Pope Pius XII Catholic Center
The Pope Pius XII Catholic Center is a religious facility located along United Nations Avenue in Manila, Philippines. It was designed by José María Zaragoza (1912-1994), a noted architect and National Artist of the Philippines.
The facility was inaugurated on August 26, 1964. It has been used as a venue for plenary assemblies by Catholic bishops.
The National Museum of the Philippines formally declared the facility as an important cultural property in 2024.
References
- ^ Cabalza, Dexter (January 29, 2024). "Pope Pius XII Center named 'cultural property'". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ Zulueta, Lito (June 30, 2014). "José Maria Zaragoza: Master builder". Philippine Inquirer.
- ^ "Philippines: Pope Pius XII Catholic Center named 'important cultural property'". RVA News. Radio Veritas Asia. January 30, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ Untalan, Sheryln (January 27, 2024). "Pope Pius XII Catholic Center in Manila named 'important cultural property'". GMA News. Retrieved February 1, 2024.