Nazareno 2026: ‘Pahalik’ begins Wednesday evening, Jan. 7

Quiapo priests urge devotees not to skip Mass during Nazareno feast

Catholic priests overseeing the Feast of Jesus Nazareno urged devotees to prioritize attending Mass despite long hours of procession and devotional practices. Quiapo Church rector Fr. Ramon Jade Licuanan reminded the faithful that the Eucharist is the highest form of Catholic worship, surpassing even the most physically demanding acts of devotion. “The Mass is the […] The post Quiapo priests urge devotees not to skip Mass during Nazareno feast a…

Devotees queue overnight at Quirino Grandstand ahead of pahalik

Devotees began arriving as early as Tuesday evening at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila to line up for the traditional pahalik or the kissing of the Jesus Nazareno image, which is set on Wednesday evening.

Nazareno 2026: ‘Pahalik’ begins Wednesday evening, Jan. 7

MANILA, Philippines —  The traditional “Pahalik” is set to begin on Wednesday evening, Jan. 7, ahead of the annual Feast of Jesus Nazareno. According to the Quiapo Church, the ‘Pahalik,’ which involves devotees touching and kissing the image of Jesus Nazareno, will start at 7 p.m. at the Quirino Grandstand in the City of Manila. READ: Nazareno 2026: MPD sets more road closures starting Jan. 7 for ‘Pahalik’ The religious activity will be preceded…

BONG GO TO PUBLIC: KEEP TRASLACION SAFE, ORDERLY

Heightened preparations for the annual Feast of the Black Nazarene, held every January 9, have once again brought public safety to the fore, as millions of devotees are expected to flock to the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno, commonly known as Quiapo Church in Manila, for the Traslación and related religious activities.  The observance is preceded by novena activities that traditionally run from December 31 to January 8. Se…

Quiapo church to boost online presence for ‘media evangelization' during Traslacion 2026

THE QUIAPO church has built a green screen studio ahead of the Feast of Jesus Nazareno to strengthen its digital presence and to harness online content as a form of “media evangelization.” Through the initiative, the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno aims to share knowledge about its enshrined image, which is venerated […] The post Quiapo church to boost online presence for ‘media evangelization’ during Traslacion 2026 appeare…