Published on: Tuesday, May 25, 2021
By: PNA
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MANILA: The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila (RCAM) is in the thick of preparations for activities leading to and after the installation of Cardinal Jose Advincula
(pic) as the 33rd Manila archbishop on June 24.
RCAM said the events will be planned with adherence to restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“This will ensure that, while the different groups and sectors in the Archdiocese of Manila are given a chance to welcome the new Archbishop, health protocols are strictly observed,” a statement issued on Sunday read.
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All participants and guests will be identified beforehand so as not to exceed the allowed number of persons in the venues.
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The Archdiocese of Manila said this will ensure that, while the different groups and sectors are given a chance to welcome the new Archbishop, health protocols are strictly observed.
Based on the schedule released by the Chancery of the Archdiocese of Manila, Sunday, May 23, the Solemn Installation of Advincula and Mass will be held on June 24, at the Manila Cathedral, Intramuros, Manila.
Cardinal Advincula will be formally welcomed to Intramuros at 8 a.m. by the Mayor of Manila and the Administrator of Intramuros at the Postigo Gate.
The Archdiocese of Manila said the historic gate was used exclusively by the Archbishops of Manila and Governors-General of the Philippines during the Spanish times.