National Shrine of Our Lady of the Visitation of Guibang

The National Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of the Visitation of Guibang[1] (Filipino: Pambansang Dambana at Parokya ng Mahal na Birhen ng Guibang) (Spanish: Sanctuario Nacional y Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Visitacion de Guibang), commonly known as Our Lady of Guibang Shrine, is a parish church and pilgrimage site situated at Brgy. Guibang, Gamu, Isabela, Philippines. The shrine is consecrated to the pilgrim image of Blessed Virgin Mary of Guibang.

Our Lady of Guibang Shrine
National Shrine of Our Lady Guibang Pambansang Dambana at Parokya ng Mahal na Birhen ng Guibang Sanctuario Nacional y Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de la Visitacion de Guibang
Our Lady of Guibang Shrine Location in the Philippines
17°03′26″N 121°51′11″E
Location	Brgy. Guibang, Gamu, Isabela
Country	Philippines
Denomination	Roman Catholic
History
Former name(s)	Our Lady of the Visitation of Guibang Chapel
Status	National Shrine
Founded	January 1986
Founder(s)	Most Rev. Miguel G. Purugganan, D.D.
Dedication	Our Lady of the Visitation of Guibang
Dedicated	26 May 1973
Architecture
Functional status	Active
Architectural type	Church building
Specifications
Materials	Brick, Sand, Stone, Gravel, Cement, Steel, Concrete
Administration
Archdiocese	Tuguegarao
Diocese	Ilagan
Clergy
Archbishop	Most Rev. Sergio L. Utleg, D.D
Bishop(s)	Most Rev. David William V. Antonio, D.D.
Priest in charge	Rev. Fr. Gregorio Marvic C. Uanan

It is located in town of Gamu, frequented by travelers passing by the Maharlika Highway. It comes alive every year on the month July when religious pilgrims visit to offer prayers during its feast day. The pilgrim image of the Our Lady of the Visitation was canonically crowned by the Most Rev. Carmine Pocco, Papal Nuncio to the Philippines on 26 May 1973 at the former Saint Ferdinand Cathedral (now Saint Ferdinand Parish Church) in Ilagan City. The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines at its 52nd Annual Bishop's Meeting held in Tagaytay City in 24–26 January 1986 have approved the petition of His Excellency, the late Most Rev. Miguel Purugganan, former Bishop of the Diocese of Ilagan for the Church of Our Lady of the Visitation of Guibang to be called a National Shrine.[2]