VIVA LA GUADALUPANA: THE HISTORIC VISIT OF THE PILGRIM IMAGE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE FROM MEXICO TO THE TOWN OF PAGSANJAN AND PROVINCE OF LAGUNA

 VIVA LA GUADALUPANA: THE HISTORIC VISIT OF THE PILGRIM IMAGE OF NUESTRA SEÑORA DE GUADALUPE FROM MEXICO TO THE TOWN OF PAGSANJAN AND PROVINCE OF LAGUNA

PAGSANJAN, LAGUNA – “The people who love Mary rejoice!” — such was the joyful cry of the people of Laguna, especially the residents of Pagsanjan, as they warmly welcomed the pilgrim image of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, together with the image of Saint Juan Diego, which came all the way from Mexico for its historic visit to the province of Laguna Tuesday, September 22.” “The images were welcomed with deep devotion by crowds of faithful, students, government employees, clergy, and believers of all ages. A solemn procession was held — joined also by the image of San Juan Nepomuceno, the first patron saint of Pagsanjan — from the Chapel of Sampaloc to the Shrine and Parish of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. Joining the welcome as a devoted faithful was Governor Sol Aragones, together with Pagsanjan Mayor Jan Garcia, who were warmly received by the Parish Priest of Pagsanjan, Rev. Fr. Ireneo Oliver.” “Following the procession, an Opening Salvo was witnessed by the faithful and Governor Aragones; the program included short presentations from the youth and a simple welcome ceremony in honor of the holy images. This was followed by a Holy Mass held for the formal reception and thanksgiving — presided over by Rev. Msgr. Jerry Bitoon. After Mass, public veneration of the image was opened; it will remain enshrined at the Shrine of Pagsanjan until Thursday, September 24.” “Governor Aragones stated: “Our hearts are filled with joy at the visit of our Mother to Pagsanjan and to our province. The Provincial Government stands united on this historic day — and rest assured we shall continue to support and uphold the culture, traditions, and faith of every Lagunense, so that we may witness and experience many more such blessed occasions.”””She reaffirmed the Provincial Government’s full support for the Christian faith and expressed hope that more of these meaningful gatherings may be held throughout Laguna.” “A full schedule of activities has been prepared in honor of “La Celestial Patrona de las Islas Filipinas” — the Lady of Guadalupe. These include special Masses and novenas, a motorcade covering the entire Vicariate of Guadalupe and the Fourth District, and the much-anticipated Grand Marian Procession — featuring the canonically crowned and episcopally crowned images of the province: Nuestra Señora de Fatima de Lawa from Calamba Nuestra Señora de La Paz y Buen Viaje de Biñan, Nuestra Señora de los Dolores de Turumba de Pakil, and the  Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe de Pagsanjan.(PIO-Laguna)