SW News: It’s been announced that one of the Philippines most beloved images of the Blessed Virgin Mary is to be crowned by the local bishop later this month. The statue of Nuestra Señora de la Merced or Our Lady or Mercy in Tarlac City will be crowned on September the 24th.  In preparation for the ceremony, a nine-day novena of Holy Masses will be offered in honor of Our Lady at the diocesan shrine where the Marian image is to be found.  The statue is the second Marian image to be granted an episcopal coronation within the northern Philippine diocese.  Two years ago, the image of Nuestra Señora de los Dolores was also crowned.  It's to be found at the parish of Mater Dolorosa in Capas Town.

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