A community of faith, communion and mission, rooted in Christ and journeying with the people of God in the heart of Manila.
Discover Our StoryThe Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila is a local Church with a rich history of faith and service. From its establishment as a diocese in 1579 and its elevation as an archdiocese in 1595, the Church of Manila has continued to accompany generations of Filipino Catholics in their journey with Christ.
Today, the Archdiocese continues this mission through its parishes, clergy, religious communities, schools, ministries and pastoral institutions.
Learn more about the people, communities and institutions that make up the Church of Manila.
Discover the history, mission and identity of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila.
Learn More →Get to know the Archbishop of Manila and his ministry of shepherding the local Church.
View Profile →Explore the directory of priests and clergy serving throughout the Archdiocese.
View Directory →Find the parishes and communities that form the living Church of Manila.
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The Archbishop of Manila serves as the chief shepherd of the Archdiocese, entrusted with guiding the local Church in faith, communion and mission.
Through his pastoral ministry, the Archbishop accompanies the clergy, religious and lay faithful as they continue the mission of Christ in the heart of the city.
Read His ProfileThe story of the Church of Manila reaches back to the earliest years of Christianity in the Philippines. The Diocese of Manila was established on February 6, 1579 by Pope Gregory XIII.
In 1595, Manila was elevated to an archdiocese, becoming an important ecclesiastical center in the life of the Catholic Church in the Philippines.
1579 — 1595 — PRESENTThe Church of Manila continues to proclaim the Gospel, celebrate the sacraments, form communities of faith and serve the people of God with charity, compassion and hope.
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