The USA Student Council participated in the groundbreaking ceremonies for the prospective City of Mary Mediatrix were held last May 31, 2014 in Barangay Alaguisoc, Guimaras Island.
Devotees of the Blessed Mother led by Mrs. Marinel Magalona and Mrs. Nieves Puyod of the National Movement for Mary Mediatrix of All-Grace together with around 200 people gathered for this occasion to celebrate the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass honouring the universal mediation of the Blessed Mother. The Eucharistic Sacrifice was celebrated by Fr. Elijah Pantorilla, OFM Conventual in the traditional Roman rite as provided for by the motu propio of Pope Benedict XVI “Summorum Pontificum” . Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, Convenor of the National Movement for Mary Mediatrix of All-Grace blessed the property assisted by Fr. Roberto Marcelino, Vice Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Jaro who represented Archbishop Angel Lagdameo. The propose shrine is envisioned to have facilities for retreats, pilgrimages, catechetical classes and courses of formation in authentic Marian spirituality grounded in the teaching of St. Louis Grignion de Montfort. The shrine will be a center for the revival of the movement to raise the Church’s doctrine of universal mediation to a Dogma of the Faith. For further information email: [email protected] or text 09073124870 |
marian shrine to rise in guimaras
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