In 1521, Christianity took root in our native land. After 500 years, we can see how the Catholic faith has had a profound and enduring impact on the Filipino people.
The influence of the Christian faith on Filipino culture has been pervasive. Jeepney drivers and passengers routinely make the sign of the cross when passing a church. Shopping malls provide people venues for Sunday Mass on weekends. Catholic churches abound in every city where the cathedral often sits within a stone’s throw of the city hall. Marian shrines in every province honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and attract hundreds of pilgrimages throughout the year.
