The Holy Name of Jesus  Catholic

Community of Redlands, CA

Santo Niño History: Christianity was first brought to the Philippine islands by Spanish missionaries and settlers, who arrived in waves beginning in the early 16th century. It all began when an image of the Holy Child, called the Santo Niño, was given as a baptismal gift to the local chief's wife by Spanish explorers led by Portuguese-born Ferdinand Magellan. Rajah Humabon, his wife and hundreds of his native warriors agreed to accept Christianity and were consequently baptized. Magellan planted a cross to signify this important event about the propagation of the Roman Catholic faith in what is now Cebu,  As of 2019, Philippines was the third largest Catholic country in the world (the first two being Brazil and Mexico). In 2021 Filipinos celebrated 500 years of Christian presence in the Philippines with Pope Francis commemorating March 16, the day Magellan introduced Catholicism in the island. Feast of Sto. Nino, the Holy Child, is one of the annual sponsored events of THNJ Filipino Ministry celebrated on the 4th Sunday of January. ​​​​​​​The Filipino Ministry is looking forward to seeing you there. ALL attendees are invited to share and experience our Filipino Hospitality. We will be observing CDC guidelines - please wear a mask. Food will be served in TO GO boxes as an option.

On November 14, 2020, internationally renowned Catholic artist, Vivian Imbruglia, explained how creating an icon is a form of prayer that is written rather than painted. Vivian also shared several images of Our Blessed Mother Mary inspired by apparitions that have occurred in countries around the world, such as Rwanda. All in attendance received an opportunity to win one of two original icons from Vivian - St Joseph and the Child Jesus, and, the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This was a very special evening - the first in Holy Name's Grateful Year Speaker Series.