Pope Pius XII Catholic Center

Pope Pius XII Catholic Center
Sentrong Katoliko ng Pope Pius XII
Building facade
General information
LocationManila, Philippines
Coordinates14°35′6″N 120°59′24″E / 14.58500°N 120.99000°E / 14.58500; 120.99000
Inaugurated1964
Design and construction
ArchitectJose Maria Zaragoza

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

  1. ↑ Cabalza, Dexter (January 29, 2024). "Pope Pius XII Center named 'cultural property'". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  2. ↑ Zulueta, Lito (June 30, 2014). "José Maria Zaragoza: Master builder". Philippine Inquirer.
  3. ↑ "Philippines: Pope Pius XII Catholic Center named 'important cultural property'". RVA News. Radio Veritas Asia. January 30, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
  4. ↑ Untalan, Sheryln (January 27, 2024). "Pope Pius XII Catholic Center in Manila named 'important cultural property'". GMA News. Retrieved February 1, 2024.