04/06/2026
INTERNATIONAL SHRINES IN THE PHILIPPINES
The Philippines is now home to two international shrines recognized by the Holy See.
The International Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage was solemnly declared an international shrine on Jan. 26, 2024, becoming the first in the country to receive the distinction. More recently, the Holy See granted the National Shrine and Parish of St. Padre Pio in Sto. Tomas, Batangas the status of an international shrine, with its solemn declaration scheduled for Sept. 23, 2026, the feast of St. Padre Pio.
The designation of an international shrine is a recognition granted by the Holy See to places of pilgrimage that have particular significance for the universal Church and attract the faithful from different parts of the world. Beyond an honorary title, it underscores a shrine's mission of evangelization, spiritual formation, and pastoral care for pilgrims.
As Filipino Catholics continue to deepen their devotion through these sacred sites, these milestones highlight the Philippines' enduring role as a center of faith and pilgrimage in Asia.