DID YOU KNOW: Establishment of Diocese of Manila
On Feb. 6, 1579, Pope Gregory XIII issued a papal bull in Rome establishing the Diocese of Manila and the construction of a cathedral in the city of Manila.
On May 13, 1579, a royal cedula from the Spanish king mandated the governor general of the Philippines to construct a cathedral at a convenient location.
On May 22, 1579, part of the tithes belonging to the king was given for the construction of Manila Cathedral. —Marielle Medina
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