Manila Cathedral, evolving through history - 1792 to 2025 created by: Ley Akino source: John Tewell, Wikimedia Commons | Filipinas Nostalgia

17K views · 1.2K reactions | Manila Cathedral: First Cathedral, Beloved by the Popes, History of Blessedness and Beauty. Thank you, Your Excellency Archbishop Gabrielle Caccia, Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, for your kind words about the Manila Cathedral. You are always close to the heart of the Mother Church. | The Manila Cathedral | Facebook

PINAGPALA KA, MARIA As we near the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Principal Patroness of the Philippines, let us share to you the official hymn of the Manila Cathedral, written by Fr. Jaime Lara, put into music by Fr. Carlo Magno Marcelo. You can download here the music sheet so your choirs can already practice for our Lady’s feast day on December 8. Music Sheet: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qVfcZK3Hm7uDerE7r971ZfDWtMLEnQuT?usp=sharing | The Manila Cathedral

635K views · 10K reactions | At exactly 9:25pm, the bells of the Manila Cathedral sounded the song “Bayan Ko” to commemorate the exact time when Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. and his family fled the country, ending years of dictatorship and corruption. The 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution proved that if God’s people unite in truth and faith, then justice and peace can be achieved. Let us always preserve the spirit and truth of EDSA. | The Manila Cathedral | Facebook

SONG OF FAREWELL The Rite of Final Commendation is the official prayer of the Church, entrusting our departed loved ones to the tender and merciful embrace of the Father. The rite concludes with the Song of Farewell, put into a melody for all to sing. This version of the Song of Farewell, composed by Fr. Carlo Magno Marcelo, can be sung in Funeral Masses or prayer services for the dead. May our mourning be turned into a song of farewell. You can download the music sheet here:https://drive.google

I WILL LISTEN | CATHEDRAL HOMILIES Listen to Msgr. Rolly's homily in today’s Mass. December 17, 2025 Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent Subscribe also to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManilaCathedral #ManilaCathedral #homily #dailymass | The Manila Cathedral

I WILL LISTEN | CATHEDRAL HOMILIES Listen to Msgr. Rolly's homily in today’s Mass. January 10, 2026 Saturday after Epiphany Subscribe also to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManilaCathedral #ManilaCathedral #homily #dailymass | The Manila Cathedral