Last November 18, 2023, led by the Commission on Social Service and Development (CSSD), the Archdiocese of Manila celebrates World Day of the Poor. Held at San Vicente de Paul Parish/ Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, San Marcelino St., Ermita, Manila. Beneficiaries are the street dwellers from UN, Paco, Ermita and Luneta areas. Aside from foods and entertainment, they were treated with free grooming and medical services. The highlight of the event is the Eucharistic Celebration with the poor presided by Rev. Eric Adoviso, CSSD Commissioner together with Rev. Fr. Anton Pascual, Executive Director of Caritas Manila and Rev. Fr. Joel Escober, CM, Rector and Parish Priest of San Vicente de Paul Parish and Archdiocesan Shrine of the Miraculous Medal.
For this year’s WDP celebration, we would like to acknowledge the following for being part of this significant event:
Cardinal Santos Medical Center and Cardinal Medical Charities Foundation Inc.
Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital
Medical Center Manila (Manila Med) and the Manila Med Pastoral Team, headed by Fr. Ding Serdeña
Ospital ng Maynila
Philippine General Hospital and Fr. Marlito G. Ocon, S. J.
and all the generous donors.
May we continue to be blessed in our compassion to the sick and needy.
