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The first documented Catholic Mass in the Philippines was held on March 31, 1521, Easter Sunday. It was conducted by Father Pedro de Valderama of Ferdinand Magellans expedition along the shores of what was referred to in the journals of Antonio Pigafetta as "Mazaua".

Today, this site is widely believed by many historians and the government to be Limasawa off the tip of Southern Leyte, However, until at least the 19th century, the prevailing belief was that the first mass was held in Butuan. This belief is maintained by some, who assert that the first mass was instead held at Masao, Butuan.

To end the conflict for the issue about the first mass, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) panel adapted the recommendation and unanimously agreed that the evidence and arguments presented by the pro-Butuan advocates are not sufficient and convincing enough to warrant the repeal or reversal of the ruling on the case by the National Historical Institute (the NHCP's forerunner). It is further strengthen by the evidence that it was only after 22 years, in 1543—when a Spanish expedition led by Ruy López de Villalobos landed in Mindanao.

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First Catholic Mass here in our Philippine was recorded in March 31, 1521

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First Catholic Mass here in our Philippine was recorded in March 31, 1521

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Alava, Kirsten Nicole

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The first documented Catholic Mass in the Philippines was held on March 31, 1521, Easter Sunday. It was conducted by Father Pedro de Valderrama of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition along the shores of what was referred to in the journals of Antonio Pigafetta as "Mazaua".

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Jorilyn Fundar

The first Catholic mass was in the Philippines March 31, 1521 . They celebrated in limasawa island

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The first Catholic mass in the Philippines was on Easter Sunday of March 31, 1521 officiated by Father Pedro de Valderrama in the shore of a town islet named as Limasawa in the tip of Southern Leyte. Limasawa is dubbed as the birthplace of Roman Catholicism in the Philippines

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The first catholic mass in the Philippines was recorded in March 31, 1521 conducted by Father Pedro de Valderrama during Ferdinand Magellan's expedition. It was in Limasawa Island in Southern Leyte.

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The first documented Catholic Mass in the Philippines was held on March 31. 1521 Easter Sunday on Masao, Butuan. It was conducted by Father Pedro de Valderrama Of Ferdinand Magellan's expidition along the shores.

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The first mass in the Philippines was held in March 13, 1521 on the Island of Limasawa.

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The first ever Easter Mass in the Philippines, that became a landmark in the history of Philippine Christianity, was held in 1521 on the island of Mazaua, known today as Limasawa Island, Leyte.  It was conducted by Father Pedro de Valderrama of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition along the shores of what was referred to in the journals of Antonio Pigafetta as "Mazaua". Philippine History textbooks still refer to March 31, 1521 in Limasawa as the site of  “the first mass,” but many years after, some historians began to refer to the event as “the first recorded mass,” apparently without updating the textbooks.

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De Asis Mikee

The first documented Catholic Mass in the Philippines was held on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1521.

It was led by Father Pedro de Valderrama of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition along the shores of what Antonio Pigafetta referred to as "Mazaua."

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The first documented Catholic Mass in the Philippines was held on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1521. It was led by Father Pedro de Valderrama of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition along the shores of what Antonio Pigafetta referred to as "Mazaua."

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The first documented Catholic Mass in the Philippines was held on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1521. And it was conducted by Father Pedro de Valderrama of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition along the shores of what was referred to in the journals of Antonio Pigafetta as "Mazaua"

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The first mass in the Philippines was held in Limasawa on March 31, 1521. It was conducted by Father Pedro de Valderrama and Antonio Pigefetta referred to it as "Mazaua". As of today, it is known as Limasawa Island, Leyte.

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Lea Mae S. Tingson                   The First Mass in the Philippines The first Catholic mass in the Philippines happened on March 31, 1521, just three days after Ferdinand Magellan landed on Philippine shore. This event is seen to be the birth of Roman Catholicism in the country. The location of the mass was contentious. Originally it was thought to be in the island of Limasawa, in Leyte, but other historians argue that a mistranslation resulted to that error, and that the place should be Butuan (the place where the Golden Tara was also discovered). That issue reached the Congress, which in 1996 directed the National Historical Institute to recommend a historical finding . The panel was composed of several historians, some of which became my professors in UP Diliman Department of History. The panel and the NHI reaffirmed in 1998 that the place is Limasawa, but the controversy is still alive until today.

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Lea Mae S. Tingson                   The First Mass in the Philippines The first Catholic mass in the Philippines happened on March 31, 1521, just three days after Ferdinand Magellan landed on Philippine shore. This event is seen to be the birth of Roman Catholicism in the country. The location of the mass was contentious. Originally it was thought to be in the island of Limasawa, in Leyte, but other historians argue that a mistranslation resulted to that error, and that the place should be Butuan (the place where the Golden Tara was also discovered). That issue reached the Congress, which in 1996 directed the National Historical Institute to recommend a historical finding . The panel was composed of several historians, some of which became my professors in UP Diliman Department of History. The panel and the NHI reaffirmed in 1998 that the place is Limasawa, but the controversy is still alive until today.

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Mia Joy Nogales                                         The First Catholic Mass in the Philippines was held on March 31, 1521, Easter Sunday. It was conducted by Father Pedro de Valderrama of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition along the shores of what was referred to in the journals of Antonio Pigafetta as "Mazaua". Easter Sunday morning, March 31, 1521, Magellan sent some men ashore to prepare a suitable place. Some 50 men including Magellan followed, dressed in their Sunday best. Six muskets fired as they stepped ashore and were greeted by Chiefs Kulambo and Siaui.

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Mia Joy Nogales                                         The First Catholic Mass in the Philippines was held on March 31, 1521, Easter Sunday. It was conducted by Father Pedro de Valderrama of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition along the shores of what was referred to in the journals of Antonio Pigafetta as "Mazaua". Easter Sunday morning, March 31, 1521, Magellan sent some men ashore to prepare a suitable place. Some 50 men including Magellan followed, dressed in their Sunday best. Six muskets fired as they stepped ashore and were greeted by Chiefs Kulambo and Siaui.

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Aya Marie Cortes

The first documented Catholic Mass in the Philippines was held in Limasawa on March 31, 1521 along the shores of what was referred as "Mazaua".

This site is widely believed by many historians and the government to be Limasawa.

This conflict whether it was held in Limasawa or Marazua was ended because of the evidences presented.

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The First Mass was held on 31st of March in the year of 1521 (Easter Sunday) at Limasawa. It was officiated by Father Pedro Valderrama. It was Conducted near the shore of the Island, the Holy First Mass  marked the birth of Roman Catholicism in the Philippines.

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In my opinion, the First Mass in Limasawa opened the Christianism in the Philippines as religion but it was also represented as the first step of Spaniards colonialism.

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On March 31, 1521, barely three days after Ferdinand Magellan landed on Philippine soil, the first Catholic mass was held in the Philippines. This is seen as the beginning of Roman Catholicism in the country. The mass's position was a point of contention. It was formerly supposed to be on the island of Limasawa in the province of Leyte, but some historians argue that the error was caused by a mistranslation, and that the correct location is Butuan. That issue reached the Congress, which in 1996 directed the National Historical Institute to recommend a historical finding.

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My opinion about the first mass, it was really a prevailing beliefs among the historians, because by it did really prevailed the beliefs of the historians but also the people who studies the leading to the decisions favoring limawasa

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According to Philippine History the first mass was in Limasawa Island in March 31, 1521

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FEVELYN O. FERRER In my sight I think the first mass was held in Limasawa in 1521, but in 1995 according to filed bill in Congress contesting the Limasawa asserting the site of the first mass was in Butuan.

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FEVELYN O. FERRER In my sight I think the first mass was held in Limasawa in 1521, but in 1995 according to filed bill in Congress contesting the Limasawa asserting the site of the first mass was in Butuan.

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The first Catholic Mass was held on March 31, 1521. And it is in Limasawa Island. The catholic mass was led by Father Pedro de Valderrama.

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I think the first mass in the Philippines should be held in Limasawa because it is the landmark of Philippine Christianity. Limasawa is a place where there is many religious Christians. It is located in Leyte.

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I've read an article before, about this topic saying that the first mass in the Philippines happened at Limasawa. Also, my teachers when I was in High School also said that it is in Limasawa where it took place. Many articles in the internet can prove this topic, which I conclude that the first mass really happened at Limasawa.

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The first mass in the PHILLIPPNE is catholic Mass was held on March 31, 1521 Easter Sunday it was conducted by Father Pedro de Valderrama

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On Easter Sunday in 1521, Father Pedro de Valderrama celebrated the first Catholic Mass in what is now the Philippines, specifically on the island of Limasawa in Southern Leyte.

The date was 31 March 1521, and the Spanish priest was part of an expedition to the so-called “East Indies” led by the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan.

Father Valderrama set up an improvised altar, and officiated at the Mass, which was attended by his shipmates and a host of local tribal leaders and inhabitants. On that same Easter Sunday afternoon, Magellan ordered his men to plant a large wooden cross on the top of the hill overlooking the sea.

A few days later, the Magellan expedition moved on to the island of Cebu. On 14 April 1521, Fr. Valderrama baptized the local tribal leader and around 800 Visayan natives to form the first Catholic community.

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The first mass in the Philippines was held at Limasawa island on March 31, 1521, Easter Sunday.It was led by Father Pedro de Valderrama of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition along the coastlines of what Antonio Pigafetta referred to as "Mazaua" in his chronicles.

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Clarence cabalong

based on the Philippine history textbook it was in Limasawa March 31, 1521 eastern sunday the first catholic mass took place.

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The first catholic mass in the Philippines is on March 31,1521 celebrated in the island of Limasawa.

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For me the First Mass was held in Limasawa in year 1521.

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Lysa Marie gustilo                       The first documented Catholic Mass in the Philippines was held on March 31, 1521, Easter Sunday. It was conducted by Father Pedro de Valderrama of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition along the shores of what was referred to in the journals of Antonio Pigafetta as "Mazaua".Today, this site is widely believed by many historians and the government to be Limasawa off the tip of Southern Leyte,[1][2] However, until at least the 19th century, the prevailing belief was that the first mass was held in Butuan.[3] This belief is maintained by some, who assert that the first mass was instead held at Masao, Butuan.[4]              

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Lysa Marie gustilo                       The first documented Catholic Mass in the Philippines was held on March 31, 1521, Easter Sunday. It was conducted by Father Pedro de Valderrama of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition along the shores of what was referred to in the journals of Antonio Pigafetta as "Mazaua".Today, this site is widely believed by many historians and the government to be Limasawa off the tip of Southern Leyte,[1][2] However, until at least the 19th century, the prevailing belief was that the first mass was held in Butuan.[3] This belief is maintained by some, who assert that the first mass was instead held at Masao, Butuan.[4]              

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