About Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Penafrancia
The Basilica Minore of Our Lady of Peñafrancia is a Roman Catholic minor basilica located in Barangay Balatas, Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines. Completed in 1982 and elevated to basilica status in 1985, it enshrines the revered image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, patroness of the Bicol Region. Built to accommodate growing pilgrims, it features modern architecture with a distinctive dome and serves as the focal point of the annual Peñafrancia Festival, one of the country's largest Marian pilgrimages.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large modern basilica complex with a domed church, spacious plaza, and devotional areas. Inside is the altar enshrining the image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, stained-glass windows, and pews for Mass and prayer. Outside are open grounds for processions, candle-lighting areas, and religious souvenir stalls. The setting is urban and accessible, with pilgrims, regular Masses, and quiet prayer areas. During September, the site becomes the center of festival activities and fluvial processions.
Key highlights
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Enshrined image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, patroness of the Bicol Region
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Minor basilica architecture with distinctive dome and modern design completed in 1982
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Center of the annual Peñafrancia Festival and Traslacion and Fluvial Processions