This is a treat for the faithful.
“The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) announced that the relics of Pope John Paul II will arrive in the Philippines for the two-month “Totus Tuus Tour,'” reports ABS-CBNnews.com.
The report noted that “totus tuus” means “totally yours,” the late pope’s apostolic motto. About 50 replicas will be on display, including the his zucchetto (skull cap), purificator, bishop’s chasuble, and a priest’s stole that he used during the beatification of Lorenzo Ruiz in Manila in 1981.
Pope John Paul II visited the Philippines in 1981 and 1995.
The relics will be displayed at the following locations:
Radio Veritas Chapel in Quezon City – April 1
Blessed John Paul II Parish in Eastwood, Quezon City – April 26 to May 8;
St. Joseph Parish in Upper Bicutan, Taguig City – May 9 to 12;
Holy Cross Parish in Matingain, Lemery, Batangas – May 13 to 16;
Holy Family Parish in Kamias, Quezon City – May 17 to 18;
Immaculate Conception Parish at the GSIS village in Project 8 – May 24 to 25, Quezon City;
Sta. Maria de la Cabeza Mission Station in Brgy. Mangoso, Sigma, Capiz – May 26 to 30
St. Paul of the Cross Parish in Conception Dos, Marikina City on May 31 to June 1
Photo by Nikolaus von Nathusius, derivative work by JJ Georges (WikiCommons)
