stone, Gravel, Cement, Steel, Concrete
Administration
ArchdioceseTuguegarao
DioceseIlagan
Clergy
ArchbishopMost Rev. Sergio L. Utleg, D.D
Bishop(s)Most Rev. David William V. Antonio, D.D.
Priest in chargeRev. Fr. Gregorio Marvic C. Uanan

It is located in town of Gamu, frequented by travelers passing by the Maharlika Highway. It comes alive every year on the month July when religious pilgrims visit to offer prayers during its feast day. The pilgrim image of the Our Lady of the Visitation was canonically crowned by the Most Rev. Carmine Pocco, Papal Nuncio to the Philippines on 26 May 1973 at the former Saint Ferdinand Cathedral (now Saint Ferdinand Parish Church) in Ilagan City. The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines at its 52nd Annual Bishop's Meeting held in Tagaytay City in 24–26 January 1986 have approved the petition of His Excellency, the late Most Rev. Miguel Purugganan, former Bishop of the Diocese of Ilagan for the Church of Our Lady of the Visitation of Guibang to be called a National Shrine.[2]

References

  1. "National Shrine of Our Lady of the Visitation of Guibang Official Facebook Page". Retrieved 2017-06-24.
  2. "National Shrine of Our Lady of the Visitation of Guibang - Diocese of Ilagan". Official Website of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines. Retrieved 2018-12-02.
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