~ H O M E P A G E ~
Santuario de San Vicente de Paúl (Shrine and Columbary) is run and managed by the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentian Fathers and Brothers), located on Tandang Sora Avenue in Quezon City (Metro Manila, Philippines). It was established on March 25, 2003 in response to the challenge of the Jubilee Year 2000 of creating initiatives that will benefit the interests of the marginalized. The Vincentian Fathers and Brothers believe that along with the building of a shrine is the building of a community, disciples and a Vincentian devotion to its founder, St. Vincent de Paul.
In fitting celebrations on September 26, 2004, St.Vincent de Paul was proclaimed the patron saint of the urban poor of Quezon City by Mayor Feliciano Belmonte, Jr. Thousands of people have watched in wonder and awe at the huge structure which has begun to take shape that can accommodate more than a thousand persons at a time and a Columbarium integrated into the total Santuario design which can hold as many as 9,000 niches.
It is a beautiful landmark on the otherwise crowded and busy Tandang Sora street and it will have the additional distinction of being an environmental-friendly Church as the project plans would have it. Inside the yet unfinished shrine, one cannot fail to notice the perpetual presence of a refreshing wind, the green leaves, the open spaces, the remarkable peace and joy of being inside a true house of God.
The wind and the atmosphere it engenders cannot but turn the minds of visitors and prayerful worshippers to the account of the Holy Spirit hovering over the Apostles. The narra trees, symbols of the Filipino nation and their sturdy faith, encourage worshippers to praise God, whose presence is somehow more palpable and comforting in this place than anywhere else. They say that the Gothic cathedrals of Europe are the product of the faith of the West. Perhaps the Santuario de San Vicente de Paul will be seen in time as the product of the faith of the Filipino people reaching towards the rest of the world where so many Filipinos are migrant workers. This can be seen in the fan–shape structure which receives the worshippers in a loving and welcoming embrace.
Santuario de San Vicente de Paúl
VISION and MISSION
Inspired by the life and works of St. Vincent de Paúl, we, the priests, brothers, and lay people of Santuario de San Vicente de Paúl, commit ourselves to promote devotion to our patron saint in the Asia-Pacific local church.
We envision the building of the Shrine, Columbary, and Formation Center; where pilgrims will experience a deepened spirituality, the poor can take active part in the development of the Church and society, the Vincentians can better serve the marginalized, families can find solace and pay respect to their departed loved ones, and the lay community formed to be mature Christians.
We resolve to deliver quality service by:
1. providing a prayerful atmosphere and creative liturgies for our pilgrims,
2. facilitating socio-economic programs in partnership with the poor,
3. creating avenues for new forms of ministries for our Vincentian families,
4. giving premier columbary and personalized assistance to bereaved families, and
5. participating in the Christian formation of the laity, particularly in the neighboring communities.
Through the intercession of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, we dedicate ourselves to the realization of our aspirations.
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