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| dedication = {{lang|es|[[Ferdinand III of Castile|Fernando III de Castilla y León]]}}
| dedication = [[Ferdinand III of Castile|Fernando III de Castilla y León]]
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| consecrated date = {{start date|1599}}<br>{{start date|1999}}<br>{{start date|2011}}
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| events = Made [[pro-cathedral]] on {{start date|2012|2|7}} until {{start date|2014|4|9}}
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| archbishop = Most Rev. [[Luis Antonio Tagle|Luis Antonio G. Cardinal Tagle]], D.D., S. Th. D.
| archbishop = Most Rev. [[Luis Antonio Tagle|Luis Antonio G. Cardinal Tagle]] {{Post-nominals|list=[[Doctor of Divinity|DD]] [[Doctor of Sacred Theology|SThD]]}}
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| priest = Rev. Msgr. Rolando R. dela Cruz, PC
| priest = Very Rev. Msgr. Rolando R. dela Cruz {{Post-nominals|list=[[Chaplain of His Holiness|PC]]}}
| asstpriest = Rev. Fr. Carlo P. del Rosario, J.C.L.<br>Rev. Fr. Wilfredo C. Talavera<br>Rev. Fr. Celso Alcantara, OSJ<br>Rev. Fr. Luke Moortgat, [[CICM]]<br>Rev. Fr. Johnrey B. Sibi
| asstpriest = Rev. Fr. Carlo P. del Rosario {{Post-nominals|list=[[Licentiate of Canon Law|JCL]]}}<br>Rev. Fr. Wilfredo C. Talavera<br>Rev. Fr. Celso Alcantara {{Post-nominals|list=[[Oblates of St. Joseph|OSJ]]}}<br>Rev. Fr. Luke Moortgat {{Post-nominals|list=[[CICM Missionaries|CICM]]}}<br>Rev. Fr. Johnrey B. Sibi
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The '''San Fernando de Dilao Parish''' ({{lang-tl|Simbahang San Fernando de Dilao ng Paco}}; {{lang-es|Iglesia Parroquial de San Fernando de Dilao}}), also known as '''Paco Church''', is a [[parish church]] located in the district of [[Paco, Manila|Paco]] in the city of [[Manila]], [[Philippines]],<ref>http://www.rcam.org/parishes</ref> honoring the Spanish king Saint [[Ferdinand III of Castile]]. From February 7, 2012 to April 9, 2014, the parish was used as the [[Pro-Cathedral]] of the [[Archdiocese of Manila]], during the structural renovations of the [[Manila Cathedral]] in [[Intramuros]]. The church inside is notable for its romanesque-Byzantine interior with recently Italian Baroque styled Altar, most notably the Latin inscriptions similar in style to [[Saint Peter's Basilica]] in [[Vatican City]].
The '''San Fernando de Dilao Parish''' ({{lang-tl|Simbahan ng San Fernando de Dilao ng Paco}}; {{lang-es|Iglesia Parroquial de San Fernando de Dilao}}), also known as '''Paco Church''', is a [[parish church]] located in the district of [[Paco, Manila|Paco]] in the city of [[Manila]], [[Philippines]],<ref>http://www.rcam.org/parishes</ref> honoring the Spanish saint king [[Ferdinand III of Castile|Fernando III de Castilla y León]]. From February 7, 2012 to April 9, 2014, the parish was used as the [[pro-cathedral]] of [[Archdiocese of Manila|Manila]], during the structural renovations of the [[Manila Cathedral]] in [[Intramuros]]. The church inside is notable for its Romanesque-Byzantine interior with recently Italian Baroque styled altar, most notably the Latin inscriptions similar in style to [[Saint Peter's Basilica]] in [[Vatican City]].


The church is currently administered by its parish priest, Rev. Msgr. Rolando R. de la Cruz. In addition, the church provides active medical, dental and [[Otolaryngology|ENT]] charitable services for its poor parishioners within the community.
The church is currently administered by its parish priest, the very Rev. Msgr. Rolando R. de la Cruz. In addition, the church provides active medical, dental and [[Otolaryngology|ENT]] charitable services for its poor parishioners within the community.


==History==
==History==
In 1580, the first church built was made of nipa and bamboo and was originally dedicated to [[Presentation of Jesus at the Temple|Our Lady of Purification]]. Fr. Juan de Garrovillas of the Franciscan order has rebuilt the church using stone materials in 1599-1601. [[Paco, Manila#History|The neighbourhood's name]] ''Dilao'' refers to a local shrub once used to dye textiles yellow (current [[Filipino language|Filipino]] orthography: ''diláw'', "yellow").
In 1580, the first church built was made of nipa and bamboo and was originally dedicated to [[Presentation of Jesus at the Temple|Our Lady of Purification]]. Fray Juan de Garrovillas of the Franciscan order has rebuilt the church using stone materials in 1599-1601. [[Paco, Manila#History|The neighbourhood's name]] ''Dilao'' refers to a local shrub once used to dye textiles yellow (current [[Filipino language|Filipino]] orthography: ''diláw'', "yellow").


In October 3, 1603, the church was attacked and burned by Chinese during riots. It was repaired in 1606 and rebuilt with stone materials by ''[[Don (honorific)|Don]]'' Francisco Gómez de Arellano. Invading troops from the [[Kingdom of Great Britain]] burnt down the church in 1762 during [[British Occupation of Manila|their occupation of the city]] as part of the [[Seven Years' War]]. In 1791, a temporary church made of bamboo and nipa was erected.
In October 3, 1603, the church was attacked and burned by Chinese during riots. It was repaired in 1606 and rebuilt with stone materials by ''[[Don (honorific)|Don]]'' Francisco Gómez de Arellano. Invading troops from the [[Kingdom of Great Britain]] burnt down the church in 1762 during [[British Occupation of Manila|their occupation of the city]] as part of the [[Seven Years' War]]. In 1791, a temporary church made of bamboo and nipa was erected.


Fr. Joaquín Segui constructed the stone ''[[clergy house|convento]]'' in 1793-1794 which was repaired in 1854. In 1880, this convent was ruined by an earthquake. Fr. Bernardo dela Concepción began the construction of a new church in 1809 and completed in 1814. It was called ''Antigua Iglesia de Paco'' ("Old Paco Church") while Fr. Miguel Richar built the belfry from 1839-1841. Earthquakes again destroyed the church in 1852 and 1880.
Fray Joaquín Segui constructed the stone ''[[clergy house|convento]]'' in 1793-1794 which was repaired in 1854. In 1880, this convent was ruined by an earthquake. Fr. Bernardo dela Concepción began the construction of a new church in 1809 and completed in 1814. It was called ''Antigua Iglesia de Paco'' ("Old Paco Church") while Fr. Miguel Richar built the belfry from 1839-1841. Earthquakes again destroyed the church in 1852 and 1880.


Fr. Gilberto Martín began the reconstruction of the church in 1881. When this was about to be completed, a typhoon in 1892 partly destroyed the church. In 1896, Fr. Martín completed the reconstruction work.
Fr. Gilberto Martín began the reconstruction of the church in 1881. When this was about to be completed, a typhoon in 1892 partly destroyed the church. In 1896, Fr. Martín completed the reconstruction work.

Revision as of 18:16, 8 January 2019

Paco Church
San Fernando de Dilao Parish
Iglesia Parroquial de San Fernando de Dilao
Façade
Paco Church is located in Metro Manila
Paco Church
Paco Church
14°34′46″N 120°59′33″E / 14.579316°N 120.9925263°E / 14.579316; 120.9925263
LocationManila
CountryPhilippines
DenominationCatholic
History
StatusParish church
Founded1580
DedicationFernando III de Castilla y León
Consecrated1599 (1599)
1999 (1999)
2011 (2011)
EventsPro-cathedral during February 7, 2012 (2012-02-07) until April 9, 2014 (2014-04-09)
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architectural typeParish church
StyleNeoclassical
Groundbreaking1931 (1931)
Specifications
Number of domes1
Number of spires2
MaterialsSand, gravel, cement, mortar, steel
Administration
ArchdioceseManila
Clergy
ArchbishopMost Rev. Luis Antonio G. Cardinal Tagle DD SThD
Priest(s)Very Rev. Msgr. Rolando R. dela Cruz PC
Assistant priest(s)Rev. Fr. Carlo P. del Rosario JCL
Rev. Fr. Wilfredo C. Talavera
Rev. Fr. Celso Alcantara OSJ
Rev. Fr. Luke Moortgat CICM
Rev. Fr. Johnrey B. Sibi

The San Fernando de Dilao Parish (Template:Lang-tl; Template:Lang-es), also known as Paco Church, is a parish church located in the district of Paco in the city of Manila, Philippines,[1] honoring the Spanish saint king Fernando III de Castilla y León. From February 7, 2012 to April 9, 2014, the parish was used as the pro-cathedral of Manila, during the structural renovations of the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros. The church inside is notable for its Romanesque-Byzantine interior with recently Italian Baroque styled altar, most notably the Latin inscriptions similar in style to Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.

The church is currently administered by its parish priest, the very Rev. Msgr. Rolando R. de la Cruz. In addition, the church provides active medical, dental and ENT charitable services for its poor parishioners within the community.

History

In 1580, the first church built was made of nipa and bamboo and was originally dedicated to Our Lady of Purification. Fray Juan de Garrovillas of the Franciscan order has rebuilt the church using stone materials in 1599-1601. The neighbourhood's name Dilao refers to a local shrub once used to dye textiles yellow (current Filipino orthography: diláw, "yellow").

In October 3, 1603, the church was attacked and burned by Chinese during riots. It was repaired in 1606 and rebuilt with stone materials by Don Francisco Gómez de Arellano. Invading troops from the Kingdom of Great Britain burnt down the church in 1762 during their occupation of the city as part of the Seven Years' War. In 1791, a temporary church made of bamboo and nipa was erected.

Fray Joaquín Segui constructed the stone convento in 1793-1794 which was repaired in 1854. In 1880, this convent was ruined by an earthquake. Fr. Bernardo dela Concepción began the construction of a new church in 1809 and completed in 1814. It was called Antigua Iglesia de Paco ("Old Paco Church") while Fr. Miguel Richar built the belfry from 1839-1841. Earthquakes again destroyed the church in 1852 and 1880.

Fr. Gilberto Martín began the reconstruction of the church in 1881. When this was about to be completed, a typhoon in 1892 partly destroyed the church. In 1896, Fr. Martín completed the reconstruction work.

On February 5, 1899, the church was bombed and completely burned during the Philippine-American War. Belgian priests of the Congregatio Immaculati Cordis Mariae took possession of the burnt church in 1909 and in the following year, Fr. Raymundo Esquinet worked for the construction of a temporary concrete church at a site near the old church's ruins. In 1924, Fr. José Billie proposed a newer and much larger church, and the cornerstone of the present church was laid in August 1931.[2]

On February 7, 2012, the church was designated as pro-cathedral of the Archdiocese of Manila until structural renovations on the Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception were completed on April 9, 2014.

A notable longstanding custom of Paco Church today is the devotion to Nuestro Santo Padre Jesús del Sepulcro. Also known as Santo Entierro, the image is a statue of the dead Christ encased in a special wood and glass casket, and is a common icon in Filipino churches.

Architecture

The church facade, flanked by tall, twin belfries, possess a Neoclassical style of architecture. The terraced, arcaded portico provides a transitional entrance to the church. The Corinthian columns on the first and second levels of the church plus the triangular pediment give the façade the classic character.[2]

Clergy

Diocesan Parish Priests

Name Year started-ended Present Assignment
Most Rev. Fr. Teodoro "Bishop Ted" Bacani, DD, STD 1984 Bishop Emeritus of Diocese of Novaliches
Rev. Msgr. Domingo "Roly" Cirilos, PC 1996-2010 Retired Priest of Archdiocese of Manila
Rev. Msgr. Rolando "Rolly" Dela Cruz, PC, VG 2010–Present Past Vicar General of Archdiocese of Manila

Priests

Name Present Assignment
Rev. Fr. Carlo P. Del Rosario Parochial Vicar/Asst. Parish Priest
Rev. Fr. Wilfredo C. Talavera Parochial Vicar
Rev. Fr. Celso Alcantara Parochial Vicar
Rev. Fr. Luke Moortgat, CICM Attached Priest
  • Side view
    Side view
  • Main door of the church. The inscription above it reads Hæc est Domus Dei et Porta Cœli ("Here is the House of God and the Door to Heaven").
    Main door of the church. The inscription above it reads Hæc est Domus Dei et Porta Cœli ("Here is the House of God and the Door to Heaven").
  • Commonwealth-era black plaque by the Historical Research and Markers Committee (now the National Historical Commission of the Philippines).
    Commonwealth-era black plaque by the Historical Research and Markers Committee (now the National Historical Commission of the Philippines).
  • Retablo of the main altar.
    Retablo of the main altar.
  • Cathedra of the Archbishop of Manila, when the church was used as a pro-cathedral.
    Cathedra of the Archbishop of Manila, when the church was used as a pro-cathedral.
  • Santo Entierro image enshrined inside the church.
    Santo Entierro image enshrined inside the church.
  • Image of the church's titular, Saint Ferdinand III of Castile.
    Image of the church's titular, Saint Ferdinand III of Castile.

See also

References

  1. ^ http://www.rcam.org/parishes
  2. ^ a b Alarcon, Norma (1991). Philippine Architecture During the Pre-Spanish and Spanish Periods. Manila: Santo Tomas University Press. ISBN 978-971-506-040-0.
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