After his canonization as a saint in June 2002, Padre Pio’s already large complying with grew even bigger, particularly right here in the Philippines. Devotees come to him for healing, miracles, as well as peace of mind.
Last year, Pio’s heart relic shown up as well as stayed in the Philippines from October 5 up until the 26th of the exact same month. The very first as well as final stop was the national Shrine of Saint Padre Pio in Santo Tomas, Batangas. It ended up being one of the most considerable landmarks, not only in the town of Santo Tomas however likewise in Batangas. It attracts countless visitors, mainly pilgrims from the neighboring towns as well as provinces as well as even outside the country.
The national Shrine of Saint Padre Pio is found in Barangay San Pedro, Santo Tomas, Batangas. The travel time from Manila to Santo Tomas is around two hours, depending upon the web traffic condition.
If you’re interested to see the Padre Pio Shrine, here’s exactly how to get there.
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HOW TO get TO PADRE PIO SHRINEBy Bus
By personal Car
ASIOITA TEHTÄVÄNÄ
PADRE PIO SHRINE service SCHEDULEMass Schedule
Healing Liturgy Schedule
Devotion to the holy cross of Christ
WHERE TO stay IN STO. TOMAS
SIDE TRIPS
Sample national Shrine of St. Padre Pio Itinerary
Frequently Asked QuestionsIs there an entrance fee?
Is there auto parking Space?
How can I get in touch with the office?
What’s the administration office schedule?
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HOW TO get TO PADRE PIO SHRINE
Bussilla
From either Buendia or Cubao terminal, board a bus bound for Lucena. DLTB as well as Jam liner offer this route. These buses usually pass by Santo Tomas, however to be safe, ask the conductor if the bus is taking this path before boarding.
Tell the conductor that you will alight at Barangay San Pedro in Santo Tomas, Batangas. If you are not familiar with the place, ask them to decrease you off somewhere in San Pedro where you can take a tricycle to Padre Pio national Shrine. The fares are P115-120 from Buendia as well as P125-130 from Cubao.
From the bus stop in San Pedro, take a tricycle to the national Shrine of St. Padre Pio (or just state Padre Pio). The fare is P10 per person. If you want to hire the tricycle for a special trip, the expense is P50.
By personal Car
Take South Luzon Expressway (SLEX).
Continue driving onto star Tollway (or Calabarzon Expressway). Take the exit toward Tanauan/Laurel/Talisay.
After the exit, turn left onto Mabini Avenue/Talisay-Tanauan Road.
Turn left before you reach Sambat Inn as well as continue driving up until J. Gonzales Street.
Turn right onto J. Gonzales street as well as continue driving toward S. Artesian Street.
After S. Artesian Street, continue onto Sampalocan Road.
When you reach the end of Sampalocan Road, turn night to Pan-Philippine Highway. continue driving then turn right onto Santo Tomas-Lipa Road.
Continue driving as well as keep your eye on the left side of the road for the entrance to the shrine. When you see the signage, turn left as well as continue driving toward the auto parking lot.
ASIOITA TEHTÄVÄNÄ
Jubilee of Mercy/Main Church. marvel at the native appeal of the primary church. The style is extremely open, with only columns separating the interior from the exterior. There’s no wall, except the one where the altar is located. It’s like a huge welcoming gazebo made from native materials like bamboo, stones, wood, sawali, as well as nipa leaves. The ceiling resembles the shape of a salakot, a traditional Filipino headgear. right in the middle of the ceiling hangs a cross with the holy household on one side as well as the crucified body of Christ on the other side.
Holy Doors for the extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy Chapel. This is declared as one of the national pilgrimage sites of mercy. The structure is likewise made from a combination of contemporary as well as native materials. Inside, you will discover confession spaces as well as a little altar.
Mary mom of Mercy Belfry. located near the primary church, you will quickly area the towering belfry when you approach the welcome arch.
Sanctuary of the Relics of St. Padre Pio. This is found just below the belfry. The relics of Padre Pio draw a significant number of pilgrims to the national shrine.
Sytyttää kynttilä. There’s a store selling colored candles. Each color represents something. select the color that finest represents your circumstance or your prayer item. You can light as many as you like.
Fountain of hope as well as prayer Locks. just next to the fountain is an area where you can put prayer locks. other visitors hang rosaries or handkerchiefs aside from the prayer locks. You can bring your own padlocks or you can buy from the store selling colored candles.
Tutkia. other structures are the Divine Mercy Sanctuary for Pilgrims, chapel of the Saints as well as Baptistry, chapel ofLights, as well as holy Water Sanctuary. walk around the method of the cross Park. Also, there are a number of statues of saints around the complex like the Our woman of the Immaculate Conception, Our woman of the holy Rosary, St. John Paul, as well as of course, St. Padre Pio.
Shrine office as well as Souvenir Shop. If you have any type of queries, you can go to the office. If you want to bring a memento or remembrance with you, there’s a souvenir shop too. There’s a canteen as well as well as other stalls around the area.
PADRE PIO SHRINE service SCHEDULE
Mass Schedule
MONDAY TO SATURDAY (EXCEPT 1st as well as 3rd Saturdays as well as 23rd of the month)
07:00
10:00
12:00 NN
2:00 PM
17:00
SUNNUNTAI
5:30 AM
07:00
8:30 AM
10:30 AM
12:00 NN
2:00 PM
16:00
6:00 PM
Note: For Sunday’s 7:00 AM, 10:30 AM, as well as 2:00 PM, the mass is held at Divine Mercy Sanctuary.
Healing Liturgy Schedule
Every 1st as well as 3rd Saturday – 9:00 AM
Every 23rd of the month – 9:00 AM / 5:00 PM
Every last Saturday of the month – 7:00 AM
Devotion to the holy cross of Christ
Every 1st Friday – 4:00 PM (Holy Mass)
Other activities: Veneration of the holy cross of Christ Relic (3 PM) as well as holy hour at the blessed Sacrament chapel (5 PM)
WHERE TO stay IN STO. TOMAS
Most travelers see Padre Pio Shrine on a day trip, however if you want to spend a night in Sto. Tomas for whatever reason, right here are the two most prominent hotels in Agoda.
✅ Microtel by Wyndham Batangas. inspect rates & Availability!
✅ NDN Grand Hotel. inspect rates & Availability!
SIDE TRIPS
Los Baños as well as Calamba. hot springs, personal pools, as well as public resorts abound in Laguna, particularly in Los Baños as well as Calamba. There are even villages that transformed into village resorts, offering personal pools that cater to different kinds of groups.
Mount Makiling. If you are into hiking or if you just want a quick nature-tripping, install Makiling is a great choice too. After that, you can just relax as well as enjoy the chill atmosphere of UP Los Baños or go on a food trip within as well as around the area.
San Pablo. see the seven Lakes of San Pablo or even take a dip at Lake Pandin. You can likewise see Hacienda Escudero Plantation resort town for a fun as well as eco-friendly vibe excursion.
Tagaytay. enjoy the great weather condition as well as enjoy Bulalo as your eyes savor the picturesque view of the Taal Lake from one of the roadside restaurants. go to sky Ranch or twin Lakes. If thrift buying is your thing, raid the ukay-ukay shops in the area near the rotonda/roundabout.
If you are prolonging your stay in Laguna or Tagaytay (Cavite), you can inspect the availability as well as rates of the hotels here: LAGUNA hotels as well as TAGAYTAY HOTELS.
Sample national Shrine of St. Padre Pio Itinerary
Note: This is just a suggestion. You may change according to your needs as well as preferences.
07:00 am – Bus to Santo Tomas, Batangas, P130
09:00 am – Trike to national Shrine of St. Padre Pio, P50/ride
09:15 am – national Shrine Tour, FREE
12:00 nn – Lunch, P150
01:00 pm – Trike back to the primary road, P50/ride
01:15 pm – Bus to Manila, P130
03:30 pm – show up in Manila
This sample itinerary should expense you around P510 (USD10, EUR9, SGD14).
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Is there an entrance fee?
Entrance is FREE.
Is there auto parking Space?
Yes, there are auto parking spaces. If you are auto parking near the shrine, there’s a P30 fee. If you are auto parking at the back of the shrine, it’s FREE.
How can I get in touch with the office?
Here are the get in touch with numbers: (043) 701 – 0018 as well as 0939 929 4476.
What’s the administration office schedule?
Monday to Friday – 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Lunch break is from 12:00 NN to 1:00 PM.
Photos as well as extra info collected by Pycan Leynes.
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