Binondo Church Mass Schedule

BINONDO CHURCH | MASS SCHEDULE

The Binondo Church or officially called Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, is where the first Filipino saint was canonized by Pope John Paul II, making it the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of San Lorenzo Ruiz as well. Its architecture is based on Spanish Baroque and is also prominent for its Chinese-style bell tower, which signifies the presence of Chinese art and culture in the area. 

 

How to Get to Binondo Church 

You can find the church in Manila’s Chinatown district, Paredes St. at Plaza Calderon de la Barca, in Binondo, Manila. The site is bustling with vendors and commercial establishments, and thousands of people traverse there every day, making it a significant landmark in Manila Chinatown. 

For first time visitors, reaching Binondo Church is easy, you may try these routes:

• If you’re from Quezon City, ride a coach going to Taft Avenue through the MRT North Avenue station. Disembark on the Metropoint Mall to the EDSA LRT 1, then take another train going to Carriedo Station. 

• If you’re becoming from the south, take the LRT1 and disembark to the Carriedo station. 
• Binondo Church is just a 15-20 mins walk through the Chinatown in Manila.
• You may also ride the jeepney, and if you’re from the north, take the Divisoria going to Taft Avenue route, it will directly take you to Binondo Church. 

• If you’re from the south, take the Taft Avenue going to Divisoria route this time, and it will also pass by the Binondo Church.

Binondo Church Mass Schedule

Brief History of the Binondo Church

The church was established in 1596 by the Dominican priests as a place of worship fo the Chinese community who converted to Christianity. The Spanish government at the time preferred Binondo as the dwelling place for Chinese who were mostly traders in that era. The Binondo Church serves Filipino Christians who are also living in the area.

The monastery church of San Franciso inspired the original design of the church. But through the years, Binondo Church underwent several damages due to earthquakes and the Battle of Manila. From its original design, only the Chinese-inspired eight-sided bell tower has remained.

Then in the 1950s, the Binondo Church underwent several renovations which have reached until 1984. The renovations included a convent and a parish center as additional buildings and the backside of the original structure. The church’s interior was reconstructed with a more durable material, which is marble. 

Why you should visit Binondo Church

Other than Binondo Church’s historical significance discussed above, there are plenty of reasons why it’s a must-visit for both churchgoers and tourists. Here are some noteworthy facts that make the Binondo Church highly recommended for everyone: 

Two Different Cultures, One Religion

All over the world, Catholicism and Chinese culture don’t usually mix because they are predominantly Buddhists. But in the Philippines, though, Filipino Chinese Catholicism is genuinely authentic, alive, and passionate.  

A Place For Significant Celebrations

Around 1894, Andrés Bonifacio, the father of the Philippine Revolution and Gregoria de Jesús, got married at the Binondo Church. Currently, it is one of the most chosen churches to have a wedding because of its excellent renaissance design.

In 1981, Binondo Church became the first place outside the Vatican for a beatification ceremony. Pope John Paul II led the beatification of Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino saint. His sainthood was canonized by 1987.

Historical significance

Agreeably one of the fascinating churches in the Philippines, Binondo Church, is also one earliest Roman Catholic buildings in the country. It has also witnessed several ups and downs in the history of Philippine’s capital; it was rebuilt and survived several earthquakes and bombings.

Multi-Language Masses

The Binondo church held masses in three major languages, namely Filipino, English, Mandarin, and Hokkien, which are the widely spoken language of Manila Chinatown based Chinese.

The Surrounding Tourists Landmarks

The best place to learn the unique Filipino-Chines culture is through the Manila Chinatown, the oldest in the world. Since the Binondo Church sits in the middle of Chinatown, there are a variety of places you can also visit when you’re there.

Shopping centers also surround the church, as well as old Manila restaurants and several novelty items and delicacy.

Binondo Church is made for everyone, the Chinese community, which are now mostly Filipino-Chinese, invites all churchgoers to celebrate with time during thanksgiving. The Binondo Church proves that faith can also bring together two different diverse cultures in one religious practice. 

Binondo Church Mass Schedule

MINOR BASILICA OF SAN LORENZO RUIZ (OUR LADY OF MOST HOLY ROSARY PARISH) BINONDO CHURCH MASS SCHEDULE  

SUNDAY

Morning : 07:00 – 08:00 [Mandarin] | 08:00 – 09:00 [English] | 09:00 – 10:00 [English] | 10:00 – 11:00 [Hokkien]

Evening : 06:00 – 07:00 [English]

MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS

Morning : 07:15 – 08:15 

Evening : 06:00 – 07:00 

SATURDAY

Evening : 06:00 – 07:00 [Anticipated Mass]

 

Address: Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz, Binondo,Manila City, Metro Manila. 

Phone Number:  (02) 242-5538

Binondo Church Mass Schedule

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