Intramuros in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia
First Plenary Council of the Philippines
February 10, 2026
1. First Plenary Council of the Philippines Marker
First Plenary Council of the Philippines
On the 7th thru the 25th of January 1953, the fifteenth year of the glorious reign of His Holiness Pope Pius XII, being President of the Republic of the Philippines His Excellency Elpidio Quirino, the First Plenary Council of the Philippines was celebrated in this Church of San Augustin, the deliberative sessions having taken place in this choir loft, presiding His Eminence Norman Thomas Cardinal Gilroy of Sydney, Australia, legate a latere of His Holiness Pope Pius XII.
List of Council Fathers
His Excellency, Most Rev. Egidio Vagnozzi, D.D., Titular Archbishop of Mira. Apostolic Nuncio
His Excellency, Most Rev. Santiago C. Sancho, D.D., Archbishop of Nueva Segovia
His Excellency, Most Rev. Pedro P. Santos, D.D., Archbishop of Caceres
His Excellency, Most Rev. Alfredo Verzosa, D.D., Titular Bishop of Capsa, by his procurator His Exc. Most Rev. Juan C. Sison
His Excellency, Most Rev. Luis del Rosario, D.D., Bishop of Zamboanga
His Excellency, Most Rev. Miguel Acebedo, D.D., Bishop of Calbayog
His Excellency, Most Rev. John C. Vrakking, D.D., Bishop of
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His Excellency, Most Rev. Juan C. Sison, D.D., Titular Bishop of Limata, Auxillary Bishop of Nueva Segovia
His Excellency, Most Rev. William Brasseur, C.I., C.M., D.D., Titular Bishop of Agatonica, Vicar Apostolic of Mt. Province
His Excellency, Most Rev. Vicente P. Reyes, D.D., Titular Bishop of Aspona
His Excellency, Most Rev. Gerard Mongeau, O.M.I., D.D., Titular Bishop of Diana, Prelate of Cotabato-Sulu
His Excellency, Most Rev. William Duschak, S.V.D., D.D., Titular Bishop of Abidda, Vicar Apostolic of Calapan
His Excellency, Most Rev. Antonio R. Frondosa, D.D., Bishop of Capiz
His Excellency, Most Rev. Teopisto V. Alberto, D.D., Bishop of Sorsogon
Right Rev. Msgr. Patrick Shanley, O.C.D., Apostolic Administrator of Infanta
His Excellency, Most Rev. Julio R. Rosales, D.D., Archbishop of Cebu
His Excellency, Most Rev. James T. G. Hayes, D.D., Archbishop of Cagayan
His Excellency, Most Rev. Jose Ma. Cuenco, D.D., Archbishop of Jaro
His Excellency, Most Rev. Cesar M. Guerrero, D.D., Bishop of San Fernando
His Excellency, Most Rev. Manuel Mascariρas, D.D., Bishop of Tagbilaran
His Excellency,
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2. First Plenary Council of the Philippines Marker
His Excellency, Most Rev. Alfredo Ma. Obviar, D.D., Titular Bishop of Linoe Bitinia II, Apostolic Administrator of Lucena
His Excellency, Most Rev. Rufino J. Santos, D.D., Titular Bishop of Barca, Apostolic Administrator of Manila & Lipa, S.V.
His Excellency, Most Rev. Alejandro Olalia, D.D., Bishop of Tuguegarao
His Excellency, Most Rev. Manuel Yap, D.D., Bishop of Bacolod
His Excellency, Most Rev. Peregrin de la Fuente, O.P., D.D., Titular Bishop of Milisa, Prelate of Batanes-Babuyanes
His Excellency, Most Rev. Lino R. Gonzaga, D.D., Bishop of Palo
His Excellency, Most Rev. Flaviano Ariola, D.D., Bishop of Legaspi
Right Rev. Msgr. Clovis Thibault, P.M.E., Apostolic Administrator of Davao
Right Rev. Msgr. Patrick H. Cronin, S.S.C., Apostolic Administrator of Ozamis
Right Rev. Msgr. Leandro Nieto Bolandiez, A.R., Apostolic Prefect of Palawan
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is January 7, 1953.
Location. 14° 35.349′ N, 120° 58.503′ E. Marker is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Intramuros. It can be reached from General Luna Street. The marker is mounted to the exterior of the San Augustνn Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: General Luna Street, 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: Ad Maiorem Beatζ Mariζ Virginis Gloriam (here, next to this marker); San Agustin Church (a few steps from this marker); Church of San Agustin (within shouting distance of this marker); Plaza San Luis Complex (within shouting distance of this marker); Fr. George J. Willmann, S.J. (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Plazuela de Santa Isabel (about 150 meters away); Memorare-Manila 1945 (about 150 meters away); Colegio de Santa Isabel (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 14, 2026. This page has been viewed 54 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 14, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
