Manila Cathedral, evolving through history - 1792 to 2025 created by: Ley Akino source: John Tewell, Wikimedia Commons | Filipinas Nostalgia

This archival photo from 1945 shows the Manila Cathedral in ruins following the Battle of Manila during World War II. The liberation of Manila came at a great cost, resulting in the widespread destruction of the city’s architectural and cultural heritage, including its places of worship. The Manila Cathedral was burned by retreating Japanese forces and further damaged by American artillery and mortar shelling during the intense fighting. Completed in 1958, the present-day Manila Cathedral stands

LIVE: Daily Mass at the Manila Cathedral presided by Msgr. Rolando R. dela Cruz, Rector of the Manila Cathedral. | The Manila Cathedral

LIVE: Daily Mass at the Manila Cathedral presided by Msgr. Rolando R. dela Cruz, Rector of the Manila Cathedral. | The Manila Cathedral

LIVE: Sunday Mass at the Manila Cathedral presided by Msgr. Rolando R. dela Cruz, Rector of the Manila Cathedral. | The Manila Cathedral

I WILL LISTEN | CATHEDRAL HOMILIES Listen to Msgr. Rolly's homily in today’s Mass. January 27, 2026 Tuesday of the Third Week in Ordinary Time Subscribe also to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManilaCathedral #ManilaCathedral #homily #dailymass | The Manila Cathedral

I WILL LISTEN | CATHEDRAL HOMILIES Listen to Msgr. Rolly's homily in today’s Mass. January 03, 2026 Christmas Weekday Subscribe also to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManilaCathedral #ManilaCathedral #homily #dailymass | The Manila Cathedral

I WILL LISTEN | CATHEDRAL HOMILIES Listen to Msgr. Rolly's homily in today’s Mass. December 11, 2025 Thursday of the Second Week of Advent Subscribe also to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManilaCathedral #ManilaCathedral #homily #dailymass | The Manila Cathedral