Manila, June 12 -- The Manila Cathedral in Intramuros will be the first stop of the six-month Philippine pilgrimage of the replica image of the Our Lady of Guadalupe starting June 13.

Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President Archbishop Gilbert Garcera said the pilgrimage will run until Dec. 12.

"The image shall visit different cathedrals, shrines, and parish churches across the country, and shall also be present during the CBCP 132nd Plenary Assembly on July 3-10, 2026," he said in a statement.

"This visit aims to bring us, Filipinos, closer to Our Lord Jesus Christ and our Blessed Mother," the Catholic prelate added.

Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula will preside the opening Mass at 3 p.m. The image w...