Antipolo Cathedral

The International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Filipino: Pandaigdigang Dambana ng Birhen ng Kapayapaan at Mabuting Paglalakbay; Spanish: Santuario Internacional de Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje), popularly known as the Antipolo Cathedral (Filipino: Katedral ng Antipolo; Spanish: Catedral de Antipolo) and alternatively as the Immaculate Conception Parish, (Filipino: Parokya ng Kalinis-linisang Paglilihi) is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Antipolo, Philippines. It enshrines a venerated Black Madonna image of the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Spanish: Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje), and serves as the seat of the Bishop of Antipolo.

Antipolo Cathedral
International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage
Immaculate Conception Parish
  • Pandaigdigang Dambana ng Birhen ng Kapayapaan at Mabuting Paglalakbay (Filipino)
  • Santuario Internacional de Nuestra Señora de la Paz y Buen Viaje (Spanish)
The cathedral in February 2024
14°35′15″N 121°10′36″E
LocationAntipolo, Rizal
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
WebsiteAntipolo Cathedral
History
Former name(s)Church of Antipolo
Authorising papal bullJune 25, 1983 (1983-06-25)
Status
Founded1591 (1591)
Founder(s)Juan de Salazar
DedicationImmaculate Conception
DedicatedDecember 5, 2004 (2004-12-05)
Consecrated1954 (1954)
Cult(s) presentOur Lady of Peace and Good Voyage
Relics held
Past bishop(s)
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architect(s)José L. de Ocampo
Architectural typeChurch building
StyleModern
Years built
  • c. 1591–c. 1632 (dst. 1639)
  • c. 1640s (dst. 1645, 1824, 1863, and 1945)
  • 1948–1954
Groundbreaking1948 (1948)
Completed1954 (1954)
Specifications
Number of domes1
Number of spires1
MaterialsCement
Administration
ProvinceManila
DioceseAntipolo
DeaneryOur Lady of Peace and Good Voyage
ParishImmaculate Conception
Clergy
Bishop(s)Ruperto Cruz Santos
Auxiliary Bishop(s)Nolly Camingue Buco
RectorReynante Unidad Tolentino
Vicar(s)John Paul Monterola Buenafe
Francis Roi Albao Madarang

The shrine attracts millions of pilgrims annually, especially during the pilgrimage season from May to July each year.

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