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Our Lady of The Immaculate Conception Cathedral

Again, I went down memory lane and visited the Immaculate Conception Cathedral.
I used to sketch its bell tower from my Grade 5 classroom where I got a good view of the Church. I loved First Friday Masses when I had to walk the long aisle for Offertory and Holy Communion, I was imagining I was Edward VI being crowned King of England by Fr. Kucher.
Since Cubao became a Diocese, the Church was elevated to Cathedral status and underwent a beautiful renovation retaining its simple grandeur.
After taking photos with my handy camera, I walked to the second pew where I used to pray before exams. I knelt and whispered a very short prayer - "Thank You".

The Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Lantana St., Cubao


Baroque Style Narra Doors



The Main Altar

The Four Evangelists

Our Lady Of The Immaculate Conception

Stained glass window of the Annunciation

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  1. chadSunday, March 11, 2012 at 8:33:00 PM GMT+8

    Nice pic and church. Parang ganito din po ung Immaculate Conception Chruch sa Sta.Mesa(stop n' shop). Naalala ko tuloy nung dun pa ako nakatira. Pero ngayon napalayo na ako (dasma cavite). Pero luckily Immaculate Conception din church nla. Hehehe.....Napagisip-isip ko tuloy.......kasama ko lagi ang immaculate every time and everywhere I go. Thanx po...Have a Blessed Sunday to u nd ur family.

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  2. UnknownThursday, March 15, 2012 at 2:09:00 PM GMT+8

    hello there. I cant thank you enough for publising these wonderful photos. Indeed it has been transformed and you sure brought me back to memory lane. I do not remember my batch year but Joel Atencio got me started in the site. I will make sure I visit the Cathedral in my visit to MNL in Jan 2013. well done to you and God bless. Abbey Magalad

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