PLM Chapel

PLM Chapel
Shrine of Jesus the Divine Teacher
Chapel facade (c. pre-2007)
Map
14°35′10″N 120°58′35″E / 14.58611°N 120.97639°E / 14.58611; 120.97639
LocationPamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Manila
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusChapel; Shrine
FoundedDecember 17, 1990
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationMarked Historical Landmark
Architectural typeChurch
Specifications
Number of domesNone
Administration
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Manila
ParishSan Agustin Parish

The Shrine of Jesus, the Divine Teacher, commonly known as PLM Chapel, is a Roman Catholic church largely used by students and employees of PLM (Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila). It is under the jurisdiction of the Archdiocese of Manila. One side of the church houses a chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary as the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the City of Manila and of the Philippines, while another side chapel is dedicated to Saint Joseph.

Apart from San Agustin Church and Manila Cathedral,[1] it is one of the nine churches within the walled city of Intramuros in downtown Manila which is popular for people doing the Visita Iglesia during Holy Week.[2][3][4]

History

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Church interior in 2007

PLM Chapel was established in 1990 through the efforts of then Bishop Teodoro Bacani Jr. It was blessed and inaugurated by Cardinal Jaime L. Sin, Archbishop of Manila, on December 17, 1990.[5]

On June 29, 2019, Ambassador Koji Haneda of Japan attended the blessing and installation of the statue of Takayama Ukon, and the unveiling of his historical marker at the PLM Chapel. The ceremony was hosted by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Archbishop of Manila. Apostolic Nuncio Gabriele Giordano Caccia also attended the ceremony. The statue was installed at the PLM Chapel, followed by the unveiling of the markers which follow Takayama Ukon's journey in Manila.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Aguilar, Krissy (April 19, 2019). "LOOK: Pilgrims flock to San Agustin Church, Manila Cathedral on Good Friday". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  2. ^ Guzman, Jimmyley E. "Visita Iglesia within the walls of Intramuros". pia.gov.ph.
  3. ^ Cabalza, Dexter (April 16, 2019). "Intramuros open 9 churches and chapels for Visita Iglesia". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  4. ^ Team, The Good News Pilipinas (April 17, 2019). "Intramuros Opens 9 Churches for Holy Week Visita Iglesia".
  5. ^ "Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila - Student Services". archive.plm.edu.ph.
  6. ^ "The Blessing and Installation of the Statue of Takayama Ukon, and the Unveiling of his Historical Markers". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
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