From 14 to 17 February, the Carmelite brothers of New Manila, Quezon City, celebrated a triduum to mark the 50th anniversary of the erection of the Basilica as a parish. The closing Celebration was presided over by the Most Rev. Honesto Ongtioco, D.D., Bishop Emeritus of Cubao.
For fifty years, this Basilica has been a home— a place where the poor are welcomed, the young are formed, the wounded are healed, and all who seek the Lord find strength. This Jubilee celebration is not only a time for remembering, but also for renewing. May this sacred place always listen to the cries of the people!
After the Holy Eucharist, the community gathered beyond the main entrance gate, where a lively band welcomed everyone with joyful music that filled the air with celebration. This was followed by a series of heartfelt performances, as the community came together in song and dance. More than mere entertainment, the gathering became a beautiful expression of thanksgiving, a reminder that the Basilica is not simply a structure of stone, but a living community strengthened by shared faith, service, and hope.
