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== Catholic church == | == Catholic church == | ||
The [[Catholic Church in the Philippines]] operates under 16 ecclesiastical provinces, with 72 dioceses, 7 apostolic vicariates, and over 3,000 parishes.<ref name="GCatholic2025"/> The Church runs institutions like [[Ateneo de Manila University]], hospitals, and charities like [[Caritas Philippines]], led by the [[Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines]]. Bishops, including [[Pablo Virgilio David]], promote | The [[Catholic Church in the Philippines]] operates under 16 ecclesiastical provinces, with 72 dioceses, 7 apostolic vicariates, and over 3,000 parishes.<ref name="GCatholic2025"/> | ||
The Church runs institutions like [[Ateneo de Manila University]], hospitals, and charities like [[Caritas Philippines]], led by the [[Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines]]. Bishops, including [[Pablo Virgilio David]], promote Catholic Social Teaching.<ref name="CNA2024">{{Cite web |title=Philippines’ Catholic Heritage |url=https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/philippines-catholic-church |publisher=Catholic News Agency |date=2024-10-10 |access-date=2025-05-30}}</ref> | |||
=== Ecclesiastical Provinces and Dioceses === | === Ecclesiastical Provinces and Dioceses === | ||
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== Key historical events == | == Key historical events == | ||
Key milestones include | Key milestones include | ||
* First Mass in 1521 | |||
* Establishment of the [[Archdiocese of Manila]] in 1579<ref name="GCatholic2025" /> | |||
* The Church | |||
** Supported the 1896 Philippine Revolution indirectly | |||
** Aided post-World War II recovery | |||
* The 1986 People Power Revolution, backed by Cardinal [[Jaime Sin]], was pivotal. | |||
=== Papal visits === | |||
Papal visits, including those below, reinforced Catholicism’s role. | |||
* [[Pope Paul VI]] (1970) | |||
* [[Pope John Paul II]] (1981, 1995) | |||
* [[Pope Francis]] (2015)<ref name="Vatican2024">{{Cite web |title=Philippines’ Catholic History |url=https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/philippines.html |publisher=Vatican News |date=2024-08-15 |access-date=2025-05-30}}</ref> | |||
== Catholicism status == | == Catholicism status == | ||
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== Administrative subdivisions == | == Administrative subdivisions == | ||
The Philippines is divided into 17 regions, which serve as first-level administrative subdivisions.<ref name="CIA2024"/> These are: [[Ilocos Region]] | The Philippines is divided into 17 regions, which serve as first-level administrative subdivisions.<ref name="CIA2024"/> | ||
These are: | |||
* [[Ilocos Region]] | |||
* [[Cagayan Valley]] | |||
* [[Central Luzon]] | |||
* [[Calabarzon]] | |||
* [[Mimaropa]] | |||
* [[Bicol Region]] | |||
* [[Western Visayas]] | |||
* [[Central Visayas]] | |||
* [[Eastern Visayas]] | |||
* [[Zamboanga Peninsula]] | |||
* [[Northern Mindanao]] | |||
* [[Davao Region]] | |||
* [[Soccsksargen]] | |||
* [[Caraga]] | |||
* [[Bangsamoro]] | |||
* [[Cordillera Administrative Region]] | |||
* [[National Capital Region]]. | |||
[[Quezon City]], in the National Capital Region, serves as the administrative and Catholic hub.<ref name="CIA2024" /> | |||
== Cultural influence == | == Cultural influence == | ||
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=== Festivals and traditions === | === Festivals and traditions === | ||
Catholics celebrate [[Sinulog]] for [[Santo Niño]] in January | Catholics celebrate | ||
* [[Sinulog]] for [[Santo Niño]] in January | |||
* [[Black Nazarene]] in Manila | |||
* [[Our Lady of Peñafrancia]] in September with massive processions<ref name="CathCult2024" /> | |||
These festivals blend faith and cultural identity. | |||
=== Education and charity === | === Education and charity === | ||
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=== Pilgrimage sites === | === Pilgrimage sites === | ||
These pilgrimage sites attract millions annually | |||
* [[Basilica Minore del Santo Niño]] in [[Cebu]] | |||
* [[Shrine of Our Lady of Peñafrancia]] in [[Naga]]<ref name="GCatholic2025" /> | |||
=== Historical churches === | === Historical churches === | ||
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=== Associated saints and blesseds === | === Associated saints and blesseds === | ||
Filipino saints include | |||
* [[Saint Lorenzo Ruiz]] (canonized in 1987) | |||
* [[Saint Pedro Calungsod]] (canonized in 2012) | |||
[[Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores]], beatified in 1985, is also venerated.<ref name="VaticanSaints2024">{{Cite web |title=Saints of the Philippines |url=https://www.vatican.va/saints/philippines |publisher=Vatican News |date=2024-06-15 |access-date=2025-05-30}}</ref> | |||
== Challenges to Catholicism == | == Challenges to Catholicism == | ||
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== Social and political influence == | == Social and political influence == | ||
The [[Catholic Church]] shapes education, healthcare, and politics through [[Caritas Philippines]], advocating for social justice and disaster recovery, aligned with | The [[Catholic Church]] shapes education, healthcare, and politics through [[Caritas Philippines]], advocating for social justice and disaster recovery, aligned with Catholic Social Teaching.<ref name="CNA2024"/> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||