Please click here to see the schedule & route for the island-wide visitation. We ask the faithful to please practice social distancing and spread out throughout the indicated roads.
Our schedule for the Nightly Novenas & Masses starting Nov. 30. Please note that all Masses will be in the Main Church and Livestreamed on our Facebook & website. Our daily 12PM, noon Mass will be transferred to 5PM.
Please see the following letter from our pastor, Monsignor James Benavente, in regards the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Santa Marian Kamalen, on December 8, 2020.
St. Anthony Church reports one positive case, to be closed until Nov. 12; As a precaution, five other churches also closed for deep cleaning/sanitization. Our Administrator, Monsignor James, will be releasing a letter shortly for the parishioners of Our Lady of Purification.
Most Reverend Archbishop Michael J. Brynes releases an announcement that the Archdiocese of Agaña will return to celebrating the Holy Eucharist inside our churches following strict COVID-19 protocols. Please click here to read his latest message to the faithful of Guam. Details and updates for this weekend soon to come.
Please see the upcoming Cathedral-Basilica Parish Fiesta Schedule. Novenas will start at 12PM followed by the Mass. Until further notice, the Novena and Mass will be held in the Chapel of St. Therese. Details of the Festal Day will be announced as the day draws closer.
In the light of the latest Pastoral Letter from Archbishop Brynes, we the Clergy of Agana Cathedral-Basilica & Our Lady of Purification are making the following updates regarding the parking lot Masses and the reception of the Holy Communion for this coming Sunday, August 23, 2020, and for all our Weekday Masses thereafter.
To the faithful parishioners of Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral-Basilica, and to Our Lady of Purification, Maina, please note that in light of the uptick of positive cases on our island, and in an effort to adhere to the call to shelter in place, click here to read the latest update of Masses for this weekend for both parishes.
A newly installed Parish Drop Box is now in operation and is conveniently located with your safety in mind. You can now drop off any parish correspondence, Mass Intentions, or Sunday offerings at your leisure. It is conveniently located on the left side of the main Church entrance. Please click the article for detailed pictures regarding its location.
In compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order, weekday and Sunday Masses inside the Church have been suspended temporarily while the island is on PCOR-1. Please see the following updates regarding the parish.
Hafa Adai Parishioners of Maina! Welcome to Our Lady of Purification website. As we continue to serve your spiritual needs, this webpage offers the necessary information you may need. Open this article for a full breakdown of information, browser the website, and feel free to contact us should you have any questions!