

Consul General Neil Frank R. Ferrer thanked the Filipino Ministry of the Archdiocese of San Francisco for their efforts in keeping Filipino Christmas traditions such as the “Simbang Gabi” alive amid a global pandemic, and as the Filipino faithful celebrate the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines.
The “Simbang Gabi” or “Misa de Gallo” is a series of novena (nine) masses that is traditionally celebrated at dawn beginning December 16. In recent times, an anticipated “Simbang Gabi” is also held for nine nights starting December 15. For the “Simbang Gabi” schedule in San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin Counties, visit https://pcgsanfrancisco.org/category/fil-com-announcements/. (San Francisco PCG photos)