Church warns faithfuls over ‘Sto. Nino Hubad’, lucky charms

Morexette Marie B. Erram, Niña Mae Oliverio, Paul Lauro 10/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Churches here in Cebu warned faithfuls not to buy statues of a naked Snr. Sto. Niño, commonly referred to as ‘Sto Niño Hubad’, which supposedly brings fortune to the owners. The Basilica Minore…

Basilica friars remind devotees to ‘always keep in mind the appropriateness of our actions’

Wenilyn Sabalo 05/17/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Augustinian friars of the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño are urging the faithful to always “approach and treat” the Sto. Niño with reverence and respect. They should always “keep in mind the…

Palma: This year’s in-person Fiesta Señor celebration is a grace from God, Sto. Niño

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 01/15/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines –Devotees of all ages paid their respect as they also offered prayers to Señor Sto. Niño de Cebu, the oldest icon of the Christian faith in the country, during His feast day on Sunday,…

Traslacion: Despite gloomy weather, Mandaue gives Sto. Niño, Our Lady of Guadalupe warm welcome   

Mary Rose Sagarino 01/13/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu—Rain didn’t stop devotees here to come out and give the images of Sr. Sto. Niño and Our Lady of Guadalupe a warm welcome on Friday, January 13, 2023. Thousands of devotees lined up the…

Back to normal: 458th Fiesta Señor celebration underway in Cebu City

Morexette Marie Erram, Pegeen Maisie Sararana 01/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Inside the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu, gone are social distancing measures that puts at least a half-meter distance between attendees. Bottles of rubbing alcohol, hand sanitizers placed in strategic areas,…

#CDNFiestaSenor2022: Venerating the Holy Child Then & Now 

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/11/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Due to the prevailing threats of COVID-19, this 2022, the celebration of the Fiesta Señor, will once again, be held virtually.  It’s the second straight year where throngs of the crowd are absent…

Novena Masses for 2022 Fiesta Señor will go online again

Morexette Marie Erram 11/04/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Once again, celebrations for the upcoming Fiesta Señor will be held virtually. The Cebu City Government and Augustinian friars from the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu on Thursday, November 4, 2021, said that…

Basilica, image of Snr. Sto. Niño declared as National Cultural Treasures

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/15/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu makes history again as two of its most precious historical icons were given the highest recognition in terms of heritage value. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) on Wednesday, April…

‘Smooth and peaceful’ Hubo Mass drew 1.2k devotees

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/22/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – There were fewer devotees who flocked to the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu on Friday, January 22, to celebrate the last day of the 456th Fiesta Señor celebration. Police Lieutenant Colonel…

Cop assigned in Pilgrim Center tests positive for COVID-19

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/21/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A police officer briefly assigned at the open Pilgrim Center of the Basilica Minore Del Sto. Niño de Cebu tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) confirmed.…

PROBE reminds transient vendors to keep distance from Basilica

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/13/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Prevention Restoration Order Beautification and Enhancement (PROBE) team is reminding transient vendors not to stay within 100 meters of the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu.  PROBE Chief Raquel Arce, said that the…

More measures imposed for Fiesta Señor: No more Traditional Sinulog dances

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/10/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Churchgoers are advised to brace for more rules to be implemented in line with the celebration of Fiesta Señor this year. Aside from prohibiting non-Cebu City residents access to the Basilica Minore del…

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