Nuestra Señora Del Pilar de Sorsogon

16/03/2026

I OUR LADY OF THE PILLAR SHRINES IN SPAIN AND LIBMANAN UNITE IN SPIRITUAL BROTHERHOOD

LIBMANAN, CAMARINES SUR — The Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of the Pillar is set with the Solemn Declaration of Spiritual Brotherhood of the shrine with the Basilica del Pilar in Zaragoza, Spain on April 19, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., marking a historic moment of shared Marian devotion between Spain and the Bicol region.

The celebration will include the formal reception of the Manto that spent a night in the Camarín of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza, as well as the Carta de Hermandad, symbolizing the spiritual bond between the two Marian sanctuaries. The Mass and rites will be presided over by Jose R. Rojas Jr., Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Libmanan, with the event expected to deepen devotion to Nuestra Señora del Pilar and strengthen the unity of faith between Zaragoza and Bicol.

03/03/2026

Let us unite in prayer for peace in the Middle East. May God calm the violence, protect the innocent, and guide leaders toward reconciliation.

O Queen of Peace, sustain the weary and guide the hearts of leaders toward reconciliation. Through the intercession of Our Lady of the Pillar, may a lasting harmony finally dawn upon the Middle East.

02/03/2026

Did you know the very first recorded apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary happened in 40 AD, while she was still living in Jerusalem?

St. James the Greater was preaching in Zaragoza, Spain, and was getting into deep despair. His mission seemed to be failing with almost no conversions. Exhausted and discouraged, he knelt by the Ebro River to pray—when suddenly the Mother of God bilocated across the sea to comfort him.

She appeared standing atop a pillar of jasper, holding a small wooden statue of herself. Handing it to him, she said: “This place will be my house and my pillar will be the foundation of faith.”

This single event makes Our Lady of the Pillar the first Marian apparition in history, and one of the greatest bilocation miracles ever. Her physical body remained in Jerusalem, yet she was fully present and tangible in Spain at the same time.

The same pillar and statue she gave St. James are still standing today in the majestic Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza, the only church in the world founded by the Virgin Mary herself while she was alive on earth. It has been a beacon of faith for nearly 2,000 years.

Let us Pray:

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen

Our Lady of the Pillar, first to come to us and always watching over her children… pray for us! ❤️

25/02/2026

"𝙄𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙙, 𝙢𝙮 𝙄𝙢𝙢𝙖𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙪𝙢𝙥𝙝"

Forty years ago, the People Power Revolution wasn't just a change in leadership; it was a profound moral awakening fueled by the power of prayer and unwavering unity.

As we commemorate this milestone, we remember how millions of Filipinos—armed not with weapons, but with rosaries and faith—stood their ground to restore democracy. In that historic moment, our nation chose.

Today, we unite in Sorsogon to honor the 40th Anniversary of the People Power Revolution and reaffirm our commitment to truth and accountability. Through the Trillion Peso March Movement, we transform our remembrance into a stand against modern corruption and the misuse of public funds. We shift our prayers from the pews to the streets, walking from the OLPS Grounds to the Sorsogon Cathedral as a living testament to the spirit of 1986. This milestone is a reminder that democracy is not a one-time event, but a continuous duty that every generation must protect. Let our gathering today be a powerful signal that the heart of the Filipino people remains vigilant, faithful, and Brave.

True change begins in the heart. Reflecting on the promise of Our Lady of Fatima, "In the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph," we pray for that victory to manifest in our land today. May her intercession bring a swift end to the corruption, injustice, and hardships that weigh heavily on our people.

Let us reclaim the true spirit of "People Power"—one that is rooted in faith, guided by the light of truth, and steadfast in the pursuit of justice.

Our Lady of Fatima, Pray for us.

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"Shrines are not places where miracles happen—that is a pagan concept. Rather, 𝘀𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵: 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵, 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲’𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵.

-Most Rev. Dennis C. Villarojo, DD
February 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM Opening Mass at the Malolos Cathedral