Basilica del Sto Nino, How to get there, Mass Schedules and Sinulog Pics...

Basilica del Sto Nino, How to get there, Mass Schedules, Museum Schedules, and Sinulog Pics



Basilica del Sto Nino de Cebu is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in the Philippines, built on the spot where the image of Santo Nino de Cebu was found. It was founded in April 28, 1565. It is one of the most popular and most visited tourist spots in Cebu. Situated along Osmena Boulevard in the capital city of Cebu, Basilica Minore del Sto Nino is one of the tourist attractions you don't want to miss on your visit to this blogger's beloved beautiful province of Cebu.  Play the video below to take a tour inside and outside the Basilica plus check out some of our Sinulog pics through the years.

Basilica del Sto Nino Mass Schedules

SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS OF OBLIGATION:
On Sundays and Holidays of Obligation, Cebuano mass schedules are as follows: 5:30am; 7:00am; 10:00am; 2:30pm and 4:00pm while English mass schedules are: 8:30am; 11:30am; 5:30pm and 7:00pm



BASILICA DEL STO NINO FRIDAY MASS SCHEDULES:

Friday masses in Cebuano language are scheduled at 5:00am; 6:00am; 10:00am; 11:00am; 3:00pm and 4:30pm while English masses are scheduled at 7:00am; 8:00am; 9:00am; 12:00noon; 5:30pm; 6:30pm and 7:30pm

For mass schedules on other days of the week, confession schedules, museum schedules, play the video above or see the picture below. Feel free to leave a comment.
Basilica del Sto Nino Mass Schedules and Confession Schedules
Basilica del Sto Nino Mass Schedules and Confession Schedules


Basilica del Sto Nino Museum Schedules
Basilica del Sto Nino Museum Schedules



NOVENA MASSES | PILGRIM CENTER
Masses are now being held at the Pilgrim Center and is packed with local and foreign tourists during the Sinulog Festival. On a regular week, the site is more crowded on Fridays especially the first Friday of the month. 
Basilica del Sto Nino Novena Mass during Sinulog 2015
Basilica del Sto Nino Novena Mass during Sinulog 2015


Basilica del Sto Nino Novena Mass during Sinulog 2016
Basilica del Sto Nino Novena Mass during Sinulog 2016


People during Sinulog 2018
People from all walks of life during Sinulog 2018


INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CHURCH

If you have enough time, feel free to tour around the museum underneath the altar of the Pilgrim Center and have a glimpse of the centuries old lecterns, tabernacles, old images, etc, or explore inside the church, buy some gift items at the souvenir shop, offer prayers and see some paintings depicting the finding of the image, arrival of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, among others. At the back of the church, you can find Magellan's Cross, Cebu City Hall, atm machines, eateries, souvenir shop and supermarkets. Plaza Independencia, Cebu Cathedral and Colon Street are a walking distance from the church.
Basilica del Sto Nino Cebu. This is inside the church. Taken around Christmastime in 2018
Basilica del Sto Nino Cebu. This is inside the church. Taken around Christmastime in 2018


Centuries-old bell situated beside the church entrance of Basilica del Sto Nino de Cebu


Magellan's Cross is situated at the back portion of the Basilica del Sto Nino Church, fronting Cebu City Hall.
Magellan's Cross is situated at the back portion of the Basilica del Sto Nino Church, fronting Cebu City Hall. This is one of the most famous landmarks of Cebu.


How to get to Basilica del Sto Nino from downtown Cebu City

  • Head your way towards Metro Gaisano Colon and take the sidewalk headed for Cebu Kentcycle, My Joy, Jollibeee Sto Nino, Ka King and ultimately Sto Nino Church or
  • Use the sidewalk beside Metro Gaisano Colon headed for Best Buy, Happy Mart, Mang Inasal until you reach Sto Nino Church

How to get to Basilica del Sto Nino from uptown Cebu City

  • If you stayed somewhere near Capitol or Chong Hua Hospital or Cebu Doctors Hospital, ride a jeepney heading for Colon. Tell the driver you are heading for Sto Nino Church and you will most likely be dropped at Security Bank nearby Sto Nino. Disembark from there and walk your way towards the church.
  • If you stayed somewhere near Robinsons Fuente, cross to the other side using the skywalk and ride a jeepney on the opposite side of Metrobank Plaza or Crown Regency. Tell the driver you are heading for Sto Nino Church and you will most likely be dropped at Security Bank nearby Sto Nino. Disembark from there and walk your way towards the church.
  • If you think you'll be lost, take a taxi instead or book a Grab.

ABOUT SINULOG
Sinulog Festival is a dance ritual in honor of the miraculous image of the Santo Nino which happens every 3rd Sunday of January. To learn more about Sinulog, visit Sinulog official website https://sinulog.ph or check out my Sinulog blog 
Sinulog Float Entry - Sinulog 2014
Sinulog Float - Sinulog 2014. I think this is from the Hall of Famer, IPI







Sinulog 2017  Bato Balani sa Gugma
Sinulog 2017  Bato Balani sa Gugma. The people raising their hands when Bato Balani sa Gugma was sang.

BATO BALANI SA GUGMA - GOZOS (Lyrics/Video)

Batobalani sa gugma,
Sa daan tawo palanga.

KANAMO MALOOY KA UNTA
NGA KANIMO NANGILABA

Dinhi sa siudad sa Sugbo
ang matahum larawan.
sa unang mga misionero,
sa usang balay hipalgan.
Kanila ikaw nagpakita
gikan da sa imong gugma.
KANAMO MALOOY KA UNTA
NGA KANIMO NANGILABA

Giludhan ikaw gisingba
niadtong mga kaparian
sa tanan nga katawhan
sa mga ponoan nila:
kay sa pagtan-aw kanimo
Kristianos sila nahimo.
KANAMO MALOOY KA UNTA
NGA KANIMO NANGILABA

Ang singbahan gipatindog
niadtong mga tawhana,
aron ang larawan nimo
dunay usang puluyanan.
ug didto gihangyo nila
nga kaluyan nimo sila.
KANAMO MALOOY KA UNTA
NGA KANIMO NANGILABA

Nangayo kami kanimo
nga ang matahum mong larawan,
sa sulud sa kalag namo
makahimong puluyanan,
kay sa tanan kinahanglan
ikaw ang among dalangpan.
KANAMO MALOOY KA UNTA





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