National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Shrine of Devotion, Shrine of Mission
Redemptorist
Baclaran, Philippines
About
Biggest Shrine in the World Dedicated to Our Mother of Perpetual Help
The National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help in Baclaran, Paranaque, Philippines is the biggest shrine in the world dedicated to Our Mother of Perpetual Help. Every Wednesday throughout the year, up to 150,000 devotees flock to the shrine. Although Wednesday is the climax of the week, the rest of the week also shows a perpetual influx of people in the shrine day and night. Thus, the shrine is open 24/7. This is the so-called Baclaran phenomenon.
Baclaran can be regarded on equal putting with famous international shrines and pilgrim churches in the world like Lourdes in France, Fatima in Portugal, Assisi in Italy and Guadalupe in Mexico. Five to ten million devotees, visitors and tourists visit the shrine throughout the year. While it may not enjoy the fame of other great Marian shrines around the world, Baclaran stands second to none in the multitudes who express affection to Our Mother of Perpetual Help.
There are many factors behind the Baclaran phenomenon. There is its history, the architecture, the Redemptorist missionaries, the devotees , the lay volunteers, mission partners and many others.
History
Architecture
Redemptorist
Devotees
lay
partners
testimonials
remembrance
faqS
Sundays Masses
AM
6:30 - Tagalog
8:00 - Tagalog - Mass for the Elderly
9:30 - English
11:00 - English
PM
12:30 - Tagalog
1:30 PM - Children’s Catechesis
2:30 - Tagalog - Children’s Mass
4:00 - Tagalog
5:30 - English
7:00 - English
Wednesday Novena & Masses
AM
5:30 Novena & Mass - Tagalog
7:00 Novena/Benediction - Tagalog
7:45 Novena & Mass - English
9:15 Novena/Benediction - Tagalog
10:00 Novena/Benediction - English
10:45 Novena & Mass - Tagalog
PM
1:30 Novena & Mass - Tagalog
3:00 Novena/Benediction - Tagalog
4:00 Novena/Benediction - English
4:45 Novena & Mass - English
6:00 Novena/Benediction - Tagalog
6:45 Novena/Benediction - English
7:30 Novena/Benediction - English
Weekday Masses except Wednesday
6:45 AM - Tagalog
9:30 AM - English
5:45 PM - English
Confessions
Wednesdays
5:30 AM to 12:00 PM
2:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Weekdays except Wednesday
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
No confessions on Sundays
Special Masses and Liturgical
Celebrations
Every 1st Friday of the Month
6:30 PM - Holy Hour for Vocation
Every Last Friday of the Month
9:30 AM -
Mass for OFW’s their families and friends
Every 1st Saturday of the Month
5:45 PM - Youth Mass
Every 1st Monday of the Month
9:30 AM - St. Gerard’s League Mass
Other Sacraments
Anointing of the sick, anytime.
There is no baptism, weddings, confirmation and funeral in the shrine since we are not a parish.
Pahayag ng
Kaming mga Redentorista, laykong misyonero/a, kawani at volunteers ng Pambansang Dambana ng Ina ng Laging saklolo ay nangangako na patuloy na ipakikilala ang Inay Maria ("make her known") sa pamamagitan ng pagiging saklolo sa aming kapwa lalo na sa mga nangangailangan bilang aming pagsasabuhay ng debo(mi)syon kay Hesus-kristo.
Kanlungan Ng Mga Nangangailan
Tahanan Ng Pakikipagkasundo
Dambana Ng Bukas Na Pagtanggap
Pamayanan Na Laging Saklolo
Sandigan Ng Katarungan, Kapayapaan
At Pagpapahalaga Sa Sangnilikha
Daluyan Ng Pasasalamat At Biyaya
Bukal Ng Pag-Asa
Statement of
We the Redemptorists, lay missionaries, staff and volunteers of the National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help promise to make our Mother Mary known by being a help to our fellowmen/women especially to the needy as a an expression of the living of devotion and mission for Jesus Christ.
Refuge Of The Needy
Home Of Reconciliation
Shrine Of Hospitality
Servant Community
Pillar Of Justice, Peace And Integrity Of Creation
Channel Of Gratitude And Grace
Source Of Hope
Redemptorist Road Gate
This is the gate of the shrine on the Redemptorist Road. This is open to church goers and motorists 24/7.
Ossuary
This is where lies the bones of deceased Redemptorist priests and brothers who serve at the shrine. There is also a special place for dead fetuses left at the shrine over the years.
Public CR
This is the public comfort rooms and toilets is located. This is a free comfort room but care and cleanliness is expected of those who use it.
Basketball Court
This is the Basketball court of the shrine where sports activities and other special gatherings are held.
Vinteres Hall
Named after Fr. Teofilo Vinters, former Rector of the shrine, this is where the offices of the social mission is located.
Patio
This is the front porch of the shrine. Many people use this area to sit and relax after the mass and novena.
Youth Center
The John Maguire Youth Center is where the young people from the shrine volunteers meet and hold their activities.
Skills Training Center
This is the training center for vocational skills alternative learning system especially for out-of-school and unemployed. It also serves as a livelihood center.
St. Therese Grotto
This is where the statue of St. Therese of Child Jesus is located. Around the statue is a small grotto and pond where people can pray and take a wish and throw a coin. All coins collected here goes to projects for the poor.
Shrine Service Road
This is the main road from Roxas Blvd leading to the shrine. This is an all people street with no vehicles and parking allowed for people to freely walk to and from the shrine.
Candle Chapel
This the place where church goers pray and light a candle for their intentions and thanksgiving. This is open 24/7. This is the second most popular place after the shrine.
Sinirangan Coffee Shop
Located on the ground floor of the Carillon Bell tower is this coffee shop. The coffee here comes from the farmers of Eastern Samar towns badly devasted by supertyphoon Yolanda.
Shrine Wall Art
Begun in 2015, this is a project of the Redemptorist community to beautify and green the walls and garden of the shrine through art and using recycled materials.
Bantayog ng mga Bayani
This is a special memorial for all desaparecidos - victims of involuntary disappearances during the time of Marcos. Prominent among them is Fr. Rudy Romano, a Redemptorist from Samar who disappeared in July 11, 1985.
Nave
The biggest area of the shrine where the people sit and stand during the services of the shrine.
Sanctuary
The main area of the shrine where the altar, lectern, tabernacle and the icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help is located. This is off-limits to people during services. But on Wednesday night, this is open to people who wish to pray silently gazing at the icon.
Romano Hall
Named after Fr. Rudy Romano. This is the main hall of the shrine where big gatherings are held.
Shrine Front Office
This is where the lobby and front office of the shrine is located. You can come here to book masses, inquire about the shrine, book an appointment, make a donation or simply relax and sit in the lobby.
Redemptorist Convent
This is the main residence of Redemptorist priests and brothers of the shrine. Some offices are also located here.
Parking Area
This is the parking area of the shrine. This is a free parking area for 2 hours for all devotees on a first come first serve basis. This is open 24/7.
Redemptorist Road Gate
This is the gate of the shrine on the Redemptorist Road. This is open to church goers and motorists 24/7.
Ossuary
This is where lies the bones of deceased Redemptorist priests and brothers who serve at the shrine. There is also a special place for dead fetuses left at the shrine over the years.
Public CR
This is the public comfort rooms and toilets is located. This is a free comfort room but care and cleanliness is expected of those who use it.
Basketball Court
This is the Basketball court of the shrine where sports activities and other special gatherings are held.
Vinteres Hall
Named after Fr. Teofilo Vinters, former Rector of the shrine, this is where the offices of the social mission is located.
Patio
This is the front porch of the shrine. Many people use this area to sit and relax after the mass and novena.
Youth Center
The John Maguire Youth Center is where the young people from the shrine volunteers meet and hold their activities.
Skills Training Center
This is the training center for vocational skills alternative learning system especially for out-of-school and unemployed. It also serves as a livelihood center.
St. Therese Grotto
This is where the statue of St. Therese of Child Jesus is located. Around the statue is a small grotto and pond where people can pray and take a wish and throw a coin. All coins collected here goes to projects for the poor.
Candle Chapel
This the place where church goers pray and light a candle for their intentions and thanksgiving. This is open 24/7. This is the second most popular place after the shrine.
Sinirangan Coffee Shop
Located on the ground floor of the Carillon Bell tower is this coffee shop. The coffee here comes from the farmers of Eastern Samar towns badly devasted by supertyphoon Yolanda.
Shrine Wall Art
Begun in 2015, this is a project of the Redemptorist community to beautify and green the walls and garden of the shrine through art and using recycled materials.
Bantayog ng mga Bayani
This is a special memorial for all desaparecidos - victims of involuntary disappearances during the time of Marcos. Prominent among them is Fr. Rudy Romano, a Redemptorist from Samar who disappeared in July 11, 1985.
Nave
The biggest area of the shrine where the people sit and stand during the services of the shrine.
Sanctuary
The main area of the shrine where the altar, lectern, tabernacle and the icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help is located. This is off-limits to people during services. But on Wednesday night, this is open to people who wish to pray silently gazing at the icon.
Romano Hall
Named after Fr. Rudy Romano. This is the main hall of the shrine where big gatherings are held.
Shrine Front Office
This is where the lobby and front office of the shrine is located. You can come here to book masses, inquire about the shrine, book an appointment, make a donation or simply relax and sit in the lobby.
Redemptorist Convent
This is the main residence of Redemptorist priests and brothers of the shrine. Some offices are also located here.
Parking Area
This is the parking area of the shrine. This is a free parking area for 2 hours for all devotees on a first come first serve basis. This is open 24/7.
National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Redemptorist
Baclaran, Philippines
Shrine of Devotion, Shrine of Mission
About
Biggest Shrine in the World Dedicated to Our Mother of Perpetual Help
The National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help in Baclaran, Paranaque, Philippines is the biggest shrine in the world dedicated to Our Mother of Perpetual Help. Every Wednesday throughout the year, up to 150,000 devotees flock to the shrine. Although Wednesday is the climax of the week, the rest of the week also shows a perpetual influx of people in the shrine day and night. Thus, the shrine is open 24/7. This is the so-called Baclaran phenomenon.
Baclaran can be regarded on equal putting with famous international shrines and pilgrim churches in the world like Lourdes in France, Fatima in Portugal, Assisi in Italy and Guadalupe in Mexico. Five to ten million devotees, visitors and tourists visit the shrine throughout the year. While it may not enjoy the fame of other great Marian shrines around the world, Baclaran stands second to none in the multitudes who express affection to Our Mother of Perpetual Help.
There are many factors behind the Baclaran phenomenon. There is its history, the architecture, the Redemptorist missionaries, the devotees , the lay volunteers, mission partners and many others.
Sundays Masses
AM
6:30 - Tagalog
8:00 - Tagalog - Mass for the Elderly
9:30 - English
11:00 - English
PM
12:30 - Tagalog
1:30 PM - Children’s Catechesis
2:30 - Tagalog - Children’s Mass
4:00 - Tagalog
5:30 - English
7:00 - English
Weekday Masses except Wednesday
6:45 AM - Tagalog
9:30 AM - English
5:45 PM - English
Wednesday Novena & Masses
AM
5:30 Novena & Mass - Tagalog
7:00 Novena/Benediction - Tagalog
7:45 Novena & Mass - English
9:15 Novena/Benediction - Tagalog
10:00 Novena/Benediction - English
10:45 Novena & Mass - Tagalog
PM
1:30 Novena & Mass - Tagalog
3:00 Novena/Benediction - Tagalog
4:00 Novena/Benediction - English
4:45 Novena & Mass - English
6:00 Novena/Benediction - Tagalog
6:45 Novena/Benediction - English
7:30 Novena/Benediction - English
Confessions
Wednesdays
5:30 AM to 12:00 PM
2:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Weekdays except Wednesday
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
3:30 PM to 6:30 PM
No confessions on Sundays
Special Masses and Liturgical
Celebrations
Every 1st Friday of the Month
6:30 PM - Holy Hour for Vocation
Every Last Friday of the Month
9:30 AM -
Mass for OFW’s their families and friends
Every 1st Saturday of the Month
5:45 PM - Youth Mass
Every 1st Monday of the Month
9:30 AM - St. Gerard’s League Mass
Other Sacraments
Anointing of the sick, anytime.
There is no baptism, weddings, confirmation and funeral in the shrine since we are not a parish.
Biggest Shrine in the World Dedicated to Our Mother of Perpetual Help
The National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help in Baclaran, Paranaque, Philippines is the biggest shrine in the world dedicated to Our Mother of Perpetual Help. Every Wednesday throughout the year, up to 150,000 devotees flock to the shrine. Although Wednesday is the climax of the week, the rest of the week also shows a perpetual influx of people in the shrine day and night. Thus, the shrine is open 24/7. This is the so-called Baclaran phenomenon.
Baclaran can be regarded on equal putting with famous international shrines and pilgrim churches in the world like Lourdes in France, Fatima in Portugal, Assisi in Italy and Guadalupe in Mexico. Five to ten million devotees, visitors and tourists visit the shrine throughout the year. While it may not enjoy the fame of other great Marian shrines around the world, Baclaran stands second to none in the multitudes who express affection to Our Mother of Perpetual Help.
There are many factors behind the Baclaran phenomenon. There is its history, the architecture, the Redemptorist missionaries, the devotees , the lay volunteers, mission partners and many others.
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National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Redemptorist Road,
Baclaran, Parañaque City 1700
Tel: +63 2 8321150
Fax: +63 2 551175
Email: baclaranrector@yahoo.com