PLM Chapel

The Shrine of Jesus, the Divine Teacher, popularly referred to as PLM Chapel, is a church largely used by students and employees of PLM (Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila). One side of the church houses a chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary as the Immaculate Conception, patroness of the City of Manila and of the Philippines, while another side chapel is dedicated to St. Joseph.

PLM Chapel
Shrine of Jesus the Divine Teacher
PLM Chapel
Location in the Philippines
14°35′10.1″N 120°58′35.3″E
LocationPamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
CountryPhilippines
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusChapel; Shrine
Founded17 December 1990
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Heritage designationMarked Historical Landmark
Architectural typeChurch
Specifications
Number of domesNone
Administration
ParishSan Agustin Parish
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Manila

Apart from San Agustin Church and Manila Cathedral,[1] it is one of the 9 churches within the walled city of Intramuros in downtown Manila which is popular for people doing the Visita Iglesia during the Holy week.[2][3][4]

The interior of the church

History

PLM Chapel was established in 1990 through the efforts of then Bishop Teodoro Bacani, Jr. It is a Catholic Church, and Catholicism is the majority denomination of Christianity in the Philippines and the University. The chapel was blessed and inaugurated by Jaime Cardinal L. Sin, Archbishop of Manila, on 17 December 1990.[5]

On June 29, 2019, Ambassador Koji Haneda of Japan attended the Blessing and Installation of the Statue of Blessed Takayama Ukon, and the unveiling of his historical marker at the PLM Chapel. The ceremony was hosted by Archbishop of Manila Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle. Apostolic Nuncio Gabriele Giordano Caccia also attended the ceremony. The statue was installed at the PLM Chapel, followed by the unveiling of the markers which follow Takayama Ukon's journey in Manila.[6]

References
  1. Aguilar, Krissy (April 19, 2019). "LOOK: Pilgrims flock to San Agustin Church, Manila Cathedral on Good Friday". INQUIRER.net.
  2. Guzman, Jimmyley E. "Visita Iglesia within the walls of Intramuros". pia.gov.ph.
  3. Cabalza, Dexter (April 16, 2019). "Intramuros open 9 churches and chapels for Visita Iglesia". INQUIRER.net.
  4. Team, The Good News Pilipinas (April 17, 2019). "Intramuros Opens 9 Churches for Holy Week Visita Iglesia".
  5. "Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila - Student Services". archive.plm.edu.ph.
  6. "The Blessing and Installation of the Statue of Takayama Ukon,and the Unveiling of his Historical Markers". Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
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