As the Parish of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus in the Province of Rizal in the Philippines is elevated to a national shrine, a Filipino cardinal expressed his hope that it will become a place to experience God’s delight.
The first international shrine in Asia dedicated to the Virgin Mary received stone bricks from Saint Mary Major, the Marian basilica of the pope in Rome.
Bishop Santos emphasizes the admirable beauty of the labour of the PWDs and "their endearing challenge to live a life of dignity, willpower, and self-worth."
