Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula formally installed Rev. Msgr. Rolando Dela Cruz as the new rector of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) in a Eucharistic celebration on April 14, 2023.

“As we continue to linger in the joy of the resurrection of the Lord, we are gathered today in this historical and magnificent cathedral of Manila, the first cathedral in the Philippines, for the installation of its new Rector, Msgr. Rolly dela Cruz,” said Cardinal Advincula.

In his homily, the Cardinal emphasized the importance of the role of Msgr. dela Cruz as the new rector of the cathedral in leading the faithful and preserving the traditions and teachings of the church. He as well expressed his confidence in Msgr. dela Cruz’s ability to fulfill his role with grace and humility.

“Msgr. Rolly, you are assigned as Rector of the Manila Cathedral, not because you are better than the other priests, not because of your accomplishments, and not because of your capabilities and skills. You are here because it is the Lord who calls you here,” he said.

“And your mission here is not just to maintain this building or promote this cathedral as a center of tourism and culture. Your mission is to help our people recognize how the Lord works and is very much present in their lives. And as you serve them, may you listen to them for they will also help you see the Lord in your ministry, in your priesthood, and in your life,” he added.

The Archbishop of Manila also called on the faithful to support and pray for their new rector as he takes on his new mission.

“I also invite the Manila Cathedral community to support and love Msgr. Rolly. With him, may you become a community that bears abundant fruits because you are faithfully working with and for the Lord,” he said.

In his message, Msgr. dela Cruz expressed his gratitude and humility for the opportunity to serve as the rector of the Manila Cathedral.

“My dear sisters and brothers, I am humbled by this appointment. I am hesitant to face the challenges. But I am hopeful that the Lord will give fruits to our labor as long as we do as He tells us. “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” Sa tapat na pagsunod, may biyayang kasunod. Let us do what the Lord tells us,” Msgr. dela Cruz said.

He also stressed that the cathedral will continue to be a place of encounter with the Lord and a place of grace and evangelization.

“The Manila Cathedral will continue to be a solemn place of worship where you can come to celebrate our Faith, where you can be nourished by the Word and the Eucharist. This sacred space will still provide you with a quiet place where you will find solace and rest, consolation and grace,” he said.

The installation was attended by the friends and families of Msgr. dela Cruz as well as his brother priests from the archdiocese and other dioceses. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Novaliches Antonio Tobias, and Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown were also present at the event.

Msgr. Dela Cruz, 64, was ordained priest by then Manila Archbishop Jaime L. Cardinal Sin at the same cathedral on Oct. 5, 1985.

In October 2022, Cardinal Advincula appointed him as the new rector of the cathedral to replace Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem who served as rector of the cathedral from July 2015 to October 2022.

Before he was appointed as the new rector of the cathedral, Msgr. Dela Cruz served as parish priest of the San Fernando de Dilao Parish in Paco, Manila for 12 years.(By Jheng Prado | Photo by Mio Angelo Hermoso/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula formally installed Rev. Msgr. Rolando Dela Cruz as the new rector of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) in a Eucharistic celebration on April 14, 2023.

“As we continue to linger in the joy of the resurrection of the Lord, we are gathered today in this historical and magnificent cathedral of Manila, the first cathedral in the Philippines, for the installation of its new Rector, Msgr. Rolly dela Cruz,” said Cardinal Advincula.

In his homily, the Cardinal emphasized the importance of the role of Msgr. dela Cruz as the new rector of the cathedral in leading the faithful and preserving the traditions and teachings of the church. He as well expressed his confidence in Msgr. dela Cruz’s ability to fulfill his role with grace and humility.

“Msgr. Rolly, you are assigned as Rector of the Manila Cathedral, not because you are better than the other priests, not because of your accomplishments, and not because of your capabilities and skills. You are here because it is the Lord who calls you here,” he said.

“And your mission here is not just to maintain this building or promote this cathedral as a center of tourism and culture. Your mission is to help our people recognize how the Lord works and is very much present in their lives. And as you serve them, may you listen to them for they will also help you see the Lord in your ministry, in your priesthood, and in your life,” he added.

The Archbishop of Manila also called on the faithful to support and pray for their new rector as he takes on his new mission.

“I also invite the Manila Cathedral community to support and love Msgr. Rolly. With him, may you become a community that bears abundant fruits because you are faithfully working with and for the Lord,” he said.

In his message, Msgr. dela Cruz expressed his gratitude and humility for the opportunity to serve as the rector of the Manila Cathedral.

“My dear sisters and brothers, I am humbled by this appointment. I am hesitant to face the challenges. But I am hopeful that the Lord will give fruits to our labor as long as we do as He tells us. “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” Sa tapat na pagsunod, may biyayang kasunod. Let us do what the Lord tells us,” Msgr. dela Cruz said.

He also stressed that the cathedral will continue to be a place of encounter with the Lord and a place of grace and evangelization.

“The Manila Cathedral will continue to be a solemn place of worship where you can come to celebrate our Faith, where you can be nourished by the Word and the Eucharist. This sacred space will still provide you with a quiet place where you will find solace and rest, consolation and grace,” he said.

The installation was attended by the friends and families of Msgr. dela Cruz as well as his brother priests from the archdiocese and other dioceses. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Novaliches Antonio Tobias, and Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown were also present at the event.

Msgr. Dela Cruz, 64, was ordained priest by then Manila Archbishop Jaime L. Cardinal Sin at the same cathedral on Oct. 5, 1985.

In October 2022, Cardinal Advincula appointed him as the new rector of the cathedral to replace Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem who served as rector of the cathedral from July 2015 to October 2022.

Before he was appointed as the new rector of the cathedral, Msgr. Dela Cruz served as parish priest of the San Fernando de Dilao Parish in Paco, Manila for 12 years.(By Jheng Prado | Photo by Mio Angelo Hermoso/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula formally installed Rev. Msgr. Rolando Dela Cruz as the new rector of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) in a Eucharistic celebration on April 14, 2023.

“As we continue to linger in the joy of the resurrection of the Lord, we are gathered today in this historical and magnificent cathedral of Manila, the first cathedral in the Philippines, for the installation of its new Rector, Msgr. Rolly dela Cruz,” said Cardinal Advincula.

In his homily, the Cardinal emphasized the importance of the role of Msgr. dela Cruz as the new rector of the cathedral in leading the faithful and preserving the traditions and teachings of the church. He as well expressed his confidence in Msgr. dela Cruz’s ability to fulfill his role with grace and humility.

“Msgr. Rolly, you are assigned as Rector of the Manila Cathedral, not because you are better than the other priests, not because of your accomplishments, and not because of your capabilities and skills. You are here because it is the Lord who calls you here,” he said.

“And your mission here is not just to maintain this building or promote this cathedral as a center of tourism and culture. Your mission is to help our people recognize how the Lord works and is very much present in their lives. And as you serve them, may you listen to them for they will also help you see the Lord in your ministry, in your priesthood, and in your life,” he added.

The Archbishop of Manila also called on the faithful to support and pray for their new rector as he takes on his new mission.

“I also invite the Manila Cathedral community to support and love Msgr. Rolly. With him, may you become a community that bears abundant fruits because you are faithfully working with and for the Lord,” he said.

In his message, Msgr. dela Cruz expressed his gratitude and humility for the opportunity to serve as the rector of the Manila Cathedral.

“My dear sisters and brothers, I am humbled by this appointment. I am hesitant to face the challenges. But I am hopeful that the Lord will give fruits to our labor as long as we do as He tells us. “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” Sa tapat na pagsunod, may biyayang kasunod. Let us do what the Lord tells us,” Msgr. dela Cruz said.

He also stressed that the cathedral will continue to be a place of encounter with the Lord and a place of grace and evangelization.

“The Manila Cathedral will continue to be a solemn place of worship where you can come to celebrate our Faith, where you can be nourished by the Word and the Eucharist. This sacred space will still provide you with a quiet place where you will find solace and rest, consolation and grace,” he said.

The installation was attended by the friends and families of Msgr. dela Cruz as well as his brother priests from the archdiocese and other dioceses. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Novaliches Antonio Tobias, and Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown were also present at the event.

Msgr. Dela Cruz, 64, was ordained priest by then Manila Archbishop Jaime L. Cardinal Sin at the same cathedral on Oct. 5, 1985.

In October 2022, Cardinal Advincula appointed him as the new rector of the cathedral to replace Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem who served as rector of the cathedral from July 2015 to October 2022.

Before he was appointed as the new rector of the cathedral, Msgr. Dela Cruz served as parish priest of the San Fernando de Dilao Parish in Paco, Manila for 12 years.(By Jheng Prado | Photo by Mio Angelo Hermoso/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula formally installed Rev. Msgr. Rolando Dela Cruz as the new rector of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) in a Eucharistic celebration on April 14, 2023.

“As we continue to linger in the joy of the resurrection of the Lord, we are gathered today in this historical and magnificent cathedral of Manila, the first cathedral in the Philippines, for the installation of its new Rector, Msgr. Rolly dela Cruz,” said Cardinal Advincula.

In his homily, the Cardinal emphasized the importance of the role of Msgr. dela Cruz as the new rector of the cathedral in leading the faithful and preserving the traditions and teachings of the church. He as well expressed his confidence in Msgr. dela Cruz’s ability to fulfill his role with grace and humility.

“Msgr. Rolly, you are assigned as Rector of the Manila Cathedral, not because you are better than the other priests, not because of your accomplishments, and not because of your capabilities and skills. You are here because it is the Lord who calls you here,” he said.

“And your mission here is not just to maintain this building or promote this cathedral as a center of tourism and culture. Your mission is to help our people recognize how the Lord works and is very much present in their lives. And as you serve them, may you listen to them for they will also help you see the Lord in your ministry, in your priesthood, and in your life,” he added.

The Archbishop of Manila also called on the faithful to support and pray for their new rector as he takes on his new mission.

“I also invite the Manila Cathedral community to support and love Msgr. Rolly. With him, may you become a community that bears abundant fruits because you are faithfully working with and for the Lord,” he said.

In his message, Msgr. dela Cruz expressed his gratitude and humility for the opportunity to serve as the rector of the Manila Cathedral.

“My dear sisters and brothers, I am humbled by this appointment. I am hesitant to face the challenges. But I am hopeful that the Lord will give fruits to our labor as long as we do as He tells us. “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” Sa tapat na pagsunod, may biyayang kasunod. Let us do what the Lord tells us,” Msgr. dela Cruz said.

He also stressed that the cathedral will continue to be a place of encounter with the Lord and a place of grace and evangelization.

“The Manila Cathedral will continue to be a solemn place of worship where you can come to celebrate our Faith, where you can be nourished by the Word and the Eucharist. This sacred space will still provide you with a quiet place where you will find solace and rest, consolation and grace,” he said.

The installation was attended by the friends and families of Msgr. dela Cruz as well as his brother priests from the archdiocese and other dioceses. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Novaliches Antonio Tobias, and Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown were also present at the event.

Msgr. Dela Cruz, 64, was ordained priest by then Manila Archbishop Jaime L. Cardinal Sin at the same cathedral on Oct. 5, 1985.

In October 2022, Cardinal Advincula appointed him as the new rector of the cathedral to replace Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem who served as rector of the cathedral from July 2015 to October 2022.

Before he was appointed as the new rector of the cathedral, Msgr. Dela Cruz served as parish priest of the San Fernando de Dilao Parish in Paco, Manila for 12 years.(By Jheng Prado | Photo by Mio Angelo Hermoso/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula formally installed Rev. Msgr. Rolando Dela Cruz as the new rector of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) in a Eucharistic celebration on April 14, 2023.

“As we continue to linger in the joy of the resurrection of the Lord, we are gathered today in this historical and magnificent cathedral of Manila, the first cathedral in the Philippines, for the installation of its new Rector, Msgr. Rolly dela Cruz,” said Cardinal Advincula.

In his homily, the Cardinal emphasized the importance of the role of Msgr. dela Cruz as the new rector of the cathedral in leading the faithful and preserving the traditions and teachings of the church. He as well expressed his confidence in Msgr. dela Cruz’s ability to fulfill his role with grace and humility.

“Msgr. Rolly, you are assigned as Rector of the Manila Cathedral, not because you are better than the other priests, not because of your accomplishments, and not because of your capabilities and skills. You are here because it is the Lord who calls you here,” he said.

“And your mission here is not just to maintain this building or promote this cathedral as a center of tourism and culture. Your mission is to help our people recognize how the Lord works and is very much present in their lives. And as you serve them, may you listen to them for they will also help you see the Lord in your ministry, in your priesthood, and in your life,” he added.

The Archbishop of Manila also called on the faithful to support and pray for their new rector as he takes on his new mission.

“I also invite the Manila Cathedral community to support and love Msgr. Rolly. With him, may you become a community that bears abundant fruits because you are faithfully working with and for the Lord,” he said.

In his message, Msgr. dela Cruz expressed his gratitude and humility for the opportunity to serve as the rector of the Manila Cathedral.

“My dear sisters and brothers, I am humbled by this appointment. I am hesitant to face the challenges. But I am hopeful that the Lord will give fruits to our labor as long as we do as He tells us. “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” Sa tapat na pagsunod, may biyayang kasunod. Let us do what the Lord tells us,” Msgr. dela Cruz said.

He also stressed that the cathedral will continue to be a place of encounter with the Lord and a place of grace and evangelization.

“The Manila Cathedral will continue to be a solemn place of worship where you can come to celebrate our Faith, where you can be nourished by the Word and the Eucharist. This sacred space will still provide you with a quiet place where you will find solace and rest, consolation and grace,” he said.

The installation was attended by the friends and families of Msgr. dela Cruz as well as his brother priests from the archdiocese and other dioceses. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Novaliches Antonio Tobias, and Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown were also present at the event.

Msgr. Dela Cruz, 64, was ordained priest by then Manila Archbishop Jaime L. Cardinal Sin at the same cathedral on Oct. 5, 1985.

In October 2022, Cardinal Advincula appointed him as the new rector of the cathedral to replace Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem who served as rector of the cathedral from July 2015 to October 2022.

Before he was appointed as the new rector of the cathedral, Msgr. Dela Cruz served as parish priest of the San Fernando de Dilao Parish in Paco, Manila for 12 years.(By Jheng Prado | Photo by Mio Angelo Hermoso/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula formally installed Rev. Msgr. Rolando Dela Cruz as the new rector of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) in a Eucharistic celebration on April 14, 2023.

“As we continue to linger in the joy of the resurrection of the Lord, we are gathered today in this historical and magnificent cathedral of Manila, the first cathedral in the Philippines, for the installation of its new Rector, Msgr. Rolly dela Cruz,” said Cardinal Advincula.

In his homily, the Cardinal emphasized the importance of the role of Msgr. dela Cruz as the new rector of the cathedral in leading the faithful and preserving the traditions and teachings of the church. He as well expressed his confidence in Msgr. dela Cruz’s ability to fulfill his role with grace and humility.

“Msgr. Rolly, you are assigned as Rector of the Manila Cathedral, not because you are better than the other priests, not because of your accomplishments, and not because of your capabilities and skills. You are here because it is the Lord who calls you here,” he said.

“And your mission here is not just to maintain this building or promote this cathedral as a center of tourism and culture. Your mission is to help our people recognize how the Lord works and is very much present in their lives. And as you serve them, may you listen to them for they will also help you see the Lord in your ministry, in your priesthood, and in your life,” he added.

The Archbishop of Manila also called on the faithful to support and pray for their new rector as he takes on his new mission.

“I also invite the Manila Cathedral community to support and love Msgr. Rolly. With him, may you become a community that bears abundant fruits because you are faithfully working with and for the Lord,” he said.

In his message, Msgr. dela Cruz expressed his gratitude and humility for the opportunity to serve as the rector of the Manila Cathedral.

“My dear sisters and brothers, I am humbled by this appointment. I am hesitant to face the challenges. But I am hopeful that the Lord will give fruits to our labor as long as we do as He tells us. “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” Sa tapat na pagsunod, may biyayang kasunod. Let us do what the Lord tells us,” Msgr. dela Cruz said.

He also stressed that the cathedral will continue to be a place of encounter with the Lord and a place of grace and evangelization.

“The Manila Cathedral will continue to be a solemn place of worship where you can come to celebrate our Faith, where you can be nourished by the Word and the Eucharist. This sacred space will still provide you with a quiet place where you will find solace and rest, consolation and grace,” he said.

The installation was attended by the friends and families of Msgr. dela Cruz as well as his brother priests from the archdiocese and other dioceses. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Novaliches Antonio Tobias, and Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown were also present at the event.

Msgr. Dela Cruz, 64, was ordained priest by then Manila Archbishop Jaime L. Cardinal Sin at the same cathedral on Oct. 5, 1985.

In October 2022, Cardinal Advincula appointed him as the new rector of the cathedral to replace Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem who served as rector of the cathedral from July 2015 to October 2022.

Before he was appointed as the new rector of the cathedral, Msgr. Dela Cruz served as parish priest of the San Fernando de Dilao Parish in Paco, Manila for 12 years.(By Jheng Prado | Photo by Mio Angelo Hermoso/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula formally installed Rev. Msgr. Rolando Dela Cruz as the new rector of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) in a Eucharistic celebration on April 14, 2023.

“As we continue to linger in the joy of the resurrection of the Lord, we are gathered today in this historical and magnificent cathedral of Manila, the first cathedral in the Philippines, for the installation of its new Rector, Msgr. Rolly dela Cruz,” said Cardinal Advincula.

In his homily, the Cardinal emphasized the importance of the role of Msgr. dela Cruz as the new rector of the cathedral in leading the faithful and preserving the traditions and teachings of the church. He as well expressed his confidence in Msgr. dela Cruz’s ability to fulfill his role with grace and humility.

“Msgr. Rolly, you are assigned as Rector of the Manila Cathedral, not because you are better than the other priests, not because of your accomplishments, and not because of your capabilities and skills. You are here because it is the Lord who calls you here,” he said.

“And your mission here is not just to maintain this building or promote this cathedral as a center of tourism and culture. Your mission is to help our people recognize how the Lord works and is very much present in their lives. And as you serve them, may you listen to them for they will also help you see the Lord in your ministry, in your priesthood, and in your life,” he added.

The Archbishop of Manila also called on the faithful to support and pray for their new rector as he takes on his new mission.

“I also invite the Manila Cathedral community to support and love Msgr. Rolly. With him, may you become a community that bears abundant fruits because you are faithfully working with and for the Lord,” he said.

In his message, Msgr. dela Cruz expressed his gratitude and humility for the opportunity to serve as the rector of the Manila Cathedral.

“My dear sisters and brothers, I am humbled by this appointment. I am hesitant to face the challenges. But I am hopeful that the Lord will give fruits to our labor as long as we do as He tells us. “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” Sa tapat na pagsunod, may biyayang kasunod. Let us do what the Lord tells us,” Msgr. dela Cruz said.

He also stressed that the cathedral will continue to be a place of encounter with the Lord and a place of grace and evangelization.

“The Manila Cathedral will continue to be a solemn place of worship where you can come to celebrate our Faith, where you can be nourished by the Word and the Eucharist. This sacred space will still provide you with a quiet place where you will find solace and rest, consolation and grace,” he said.

The installation was attended by the friends and families of Msgr. dela Cruz as well as his brother priests from the archdiocese and other dioceses. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Novaliches Antonio Tobias, and Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown were also present at the event.

Msgr. Dela Cruz, 64, was ordained priest by then Manila Archbishop Jaime L. Cardinal Sin at the same cathedral on Oct. 5, 1985.

In October 2022, Cardinal Advincula appointed him as the new rector of the cathedral to replace Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem who served as rector of the cathedral from July 2015 to October 2022.

Before he was appointed as the new rector of the cathedral, Msgr. Dela Cruz served as parish priest of the San Fernando de Dilao Parish in Paco, Manila for 12 years.(By Jheng Prado | Photo by Mio Angelo Hermoso/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula formally installed Rev. Msgr. Rolando Dela Cruz as the new rector of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) in a Eucharistic celebration on April 14, 2023.

“As we continue to linger in the joy of the resurrection of the Lord, we are gathered today in this historical and magnificent cathedral of Manila, the first cathedral in the Philippines, for the installation of its new Rector, Msgr. Rolly dela Cruz,” said Cardinal Advincula.

In his homily, the Cardinal emphasized the importance of the role of Msgr. dela Cruz as the new rector of the cathedral in leading the faithful and preserving the traditions and teachings of the church. He as well expressed his confidence in Msgr. dela Cruz’s ability to fulfill his role with grace and humility.

“Msgr. Rolly, you are assigned as Rector of the Manila Cathedral, not because you are better than the other priests, not because of your accomplishments, and not because of your capabilities and skills. You are here because it is the Lord who calls you here,” he said.

“And your mission here is not just to maintain this building or promote this cathedral as a center of tourism and culture. Your mission is to help our people recognize how the Lord works and is very much present in their lives. And as you serve them, may you listen to them for they will also help you see the Lord in your ministry, in your priesthood, and in your life,” he added.

The Archbishop of Manila also called on the faithful to support and pray for their new rector as he takes on his new mission.

“I also invite the Manila Cathedral community to support and love Msgr. Rolly. With him, may you become a community that bears abundant fruits because you are faithfully working with and for the Lord,” he said.

In his message, Msgr. dela Cruz expressed his gratitude and humility for the opportunity to serve as the rector of the Manila Cathedral.

“My dear sisters and brothers, I am humbled by this appointment. I am hesitant to face the challenges. But I am hopeful that the Lord will give fruits to our labor as long as we do as He tells us. “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” Sa tapat na pagsunod, may biyayang kasunod. Let us do what the Lord tells us,” Msgr. dela Cruz said.

He also stressed that the cathedral will continue to be a place of encounter with the Lord and a place of grace and evangelization.

“The Manila Cathedral will continue to be a solemn place of worship where you can come to celebrate our Faith, where you can be nourished by the Word and the Eucharist. This sacred space will still provide you with a quiet place where you will find solace and rest, consolation and grace,” he said.

The installation was attended by the friends and families of Msgr. dela Cruz as well as his brother priests from the archdiocese and other dioceses. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Novaliches Antonio Tobias, and Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown were also present at the event.

Msgr. Dela Cruz, 64, was ordained priest by then Manila Archbishop Jaime L. Cardinal Sin at the same cathedral on Oct. 5, 1985.

In October 2022, Cardinal Advincula appointed him as the new rector of the cathedral to replace Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem who served as rector of the cathedral from July 2015 to October 2022.

Before he was appointed as the new rector of the cathedral, Msgr. Dela Cruz served as parish priest of the San Fernando de Dilao Parish in Paco, Manila for 12 years.(By Jheng Prado | Photo by Mio Angelo Hermoso/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula formally installed Rev. Msgr. Rolando Dela Cruz as the new rector of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) in a Eucharistic celebration on April 14, 2023.

“As we continue to linger in the joy of the resurrection of the Lord, we are gathered today in this historical and magnificent cathedral of Manila, the first cathedral in the Philippines, for the installation of its new Rector, Msgr. Rolly dela Cruz,” said Cardinal Advincula.

In his homily, the Cardinal emphasized the importance of the role of Msgr. dela Cruz as the new rector of the cathedral in leading the faithful and preserving the traditions and teachings of the church. He as well expressed his confidence in Msgr. dela Cruz’s ability to fulfill his role with grace and humility.

“Msgr. Rolly, you are assigned as Rector of the Manila Cathedral, not because you are better than the other priests, not because of your accomplishments, and not because of your capabilities and skills. You are here because it is the Lord who calls you here,” he said.

“And your mission here is not just to maintain this building or promote this cathedral as a center of tourism and culture. Your mission is to help our people recognize how the Lord works and is very much present in their lives. And as you serve them, may you listen to them for they will also help you see the Lord in your ministry, in your priesthood, and in your life,” he added.

The Archbishop of Manila also called on the faithful to support and pray for their new rector as he takes on his new mission.

“I also invite the Manila Cathedral community to support and love Msgr. Rolly. With him, may you become a community that bears abundant fruits because you are faithfully working with and for the Lord,” he said.

In his message, Msgr. dela Cruz expressed his gratitude and humility for the opportunity to serve as the rector of the Manila Cathedral.

“My dear sisters and brothers, I am humbled by this appointment. I am hesitant to face the challenges. But I am hopeful that the Lord will give fruits to our labor as long as we do as He tells us. “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” Sa tapat na pagsunod, may biyayang kasunod. Let us do what the Lord tells us,” Msgr. dela Cruz said.

He also stressed that the cathedral will continue to be a place of encounter with the Lord and a place of grace and evangelization.

“The Manila Cathedral will continue to be a solemn place of worship where you can come to celebrate our Faith, where you can be nourished by the Word and the Eucharist. This sacred space will still provide you with a quiet place where you will find solace and rest, consolation and grace,” he said.

The installation was attended by the friends and families of Msgr. dela Cruz as well as his brother priests from the archdiocese and other dioceses. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Novaliches Antonio Tobias, and Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown were also present at the event.

Msgr. Dela Cruz, 64, was ordained priest by then Manila Archbishop Jaime L. Cardinal Sin at the same cathedral on Oct. 5, 1985.

In October 2022, Cardinal Advincula appointed him as the new rector of the cathedral to replace Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem who served as rector of the cathedral from July 2015 to October 2022.

Before he was appointed as the new rector of the cathedral, Msgr. Dela Cruz served as parish priest of the San Fernando de Dilao Parish in Paco, Manila for 12 years.(By Jheng Prado | Photo by Mio Angelo Hermoso/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula formally installed Rev. Msgr. Rolando Dela Cruz as the new rector of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) in a Eucharistic celebration on April 14, 2023.

“As we continue to linger in the joy of the resurrection of the Lord, we are gathered today in this historical and magnificent cathedral of Manila, the first cathedral in the Philippines, for the installation of its new Rector, Msgr. Rolly dela Cruz,” said Cardinal Advincula.

In his homily, the Cardinal emphasized the importance of the role of Msgr. dela Cruz as the new rector of the cathedral in leading the faithful and preserving the traditions and teachings of the church. He as well expressed his confidence in Msgr. dela Cruz’s ability to fulfill his role with grace and humility.

“Msgr. Rolly, you are assigned as Rector of the Manila Cathedral, not because you are better than the other priests, not because of your accomplishments, and not because of your capabilities and skills. You are here because it is the Lord who calls you here,” he said.

“And your mission here is not just to maintain this building or promote this cathedral as a center of tourism and culture. Your mission is to help our people recognize how the Lord works and is very much present in their lives. And as you serve them, may you listen to them for they will also help you see the Lord in your ministry, in your priesthood, and in your life,” he added.

The Archbishop of Manila also called on the faithful to support and pray for their new rector as he takes on his new mission.

“I also invite the Manila Cathedral community to support and love Msgr. Rolly. With him, may you become a community that bears abundant fruits because you are faithfully working with and for the Lord,” he said.

In his message, Msgr. dela Cruz expressed his gratitude and humility for the opportunity to serve as the rector of the Manila Cathedral.

“My dear sisters and brothers, I am humbled by this appointment. I am hesitant to face the challenges. But I am hopeful that the Lord will give fruits to our labor as long as we do as He tells us. “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” Sa tapat na pagsunod, may biyayang kasunod. Let us do what the Lord tells us,” Msgr. dela Cruz said.

He also stressed that the cathedral will continue to be a place of encounter with the Lord and a place of grace and evangelization.

“The Manila Cathedral will continue to be a solemn place of worship where you can come to celebrate our Faith, where you can be nourished by the Word and the Eucharist. This sacred space will still provide you with a quiet place where you will find solace and rest, consolation and grace,” he said.

The installation was attended by the friends and families of Msgr. dela Cruz as well as his brother priests from the archdiocese and other dioceses. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Novaliches Antonio Tobias, and Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown were also present at the event.

Msgr. Dela Cruz, 64, was ordained priest by then Manila Archbishop Jaime L. Cardinal Sin at the same cathedral on Oct. 5, 1985.

In October 2022, Cardinal Advincula appointed him as the new rector of the cathedral to replace Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem who served as rector of the cathedral from July 2015 to October 2022.

Before he was appointed as the new rector of the cathedral, Msgr. Dela Cruz served as parish priest of the San Fernando de Dilao Parish in Paco, Manila for 12 years.(By Jheng Prado | Photo by Mio Angelo Hermoso/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula formally installed Rev. Msgr. Rolando Dela Cruz as the new rector of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) in a Eucharistic celebration on April 14, 2023.

“As we continue to linger in the joy of the resurrection of the Lord, we are gathered today in this historical and magnificent cathedral of Manila, the first cathedral in the Philippines, for the installation of its new Rector, Msgr. Rolly dela Cruz,” said Cardinal Advincula.

In his homily, the Cardinal emphasized the importance of the role of Msgr. dela Cruz as the new rector of the cathedral in leading the faithful and preserving the traditions and teachings of the church. He as well expressed his confidence in Msgr. dela Cruz’s ability to fulfill his role with grace and humility.

“Msgr. Rolly, you are assigned as Rector of the Manila Cathedral, not because you are better than the other priests, not because of your accomplishments, and not because of your capabilities and skills. You are here because it is the Lord who calls you here,” he said.

“And your mission here is not just to maintain this building or promote this cathedral as a center of tourism and culture. Your mission is to help our people recognize how the Lord works and is very much present in their lives. And as you serve them, may you listen to them for they will also help you see the Lord in your ministry, in your priesthood, and in your life,” he added.

The Archbishop of Manila also called on the faithful to support and pray for their new rector as he takes on his new mission.

“I also invite the Manila Cathedral community to support and love Msgr. Rolly. With him, may you become a community that bears abundant fruits because you are faithfully working with and for the Lord,” he said.

In his message, Msgr. dela Cruz expressed his gratitude and humility for the opportunity to serve as the rector of the Manila Cathedral.

“My dear sisters and brothers, I am humbled by this appointment. I am hesitant to face the challenges. But I am hopeful that the Lord will give fruits to our labor as long as we do as He tells us. “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” Sa tapat na pagsunod, may biyayang kasunod. Let us do what the Lord tells us,” Msgr. dela Cruz said.

He also stressed that the cathedral will continue to be a place of encounter with the Lord and a place of grace and evangelization.

“The Manila Cathedral will continue to be a solemn place of worship where you can come to celebrate our Faith, where you can be nourished by the Word and the Eucharist. This sacred space will still provide you with a quiet place where you will find solace and rest, consolation and grace,” he said.

The installation was attended by the friends and families of Msgr. dela Cruz as well as his brother priests from the archdiocese and other dioceses. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Novaliches Antonio Tobias, and Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown were also present at the event.

Msgr. Dela Cruz, 64, was ordained priest by then Manila Archbishop Jaime L. Cardinal Sin at the same cathedral on Oct. 5, 1985.

In October 2022, Cardinal Advincula appointed him as the new rector of the cathedral to replace Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem who served as rector of the cathedral from July 2015 to October 2022.

Before he was appointed as the new rector of the cathedral, Msgr. Dela Cruz served as parish priest of the San Fernando de Dilao Parish in Paco, Manila for 12 years.(By Jheng Prado | Photo by Mio Angelo Hermoso/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula formally installed Rev. Msgr. Rolando Dela Cruz as the new rector of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) in a Eucharistic celebration on April 14, 2023.

“As we continue to linger in the joy of the resurrection of the Lord, we are gathered today in this historical and magnificent cathedral of Manila, the first cathedral in the Philippines, for the installation of its new Rector, Msgr. Rolly dela Cruz,” said Cardinal Advincula.

In his homily, the Cardinal emphasized the importance of the role of Msgr. dela Cruz as the new rector of the cathedral in leading the faithful and preserving the traditions and teachings of the church. He as well expressed his confidence in Msgr. dela Cruz’s ability to fulfill his role with grace and humility.

“Msgr. Rolly, you are assigned as Rector of the Manila Cathedral, not because you are better than the other priests, not because of your accomplishments, and not because of your capabilities and skills. You are here because it is the Lord who calls you here,” he said.

“And your mission here is not just to maintain this building or promote this cathedral as a center of tourism and culture. Your mission is to help our people recognize how the Lord works and is very much present in their lives. And as you serve them, may you listen to them for they will also help you see the Lord in your ministry, in your priesthood, and in your life,” he added.

The Archbishop of Manila also called on the faithful to support and pray for their new rector as he takes on his new mission.

“I also invite the Manila Cathedral community to support and love Msgr. Rolly. With him, may you become a community that bears abundant fruits because you are faithfully working with and for the Lord,” he said.

In his message, Msgr. dela Cruz expressed his gratitude and humility for the opportunity to serve as the rector of the Manila Cathedral.

“My dear sisters and brothers, I am humbled by this appointment. I am hesitant to face the challenges. But I am hopeful that the Lord will give fruits to our labor as long as we do as He tells us. “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” Sa tapat na pagsunod, may biyayang kasunod. Let us do what the Lord tells us,” Msgr. dela Cruz said.

He also stressed that the cathedral will continue to be a place of encounter with the Lord and a place of grace and evangelization.

“The Manila Cathedral will continue to be a solemn place of worship where you can come to celebrate our Faith, where you can be nourished by the Word and the Eucharist. This sacred space will still provide you with a quiet place where you will find solace and rest, consolation and grace,” he said.

The installation was attended by the friends and families of Msgr. dela Cruz as well as his brother priests from the archdiocese and other dioceses. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Novaliches Antonio Tobias, and Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown were also present at the event.

Msgr. Dela Cruz, 64, was ordained priest by then Manila Archbishop Jaime L. Cardinal Sin at the same cathedral on Oct. 5, 1985.

In October 2022, Cardinal Advincula appointed him as the new rector of the cathedral to replace Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem who served as rector of the cathedral from July 2015 to October 2022.

Before he was appointed as the new rector of the cathedral, Msgr. Dela Cruz served as parish priest of the San Fernando de Dilao Parish in Paco, Manila for 12 years.(By Jheng Prado | Photo by Mio Angelo Hermoso/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula formally installed Rev. Msgr. Rolando Dela Cruz as the new rector of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) in a Eucharistic celebration on April 14, 2023.

“As we continue to linger in the joy of the resurrection of the Lord, we are gathered today in this historical and magnificent cathedral of Manila, the first cathedral in the Philippines, for the installation of its new Rector, Msgr. Rolly dela Cruz,” said Cardinal Advincula.

In his homily, the Cardinal emphasized the importance of the role of Msgr. dela Cruz as the new rector of the cathedral in leading the faithful and preserving the traditions and teachings of the church. He as well expressed his confidence in Msgr. dela Cruz’s ability to fulfill his role with grace and humility.

“Msgr. Rolly, you are assigned as Rector of the Manila Cathedral, not because you are better than the other priests, not because of your accomplishments, and not because of your capabilities and skills. You are here because it is the Lord who calls you here,” he said.

“And your mission here is not just to maintain this building or promote this cathedral as a center of tourism and culture. Your mission is to help our people recognize how the Lord works and is very much present in their lives. And as you serve them, may you listen to them for they will also help you see the Lord in your ministry, in your priesthood, and in your life,” he added.

The Archbishop of Manila also called on the faithful to support and pray for their new rector as he takes on his new mission.

“I also invite the Manila Cathedral community to support and love Msgr. Rolly. With him, may you become a community that bears abundant fruits because you are faithfully working with and for the Lord,” he said.

In his message, Msgr. dela Cruz expressed his gratitude and humility for the opportunity to serve as the rector of the Manila Cathedral.

“My dear sisters and brothers, I am humbled by this appointment. I am hesitant to face the challenges. But I am hopeful that the Lord will give fruits to our labor as long as we do as He tells us. “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” Sa tapat na pagsunod, may biyayang kasunod. Let us do what the Lord tells us,” Msgr. dela Cruz said.

He also stressed that the cathedral will continue to be a place of encounter with the Lord and a place of grace and evangelization.

“The Manila Cathedral will continue to be a solemn place of worship where you can come to celebrate our Faith, where you can be nourished by the Word and the Eucharist. This sacred space will still provide you with a quiet place where you will find solace and rest, consolation and grace,” he said.

The installation was attended by the friends and families of Msgr. dela Cruz as well as his brother priests from the archdiocese and other dioceses. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Novaliches Antonio Tobias, and Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown were also present at the event.

Msgr. Dela Cruz, 64, was ordained priest by then Manila Archbishop Jaime L. Cardinal Sin at the same cathedral on Oct. 5, 1985.

In October 2022, Cardinal Advincula appointed him as the new rector of the cathedral to replace Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem who served as rector of the cathedral from July 2015 to October 2022.

Before he was appointed as the new rector of the cathedral, Msgr. Dela Cruz served as parish priest of the San Fernando de Dilao Parish in Paco, Manila for 12 years.(By Jheng Prado | Photo by Mio Angelo Hermoso/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula formally installed Rev. Msgr. Rolando Dela Cruz as the new rector of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) in a Eucharistic celebration on April 14, 2023.

“As we continue to linger in the joy of the resurrection of the Lord, we are gathered today in this historical and magnificent cathedral of Manila, the first cathedral in the Philippines, for the installation of its new Rector, Msgr. Rolly dela Cruz,” said Cardinal Advincula.

In his homily, the Cardinal emphasized the importance of the role of Msgr. dela Cruz as the new rector of the cathedral in leading the faithful and preserving the traditions and teachings of the church. He as well expressed his confidence in Msgr. dela Cruz’s ability to fulfill his role with grace and humility.

“Msgr. Rolly, you are assigned as Rector of the Manila Cathedral, not because you are better than the other priests, not because of your accomplishments, and not because of your capabilities and skills. You are here because it is the Lord who calls you here,” he said.

“And your mission here is not just to maintain this building or promote this cathedral as a center of tourism and culture. Your mission is to help our people recognize how the Lord works and is very much present in their lives. And as you serve them, may you listen to them for they will also help you see the Lord in your ministry, in your priesthood, and in your life,” he added.

The Archbishop of Manila also called on the faithful to support and pray for their new rector as he takes on his new mission.

“I also invite the Manila Cathedral community to support and love Msgr. Rolly. With him, may you become a community that bears abundant fruits because you are faithfully working with and for the Lord,” he said.

In his message, Msgr. dela Cruz expressed his gratitude and humility for the opportunity to serve as the rector of the Manila Cathedral.

“My dear sisters and brothers, I am humbled by this appointment. I am hesitant to face the challenges. But I am hopeful that the Lord will give fruits to our labor as long as we do as He tells us. “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” Sa tapat na pagsunod, may biyayang kasunod. Let us do what the Lord tells us,” Msgr. dela Cruz said.

He also stressed that the cathedral will continue to be a place of encounter with the Lord and a place of grace and evangelization.

“The Manila Cathedral will continue to be a solemn place of worship where you can come to celebrate our Faith, where you can be nourished by the Word and the Eucharist. This sacred space will still provide you with a quiet place where you will find solace and rest, consolation and grace,” he said.

The installation was attended by the friends and families of Msgr. dela Cruz as well as his brother priests from the archdiocese and other dioceses. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Novaliches Antonio Tobias, and Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown were also present at the event.

Msgr. Dela Cruz, 64, was ordained priest by then Manila Archbishop Jaime L. Cardinal Sin at the same cathedral on Oct. 5, 1985.

In October 2022, Cardinal Advincula appointed him as the new rector of the cathedral to replace Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem who served as rector of the cathedral from July 2015 to October 2022.

Before he was appointed as the new rector of the cathedral, Msgr. Dela Cruz served as parish priest of the San Fernando de Dilao Parish in Paco, Manila for 12 years.(By Jheng Prado | Photo by Mio Angelo Hermoso/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula formally installed Rev. Msgr. Rolando Dela Cruz as the new rector of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) in a Eucharistic celebration on April 14, 2023.

“As we continue to linger in the joy of the resurrection of the Lord, we are gathered today in this historical and magnificent cathedral of Manila, the first cathedral in the Philippines, for the installation of its new Rector, Msgr. Rolly dela Cruz,” said Cardinal Advincula.

In his homily, the Cardinal emphasized the importance of the role of Msgr. dela Cruz as the new rector of the cathedral in leading the faithful and preserving the traditions and teachings of the church. He as well expressed his confidence in Msgr. dela Cruz’s ability to fulfill his role with grace and humility.

“Msgr. Rolly, you are assigned as Rector of the Manila Cathedral, not because you are better than the other priests, not because of your accomplishments, and not because of your capabilities and skills. You are here because it is the Lord who calls you here,” he said.

“And your mission here is not just to maintain this building or promote this cathedral as a center of tourism and culture. Your mission is to help our people recognize how the Lord works and is very much present in their lives. And as you serve them, may you listen to them for they will also help you see the Lord in your ministry, in your priesthood, and in your life,” he added.

The Archbishop of Manila also called on the faithful to support and pray for their new rector as he takes on his new mission.

“I also invite the Manila Cathedral community to support and love Msgr. Rolly. With him, may you become a community that bears abundant fruits because you are faithfully working with and for the Lord,” he said.

In his message, Msgr. dela Cruz expressed his gratitude and humility for the opportunity to serve as the rector of the Manila Cathedral.

“My dear sisters and brothers, I am humbled by this appointment. I am hesitant to face the challenges. But I am hopeful that the Lord will give fruits to our labor as long as we do as He tells us. “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” Sa tapat na pagsunod, may biyayang kasunod. Let us do what the Lord tells us,” Msgr. dela Cruz said.

He also stressed that the cathedral will continue to be a place of encounter with the Lord and a place of grace and evangelization.

“The Manila Cathedral will continue to be a solemn place of worship where you can come to celebrate our Faith, where you can be nourished by the Word and the Eucharist. This sacred space will still provide you with a quiet place where you will find solace and rest, consolation and grace,” he said.

The installation was attended by the friends and families of Msgr. dela Cruz as well as his brother priests from the archdiocese and other dioceses. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Novaliches Antonio Tobias, and Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown were also present at the event.

Msgr. Dela Cruz, 64, was ordained priest by then Manila Archbishop Jaime L. Cardinal Sin at the same cathedral on Oct. 5, 1985.

In October 2022, Cardinal Advincula appointed him as the new rector of the cathedral to replace Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem who served as rector of the cathedral from July 2015 to October 2022.

Before he was appointed as the new rector of the cathedral, Msgr. Dela Cruz served as parish priest of the San Fernando de Dilao Parish in Paco, Manila for 12 years.(By Jheng Prado | Photo by Mio Angelo Hermoso/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula formally installed Rev. Msgr. Rolando Dela Cruz as the new rector of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) in a Eucharistic celebration on April 14, 2023.

“As we continue to linger in the joy of the resurrection of the Lord, we are gathered today in this historical and magnificent cathedral of Manila, the first cathedral in the Philippines, for the installation of its new Rector, Msgr. Rolly dela Cruz,” said Cardinal Advincula.

In his homily, the Cardinal emphasized the importance of the role of Msgr. dela Cruz as the new rector of the cathedral in leading the faithful and preserving the traditions and teachings of the church. He as well expressed his confidence in Msgr. dela Cruz’s ability to fulfill his role with grace and humility.

“Msgr. Rolly, you are assigned as Rector of the Manila Cathedral, not because you are better than the other priests, not because of your accomplishments, and not because of your capabilities and skills. You are here because it is the Lord who calls you here,” he said.

“And your mission here is not just to maintain this building or promote this cathedral as a center of tourism and culture. Your mission is to help our people recognize how the Lord works and is very much present in their lives. And as you serve them, may you listen to them for they will also help you see the Lord in your ministry, in your priesthood, and in your life,” he added.

The Archbishop of Manila also called on the faithful to support and pray for their new rector as he takes on his new mission.

“I also invite the Manila Cathedral community to support and love Msgr. Rolly. With him, may you become a community that bears abundant fruits because you are faithfully working with and for the Lord,” he said.

In his message, Msgr. dela Cruz expressed his gratitude and humility for the opportunity to serve as the rector of the Manila Cathedral.

“My dear sisters and brothers, I am humbled by this appointment. I am hesitant to face the challenges. But I am hopeful that the Lord will give fruits to our labor as long as we do as He tells us. “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” Sa tapat na pagsunod, may biyayang kasunod. Let us do what the Lord tells us,” Msgr. dela Cruz said.

He also stressed that the cathedral will continue to be a place of encounter with the Lord and a place of grace and evangelization.

“The Manila Cathedral will continue to be a solemn place of worship where you can come to celebrate our Faith, where you can be nourished by the Word and the Eucharist. This sacred space will still provide you with a quiet place where you will find solace and rest, consolation and grace,” he said.

The installation was attended by the friends and families of Msgr. dela Cruz as well as his brother priests from the archdiocese and other dioceses. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Novaliches Antonio Tobias, and Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown were also present at the event.

Msgr. Dela Cruz, 64, was ordained priest by then Manila Archbishop Jaime L. Cardinal Sin at the same cathedral on Oct. 5, 1985.

In October 2022, Cardinal Advincula appointed him as the new rector of the cathedral to replace Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem who served as rector of the cathedral from July 2015 to October 2022.

Before he was appointed as the new rector of the cathedral, Msgr. Dela Cruz served as parish priest of the San Fernando de Dilao Parish in Paco, Manila for 12 years.(By Jheng Prado | Photo by Mio Angelo Hermoso/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula formally installed Rev. Msgr. Rolando Dela Cruz as the new rector of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) in a Eucharistic celebration on April 14, 2023.

“As we continue to linger in the joy of the resurrection of the Lord, we are gathered today in this historical and magnificent cathedral of Manila, the first cathedral in the Philippines, for the installation of its new Rector, Msgr. Rolly dela Cruz,” said Cardinal Advincula.

In his homily, the Cardinal emphasized the importance of the role of Msgr. dela Cruz as the new rector of the cathedral in leading the faithful and preserving the traditions and teachings of the church. He as well expressed his confidence in Msgr. dela Cruz’s ability to fulfill his role with grace and humility.

“Msgr. Rolly, you are assigned as Rector of the Manila Cathedral, not because you are better than the other priests, not because of your accomplishments, and not because of your capabilities and skills. You are here because it is the Lord who calls you here,” he said.

“And your mission here is not just to maintain this building or promote this cathedral as a center of tourism and culture. Your mission is to help our people recognize how the Lord works and is very much present in their lives. And as you serve them, may you listen to them for they will also help you see the Lord in your ministry, in your priesthood, and in your life,” he added.

The Archbishop of Manila also called on the faithful to support and pray for their new rector as he takes on his new mission.

“I also invite the Manila Cathedral community to support and love Msgr. Rolly. With him, may you become a community that bears abundant fruits because you are faithfully working with and for the Lord,” he said.

In his message, Msgr. dela Cruz expressed his gratitude and humility for the opportunity to serve as the rector of the Manila Cathedral.

“My dear sisters and brothers, I am humbled by this appointment. I am hesitant to face the challenges. But I am hopeful that the Lord will give fruits to our labor as long as we do as He tells us. “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” Sa tapat na pagsunod, may biyayang kasunod. Let us do what the Lord tells us,” Msgr. dela Cruz said.

He also stressed that the cathedral will continue to be a place of encounter with the Lord and a place of grace and evangelization.

“The Manila Cathedral will continue to be a solemn place of worship where you can come to celebrate our Faith, where you can be nourished by the Word and the Eucharist. This sacred space will still provide you with a quiet place where you will find solace and rest, consolation and grace,” he said.

The installation was attended by the friends and families of Msgr. dela Cruz as well as his brother priests from the archdiocese and other dioceses. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Novaliches Antonio Tobias, and Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown were also present at the event.

Msgr. Dela Cruz, 64, was ordained priest by then Manila Archbishop Jaime L. Cardinal Sin at the same cathedral on Oct. 5, 1985.

In October 2022, Cardinal Advincula appointed him as the new rector of the cathedral to replace Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem who served as rector of the cathedral from July 2015 to October 2022.

Before he was appointed as the new rector of the cathedral, Msgr. Dela Cruz served as parish priest of the San Fernando de Dilao Parish in Paco, Manila for 12 years.(By Jheng Prado | Photo by Mio Angelo Hermoso/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula formally installed Rev. Msgr. Rolando Dela Cruz as the new rector of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) in a Eucharistic celebration on April 14, 2023.

“As we continue to linger in the joy of the resurrection of the Lord, we are gathered today in this historical and magnificent cathedral of Manila, the first cathedral in the Philippines, for the installation of its new Rector, Msgr. Rolly dela Cruz,” said Cardinal Advincula.

In his homily, the Cardinal emphasized the importance of the role of Msgr. dela Cruz as the new rector of the cathedral in leading the faithful and preserving the traditions and teachings of the church. He as well expressed his confidence in Msgr. dela Cruz’s ability to fulfill his role with grace and humility.

“Msgr. Rolly, you are assigned as Rector of the Manila Cathedral, not because you are better than the other priests, not because of your accomplishments, and not because of your capabilities and skills. You are here because it is the Lord who calls you here,” he said.

“And your mission here is not just to maintain this building or promote this cathedral as a center of tourism and culture. Your mission is to help our people recognize how the Lord works and is very much present in their lives. And as you serve them, may you listen to them for they will also help you see the Lord in your ministry, in your priesthood, and in your life,” he added.

The Archbishop of Manila also called on the faithful to support and pray for their new rector as he takes on his new mission.

“I also invite the Manila Cathedral community to support and love Msgr. Rolly. With him, may you become a community that bears abundant fruits because you are faithfully working with and for the Lord,” he said.

In his message, Msgr. dela Cruz expressed his gratitude and humility for the opportunity to serve as the rector of the Manila Cathedral.

“My dear sisters and brothers, I am humbled by this appointment. I am hesitant to face the challenges. But I am hopeful that the Lord will give fruits to our labor as long as we do as He tells us. “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” Sa tapat na pagsunod, may biyayang kasunod. Let us do what the Lord tells us,” Msgr. dela Cruz said.

He also stressed that the cathedral will continue to be a place of encounter with the Lord and a place of grace and evangelization.

“The Manila Cathedral will continue to be a solemn place of worship where you can come to celebrate our Faith, where you can be nourished by the Word and the Eucharist. This sacred space will still provide you with a quiet place where you will find solace and rest, consolation and grace,” he said.

The installation was attended by the friends and families of Msgr. dela Cruz as well as his brother priests from the archdiocese and other dioceses. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Novaliches Antonio Tobias, and Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown were also present at the event.

Msgr. Dela Cruz, 64, was ordained priest by then Manila Archbishop Jaime L. Cardinal Sin at the same cathedral on Oct. 5, 1985.

In October 2022, Cardinal Advincula appointed him as the new rector of the cathedral to replace Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem who served as rector of the cathedral from July 2015 to October 2022.

Before he was appointed as the new rector of the cathedral, Msgr. Dela Cruz served as parish priest of the San Fernando de Dilao Parish in Paco, Manila for 12 years.(By Jheng Prado | Photo by Mio Angelo Hermoso/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula formally installed Rev. Msgr. Rolando Dela Cruz as the new rector of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) in a Eucharistic celebration on April 14, 2023.

“As we continue to linger in the joy of the resurrection of the Lord, we are gathered today in this historical and magnificent cathedral of Manila, the first cathedral in the Philippines, for the installation of its new Rector, Msgr. Rolly dela Cruz,” said Cardinal Advincula.

In his homily, the Cardinal emphasized the importance of the role of Msgr. dela Cruz as the new rector of the cathedral in leading the faithful and preserving the traditions and teachings of the church. He as well expressed his confidence in Msgr. dela Cruz’s ability to fulfill his role with grace and humility.

“Msgr. Rolly, you are assigned as Rector of the Manila Cathedral, not because you are better than the other priests, not because of your accomplishments, and not because of your capabilities and skills. You are here because it is the Lord who calls you here,” he said.

“And your mission here is not just to maintain this building or promote this cathedral as a center of tourism and culture. Your mission is to help our people recognize how the Lord works and is very much present in their lives. And as you serve them, may you listen to them for they will also help you see the Lord in your ministry, in your priesthood, and in your life,” he added.

The Archbishop of Manila also called on the faithful to support and pray for their new rector as he takes on his new mission.

“I also invite the Manila Cathedral community to support and love Msgr. Rolly. With him, may you become a community that bears abundant fruits because you are faithfully working with and for the Lord,” he said.

In his message, Msgr. dela Cruz expressed his gratitude and humility for the opportunity to serve as the rector of the Manila Cathedral.

“My dear sisters and brothers, I am humbled by this appointment. I am hesitant to face the challenges. But I am hopeful that the Lord will give fruits to our labor as long as we do as He tells us. “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” Sa tapat na pagsunod, may biyayang kasunod. Let us do what the Lord tells us,” Msgr. dela Cruz said.

He also stressed that the cathedral will continue to be a place of encounter with the Lord and a place of grace and evangelization.

“The Manila Cathedral will continue to be a solemn place of worship where you can come to celebrate our Faith, where you can be nourished by the Word and the Eucharist. This sacred space will still provide you with a quiet place where you will find solace and rest, consolation and grace,” he said.

The installation was attended by the friends and families of Msgr. dela Cruz as well as his brother priests from the archdiocese and other dioceses. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Novaliches Antonio Tobias, and Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown were also present at the event.

Msgr. Dela Cruz, 64, was ordained priest by then Manila Archbishop Jaime L. Cardinal Sin at the same cathedral on Oct. 5, 1985.

In October 2022, Cardinal Advincula appointed him as the new rector of the cathedral to replace Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem who served as rector of the cathedral from July 2015 to October 2022.

Before he was appointed as the new rector of the cathedral, Msgr. Dela Cruz served as parish priest of the San Fernando de Dilao Parish in Paco, Manila for 12 years.(By Jheng Prado | Photo by Mio Angelo Hermoso/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)

Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula formally installed Rev. Msgr. Rolando Dela Cruz as the new rector of the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral) in a Eucharistic celebration on April 14, 2023.

“As we continue to linger in the joy of the resurrection of the Lord, we are gathered today in this historical and magnificent cathedral of Manila, the first cathedral in the Philippines, for the installation of its new Rector, Msgr. Rolly dela Cruz,” said Cardinal Advincula.

In his homily, the Cardinal emphasized the importance of the role of Msgr. dela Cruz as the new rector of the cathedral in leading the faithful and preserving the traditions and teachings of the church. He as well expressed his confidence in Msgr. dela Cruz’s ability to fulfill his role with grace and humility.

“Msgr. Rolly, you are assigned as Rector of the Manila Cathedral, not because you are better than the other priests, not because of your accomplishments, and not because of your capabilities and skills. You are here because it is the Lord who calls you here,” he said.

“And your mission here is not just to maintain this building or promote this cathedral as a center of tourism and culture. Your mission is to help our people recognize how the Lord works and is very much present in their lives. And as you serve them, may you listen to them for they will also help you see the Lord in your ministry, in your priesthood, and in your life,” he added.

The Archbishop of Manila also called on the faithful to support and pray for their new rector as he takes on his new mission.

“I also invite the Manila Cathedral community to support and love Msgr. Rolly. With him, may you become a community that bears abundant fruits because you are faithfully working with and for the Lord,” he said.

In his message, Msgr. dela Cruz expressed his gratitude and humility for the opportunity to serve as the rector of the Manila Cathedral.

“My dear sisters and brothers, I am humbled by this appointment. I am hesitant to face the challenges. But I am hopeful that the Lord will give fruits to our labor as long as we do as He tells us. “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” Sa tapat na pagsunod, may biyayang kasunod. Let us do what the Lord tells us,” Msgr. dela Cruz said.

He also stressed that the cathedral will continue to be a place of encounter with the Lord and a place of grace and evangelization.

“The Manila Cathedral will continue to be a solemn place of worship where you can come to celebrate our Faith, where you can be nourished by the Word and the Eucharist. This sacred space will still provide you with a quiet place where you will find solace and rest, consolation and grace,” he said.

The installation was attended by the friends and families of Msgr. dela Cruz as well as his brother priests from the archdiocese and other dioceses. Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna and Vice Mayor Yul Servo Nieto, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Novaliches Antonio Tobias, and Papal Nuncio to the Philippines Archbishop Charles John Brown were also present at the event.

Msgr. Dela Cruz, 64, was ordained priest by then Manila Archbishop Jaime L. Cardinal Sin at the same cathedral on Oct. 5, 1985.

In October 2022, Cardinal Advincula appointed him as the new rector of the cathedral to replace Rev. Fr. Reginald Malicdem who served as rector of the cathedral from July 2015 to October 2022.

Before he was appointed as the new rector of the cathedral, Msgr. Dela Cruz served as parish priest of the San Fernando de Dilao Parish in Paco, Manila for 12 years.(By Jheng Prado | Photo by Mio Angelo Hermoso/RCAM-AOC | Photogallery)