CEBU CITY—It’s all systems go for the 500th anniversary of the first Catholic baptism in the Philippines on Wednesday (April 14).
Fr. Mhar Balili, secretary general of the 500 Years of Christianity campaign, said Pope Francis is sending Archbishop Charles Brown, who would lead the eucharistic celebration at 4 p.m. at Plaza Sugbo, site of the Magellan’s Cross kiosk.
At least 10 bishops were expected to attend the event.
Before Mass, a reenactment of the first baptism on Philippine soil will be held in the same venue.
The Plaza Sugbo can accommodate 3,000 people but only 700 guests will be allowed to ensure physical distancing.
Among the guests are Rene Escalante, National…
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