December 16 marked the official start of the Philippines’ traditional Simbang Gabi. A 9-day devotional series of masses leading up to Christmas, it is a popular celebration of the holiday season by Catholics and Aglipayans. And it’s also a great excuse to bond with family and friends over bibingka and hot chocolate afterward.
(Pope Francis Shares Special Simbang Gabi Message To Filipinos: “Be smugglers of faith”)
As per Rappler, here are some Simbang Gabi schedules of popular churches and chapels across Metro Manila:
MANILA
MANILA CATHEDRAL – Cabildo Corner Beaterio Street, Intramuros, Manila
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 8 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4:30 am
MINOR BASILICA OF SAN SEBASTIAN – Plaza del Carmen, Quiapo, Manila
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4:30 am
MINOR BASILICA OF THE BLACK NAZARENE – Plaza Miranda, Quiapo, Manila
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 9 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4 am; 5 am
SANTISIMO ROSARIO PARIS – University of Santo Tomas (UST), España, Manila
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 8 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4 am (UST – Plaza Mayor)
ARCHDIOCESAN SHRINE OF NUESTRA SENORA DE GUIA – Ermita, Manila
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 8:30 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4:30 am
NUESTRA SEÑORA DE SALVACION PARISH – Anonas St., Sta. Mesa, Manila
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 9 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4:30 am
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA PARISH – San Andres St. corner Singalong St., Malate, Manila
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 9 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4 am; 5:30 am
SAN RAFAEL PARISH – San Rafael Village, Balut, Tondo, Manila
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 8pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 3:45 am; 5 am
UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES – PHILIPPINE GENERAL HOSPITAL CHAPEL – Taft Ave., Manila
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 5 am
SAN ROQUE DE MANILA PARISH – Rizal Avenue, Blumentritt, Manila
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 8:30pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4 am; 5:30 am
QUEZON CITY
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHEDRAL – Lantana Street, Cubao, Quezon City
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 7:30 pm; Sundays: 7:15 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4:30 am
NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL- Broadway Avenue, New Manila, Quezon City
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 8:00 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4:30 am
ST. PETER PARISH: SHRINE OF LEADERS- Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 9 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 3 am; 4 am; 5 am
CHURCH OF THE GESÙ – Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi: 8:30 pm
SANTO DOMINGO CHURCH – Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 8 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4:30 am
CHRIST THE KING PARISH – Greenmeadows Avenue, Quezon City
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 8 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 5 am
EDSA SHRINE- EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue, Quezon City
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 7 pm; Sundays: 7:30 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4:15 am; 5:30 am
CHRIST THE KING PARISH- Atlas Street, Filinvest II, Batasan Hills, Quezon City
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 8 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 5:30 am
SAN ROQUE PARISH – San Roque Street, Bagumbayan, Quezon City
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4:30 am
SACRED HEART PARISH – SHRINE – Kamuning, Quezon City
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 8 pm; Sundays: 8:30 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4 am; 5 am
MOST HOLY REDEEMER PARISH- Araneta Ave., Quezon City
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 6:30 pm (Traditional Latin Mass)
OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH – Cordillera Street, Quezon City
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 8 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4:30 am
PASAY CITY
CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 5 am
PASIG CITY
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHEDRAL – Plaza Rizal, Malinao, Pasig
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 8 pm; Sundays: 9 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 2:30 am; 3:30 am; 4:30 am
HOLY FAMILY PARISH – East Captiol Drive corner Sta. Maria Street, Kapitolyo, Pasig
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23):
- 6 pm – San Agustin Chapel Oranbo / Ortigas Center Park / Estancia Mall, Capitol Commons
- 6:30 pm – Dambana ni Sta. Teresa – Pineda
- 7:30 pm – Immaculate Conception Chapel – Citylane, Alexandra Condominiums
- 8 pm – Holy Spirit Chapel, Robinsons Circle
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24)
- 4:30 am – Holy Family Parish Church
- 5 am – Barangay San Antonio
MANDALUYONG CITY
OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH- Liko St. corner Mariveles St., Mandaluyong City
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 8 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4 am; 5:30 am
ST. PHILIP NERI PARISH – Boni Ave. Corner A. T. Reyes St. Brgy Poblacion, Mandaluyong City
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 7 pm; 8:30 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4 am; 5:30 am
CHAPEL OF THE EUCHARISTIC LORD – The Atrium SM Megamall, Mandaluyong
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 8 pm
CHAPEL OF ST. PADRE PIO – Level 6, Main Wing, Shangri-la Plaza EDSA corner Shaw Boulevard
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 7 pm
MARIKINA CITY
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION PARISH – Concepcion Uno, Marikina City
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 8 pm; 9 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 3:30 am; 4:30 am
HOLY FAMILY PARISH – C. M. Recto Extension, Marikina City
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 8:30 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4 am
TAGUIG CITY
SM AURA PREMIER CHAPEL (San Pedro Calungsod Chapel) –26th Street Corner McKinley Parkway, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 8 pm
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL PARISH – Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 7 pm; 8:15 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4 am; 5:15 am
MAKATI CITY
ST. JOHN BOSCO PARISH MAKATI – Arnaiz Avenue corner Amorsolo Street, Makati
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 8 pm; December 15 and 22: 8:30 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4:30 am
SANTUARIO DE SAN ANTONIO – McKinley Road, Forbes Park, Makati City
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 9 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 5 am
NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE – 1923 Orense St., Guadalupe Nuevo, Makati City
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 8 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4 am; 5:30 am
ST. ALPHONSUS MARY DE LIGUORI PARISH – Humabon St., Magallanes Village, Makati City
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 8 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4:30 am
GREENBELT CHAPEL – Greenbelt Park, Ayala Center, Makati City
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 8 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 5 am
SAN JUAN CITY
SANTUARIO DEL STO. CRISTO PARISH – San Juan City, Metro Manila
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 9 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4:30 am
CHAPEL OF THE HOLY FAMILY – Greenhills Mall, San Juan City, Metro Manila
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 7 pm
PARAÑAQUE CITY
BACLARAN CHURCH – Redemptorist Road, Baclaran, Parañaque City
- Anticipated Simbang Gabi (December 15-23): 8 pm; December 15 and 22: 8:15 pm
- Simbang Gabi (December 16-24): 4:30 am
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