Intramuros in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia

Lourdes Church and Convent

Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003

1. Lourdes Church and Convent Marker

Inscription. Here once stood the first permanent house of the Franciscan Capuchin friars in 1891. First chapel built in 1892. Dedicated to our Lady of the Divine Shepherd (Divina Pastora). Statue of Our Lady of Lourdes carved by Filipino sculptor Manuel Flores in 1892. Church designed by Federico Soler built in 1897. The Lady of Lourdes was enshrined in 1898 as titular head. Church and convent destroyed in 1945. Moved to Quezon City in 1951 where the original statue stands today.

Erected by Intramuros Administration.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 14° 35.254′ N, 120° 58.615′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Intramuros. It is on General Luna Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 744 General Luna St, Manila, Metro Manila 1002, Philippines. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Asia,

specifically in Southeast Asia,

in the Malay Archipelago,

in the Pacific Ocean,

in North Pacific,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Church of Our Lady of Lourdes (a few steps from this marker); The First Jesuit Compound (within shouting distance of this marker); The Colegio de Santa Potenciana (within shouting distance of this marker); Gusaling Corazon Cojuangco Aquino

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(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Jesuit Compound (about 120 meters away); Intramuros (about 150 meters away); Fr. George J. Willmann, S.J. (about 180 meters away); Beaterio de la Compañia de Jesus (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

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Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar, January 1, 2003

2. Lourdes Church and Convent

Picture on the marker.

Photographed by I.G.V.Atajar

3. Lourdes Church and Convent Marker

The El Amanecer compound, which includes the Ilustrado Restaurant, now stands on this site.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 3,510 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 7, 2009, by I.G.V.Atajar of San Jose, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. Picture of the Statue of Our Lady of Lourdes. • Can you help?