On 05 December, 2010 the Filipino community
August 8th, 2010 by Liz, President(e)
Hello Mga Kababayan,
On 05 December, 2010 the Filipino community in Lyon will host the most important religious activity in the whole of Europe. A replica of Our Lady of La Naval de Manila has been donated to the Basilica of Lyon, France, which is not only one of the biggest economic centers in France but also the city where there is the biggest Catholic community in the country. This project has been spearheaded by the Philippine Embassy in Paris under the aegis of Her Excellency Rora Navarro-Tolentino, the Philippine Ambassador Extraordinaire to France. The image of the Virgin Mary will be formally installed in the crypt of the city of Lyon’s basilica, Fourvière, to permanently join other images of the Virgin Mary from 10 different countries. Cardinals Philippe Barbarin and Gaudencio Rosales of Lyon and Manila respectively will concelebrate the Holy Mass on that day concerating our status in one of the most vital monuments of the Roman Catholic Church in France.
The Vice-Rector of the Basilica of Fourvière, Rev. Father Loys de Saint Chamas, is the Overall Chairman of this historic day and ably assisted by the catholic parishioners of this city. He has been instrumental in forging the sense of belongingnes to one root among the Filipino residents here eventually federating the parishioners into a solid community. His genuine devotion for the Filipinos in general sprang back from the time he spent a few months in the Philippines to undertake his mission to work with the catholic church’s flock here and around the world.
The ceremony will be carried out as follows :
2:00 P.M. Gathering and Formation of the Procession Participants
3:00 P.M. Concelebrated Mass, Basilica of Fourviere
4:30 P.M Reception at the premises of the Basilica
For those of you who wish to stay overnight in Lyon, we can arrange with local Filipino residents where you may stay with no extra cost from your part or assist you in hotel reservations, if necessary. Confirming your participation not later than November 02, 2010 to following contact person will be highly appreciated:
Ms. Liz Maquet
Cell phone: +33 6 60 66 13 15
e-mail: asso@pinoysbest.com
The Filipino residents of Lyon and the nearby cities will warmly welcome you to share with them this momentous event for all Catholic Filipinos in Europe!
January 11th, 2011 at 10:10 pm
I would like to congratulate PBA for its goal and its efforts in promoting the Philippines and the Filipino culture. I invite you put a link on our Website http://www.filipinoinfrance.com so that our Kababayans who are new to France could contact you directly and adhere to your association. More Power and keep up the good work!
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