On December 24 at 8:00 PM, the St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish and Diocesan Shrine prayerfully held the Panunuluyan, led by the Commission on Youth, recalling Mary and Joseph’s search for a place for the birth of Jesus. This meaningful tradition invited the faithful to reflect on humility, hospitality, and the readiness of our hearts to welcome Christ as we celebrate the joy of Christmas.

The Panunuluyan is a traditional Filipino reenactment of Joseph and Mary’s search for suitable place for Mary to give birth to Jesus. This is a key part of most Filipino Catholics’ Christmas Eve celebrations, traditionally at the St. Peregrine Laziosi Parish, held before the Christmas Midnight Mass.