All Saints Day

Traffic Jams and Saints: What’s Happening This All Saints’ Day!

Find out how Mandaluyong is handling traffic and why Iloilo is joining the Saintly Parade this All Saints’ Day!

As All Saints’ Day approaches, the Mandaluyong City government is gearing up for the influx of eager worshippers and curious visitors to cemeteries and parishes. On November 1, they will implement a traffic rerouting scheme to ensure that everyone can pay their respects without getting stuck in a car jam. So if you’re headed to visit your dearly departed, plan ahead and see if you’ll need to swap your usual route for a scenic detour!

Meanwhile, excitement is brewing all the way in Iloilo City. The St. Anne Parish is preparing for its very first ‘March of Saints,’ where fifty-five participants will don costumes channeling various saints from the Catholic Church. Can you imagine the sight? A marching band of saints—maybe you’ll spot St. Peter with his keys, or St. Francis chatting with the birds! This unique event not only brings the community together to honor their faith but also adds a flair of fun and creativity to the somber occasion of All Saints’ Day.

For our friends in Monroe County, don’t miss the various Mass times available across parishes on this holy day, as many Catholics celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints. It’s a pivotal day where the church honors all saints, known and unknown, and this year, it brings a special opportunity to reflect on what it means to be a saint in our everyday lives. If you haven’t planned your day yet, check out the times in advance to make your observance as spiritual as possible.

With many celebrations and remembrances happening across the Philippines, let’s remember that All Saints’ Day is not just about the solemnity; it’s also an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of belief and community spirit. Did you know that in some regions, people also partake in a feast right after visiting graves? It’s a festive way to keep the memory of loved ones alive! And just to sprinkle some fun, the March of Saints in Iloilo is not only a religious observance but could easily turn into a heavenly costume contest, so don’t forget your camera!