Our Lady of the Visitation of Guibang

[3][4] The image of the Virgin of the Visitation is that of the typical Madonna and Child model in a classic Philippine Colonial aesthetic: the de bastidor body and imperial ensemble consists of a beautifully beaded, oftentimes embroidered vestments, a cape and a set of crowns, a rostrillo, Doce Estrellas and a scepter for the Virgin.

[5][6] As if the providential find of the image of the Virgin and the immediate response to the supplication of the Noble couple to her, God might have a grand design to place Isabela province to the Patronage of Our Lady.

One of the most notable was devotees and residents of the area attests that the Virgin is making her presence felt by the strong scent of sampaguita flowers and it is said that the phenomenon continues to this day.

On one occasion, at the midnight of 8 September 1972, people were awakened by the loud sounds of bells that seemed to come from the direction of the shrine.

With numerous miracles that continuously being reported and attested by her devotees for decades, the image was granted the honor of episcopal coronation on 23 May 1973 as closing of the Diocesan Marian Congress of that same year.

The simple chapel dedicated to the Virgin of Guibang was later elevated to a National Shrine on 13 February 1986.

It comes alive every year on the month of July when religious pilgrims visit to offer prayers during its feast day.

Stained Glass depicting the founding of the image of Our Lady of Guibang floating near the riverbank
The full body of Our Lady of Guibang
The Episcopal Coronation of Our Lady of the Visitation of Guibang by Most Rev. Cármine Rocco, Papal Nuncio to the Philippines on May 26, 1973